In this musical-comedy short, there is a fine little parody of MGM's 1932 hit, GRAND HOTEL. There is also some nice impression work of its stars, with John Lionel Bohn using some of John Barrymore's mannerisms, Charles Judels ably suggesting Lionel Barrymore, and some silly shots of Geraldine Dvorak's feet -- she plays the Garbo character, who was reputed to have big feet.
But the best part of this short subject is the choreography for the lovely chorus girls who worked regularly for the Vitagraph short subjects factory out in Brooklyn. It's precision dancing, a mix between the Rockettes and the Folies Bergeres, and performed at a good clip. If the opportunity turns up to see this, don't miss it!
But the best part of this short subject is the choreography for the lovely chorus girls who worked regularly for the Vitagraph short subjects factory out in Brooklyn. It's precision dancing, a mix between the Rockettes and the Folies Bergeres, and performed at a good clip. If the opportunity turns up to see this, don't miss it!