Theatre: New Plays: Feb. 9, 1925

The Depths. Though these remarks are somewhat esoterically prejudiced by the knowledge that the original play from which The Depths was taken is a brilliant psychological study, the fact remains that the play was generously damned by all professional observers. In other words, it is unworthy entertainment, what ever its origins.

The theme drags up for reinspection the familiar history of the prostitute. As usual, she falls in love with an estimable youth who is ignorant of her profession. As usual, he finds out. As...

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