Twinkletoes

Colleen Moore, minus her flapper bob, is Twinkeltoes. Years before her mother was a dancer. Now Twinks is about to headline a new production, and all of Limehouse is excited. But this is based on a Thomas Burke story -- best known for the tale that BROKEN BLOSSOMS is based on; the well-meaning girl's life is sloppy and complicated, although she doesn't realize it at first. Matters will not turn out well, despite a tacked-on happy ending. She is in love with Kenneth Harlan, who is married to the drunken and vicious Gladys Brockwell. Her father, Tully Marshall, has been supporting the two of them with stolen goods in the basement of his shop.

Miss Moore's vehicles live in her close-ups and her mugging, and there are plenty of both on view. She ably portrays a full range of emotions and is never quite broken; the movie is a fine commercial vehicle for the star. With Lucien Littlefield and Warner Oland.