THEATRE ROYAL.

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20334, 5 September 1931, Page 19

THEATRE ROYAL.

"WHITE SHOULDERS." The story of the strangest marriage ever known, written by that splendid author, Rex Eeacii, forms the basis of the plot in "White Shoulders," which is to commence at the Theatre Royal to-day. An exceptional cant portrays tho principal roles in a story which is said to be really unusual and vhich presents a new angle in screen entertainment. Jack Holt plays the lead in tho rolo of Gordon Kent, fresh from the wilds of Brazil and starvod for love. He marries a chorus girl—and tho fun beginßl The bronzed millionaire tries his best to make himself lovable, and if money could talk, he certainly should win his case. But women being what they ore, the girl sees fk 'to olopo with another mart, leaving the unsuccessful husband to carry on without her. It is said that not only has Jack Holt found a sympathetic role in this picture, but in the dramatio character he portrays he finds himself in a situation which is much more familiar to him than that or would-be husband, for revenge begins to occupy his thoughts, and here ho is completely successful. Mary Astor is the wifa. This charming star is a popular player. Then there is liicardo Cortez, who is favourably known "White Shoulders" should prove exceedingly diverting and its quick action and change of soene are certain to suit the popular taste.