THE DANCE OF LIVE.

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 118, 14 November 1929, Page 5

THE DANCE OF LIVE.

„ rovu« scenes are in technicolour :, ille I>ance of life," which commences at the Regent Theatre on Saturday. It is a romance of the stage sensation, "Burlesque" ■with Hal Skelly iv the engaging role ho created on the stage, and Nancy Carroll. The colour and the action are seen, the music, the songs and the dances are heard. The story is of hkid, a talented young comedian, with no responsibilities and a love for liquor and horses -lie is dismissed from a third-rate burlesque Khow. He meets Bonny, who has failed to get an engagement as specialty (lancer. Through bkid s teaching, Bonny 'becomes an expert dancer, and, through Nancy's ■influence. Skid lor the llrst time in his life, applies himself to his work Skid and Bonny niarry. Some time ater. Bonny is taken ill. and remains behind as Skid goes on with the troupe Skid becomes interested in Sylvia, the soubrette iut, when Bonny recovers and returns, Skid is once more a faithful husband. Skid's act is c gaged for a Broadway show. Bonny continues on he road with the burlesque outfit. In New York, &ki<l is a sensation. Separated from ?,°n nn ny' ?• ™sn"les »>* alTair with Sylvia. In Hie meantime Bonny has met Harvey Howell, a wealthy. Western ranchman, who lores her >ever hearins from Skid directly, but knowing what has happened to him. Bonny sues for divorce panning to marry Howell. Iv a short lime, bind is dismissed front the New York show. Lefty, .in old stage manager, offers Skid a job. But-a week before the show opens, S>kid cannot be found. I.efty telegraphs Bonny! ashing her to come. Bonny arrives just In time to carry Skid through the opening night performance, pleading with him. The fade-out Miows Bonny and Skid, dancing together he about to drop she giving him strength by teN ing him softly to "Keep dancing, kid, keep'