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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 12:57

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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