Evening star., 1930-12-07

great SOLUTION
IS written all over its face before
the picture has spun along any dis
tance. However, even If one has
seen this play by the veteran stage
company. or by amateurs from Osh-
kosh, one should see it over again
on the screen. For it has amaz-
ing sequences of genealogical
studies - and the super-screen,
Realize" is unusually effective
especially in the shadow-like. sill
houette settings that Mr.. West Ia
so fond Of
It is the contrasting effects of
light and dark that make this fllm
outshine others. The manner in
which the camera follows the Diff
ferent characters around, and
climbs up buildings and focuses on
people and events from curious
angles Is both unusual and pecu-
liarly interesting. Whenever the
plot is in danger Of becoming long
and overdrawn, Mr.. West twists his
camera upside down and hauls back
the undivided attention of his audi
ence. In this way, screams, chills
and laughter are magnifled scores
Of times, and the result Is posi-
lively brilliant.
Although, as in the play, there
Is more of the story that Is unex-
planned than otherwise, although
mysterious hands and feet and
boards emanate around and about,
without any apparent reason, there
Is enough to be frightened over 20
make the experience enjoyable.
And the actors successfully carry
the comedy and the rest along,
with Chester Morris, one of the
ablest OF the younger cinema actors,
being strangely cast.
On the stage, Trixie Friganza, as
ebullient as ever, and Allan Rogers
who sings, you know-uphold the
main honorS in q show called
Dream Garden" Sumptuously
dressed, this Is pleasing enough en-
tertainment, due very much to Miss
FriganZa and other variety" stars.
To complete the bill, there are
newsreels and comedies and shorter
things which delight the eye and
ear. z. de s. M.
widow From Chicago" at Earle
With Good Stage Program.
A LICE WHITE, in the chief
"A feminine role Of THE Widow
association with Edward G. Robin
son and Neil Hamilton in a tale of
two cities which is worked out with
the accompaniment of racketesr
activities. in the offering at Warmers
Earle this week. Presenting an un-
usual type, she is successful in giving
life to story which needs variety in
characters and methods to illuminate
a threadbare plot.
Possessing sensibilities which are
not to be expected in the midst Of
battles for the control of a city's
underworld. she shows a character
which does rot finch at facing pistol
shots and handles the dangerous sit
uations with cleverness and self
assurance The feminine side of the
picture, therefore, is one which is
important in the general appeal to
the average audience.
Mr.. Robinson, who appears as
Dominic, leader of the criminal
world. has had other tests Of his
ability in important Aims, and
always with satisfaction. because of
the conscientious work that he puts
into the making of masterful and
unsympathetic figures in drama. In
The Widow From Chicago" he Is
constantly in the background, and
his activities contrast with those OF
Mr.. Hamilton, who has been marked
for slaughter bv the gang. The
motive behind it all is vengeance
/ for the murdsr OF the girls brother
and cooperation with the police L.
a factor in some of the strongest
scenes. Other we'll acted roles are
in the hands of Frank McHugh. Lee
Shumwav. Brooke Benedict, Z. H
Calvert, Betty Francisco and Harold
Goodwin.
Several fine attractions are
offered on the stage at the Eearle
the most pratentious being that oi
Irving Aaronson and his Command
ers," an orchestra which not only
plays with distinction, but alsC
engages in other activities, with
song. dance and burlesQue Marior
! Sunshine, entertainer Of the headlin.
variety, brings her collection Of
musical and other novelties anc
delivers them with accustomed skill
Her limitations are featured. The
Monge troupe attains the sensational
in tumbling. while Peggy Chamber.
! lin and Ross Hines offer theil
| knockabout act with zeal and vigor
Fashion pictures are shown on tn,
screen, and there are short subjects
together with the newsreel
D. c. Q.