EVERYBODY'S THEATRE.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18682, 4 May 1926, Page 13

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE.

"WHAT FOOLS MEN ? » STAHEIKG LEWIS STONE AND , SHIRLEY MABON. Two very definite answers are given lo two difficult questions by Lewis Stone and gbifley Masqni featuring in "What Pools Men?" which heads the bill at Everybody's Theatre thjs w«ek, The moral of the picture is pointed but not obtrusive. It shows hoiv a man niay play straight and yet fall a< the result of the company he keeps, and that company of either sex. A dupe of circumstance and feminine intrigue is what Joseph Greer becomes in the hands of unscrupulous women. But his redemption is brought about by the guardian angels of tho sex. The stpry is one of a respectable and respected business man, but a stickler for Society. The wjjes of one class of the fair sex take their toll early. He is rnarried and divorced all within the space of a few months. He flpds, years later that he has a daughter, the image of her father, whom he longs for to cheer his lonely heart. She comes to hjm, and bestows on her all that wealth can provide, but it only serves tp stir up her innate wildness. After a whirl of gay life in the so-called upper social set, where her impetuous nature leads her into innumerable difficulties, she suddenly decides to marry her father's chauffeur, who has been dismipsod for his attentions to her. Meanwhile Joseph Greer, in spite of tho efforts of his ever faithful secretary and confidante, is struggling in deep waters because of an unfortunate incidont which occurred while in the eompsny of his business partner's wife. Her husband gets to know of the trifling incident, belioves Greer to be the offender, and steadily sets plans to ruin this business. This ho does, and Greer finds himself thrust on the world without, even the money to pay his servants. He seeks solitude in a Par West town, where he becQrnes- a victim to drink. His daughter hears of her father's plight and seeks him qut to give him the comfort and peace of mind which he has forgotten. She has married the former chauffeur, and together they find Greer, and bring, happiness to his sorrowing heart onoo more. Jennie, his eeoretary, 1b near at hand at the last to crown £is happiness with her hand in marriage, The picture is powerfully drawn. and much pf its fprco is imparted by the competent acting qf Lewis Stone, whose personality dominates the! scene from prologue to curtain, Shirley Mason, as his daughter', is at hor best in a roll that suits her eminently. She is always winsome, sometimes fiery, but ever sincere, The others in the caste, David Terrence, Ethel Grey Terry, and John Patrick all add merit to the picture The second feature, "T)ie Way of a Girl," depicts the chprocter ol a gifl who refuses to be guided by law, reason, or tho dictates of her own fiance. l''or d'fooeyiug the first she finds herself within prison walls; tho second makes -her a poisoner of her own conscience, while the third makes her realise the real worth of a true lover. Kleanot' Boardman is the wild woman, and her "stunts" arc full of thrills for tho audience. Matt Moore plays opposite her in >i parti which is on admirnblo opportunity for the display of his dry humour. Felix the Cat appears on the screen again. Appropriate incidental music is ■ rendered by Everybody's "Select" Orchestra, under the baton of Mr W. J. Bellingharn, F.S.M. This week's overture is "American Fatrol" "(Zamechik), whilti the entr'acte is the charming number "Broken Melody" (Vau Biene). The cornet work is a feature of the programme. Other numbers include:—Suites, "Rondo alia Zingarese" (Brahms); "Bngaderentana" (Rubinstein); ballet music, "Copellia" (Delibes); Slavonic dances, "No. 6" (Pocca Allegro); "No. 3 6 (Lento Grnxioso) (Dvorak); light selections, "Belie of New York" (Kcrker); Katja (Gilbert).