The most distinctive "road-show" to come to Shanghai since the Marcos troupe, made their debut on Mur. 19 at the Carlton 'Theatre, Mr. Rex Story sponsoring the affair. This group of eleven people, all Americans, with stage and screen experience' in Hollywood and New. York, took the audience by storm, inasmuch 85 number atler number' roled off with clock-work precision. " Foreigners and Chinese alike were regaled by the good appearance of the cast. To Mr. Story. full_marks must be given, and to Miss Rose Lee for her. Interpretation of Hollywood actresses. Probably the best of the show was Miss Fay Skecters "Deo," who as 3 Cynthia Hopkins, eclipsed her rival, of thirty years ago. 'To Miss Emily Winsette went applause for her con tertianist's number and to. Miss Eva Alexander for high-stepping. Miss Gloria Grey demonstrated that toe-daneing Is not confined to the Con-' tinent.. The Misses Donna Day and Mitzy' Lane, aside from their spec-facular solo' numbers, are numbered with the best artistes ever to appear in Shanghai, Few will deny that "Cleopatra and Antony,"—featuring Miss Skeoters and Mr. Story, has the, lace of prominence, wherein the former demonstrated that her talent should carry her round the world on any circuit. Messrs. Rice and Carlos their individual turns, renewed Sheir former associations. Judging by the applause with which these visiting artistes were received yesterday, it seems that they will not wear out' their welcome within three of four woeks.—P.
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