DE LUXE THEATRE.

Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 123, 26 May 1928, Page 7

DE LUXE THEATRE.

There are only four characters in'the latest screen play staged last evening for the first time at the De Luxo Theatre under the tltlo of "French Dressing," but it is ono of the most Interesting stories told by this method for a long time, while the acting and settings aro all that could be desired. H. B. Warner, who lakes the character of Philip Grey, tho hero, has already become famous all over a pictureloving world by his characterisations in "The King of Kings" and in "Sorrell and Son." Tho other three characters In this latest play are his wife Cynthia, her friend Peggy Nash, and a Parisian named Henry do Briac, taken by Lois Wilson, Lilyan Tashran, and Clivo Brook respectively. Cynthia, a rather cold, colourless person, finds her husband hugging Peggy Nash (under the influenco or a bottle of champagne), and promptly leaves for Paris. Peggy is quite a good sort, and, having meant nothing very particular, dashes after Cynthia to tell her so, and to ask her not to bo foolish. Incidentally, sho persuades Cynthia that, being In Paris, they should have a good time. At a cafe, sho mistakes Henry do Briac for a waiter, only to find in him a very gallant gentleman. Hearing that Cynthia, whilst still shy on divorce, Is going the pace in Paris, Philip makes the crossing, to find Cynthia and Henri very good friends. Cynthia, to make her husband still more jealous, resolves t0 g0 ™t, 0,, Lc Tou <iuet with Henry for Easter. Philip is furious, and there is about to bo a scene, when the two men discover that they aro both members of tho Legion of Honour. Arriving at an understanding, Henri is permitted to accompany Cynthia to the seaside, but when Pbllip turns up-with Peggy as a partner, it is too much for tho wife, who capitulates prettily In Philip's arms. Also on tho programme are the usual Gazette, this time full of interesting subjects, and a comedy, while tho music played a' very material part in the entertainment. The Orchestra do Luxe played a selection from Leoncavallo's "Pag--1 acci as an overture and one of Brahms Hungarian Dances" for the entr'acte, while Mr. _ Lmanuel Aarons, on the Wurlitzer organ, received encores for his playing of Saint Saen's ,? ?"!:??„ and a delightfully tuneful piece called Polly." The whole programme is to be repeated this evening and again next week.