New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
Reviews of Current
 Theater Offerings
(By Herald EevieWer1


 Earl CarrOllS seventh big parade of feminine beauty, spectacular and gorgeous, passed in review before an audience that filled every seat and corner at Parsons thcater, Hartford, last night.
 It is easily the most elaborate thing that has played Hartford this year. and it is not likely to be ex- celled. Feature followed feature and spectacle came after spectacle, with irresistible mirth makers turn ing in their contributions at regular intervals The show is staged to al low not single dull moment. and there is no time during it's two hours run that interest lags, not 10 mention drops.
 W. C. Fields is billed as the head liner, and he is. Appearing in sev- eral sketches, he registered in every one. his being among the outstand- ing high spots of hilarity. One of his best was Stolen Bonds written and directed by Fields, and played by him, assisted by Joe Bennett as "Chicf Big Spear John Bennett as Little Small Blanket" and with Jean Joyson and Joey Ray in other roles of importance.
 Fields "Caledonian Express" proved vehicle of exceptional con- edy. In this sketch, Fields is assist cd by Paul Russell. Pat Henry, and Ben Blue. The remaining characters appear in the program as: The guard, W. C. Fields; the conductor, also W. C. Fields; the station mas ter, again W. C. Fields; the police man, and again W. C. Fields.
 Between scenes. and at times dur ing scenes, Ben Blue makes his ap- pearance on the stage. In fact he shows up about every few minutes and darts off. leaving q trail of laughter at his Witticisms and an- tics. His dancing is also worthy of note.
 Most beautiful Of the many beau lies constantly par2ding before the audience is Miss Dorothy BrittOn, Miss America" The applause which marked her first appearance on the stage last night indicated that Hart ford thoatcrGocrs arc not inclined 10 take issue with the group of judges who picked Miss Britton as the ideal American beauty. Although it was generally expected that she would make her appearance" on the stage. pose q bit, and exit. Miss Britton surprised by taking part ill many of the Fields sketches. Her prcscnta- ton of the parts entrusted to her, added appreciabIy 10 the success oG l these acts.
 Al Bennett, John Bennett and Joe | Bennett, with steps old and new, not to forget flips and what. to the less skilled, would he fops furuish- ed dancing spccialtics that won them q place among the top notch CTS.
 Theodore, Eurica and NovclIo an 1 adagio team, was one of the best ever seen at Parsons theatcr, | Graceful dancers and daring toescrs, they sent Miss Theodore on more 1 flights than Lindb9rgh ever dream cd of, but none with the slightest trace of aWkWardnesa. Accomplish ing their work with such apparent ease and lack of effort, the tric made the audience feel the stunts might have been accomplished without difficulty even on the parr of beginners. It is hardly likely tha any of those present last night at. tempted them upon reaching home however
 One of the high spots. gauged by the applause received, was Dorothy Lull in q balancing act. Balancing acts are by no means new, not would a majority of them finl