Among the most popular productions which the Russian Light Opera will present this season is Lehars "Merry Widow," which is to be done in the Lyceum Theatr on Thursday next and the following Saturday and Sunday. In view of the general excellence of this operetta, the fact that all the stars are taking part and, reflecting on the previous repeat performance o Bayadere." it would seem probable that additional nights will occupy Shanghai music-lovers. There is a possibility, however, that, owing to production schedules, they will not be able to afford their patrons extra performances—such being the case, it is suggested by the company, that early reservations are in order special arrangement, M. who has appeared in capitals the world over, will play the role of Count Danilo. With him in the c supported by the favourites of the company, including K. Orlovskaya, V. Valin, L. Rosen A. Slobodsky, W. Andreev, M. Novtaskaya and S. Tomsky, there may be no question, but what the "Merry Widow" will be among the outstanding productions on local stages this season.
Volsky's ballet are rehearsing several unique dance numbers in store, while the Astor Trio may be depended upon to present them selves in their usual brilliant manner.
Mr. Deeds Goes To Town," "Mutiny On The Bounty," and a number of [others may be cited as successes hich have had nothing to do with sex appeal.
In fact, it is quite a long while since the vogue of Valentine, Polo and Greta Garbo allied with John Gilbert, gav \that the appeal of sex wa portant. Even the Ginger Rogers. combined with Jagility of Fred Ast have made up a combination which r [for its attraction on sex. Certain producers have used prominently numbers of more or less undress chorus girls and show girls as in the case of the famous Goldwyn beauties Sex appeal may have come in here, but that is not exactly what is meant when the phrase is used.
Looking at the facts quarely, it cerns that the phrase "sex appeal" s a phrase, and a phrase only. which stands for an outmoded cinema form which was almost necessary n the silent days when appearances were everything and speech and dramatic thought could not enter. such actors Paul Mur is not surprising that as Spencer Tracy and can draw larger audiences t approved specimen of t was called at time "the per's hope.
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