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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1924
Page
5
Dorothy Dix imagines a shop where unhappy spouses barter burdens. A pampered wife seeks a soulmate beyond money, a career‑driven woman trades marriage for fame, and a nagged husband longs to swap domestic torment for any other misfortune, as Dix lampoons romantic discontent.
Helen Marshall is torn between engagement to Bob Powers and love for Peter Drew. At a house party Peter declares his desire and vows to win her, while Helen worries about losing herself in love. Betty Brace fears Helen will be stifled by marriage to Peter, predicting trouble after the wedding.
At the theaters the fair presents two features. The Eternal Three a Marshall Neilan picture stars Hobart Bosworth in a full length farce comedy. West of Chicago features Charles Jones in Fighting Blood.
The photoplay Nei Sae Dee, tracing the phrase from Mary Queen of Scots to Napoleonic banners and Broadway, is praised as a high class comedy. Douglas MacLean’s version, described as immortal and hilariously entertaining, filled the Mission theater last night and returns today.
Dorothy Dix contemplates a fictional Trouble Exchange where visitors trade woes yet end up with personal burdens. The scene portrays weary crowds arriving with sorrow, trading grievances, and departing with unchanged burdens, illustrating the heaviness of shared misfortune.
Charles Jones delivers swift action in West of Chicago at the Liberty theater for a two day run. Renee Adoree supports with a demanding role while Mexico and border scenes provide realistic backdrop and beautiful photography.
The Eternal Three a Goldwyn picture shown at the Fair theater Marshall Neilan directs and writes with strong dramatic interest. Hobart Bosworth stars as a noble surgeon, Claire Windsor as his bride, and Raymond Griffith as the foster son’s intricately drawn rival. The plot centers on a life saving yet perilous brain operation and the surgeon’s moral dilemma.
Amarillo singer Grace Krug, noted as one of the city’s sweetest voices, will perform at the Tri-State Fair. Dave Derdens leads the accompanying band for her act, delivering her vocal selections during the event.
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