This page presents an annotated, worldwide bibliography of reviews, articles and other published material related to the 1927 film Evening Clothes (link to LBS filmography page). This American film features Louise Brooks in the role of Fox Trot. Under its American title, documented screenings of the film took place in Australia, British Malaysia (Singapore), Canada, China, England, India, Isle of Man, Jamaica, New Zealand, and South Africa. Elsewhere, this motion picture was known to have been shown under other-language titles including Eine Pariser ehe (Austria); Un homme en habit (Belgium); Een Man in Habijt (Belgium); Las que no aman (Chile); El Fraje de Etiqueta (Cuba); Vecerní odev (Czechoslovakia); I kjole og hvidt (Denmark); In Rok (Dutch East Indies); Un Homme en Habit (France); Ein Frack Ein Claque Ein Madel (Germany); Il signore della notte (Italy); Signore della notte (Italy); Un Homme en Habit – Ein Frack, Ein Claque, Ein Madel! (Luxembourg); El traje de etiqueta (Mexico); In Rok (The Netherlands); De casaca e luva branca (Portugal); El vestido de etiqueta (Spain); El Traje de etiqueta (Spain); Vestido de Etioueta (Spain); En herre i frack (Sweden); and L’homme en habit (Switzerland).
As research is ongoing, this page is a work in progress. It is understood that any given citation comes from an American source, unless otherwise noted. The intention of this bibliography is to be both comprehensive and useful. Most citations represent a substantial review or article. Capsule reviews, or significant shorter pieces — usually a paragraph or two in length — are so noted. Entries are arranged chronologically. Critical commentary regarding Brooks, or the film as a whole (excerpted from the material cited) is given as annotations. Some citations link to the material noted: some of these links reside on the Louise Brooks Society, while others reside elsewhere on the web.
Much can be gleamed from a bibliography such as this. Besides what critics thought of the film, one can follow the path of the film’s distribution — where it showed and when; sometimes, for example, the exhibition record might reveal if the film was shown before its official release date. As well, this bibliography shows which critics at which newspapers and magazines reviewed films. History, here, is in the details.
An * indicates that a copy of this citation is held in the archives of the LBS. This annotated bibliography has been compiled by Thomas Gladysz, and was last updated in October 2015. [Help wanted: If you know of additional citations, can provide further information on entries noted on this page, or can provide copies of citations not marked with an * but which are known to exist, please contact the LBS. The LBS would like to acquire material on the screening of this film in Alaska (if it was), as well as in Latin America, eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, and Asia.]
EVENING CLOTHES
released March 19, 1927
anonymous. “Man in Evening Clothes to be Menjou’s Next.” Hollywood Daily Citizen, November 26, 1926. *
— article in Hollywood, California newspaper
anonymous. “Valli To Play With Menjou.” Hollywood Daily Citizen, December 14, 1926. *
— article in Hollywood, California newspaper
anonymous. “New Pictures.” Exhibitor’s Herald, February 19, 1927. *
— short synopsis
anonymous. “Noah Berry Is Comedian Too.” Daily Bruin, March 3, 1927. *
— article in UCLA student newspaper
anonymous. “Menjou’s Newest Film to Follow Kiss in a Taxi.” Los Angeles Daily Illustrated News, March 3, 1927. *
— article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Adolphe Menjou To See Himself At Metropolitan.” Los Angeles Daily Illustrated News, March 4, 1927. *
— article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Menjou To See His New One At Metropolitan.” Los Angeles Examiner, March 4, 1927. *
— notes that Adolphe Menjou will attend the screening of the film (which is advertised as a world premiere) – article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Menjou To Be Spectator.” Los Angeles Times, March 4, 1927. *
— article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Adolphe Menjou in Granada Show.” Santa Barbara Daily News, March 5, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks gives a good account of herself.” – article in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
Parsons, Louella O. “Evening Clothes an Entertaining Story.” Los Angeles Examiner, March 5, 1927. *
— “When you see the show girl, Louise Brooks, cavorting about with a frizzled top you will see why Famous Players Lasky is grooming her for bigger and better things. She fares much better than either Miss Tashman or Mr. Beery, who only appear at long intervals.” – review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Price, Guy. “Metropolitan Film Offering Well Dressed.” Los Angeles Evening Herald, March 5, 1927. *
— review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Rorke, Hal. “Evening Clothes Presents Menjou at Metropolitan.” Los Angeles Daily Illustrated News, March 5, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks – yes, the one you dream about – is as alluring and pert as ever.” – review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Whitaker, Alma. “Imagine, Adolphe as Country Swain.” Los Angeles Times, March 5, 1927. *
— review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Menjou Picture Outstanding for Hirsute Effects.” Los Angeles Times, March 6, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, who plays one of the featured roles in the picture, has sacrificed the distinctive bob . . . .” – article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Menjou Stars in New Comedy.” Santa Barbara Morning Press, March 6, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks proves that she is finding her place in the film sun by her artistic characterization.” – article in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
anonymous. “Attractions at the Theaters.” Santa Barbara Daily News, March 7, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks also is capably cast.” – review in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
anonymous. “Theaters: What the Press Agents Say.” Santa Barbara Morning Press, March 7, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks fares somewhat better and does well the task allotted to her.” – article in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
Taylor, Ken. “You’d Hardly Know Menjou with a Beard.” Los Angeles Evening Express, March 7, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, whose haunting vivacity has necessitated the restringing of more than one male’s heartstrings.” – review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Menjou, Disguised in Beard Has Gay Time in S.F.” Los Angeles Daily Illustrated News, March 8, 1927. *
— article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Ambassador Honor Guest at Metropolitan.” Los Angeles Examiner, March 8, 1927. *
— notes that Adolphe Menjou was in attendance at the previous night’s screening, as was the poet, dramatist and then current French ambassador to the United States, Paul Claudel; each were introduced from the stage – article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Hid Behind His Beard, Fooled Curious Crowds.” Los Angeles Times, March 8, 1927. *
— article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Theaters: What the Press Agents Say.” Santa Barbara Morning Press, March 8, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, Lilyan Tashman, Noah Berry and Arnold Kent make up the excellent supporting cast.” – article in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
Kreisman, Louise. “Evening Clothes At the Metropolitan.” Daily Bruin, March 10, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, as a curly headed chorus girl . . . The rest of the time she excels in flippancy and heartlessness.” – review in UCLA student newspaper
L., A. “Views and Reviews.” Film Mercury, March 11, 1927. *
— review in film trade journal
anonymous. “Evening Clothes Opens at California.” Santa Monica Evening Outlook, March 15, 1927. *
— review in Santa Monica, California newspaper
anonymous. “Menjou Is Success As Aristocratic French Farmer.” Venice Evening Vanguard, March 15, 1927. *
— review in Venice, California newspaper
Beaton, Welford. “High School Girls Select Mr. Menjou.” and “Some Good and Not So Good Direction.” Film Spectator, March 19, 1927. *
— “There are three girls who do very well in Evening Clothes – Virginia Valli, Louise Brooks and Lilyan Tashman. . . . I was glad to see further evidence of Paramount’s dawning consciousness that Louise Brooks is not composed solely of legs. They work her from the knees up in this picture and it begins to look as if she were headed for a high place.”
anonymous. “Adolphe Menjou in Evening Clothes with Louise Brooks.” Wichita Beacon, March 20, 1927. *
— full page illustrated article; Wichita, Kansas newspaper
anonymous. “Frieburg Passion Play at Palace; Iris Gray at Miller on Thursday.” Wichita Eagle, March 20, 1927. *
— article in Wichita, Kansas newspaper
A., A. “James.” Ohio State Journal, March 21, 1927. *
— capsule review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Capitol.” Hartford Courant, March 21, 1927. (United States)
— review in Hartford, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “Motion Picture Reviews.” Kansas City Times, March 21, 1927. *
— “Others in the cast include Louise Brooks, with her hair frissed instead of straight.” – review in in Kansas City, Missouri newspaper
anonymous. “Adolphe Menjou in Evening Clothes at the Paramount.” New York Post, March 21, 1927. *
— ” . . . while Virginia Valli, Louise Brooks and Lilyan Tashman wander through the proceedings now and again in the pleasantest manner possible.” – New York City newspaper
anonymous. “Adolphe is Himself Again.” New York Telegram, March 21, 1927. *
— “It is a delightful little comedy. . . . Virginia Valli and Louise Brooks (permanently waved) appear both provocative and Parisienne as the leading ladies.” – New York City newspaper
anonymous. “As We See the Moviest.” The Tech, March 21, 1927. *
— review in student newspaper at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
author unknown. New York Graphic, March 21?, 1927. (United States)
— ” . . . an excellent supporting cast.” – New York City newspaper
S., A. “The New Film.” The World, March 21, 1927. *
— “Virginia Valli and Louise Brooks formed and extremely decorative feminine support. . . . The film belongs to Mr. Menjou, and because he controls it with such effortless monopoly it is one of his best.” – New York City newspaper
Cruikshank, Herbert Knight. “The Screen in Review.” Morning Telegraph, March 21, 1927. *
— ” . . . as it stands, this latest Menjou vehicle offers entertainment value equivalent to the Paramount admission charge. . . . It seems to me that Louise Brooks deserves first place. She is charmingly piquant as a chic little gold-digger who turns out to be a pretty good fellow after all – as many of the maligned sisterhood do. While her part is merely a filler, she seems to have built it up materially, and holds center stage in whatever scenes she has.” – New York City newspaper
Feldkamp, Frances V. “Movie Reviews.” St. Louis Globe-Democrat, March 21, 1927. *
— “The women’s clothes are really a fashion show in themselves, with Miss Valli sponsoring a smooth, straight bob, Miss Tashman a more formal headdress, and Miss Brooks a befrizzled ‘chrysanthemum’ cut.” – St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
G., L. A. “James.” Columbus Dispatch, March 21, 1927. *
— brief review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
Gillaspey, A. F. “Adolph Wears Fine ‘Chinners’.” San Francisco Bulletin, March 21, 1927. *
— “The story is told in the lighter vein and is very pleasing.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
Hall, Mordaunt. “Bankruptcy and Love.” New York Times, March 21, 1927. *
— “Ms Brooks, with a change in her eyebrows and curly hair, is stunning.” – New York City newspaper
Lang, Harry. “Menjou Picture is Entertaining.” San Francisco Examiner, March 21, 1927. *
— “It’s a quite entertaining and delightful picture . . . . And the cast is chosen with extraordinary good taste.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
Nie. “The Week’s New Films” St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 21, 1927. *
— short review in St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
O., F. P. “Critical Lads and Lassies Praise Movies.” Columbus Citizen, March 21, 1927. *
— brief review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
Pelswick, Rose. “New Pictures on Broadway.” New York Journal, March 21, 1927. *
— “It is an entertaining comedy, with some good situations. . . . Louise Brooks and Lilyan Tashman are the two gold-diggers who help spend the remainder of the fortune.” – New York City newspaper
Swint, Curran D. “Entertaining Programs Offered by Granada and California.” San Francisco News, March 21, 1927. *
— “In Menjou’s support are Virginia Valli, as the wife; Louise Brooks, as one of the women he couldn’t ‘see’ and who in the end was responsible for bringing him happiness.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
Thirer, Irene. “Menjou’s Evening Clothes Brighten Up Drab Film.” Daily News, March 21, 1927. *
— “There are a couple of really subtle spots, however, which brighten up the film tremendously, raising it right out of the mediocre class. . . . Louise Brooks is a perfect knockout as a good-natured lady of the evening.” – New York City newspaper
Underhill, Harriette. “On the Screen.” New York Herald Tribune, March 21, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is most attractive as the sweetheart of the rich old bailiff-baron.” – New York City newspaper
Warren, George C. “Adolph Menjou in Evening Clothes Is Rarely Good Screen Offering.” San Francisco Chronicle, March 21, 1927. *
— “Miss Brooks with her hair in tight little curls that transform her from the hard flapper she usually is into an attractive gold digger.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
anonymous. “Alexander Tonight, Evening Clothes.” Glendale Daily Press, March 22, 1927. *
— article in Glendale, California newspaper
Cannon, Regina. “Menjou’s Beard Surprise in Film Evening Clothes.” New York American, March 22, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is again cast as a ‘lady of the evening’ and makes her role pert and amusing. You won’t recognize Miss Brooks at first, for she is wearing her hair curled over her head. This is too bad, for it makes her look just like a thousand other attractive girls. Louise achieved distinction with her straight-banged bob.” – New York City newspaper
Cohen Jr., John S. “The New Photoplays.” New York Sun, March 22, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, with her hair frizzled and shingled and perched on top of her quondam sleek head, is as full of sex appeal and mannerisms as ever.” New York City newspaper
Dickstein, Martin. “The Cinema Circuit.” Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 22, 1927. *
— review in New York City newspaper
Elliott, Joseph M. “Suave Adolphe in Evening Clothes – Darkest Africa.” Daily Mirror, March 22, 1927. *
— “Virginia Valli, Louise Brooks and Lilyan Tashman add greatly to scenic delights of Evening Clothes. They are indeed a decorative trio.” – New York City newspaper
Oestreicher, J. C. “The New Films.” Brooklyn Daily Times, March 22, 1927. *
— review in New York City newspaper
Ruge, Clara. “Theater und Musik.” New Yorker Volkszeitung, March 23, 1927. *
— short review in German-language, New York City newspaper
Rush. “Evening Clothes.” Variety, March 23, 1927. *
— “The girl (neatly played by the trim Louise Brooks) . . . .”
anonymous. “Musical Comedy, Drama and Motion Pictures.” Musical Courier, March 24, 1927. *
— brief review of New York City screening and accompanying stage attraction
anonymous. “Amusements.” Bridgeport Telegram, March 25, 1927. *
— brief article in Bridgeport, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “Stage and Screen.” Appleton Post-Crescent, March 26, 1927. *
— article in Appleton, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “Stage – Music – Photoplay.” Detroit Saturday Night, March 26, 1927. *
— short write-up in weekly Detroit, Michigan entertainment newspaper
C., O. “The Current Cinema.” New Yorker, March 26, 1927. *
— short mention in film column “Louise Brooks makes herself more able than usual by the aid of a trick haircut.”
Harrison, P. S. “Evening Clothes – with Adolphe Menjou.” Harrison’s Reports, March 26, 1927. *
— short review in trade publication; “Virginia Valli does well as the wife, and Louise Brooks as the flapper.”
anonymous. “At the Quilna.” Lima News, March 27, 1927. *
— brief article in Lima, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Menjou Will Wear Beard in Film Coming to Rivoli.” Portland Oregonian, March 27, 1927. *
— article in Portland, Oregon newspaper
anonymous. “Synopsis of Evening Clothes Now at Fischers.” Appleton Post-Cresent, March 28, 1927. *
— article in Appleton, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters.” Charleroi Mail, March 28, 1927. *
— article in Charleroi, Pennsylvania newspaper
Heffernan, Harold. “The New Movies in Review.” Detroit News, March 28, 1927. *
— “Virginia Valli is pleasing and effective as the heroine and that trim little Louise Brooks, with a new curled and plastered headdress, is not the least of the picture’s attractions.” – review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
McCormick, Ella H. “Reel Players.” Detroit Free Press, March 28, 1927 *
— review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Adolphe Menjou Rules Balboa in Love Comedy.” Fresno Bee, March 28, 1927. *
— short review in Fresno, California newspaper
P., R. “Menjou Wins Wife’s Love.” San Diego Sun, March 29, 1927. *
— “Noah Berry and Louise Brooks give excellent support to Menjou.” – short review in San Diego, California newspaper
anonymous. “Evening Clothes.” National Board of Review Magazine, April, 1927. (United States)
— capsule review
anonymous. “Film: Evening Clothes.” Billboard, April 2, 1927. *
— “The story is sophisticated, modernistic, of the jazz age, and is primarily for adolescents.”
anonymous. “Adolphe Menjou in Evening Clothes.” Film Daily, April 3, 1927. *
— capsule review; “It has the ever interesting French background and enough beautiful women to properly dress the attractive sets.”
anonymous. “Varied Role Assumed by Star in Film at State.” Dayton Journal, April 4, 1927. *
— review in Dayton, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Mons, Menjou Entertains at Local Theater.” Davenport Democrat And Leader, April 6, 1927. *
— article in Davenport, Iowa newspaper
anonymous. “Old Problem Is Solved Here at The Peninsula.” San Mateo Times, April 7, 1927. *
— article in San Mateo, California newspaper
anonymous. “Opinions on Pictures.” Motion Picture News, April 8, 1927. *
— review, with five scene stills, in trade journal
anonymous. “Excellent Bill at Merrimack Sq. Theatre.” Lowell Sun, April 9, 1927. *
— article in Lowell, Massachusetts newspaper
anonymous. “Evening Clothes.” Moving Picture World, April 9, 1927. *
— review in trade publication; “Louise Brooks makes a minor role stand out.”
anonymous. “Evening Stars.” Oakland Post-Enquirer, April 9, 1927. *
— article in Oakland, California newspaper
anonymous. “Paramount Stars In Person at American Tonight.” Oakland Post-Enquirer, April 9, 1927. *
— article in Oakland, California newspaper
anonymous. “Suave Mr. Menjou in Evening Clothes – He Usually Is!” Atlanta Constitution, April 10, 1927. *
— article in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
anonymous. “Yokel Learning Social Graces Film’s Theme.” Los Angeles Times, April 10, 1927. *
— article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
O., H.H. “Stage and Screen.” Ann Arbor Times News, April 10, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, as Fox Trot, a pert little habituate of the Parisian cafes, adds her usual snappy characterizations.” – review in Ann Arbor, Michigan newspaper
Soanes, Wood. “Menjou at American Stars in ‘Evening Clothes’.” Oakland Tribune, April 11, 1927. *
— capsule review in film column; Oakland, California newspaper
anonymous. “Menjou in Comedy and Vitaphone at Strand.” Albany Evening News, April 12, 1927. *
— article in Albany, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Louise Brooks in Menjou Film Evening Clothes.” Hamilton Evening Journal, April 12, 1927. *
— article in Hamilton, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Amusement Notes.” Lowell Sun, April 12, 1927. *
— article in Lowell, Massachusetts newspaper
L., F. “Rialto” Atlanta Constitution, April 12, 1927. *
— review in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
anonymous. “Pictures Playing Atlanta This Week.” Weekly Film Review, April 16, 1927. *
— capsule review; “Picture shows good taste in handling, has suspense, dramatic value and fine comedy relief.” – Atlanta, Georgia trade journal
anonymous. “Edna Covey Stage Star Of Latest Wilson Program.” San Diego Union, April 17, 1927. *
— preview article; “Louise Brooks, brunette beauty once more, plays with the star with whom she had her first featured part in A Social Celebrity.” – San Diego, California newspaper
Patton, Peggy. “Film Offerings Bring Back Favorites.” Wisconsin News, April 25, 1927. *
— review in Milwaukee, Wisconsin newspaper
S., G. “Stage and Screen.” Flint Journal, April 25, 1927. *
— review in Flint, Michigan newspaper
S., S. N. “Wisconsin Serves Birthday Cake.” Milwaukee Leader, April 25, 1927. *
— review in Milwaukee, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “Beautiful Dances a Feature at Stanley.” Philadelphia Inquirer, April 26, 1927. *
— short review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Photoplay Fare Found In Local Screen Houses.” Philadelphia Public Ledger, April 26, 1927. *
— ” . . . with the comely Louise Brooks and Noah Berry contributing a good bit of the entertainment.” – review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Adolphe menjou at Stanley on Program of Attractiveness.” Philadelphia Record, April 27, 1927. *
— review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Old Problem Solved Here at the Peninsula.” San Mateo Times, April 27, 1927. *
— brief article in San Mateo, California newspaper
Villegas, Lucio. “El Traje de Etiqueta.” Cinelandia, May 1927. *
— capsule review in Spanish-language film journal
anonymous. “Evening Clothes Menjou-Vallie Latest Vechicle.” Birmingham Age-Herald, May 1, 1927. *
— article in Birmingham, Alabama newspaper
anonymous. “Menjou Movies, Sousa on Stage at Chicago.” Chicago Herald and Examiner, May 1, 1927. *
— article in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Foto Paramount. “Notas de Hollywood.” Carteles, May 1, 1927. (Cuba) *
— two captioned film stills in Cuban magazine
anonymous. “Sousa’s Loss is Menjou’s Gain.” Chicago Daily News, May 3, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, the demimondaine who certainly knows her Paris after dark . . . .” – brief review with three film stills in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Better Films Committee of Alabama. “Better Films.” Birmingham News, May 3, 1927. *
— “Well played, characterizations fine, settings attractive, very good. Mature audiences ” – capsule review in Birmingham, Alabama newspaper
Harris, Genevieve. “Sousa’s Band Thrills Chicago Patrons.” Chicago Evening Post, May 3, 1927. *
— review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Marzoni, Pettersen. “Picture Reviews.” Birmingham News, May 3, 1927. *
— ” . . . one of his lady teachers turns out to be Louise Brooks in a brand new curly bob and more devastating than ever.” – capsule review in Birmingham, Alabama newspaper
Sheekman, Arthur. “Good Menjou Film, Sousa and His Band on Bill at Chicago.” Chicago Daily Journal, May 4, 1927. *
— “In the same film Louise Brooks engagingly expresses the spirit of 1927; but I shan’t be happy until she stops frizzing her hair. It was so much nicer bobbed.” – review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Tinee, Mae “Sousa Makes Picture Seem Mere Piffle.” Chicago Tribune, May 4, 1927. *
— “Miss Valli has often done better and looked better. Also, the same of Louise Brooks, who looses all distinctiveness with the coiffure she has adopted, and becomes just like a million other girls.” – Chicago, Illinois newspaper
anonymous. “Grand Theatre.” Jewish Criterion, May 6, 1927. *
— Louise Brooks is referenced in brief article in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania publication
anonymous. “Adolphe Menjou Stars in Evening Clothes, Movie for Virginian First Half.” Charleston Gazette, May 8, 1927. *
— article in Charleston, West Virginia newspaper
anonymous. “Majestic.” Providence Journal, May 8, 1927. *
— article in Providence, Rhode Island newspaper
anonymous. “Majestic.” Evening Bulletin, May 9, 1927. *
— short review in Providence, Rhode Island newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters.” Providence Journal, May 9, 1927. *
— review in Providence, Rhode Island newspaper
anonymous. “In Movieland.” Manitoba Free Press, May 10, 1927. (Canada) *
— review in Winnipeg, Manitoba newspaper
anonymous. “The Silent Drama.” Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph, May 10, 1927 *
— two articles (regarding Grand and Liberty theater screenings) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “In the Pittsburgh Theaters.” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 10, 1927. *
— brief review in Pittsburgh, Pennslyvannia newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters Last Night.” Pittsburgh Press, May 10, 1927. *
— capsule review in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Adolphe Menjou Film At Mission.” San Jose Evening News, May 11, 1927. *
— article in San Jose, California newspaper
anonymous. “Evening Clothes Scores Hit at U.C.” Berkeley Daily Gazette, May 12, 1927. *
— “Noah Berry and Louise Brooks have important supporting roles in Evening Clothes and help materially with the success of the picture.” – Berkeley, California newspaper
anonymous. “Quiet Restfulness at Mission.” San Jose Evening News, May 13, 1927. *
— article in San Jose, California newspaper
anonymous. “Menjou Delights Audience at the Mission Theater.” San Jose Mercury Herald, May 13, 1927. *
— “The supporting company is above the average.” – San Jose, California newspaper
anonymous. “New Pictures.” Exhibitor’s Herald, May 14, 1927. *
— synopsis of the film in trade journal
Service, T.O. “Service Talks.” Exhibitor’s Herald, May 14, 1927. *
— commentary on the film in trade journal
anonymous. “Evening Clothes.” The Observer, May 15, 1927. (England) *
— short review in London newspaper
anonymous. “Screen Offers to Suite Everyone.” Post-Standard, May 15, 1927. *
— article in Syracuse, New York newspaper
anonymous. “The Screen.” Indianapolis Daily Star, May 16, 1927. *
— brief review in Indianapolis, Indiana newspaper
anonymous. “New Pictures.” Post-Standard, May 16, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, with hair a mass of curls . . . ” – review in Syracuse, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Evening Clothes At Century.” Baltimore Post, May 17, 1927. *
— review in Baltimore, Maryland newspaper
anonymous. “Menjou Is At National.” Woodland Daily Democrat, May 17, 1927. *
— review in Woodland, California newspaper
F., H. K. “At the Movies This Week.” Baltimore Sun, May 17, 1927. *
— “Not much of a plot, but Menjou is always good.” – very brief review in Baltimore, Maryland newspaper
anonymous. “Evening Clothes, with Menjou, at The Capitol.” Sacramento Bee, May 18, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, cast as Fox Trot, takes the role of the gay young French girl.” – Sacramento, California newspaper
R., M. E. “Al Jolson on Vitaphone: Menjou, Film Star, Regent.” Grand Rapids Press, May 18, 1927. *
— review in Grand Rapids, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Evening Clothes.” The Bioscope, May 19, 1927. (England) *
— capsule review; “Virginia Valli plays Germaine with great charm and Louise Brooks is so alluring that one refuses to believe that she is really a rather naughty little girl.”
anonymous. “Adolphe Menjou Star at Capitol.” Sacramento Union, May 19, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is cast as Fox Trot, a pretty frequenter of the Paris cafes and night clubs.” – Sacramento, California newspaper
Clark, Norman. “Adolphe Dons Night-Shirt at Century.” Baltimore News, May 20, 1927. *
— review in Baltimore, Maryland newspaper
anonymous. “Menjou’s Famous Sangfroid Was Instilled As Lad.” Stockton Daily Record, May 21, 1927. *
— related article in Stockton, California newspaper
anonymous. “Adolphe Menjou Has Delicious Role in Evening Clothes.” Stockton Daily Record, May 23, 1927. *
— short review in Stockton, California newspaper
anonymous. “Offerings at Local Theaters.” Washington Post, May 23, 1927. *
— “Evening Clothes is a society play and finds Menjou at his usually high point of acting.” – Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “Opening Attractions in Washington Theaters.” Washington Star, May 23, 1927. *
— review in Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “Evening Clothes Packs California.” Santa Rosa Press Democrat, May 31, 1927. *
— review in Santa Rosa, California newspaper
Orndorff, Marguerite. “Evening Clothes.” Educational Screen, June 1927. *
— “A rude French country gentleman, looking as uncouth as Adolphe Menjou can bring himself himself to look (which is not so very uncouth, be it remarked) marries a charming lady, played by Virginia Valli, who can not stand his rough exterior. Strange she should have been so fooled, for even in his roughest moments she couldn’t have failed to notice his perfectly turned out riding togs. Anyhow, he can’t bear to be hated, so he settles most of his money on her and goes away to Paris to learn how to become a gentleman of the evening. He learns his lesson and she learns hers, and none of it is so very interesting to the audience.” – capsule review in trade journal
anonymous. “Evening Clothes.” Photoplay, June, 1927. *
— capsule review with picture; “The supporting cast is fine – Virginia Valli, Louise Brooks and Noah Berry.”
Smith, Frederick James. “Celluloid Critic: Menjou in Fine Togs Again.” Motion Picture Classic, June 1927. *
— brief, two-paragraph review
anonymous. “Photoplay Reviews.” Cincinnati Enquirer, June 13, 1927. *
— ” . . . the chief feminine roles being portrayed by Virginia Valli and Louise Brooks, the later being as sprightly as ever.” – review in Cincinnati, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Menjou’s New Film is Evening Clothes.” Lansing State Journal, June 13, 1927. *
— review in Lansing, Michigan newspaper
Aston, Frank. “Walnut.” Cincinnati Post, June 13, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks with her wriggly bob.” – review in Cincinnati, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Menjou Adopts Beard in Evening Clothes.” Lansing Capital News, June 14, 1927. *
— review in Lansing, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Louise Brooks in Menjou Film.” Indiana Evening Gazette, June 22, 1927. *
— article in Indiana, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Enthusiastic Crowd Sees Evening Clothes.” Ogden Standard-Examiner, June 25, 1927. *
— review in Ogden, Utah newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters.” Manitoba Free Press, June 29, 1927. (Canada) *
— article in Winnipeg, Manitoba newspaper
Lusk, Norbert. “The Screen in Review: The Glass of Fashion.” Picture-Play, July, 1927. *
— capsule review; “The picture is mildly diverting and beautifully produced, with such seasoned players as Noah Berry, Virginia Valli and Louise Brooks emphasizing its Parisian smartness.”
anonymous. “Menjou Scores Hit in Latest Picture.” Seattle Times, July 10, 1927. *
— article in Seattle, Washington newspaper
anonymous. “Evening Clothes – United Artists.” Seattle Times, July 11, 1927. *
— capsule review in Seattle, Washington newspaper
anonymous. “Adolphe Looks Slick in Evening Clothes.” Modesto News-Herald, July 14, 1927. *
— short preview article in Modesto, California newspaper
anonymous. “Menjou Great in Evening Clothes.” Modesto News-Herald, July 15, 1927. *
— short review in Modesto, California newspaper
anonymous. “Mirror’s Theatrical Calendar.” Warren Morning Mirror, August 4, 1927. *
— article in Warren, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Menjou Stars in Evening Clothes.” Oakland Tribune, August 21, 1927. *
— brief review in Oakland, California newspaper
anonymous. “Princess.” Honolulu Star-Bulletin, August 24, 1927. *
— review in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii newspaper
anonymous. “Amusements.” Fitchburg Sentinel, September 7, 1927. *
— article in Fitchburg, Massachusetts newspaper
anonymous. “Perfect Blend of Emotions Found in ‘Evening Clothes’.” Denton Journal, October 8, 1927. *
— “Evening Clothes, is said to be a picture that has a perfect blend of intensity and humor”; Denton, Maryland weekly newspaper
anonymous. “Adolfo Menjou en Vestido de Etiqueta.” Popular Film, November 24, 1927. (Spain) *
— short article in Spanish magazine
author unknown. Picturegoer, December, 1927. (England)
— page 68; synopsis
anonymous. “El vestido de etiqueta en el cine, segun Adolfo Menjou.” Popular Film, December 1, 1927. (Spain) *
— short article in Spanish magazine
anonymous. “Adolfo Menjou, Virginia Valli y Noah Beery animan hoy la pantalla del Victoria en la gran pelicula Paramount Las que no aman.” El Mercurio, December 17, 1927. (Chile) *
— Brooks is referenced in short article in Santiago, Chile newspaper
L., C. A. “The Week on the Screen.” Manchester Guardian, December 31, 1927. (England) *
— review in Manchester newspaper
anonymous. “Ein Frack Ein Claque Ein Madel.” Lichtbild-Buhne, January 5, 1928. (Germany) *
— review in German film publication
Herzberg, Georg. “Film-Kritik.” Film Kurier, January 5, 1928. (Germany) *
— mention of Brooks in review in Berlin publication
Fr., C. “Ein Frack Ein Claque Ein Madel.” Reichfilmblatt, January 7, 1928. (Germany) *
— film review; “Ganz reizend ist auch Louise Brooks, die die Kokotte Taka Taka gibt.” – Berlin publication
anonymous. “Ein Frack Ein Claque Ein Madel.” Kinematograph, January 8, 1928. (Germany) *
— film review in Berlin publication
Hirsch, Leo. “Adolphe Menjous Mandlung.” Berliner Tageblatt, January 8, 1928. (Germany) *
— short review in Berlin newspaper
author unknown. Berliner Börsen-Courier, January 8?, 1928. (Germany)
— film review; “Ein Film von raffiniertester Kulture und Kultiviertheit” – Berlin publication
author unknown. B. Z. am Mittag, January 8?, 1928. (Germany)
— film review; “Das vornehme Spiel der Virginia Vaili, noch mehr die Unwiderstehlichkeit des göttlichen Menjou sichern den Erfold.” – Berlin publication
author unknown. Der Montag, January 8?, 1928. (Germany)
— film review; “Ein entzückender, erfolgreicher Film.” – Berlin publication
n. “Vom Film.” Die Welt, January 16, 1928. (Germany) *
— capsule review in Berlin newspaper
anonymous. “Menjou’s Unique Role in Evening Clothes.” Canberra Times, January 17, 1928. (Australia) *
— review in Canberra newspaper
anonymous. “Ein Frack Ein Claque Ein Madel.” Die Filmwoche, January 18, 1928. (Germany) *
— full page, illustrated article; Brooks is listed under “Darsteller”
“El Fraje de Etiqueta.” Carteles, February 19, 1928. (Cuba) *
— one page of stills and text
anonymous. “Noticias Y Gacetillas.” El Imparcial, February 19, 1928. (Spain) *
— brief write-up in Madrid newspaper
Star, Jan. “Un Homme En Habit.” Cinèmagazine, April 13, 1928. (France) *
— brief article
b., a. “Eine Pariser Ehe.” Neues Weiner Journal, April 13, 1928. (Austria) *
— review in Vienna newspaper
b., a. “Eine Pariser Ehe.” Neue Freie Presse, April 14, 1928. (Austria) *
— review in Vienna newspaper
anonymous. “Eine Pariser Ehe.” Das Kleine Blatt, April 15, 1928.. (Austria) *
— brief write-up in Vienna newspaper
anonymous. “Les Films De La Semaine.” Cinèmagazine, April 27, 1928. (France) *
— brief review
anonymous. “Un Homme En Habit.” Filma, April 27, 1928. (France) *
— brief write-up in French trade journal
anonymous. “Un Homme en Habit.” Ciné-Miroir, May 4, 1928. (France) *
— full page illustrated article regarding the film
anonymous. “Il signore della notte.” Kines, nr. 30, 1928. (Italy) *
— capsule review
anonymous. “Bioscopes.” Cape Times, January 22, 1929. (Union of South Africa) *
— ” . . . an entertaining Paramount picture, starring Adolphe Menjou, shown to a large and appreciative audience at the Marine Cinema, Sea Point, last night.” – capsule review in Cape Town newspaper
anonymous. “At the Cinema.” North-China Daily News, February 18, 1929. (China) *
— review in English-language Shanghai newspaper
anonymous. “Evening Clothes at New Gem with Menjou as Star.” Sheboygan Press, April 10, 1929. *
— article in Sheboygan, Wisconsin newspaper