Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11
The Weeks Attractions in Local Theaters
Reviews of New Photoplays and Stage Productions

| the Rio Grande. He goes into Mexico
in disguise in search Of his prey and
in the course of the quest loses his
heart to a daughter of the country-and
incidentally comes near losing his life to
one of those bedecked generals of the
southern republic, who eventually turns
out to be the bank robber himself.
The comedy is introduced by two
Americans, one who has come to Mex
leo to get a divorce under the pre-
sumably laxer laws of that country and
his lawyer. Then his former wife steps
in, having inherited 100000. Some
laughable situations develop. The
American hero in a foreign land falling
in love in the midst of adventure and
moronic Americans making fools of
themSelves-Such is the familiar mu-
steal comedy framework. "Rio Rita" is
what 1t is--a gorgeous, spectacular mu-
steal comedy of the melodious type. It
suffers nothing from its presentation on
the screen. Those who liked it on the
stage will like it quite as well, If not
better, in its new form.
John BoleS, as the singing captain
OF the Rangers Is especially impressive
in his rendition of the theme number,
Rio Rita" which everybody was hum
ming for a few weeks after 1t came out
with the original show. Bert Wheeler
and Robert WoolSey keep the audience
constantly laughing in one comic stu
alton after another.
The sound picture reproduction of
Rio Rita" provides a couple of hours
of high-claSs, enjoyable entertainment
and probably is the torerunner of a
good many presentations of the same
pattern, all practically guaranteed an
enthusiastic reception.-T. r. H.
Ratio Mary Nolan scores an
- 80, other hit in Shanghai
=! Way sac MOAN Lady" talking picture
l" SnSgnAi of the intriguing Orient
Lazy now showing at the Ri
alto. Taking the part of woman with
checkered past, the star gains the
sympathy of the audience early in the
picture and holds it until the end by
superb acting.
James Murray, the hero, is well
adapted to the role he plays. He is
a lover Of parts and his acting is flaw
less as an eX-convict, beach comber and
drifter posing as gentleman. He real
ly adds color to the picture.
Shanghai Lady" is adapted from
John Colton'S stage play. The plot
centers about two derelicts of the I'M
derworld, Mary Nolan as Cassie Cook
and Murray as "Badlands" Mckinney.
Both tire of the routine of their ex-
iStence and begin to pretend Then
the trouble begins. They leave Shang-
hal together only to be forced back
by bandit attack on their train.
Meanwhile, a government agent discov-
ers the identities of the pair. However,
the agent meets a timely death. He
is killed because he has committed a
crime against the mandarin. This per-
mitS the couple to live in peace An
authentic atmosphere Is added to the
picture by occasional snatcheS of con-
versation in Chinese.
The photography is exceptionally per-
feet. It brings out the talents of the
players in an admirable manner. Mary
Nolan and Murray are capably sup
ported by Lydia YeamonS Titus, Wheel
er Oakman, Yola D'Avrn and Mona
Rico.
The program also is marked by the
showing Of lover There Today" an
Armistice day attraction. Included are
several outstanding camera shots of the
war and views of the Armistice day
parade in Paris. This feature is far
superior to the general run of such
pictures. An Evening Star Universal
news reel also is well worth seeing