Evening star., 1933-02-11

applauded when he recognizes the
wholesome charm Of the flower that
has developed outside Of intensive
cultivation.
It would be hard to select two
actors so well fitted for this frag-
nent of romance as Miss Carroll
and Mr. Boles. The former has no
difficulty in giving reality to the
professional dance hall attendant,
who ignores the hardy qualities of
her associates, goes through her
daily grind of paid partner, treats
the world as a place OF unimpres-
sive business affairs and shows a
real interest in people. She has the
ability to employ the vocabulary and
bearing Of her station, while holding
ing to the quiet ideals of highly
disciplined home. Miss Carroll also
gives to the play q capacity to rise
to the emotional requirements when
she has been chosen for partnership
with a man of culture. Mr.. Boles,
as that man, has reputation for
fine acting which Is employed with
exceptional finesse In this produc-
ton, and his work Is admirable.
The story takes the chief charac-
ters from the metropolis to Mexico,
to which the bride has fed. and
where her divorced husband finds
her about to marry an old admirer,
but takes his place at the altar. The
role Of the second man Is taken with
forceful vigor and taste by Charles
(Buck) Jones. and his sek-sacriflce Is
a feature of the play.
The Keith program also includes
the revival of an old Charley Chap
lin comedy, with synchroni5ed ef-
fects, and numerous short films, in
cluding an excellent cartoon comedy
and the news reel. D. G. @.
Ted Lewis at Fox,
With Baxter and Jordan Filmed.
TED LEWIS and his "jubilee
show" on the stage Of the Fox
Theater, drew a large audience to
that house yesterday on the OPEN
ing day. He and his company Of
spontaneous creators of harmony
and associate products gave siz-
zling performance, with an eager
ness which almost caused the va
rious numbers to dissolve into each
other. A jazz orchestra drifted nat
urally into military execution, and
singers of fine caliber did not hesi-
tate to shake themselves into popu-
lar dance formation. The Fox also
presents q motion picture whose
chief merit Is in engaging the serv-
ices Of Warner Baxter, Miriam
Jordan and Herbert Mundin, with
some examples Of good photog-
raphy,, and associate tasks for
Florence Eldridge. Florence Rob-
erts, William Davidson, Arthur
Hoyt, Mischa Auer, Nella Walker,
Tyrcll Davis, Edmund Burns and
Robert Greig.
Lewis Is the central figure In his
jubilee music fest, and he estab-
fishes personal contact with the
audience, which does not stop short
Of the sowing of some species of
nuts over the lower floor. He illu-
inmates with his personality the
achievements OF the other members
Of the company, plays occasionally
with the band, and recites the story
of his high hat, with q touch Of
sentiment ~ he recalls its associ-
alton with some of the conspicuous
figures IN the profession. One of
the impressive numbers appears
when Lewis and three dancers act
in front OF q drop while the orches-
ira lends It's aid behind the scene.
One performer, representing his
shadow, stalks across the stage with
him In perfect duplication Of every
move and expression. Several gem
erations are shown, the youngest, Q
midget, dancing with skill and dis
playing the power OF mifnicry.
There Is picturesque plantation
scene with the old cabin, and the
whole is timed to frequent .climaxes.
The male singers are the Dixie -Four,
and the dance solos are by Esther
Pressman, Doris Deane and Mildred
Gaye.
The filrn for the week Is Danger
ously Yours" with robbery of gems