ARTCRAFT THEATRE.
Etched upon a background of circus life, 'Tour Devils," which is now being shown at the Artcraft Theatre, tells with mingled pathos, comply, and drama of the lives of four acrobats—two eMs and two boys—who are helped by a kindly old clown to ascend to fame and happiness from the squalid life of a wagon circus, only, to find their deepest sorrow in the midst of success. Janet Gaynor as a Parisian circus performer is outstanding. Mary Duncan gives a fine portrayal as the temptress who lures Charles from the love of Marion. Morton is fine as the elder brother, and Barry Norton is satisfactory as the younger male acrobat. Nancy Drexel gives an excellent performance as the second girl, and Farrell Macdonald Eains much sympathy, as tho old
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Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 128, 26 November 1929, Page 5
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131ARTCRAFT THEATRE. Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 128, 26 November 1929, Page 5
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