Evening star., 1933-10-28
VAR SHADOW
GIVES PLOT
TO VIVID PLAY
Miss Stanwyck and
Mr.. Kruger at
the Earle.
JAYS that illuminate the heart Of
natlonalism, u the period Of war,


shoot out of the play. Ever In My
Heart" which presents, at the Earle
Theater. Barbara Stanwyck and Otto
Kruger in situations which are typical
of those experienced by men and women
on both sides of the Atlantic when
their loyalty was questioned.
Depth of the anguish that may have
come to some of those who were put on
the grill may easily be understood by
an audience watching the admirable In
depreciation given by these two splendid
actors. There is also much to be found
that reaches the soul of the observer in
the mutual devotion. of the American
girl and her German professor husband.
as the storms of unthinking prejudice
beat upon them. Notwithstanding the
fire record of Miss Stanwyck. 1t Is
doubtful if she has ever before reached
the point of perfection that Is seen in
the quiet display Of a growing affection
for the man of another race who has
been brought into her orbit. With
superb acting. she is further aided by
the almost human service OF the
camera, and as an introduction to the
hard experiences of the world struggle.
it prepares the mind for completed
play that is marked by phase OF the
war psychology that defies any ideal OF
humanity and can only be associated
with the spirit that wins.
Scenes of the production are in an
American village and among the people
behind the lines in France. Charges
against Germany had inflamed the
people back home. and the young pro-
fessor, his personal affairs and even his
dog are subjected TO indignities. Finally,
in desperation. he sends his wife to live
with her own family. and without pre-
liminary announcement, goes nome 10
fight with his own people, as the only
escape from the impossible situation.
The wife also goes abroad to serve the
Army. and she discovers the husband
acting as a spy within the American
lines. She saves his life. so FAR as
Army rules are concerned. but with
patriotic and personal zeal gives the
draueht of poison that sends him to
the death that alone is the answer to
the problem.
The American lover. who has lost at
first but eventually comes into posses
sion of a bride, is played with discriml-
nation by Ralph Bellamy, and numerous
other skilled performers OF the INNS
contribute to the working out OF the
play. There Is evidently no thought
of an ethical theory DeIllno tne stoiy'
but Just strong picture OF situation
that is known to all Americans to have
existed. and is here presented with that
truthful content which pleases all OBJ
servers of the drama.
Morton Downey. Washington favorite
and robust singer Of stirring musical
hits. heads the stage program at the
Earle, and his generosity in respond
ing to the demands for various popular
numbers. as indicated by members OF
the audience provides a session which Is
highly appreciated by all the admlrlng
listeners. A varied entertainment is
provided by others on the bill. includ-
ing the skating and dancing act OF
Mul-oy. McNeese and Ridge: Hunter
and Percival. in dialect and singing.
mixed with excellent comedy: Don Lee
and Trudina and Harriet Elkine, in
excellent acts. ID. c. c.