This short from Vitaphone stars Hal Le Roy and Anne Shirley. Le Roy starred in a few films...but were almost exclusively shorts. I think it's because although he was a decent song and dance man, he just didn't have Hollywood good looks....which is a shame as he's generally pretty good. As for Shirley, she's billed as Dawn O'Day and later changed her name to Anne Shirley when she starred in "Anne of Green Gables" (using the same name as the main character. But she's barely recognizable and it's obvious Miss Shirley went through a MAJOR makeover by the studio.
When the story begins, Hal and Dawn meet at the beach. When she asks him about the work he does, he tells her he's in show business. In reality, he's a lowly movie theater usher. As for her, she tells him knows a lot of important show people...while in reality she's just a chorus girl.
When the pair just happen to be at the same theater at the same time and recognize each other. But before they can talk, both get fired! They then commiserate about their miserable careers at the beach where they first met. There, they start dancing up a storm and are, naturally, recognized for the brilliant talents they are. What's next? See the film.
So it any good? Well, it's not exactly great but it does make you respect the pair and their dancing...which is odd since he never became a star and she became known for everything but dancing! Worth seeing if you enjoy the Vitaphone shorts.
