Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-11

died, gypsies and the spirit OF mad
ness. 1t has the merit, just the same,
Of never taking itself seriously. Fur
tbermore, it has somewhere, more or
less in the middle of it, most per-
sonabls young lady by the name OF
Dorothy Lee, who seems to have
delightfully."- acute knowledge as to
what to do with her eyes and how
generally, 70 appeal to the observant
male. She and the funmakers are
about the most important appen-
dages to this otherwise routine
musical farce, although Marguerite
Padula sings blues" number with
much spirit.
What would happen if q gypsy
camp settled itself next door to a
night club somewhere in Mexico is
the profound text out of which
grows this amusing tale. Through
it all run Wheeler and Woolsey,
growing wilder as they progress,
until the scene where one of the
twain dresses himself up as gyp-
sy wanton reaches just about a
laugh climax, These two through
out are as amazingly ridiculous as
anybody could be. Their picture
seated on a horse bound for the
gypsy camp should be enshrined
in the Hollywood comedy museum.
Besides the feature picture the
R-K-Olians play tunes from Strike
UP the Band" and the Pathe Review
and newsreel complete the program,
E. De S. M.
"The Golden Calf
Amusing Little Comedy.
A MILDLY funny, light-hearted
comedy, THE Golden Calf"
entirely lacking in daring or thrills,
despite the effort to color it bit
ment, is the feature this week at the
Fox. Ell Brendel, Marjorie white, Sue
Carol and Jack Mulhall have the
leading roles.
Although THE Golden Calf" sup
underpinnings commonly called legs,
it is in reality story which proves
the adage that CLOTHES make the
man" Cor the woman).
Briefly, 1t concerns young COM
mercial artist who Is seeking model
of perfect proportions to use in an
advertisement for silk stockings. He
advertises, and is deluged with an
swers from those believing them
selves possessors of perfect props.
None, however, fulfills the require
ments. The unexpected occurs when
his bespectacled, prirn and proper
little secretary, utterly lacking in
feminine lure, through her secret
love for her employer, allows a world
ly young friend to make her up" in
soft, clinging clothes, discard the
horn-rimmed glasses, give her a
facial and send her back to her en-
pleyer as silk stocking" model.
Through the Transformation the
artist fails to recognize his secretary,
and upon taking her measurements
finds her perfectly proportioned.
nous advertisement, and before the
drawing is finished the artist finds
himself In love with the girl, who as
a commonplace secretary had never
attracted his attention. The romance
has happy climax.
Miss Carol, pretty to look at, and
clever actress, is disappointing when
she talks Marjorie White, who is
really quite funny, would be even
more so If she acted more and spoke
less. At first one Is under the i'm
preston that the nasal whine is the
result of poor sound reproduction,
but a realization of the truth soon
dawns.
However, "The Golden Calf" IN
PRODUCES some humorous scenes with
Ell Brendel, and some gay songs and
dancing, which, though not catchy,
are pleasing and entertaining.
A delightful revival of Irish songs,
an Idea in Green" proves to be one
of the most attractive vaudeville
numbers offered In some time. A
stimulating, lively Irish jig makes
refreshing change from the usual
terpsichorean jazz number. Artists
featured on the Fox stage this week
are Born and Lawrence, Moran and
Weston, FRANKLIN Record, Way Watts
and Arminda, Doris Nierly and a
chorus of Sunkist dancing girls.
Alexandria Callam is master of cere-
monies. The Fox Movietone News
completes the program. G. S. S.