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Clift Garrett
Clift Garrett
Thespian

Nov-20-2008 00:45


The building was designed as a "super-cinema" by A.R. Andrew Parker in 1925 in striking art deco style. The cinema closed in 1927, reopening that same year as a theatre, with a concert by Marlene Dietrich providing the opening night.

For the next coming years, the theatre was home to the famed and highly successful musical, “Damsel in Distress”, for which the theatre was extensively redesigned to accommodate. The original production, had starred Clift Garrett playing against his sister, Vivienne Garrett, and ran for four years before closing on 13 June 1931 after over 2,500 successful performances.

One of the largest theatres in New York, its capacity is 2,208.


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Makensie Brewer
Makensie Brewer
Super Steeper

Nov-21-2008 12:55

Makensie took the note from the waiter, smiled, and thanked him, as she looked at the note. "Borrowing? More like stealing", she said. However, Makensie wasn't the jealous type, she didn't have to be. Smiling at the gentleman who looked her way, as they passed, she crossed her leg over the other, and waited patiently for Clift's return.

After, what seemed like hours, although it wasn't, she sighed in frustration, and took a paper and pen out of her pocket. She had a note of her own for Clift Garrett. She would've went to where they vanished to, but, she knew she wouldn't be allowed backstage, and she didn't have the energy to even try. Although, she knew that she'd get back there, there wasn't too many places that Makensie COULDN'T go. She knew how to work people, and she did it very well.

Jotting down a note, she folded it in half, slipped the pen and pad back in her pocket, and stopped the waiter, as he was walking by. "Excuse me, sir. Can you please deliver this note to Clift Garrett? I believe he is backstage with Violet Parr", she said. He nods, saying politely, "Of course, ma'am"

As Violet Parr, and Clift, were in a discussion, the waiter approached. "Pardon the interruption, Mr Garrett, but you have a note here from a lovely young lady sitting out there", he said, with a smile.

Clift thanked him, knowing already what it would say. He looked at Violet, excused himself from her, as he stepped away a bit to read the note.

Clift

I see that you have more important things to do than enjoy our date.

Hopefully Violet Parr "borrowed" you for a very good reason. I'm sure it is about Barry Grant, so I suppose I do understand.

However, I'm not one to wait for anyone who disappears with another woman.

Call me when you are next available.

Yours,
Makensie


Makensie Brewer
Makensie Brewer
Super Steeper

Nov-21-2008 12:56

He looked at Violet, saying, "Excuse me, Miss Parr" He walked out from the backstage, wanting to talk to Makensie, to let her know he had every intention of resuming their date, but, it was too late. She was walking out of the theater.

Clift wasn't expecting that, and quickly excused himself from Violet, and ran out after Makensie.

"Makensie!! Wait!!", he says, as she was trying to flag down a taxi. Turning, she looked at him, and gave him her big, beautiful smile, saying, "Clift! You decided to pull yourself away from Violet Parr, I see" He runs up to her, out of breath, and says, "Not like that at all, Makensie. I'm not rude like that. She had business to discuss about Barry Grant. She wants to go with me to Shanghai. In fact, it's the only way that I will get more information"

Makensie chuckles, and says, "Nice move on her part. You do know that Reese lives in Shanghai? She went to Barry's agency, and visited him. She said he isnt himself at all. Doesn't even know anyone right now. On your trip to Shanghai, with or without Ms Parr, you may want to talk to Reese. Since, SHE saw him first hand"

He nods, saying, "Thank you for the information. Would you care to go with me to Shanghai, Makensie? I wold love to have you by my side"

Makensie says, smiling, "Oh Clift, now I couldn't just leave like that. I have much work to attend to at my office. Please keep in contact with me though, of course." He grabs her hands, and puts them in his, and says, "I always do. Again, I'm very sorry about the interruption. The show is still going on. We could go back, and resume our time together. I really wasn't going to just desert you like that" She smiled softly, and says, "You go do whatever you have to do with Violet Parr. You and I will catch up another time" He says, "Well, if you insist. I really hate how our evening ended" She squeezed his hands with her own, and says, "It is quite ok, Clift. You know where to find me"


Makensie Brewer
Makensie Brewer
Super Steeper

Nov-21-2008 12:57

She winked at him, kissed his cheek,as his face turned in a bit toward her own. She quickly pulled away, and got into the taxi. As she drove off, while Clift stood watching her, she couldn't help but to feel a LITTLE jealous. She really was having strong feelings for Cllift Garrett, which she will keep to herself for now. Maybe always.

Makensie wasn't comfortable with the jealous feeling she was having, since it was something she never experienced. She shook her head at herself, and imagined what Reese would tell her if she could talk to her. "Who gives a rats ass, Mak. Play the field. Don't get mixed up with a detective anyway. It is bad news. Work never leaves the relationship. You know it is work first, romance second with all detectives. You will be left behind. As a detective, you should know that. You've done it yourself to others. Just play the field, and you will be better for it"

As the taxi drove down the street, Makensie stared out the window looking at the shops as they passed by, and she said, "You are right, Reese. I won't get caught up in Clift Garrett. No matter how much Im beginning to care for him. Maybe I need to keep my distance" She didn't realize she said that out loud, until the cab driver said, "What you say, lady?" Grinning, she said, "Nothing. Sorry. Take me to the Tricky Mister, will you please? I'm in need of a drink"

He smirks, saying, "Aren't we all, huh?" She nods, and continued staring out the window, as the driver drove in the direction of the bar.

Clift Garrett
Clift Garrett
Thespian

Nov-21-2008 13:32


Clift stood there on the sidewalk, dumbfounded for a few minutes.

Miss Parr had once again managed to turn a perfectly simple evening into a whirlwind of surprising events and unexpected happenings. Clift was still taking it all in. ‘What the heck! Barry’s been found in Shanghai…’ he thought, ‘…but how? And how did Miss Parr know this being in London. Mak said Reese saw him!’

As Clift was pondering this flood of information, Violet Parr appeared on the sidewalk. Clift eyed Violet Parr very carefully.

He basically did not fully trust her, but something about her insistence, conditions and disposition told him that she was telling him the truth about knowing some more information. Violet could sense that he was intrigued by her offer: she had managed to arouse his curiosity.

“Miss Parr, I hope you know that this encounter had just cost me a very enjoyable date with a good friend.”

“I intended to borrow you for a few minutes Mr. Garrett, not ruin your date.” Violet started to look around her impatiently. “What do you say about my earlier offer?”

“Fine Miss Parr, you will have your way.” Clift spoke with a very serious tone. “I will agree to take you with me to Shanghai and on my own expense…”

“However…?” Miss Parr anticipated.


Clift Garrett
Clift Garrett
Thespian

Nov-21-2008 13:34


“But, I need to trust you in order to agree to this set up.” Clift said plainly. “I need the information you have beforehand.”

Violet Parr was astonished. “Mr. Garrett! How can you not trust me?”

“I don’t know… just this feeling I have.” Clift said as he took all the money he had in his wallet and handed it over to Violet. “I mean I trust you to buy my ticket to Shanghai…” Violet rolled her eyes as he said that. “…but if you want to actually accompany me on my investigations you have to prove that you’re trustworthy… somehow.”

“Mr. Garrett, my reputation speaks for itself. If you accept me as a partner, your acceptance must be unconditional. I would rather you refuse my entire proposal, than have you question my integrity.”

Clift quickly corrected himself. “My apologies Miss Parr, you are very well known and your record is spotless, but this whole Barry Grant business has left me in wonder of where I can put my trust.”

“Well, you can certainly put it in me.” Violet took the money and turned her head to look over her shoulder. “Clift, I must go now. I will be in touch.”

Violet Parr left Clift as abruptly as Mak did.

Clift looked around him.

He was all alone after an evening that teased and promised him with the company of two very different, equally beautiful women.


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