This week the object in going to Keith's is as much to observe an actress as it is to see a picture, for the interest naturally settles on Helen Twelvetrees, who not so long ago gained the attention of both public and producers by her very creditable performance in "Her Man." Until then this newly arisen star's light had been dim indeed, but recognition of merit came and she was soon considered one of the significant "finds" of the year.

Adhering to its invariable custom Hollywood proceeded to mould and stamp Miss Twelvetrees as a definite type. She was groomed and plumed, and came out a paradox. Her contact with the grim and the real was to be a result of her figure; just as her inherent fineness and final sublimation was to be foretold by the glow of spirituality that her slightly sloe-eyes could assume.

After fixing her type the next step was to find a story which would provide means of expression for her nascent art. When it was discovered that the new arrival could cry without appearing ludicrous it followed that she should be given ample opportunity to register that particular form of emotion. Hence the feature Millie at Keith's.

The lot of Millie is not a happy one Disillusion, the result of a hasty and ill advised marriage, sends the young wife from the lap of luxury out into the world to make her way. She does and retains her independence while passing through the hands of several gentlemen. One of these passing fancies, finding himself cast off, seeks to recapture the happiness he found in Millie through her sixteen-year old daughter. After repeated admonitions of "hands off" Millie is forced to shoot him. The last minute testimony of the daughter saves Millie from the law, and a world-wise mother and her rapidly learning daughter are joyfully reunited.

In more than one spot the picture falls far short of being convincing, and the effect of the whole is one of mediocrity. It is almost overwhelmingly borne upon one that here is the work of a younger and infinitely less gifted Ruth Chatterton.

A person styled Slim Summerville in a short comedy detracts from the program and adds nothing to his personal prestige.