Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-24


E. De S. M.
R-K-O KEITH'S Evelyn Brent y;
Framed underworld"
has the leading role in Framed" q
picture, this week at R-K-O Keith's, in
which a series Of conflicts between
gangsters and the authorities of the
law are relentleSsly waged. The end
comes when the crooks begin battling
among themselves. But before the law
and order finally upheld, a pleasing
romance runs its course, as in all mo-
ton picture fables, and comes out on
| top.
Evelyn as Rose Manning, a product of
the lower walks of life, loses her father
by policeman's bullet. Alone in the
world, she VOWS vengeance against
Butch" Macarthur, a detective sergeant,
whom she holds responsible for the
murder. The role is well taken by
William Holden.
Five years later Rose is seen as the
hostess OF a night club, owned by a
callous criminal, Chuck" Gaines, adj
mlrably represented by Ralf Harolde.
When Chuck" falls out with any one
he sends Bling" the major-dom of the
cabaret (Maurice Black to take the
victim for a ride" When not engaged
in this business CHUCK" is trying to
make love to Rose. Rose, however, falls
In love with club frequenter named
Jimmie" Regis Tooney). Later She
finds him to be the son of the hated
detective, Macarthur. She also finds the
love OF her heart for the boy is stronger
than her hate for his father, saves him
from "a ride" planned by Chuck" and,
after the night club is raided and few
CRIMINALS are shot, a happy ending is
depicted. Robert Emmett O'Connor, as
dafoNflVo l1a = 1av
cast OF a worthwhile show.
The subsidiaries are many. Included
in the list are R-K-O news reel, a golf
story by Grantland Rice, a Pathe Car
toon comedy, Ride 'em Cowboy" a Sec
ond comedy depicting the trials of a
tenderfoot, and an orchestral selection
based on school days by Freddy Clark.
G. A. H. b..
FOX It isn't often that one
feels an urge to complain of
Let's 90 getting too much for his
Places" money-eSpecially when the
purchase Is an amusement:
but nervous folks are apt to think that
3 hours and Is minutes of even the
best OF shows is bit too much for the
money.
Lets Go Places" is a delightfully."-
amusing musical farce, and Alexander
stage shows yet seen on the Fox stage.
There is also an artistic news feature
picturesque Germany" all of which
comprises q nicely rounded program.
But then, the show goes on and on A
snort feature farce is added in addition
TO two or three news reels, one of which
Is repetition Of scenes shown in the
other two-the camera man having
made his shots from slightly different
angle.
Frank Richardson, cast as the high
powered manager of an embryo Holly-
wood star, takes first honors In the
matter OF handling difficult role with
ease and In providing the high comedy
spots. incidentally, his voice proves
more soothing than that of Joseph
Wagstan, the young hero of the piece
VINO sets Hollywood agog by his mellow
tones. Richardson and Sharon LYNN
offer one number well worth the price
OF admission, Fascinating Devil" is the
title. Wagstaffs best numbers are
hollywood Nights of Love" and Reach
Out for the Rainbow"
There are also some bizzare and very
artistic stage settings which add much
to the show.
On the stage. Mr.. CalIam starts things
on well with his solo number, Song of
Songs" Among the diversified features
q. &c 1SOHiC a1lO GduC, COmeOlanS OF the
long and short" variety; Niles Matsh,
female tmperSonator; Maxine EVELYN
and Billy Rolls, dancers, who perform
With the Sunkist Beauties in a novel
number, "Haf-and-Half," and Nellie
Arnaut and brothers, a trio of vioIinists
who dance while they play.
Costumes and settings for the opening
and closing ensembles are quite effec-
tive. q
GAYETY Manager Jimmy Lake
has shaken the man
LAKES pig agerial dust from his
ne'ue' coat this week and donned
the more glamorous costume of star"
performer at the Gayety Theater, where
his own show, the big Revue" has
come to dock. Indeed, Jimmy seems to
be q young riot in himself, who has no
trouble in winning the noisy acclama-
ton of a well packed house. He also
proves that he is as aStute an actor as
he has been manager and producer.
He has surrounded himself with a
good crew of entertainers, who disport
themselves in as jovial a mood as their
leader himself.
Lillian Dixon is a prima donna of
distinction and easily wins abundant
reward in applause for her singing and
dancing. The two comedians, Reeb and
Hart, keep the audience laughing, and
Jane Vitale, more than adequate SOU
brette, does well her share of the en-
tertaining, and with much talent in the
remainder of the company contributes
strongly in making this one of the out
standing burlesque attractions. E. M.