Evening star., 1933-01-14

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abled each to
add something to the others ca
pacity. Both became objects of
sympathetic interest, and as they
appear in the screen drama Flesh"
which is shown at the Fox Theater,
their story is of the kind that
causes an audience to be swept by
a feeling that is akin to overpcW-
ering sentiment.
Wallace Beery's muscular figure is
adapted to the role of professional
wrestler, but his sometimes stolid
lace is made to glow with the
spirit of greatness as he reveals his
devotion to one who is sometimes
guilty of treachery. Karen Morley
alsoF achieving distinction in the
picture OF one who is indifferent to
inspired action, character who ac-
cepts the world as a ruthless task
master, gives splendid impression
OF the soul that Is being changed
under the influence Of an unSelflsh
associate.
Flesh" with its constant action
in the world of sports, and its deli
cate tracery of the finer aspects Of
life, may properly be described as
mastery piece Of work, and one
which leaves strong impression on
the mind. Back of the story of the
chief characters is that specimen
OF the lower type. but superficial pol
ish, which is assigned to the expert
hands of Ricardo Cortez. He makes
profit out Of the thought in the
mind Of the woman that he is "her
man, but does not hesitate to maui
her for turning against the business
OF deceiving the public with dishon-
est exhibitions. The drama has the
merit Of carrying the interest with
equal intensity to the roles of both
Mr.. Beery and Miss Morley. If the
play itself is an excellent selection.
1t is the professional perfection of
the chief actors that carries it to
success.
The feature of the stage program
at the Fox is the unparalleled COM
edy in the burlesque performance
OF the band, which is headed by
Frank and Milt Britton, and Is as
sisted by Gene Gary and Toto.
Their execution is notable not only
in the musical sphere but also in the
destruction that leaves fragments
of instruments all over the stage
when they have ended their con-
tribution. Expert dancing is Of
fered by Betty Jane Cooper and Lath-
rop Brothers, who add some ac-
robatic trimmings and a great deal
of technique. Bob Hope, outstand-
ing comedy figure. is assisted by
several laugh producers: Jerome
Mann. colorful radio performer, gives
limitations; and Mady and partner
present good jest acrobatics.
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RED Haired Alibi" and
Rode0 Show at Columbia.
WITH an example of that Su-
preme relief which comes to
the person in high place who has
accepted the guilt Of murder but
finds that the crime was committed
by another. Red Haired Alibi," at
the Columbia, has the foundation
for a stirring play. The production
dips into the world of gangsters, but
steers away from the actual war
fare which usually accompanies
such stories. 1t is the experience of
a young woman who, unsuspectingly
associates herself with a gang chief
Of superficial refinement, and lives
in the realm of constant danger
without realizing her position.
Rather grotesque is the concep-
tion 1t has of the easy road to
high position through chance ac-
quaintances, but as this has been
common on stage and screen, it Is
less important than the chief fea-
ture Of the production, which is the
life that may be imposed when one
occupies the show window of those
who prey
The young woman meets both the
man of wealth and character and
the man of modern city warfare
while employed in a minor position.
Each is attracted to her, one be-
cause OF her charm and personality,
the other because of her tact and
wisdom. The gang chief engages
her as an alibi in criminal opera
tions, although not disclosing the
facts to her. She is taken to the
city and is in the company of her
employer while he commits murder.
Learning from the newspapers the
character of the man, she seeks
employment elsewhere and is en-
gageo 10 take care OF the child OF
the man who has been attracted by
her personality The position leads
to marriage. The gang chief at
temptS to blackmail her and is
murdered. The climax comes with
the clearing of the woman.
Merna Kennedy and Theodor
Won EltZ have the chief roles, with
Grant WitherS as the associate fig
ure. Their performance is COM
mendable, while Purnell Pratt, as
a representative of the law, is espe-
clally convincing Others in the
play are Huntley Gordon, Fred Kel-
sey, John Vosburgh, Marion Less
ing, Shirley Temple, Paul Porcassi
and Arthur Hoyt.
Salinas Rodeo," partly in colors,
Is the most pretentious perturbation
OF one Of these exhibitions that has
been shown on the screen, and is
filled with examples of the riding
that is enjoyed in the Western
country. The Columbia also has the
news reel and a cartoon comedy,
ireland or Bust D. c. C.