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by
Diane
Marlone Dietrich's second Holly-; Edward Everett Horton, and there] wood picture, "Dishonoured," with is a good chance of seeing him at Vietor McLaglen opposite, is said to his best in this play in which I re- bo part of the story of the famous member Douglas MoLéan. The spy, Mata Hari. Von Sternberg man who is afraid of everything directs it, as he did Morocco," with that goes up, even elevators, is made the slow-moving pacé-rather like a to prove himself the famous avia- Greek tragedy-overdoes it too, and tor. Patsy Ruth Miller as the hero- Marlene strides through with veil- worshipping girl-friend
com.
ed eyes. We have innumerableplicates matters. (Star), "The close-ups of the famous, logs, but I Aviator.""
argue that we want more move mont; this star is far too lethargic,
If you like gangster thrillers
The story concerns an Austrian spy then be anre and see "The Czar of who falls in love with a Russian Broadway." Betty Compson is a girlį Oficer, and pays the penalty before who will not be kept down, and she a firing squad. McLaglen gives good work and makes us forget the wla oracking comedy with which we usually associate him: Warner Oland, Lew Cody, Seyfferitz and Barry Norton play small parts cre- ditably. I do not rave
over this new German star, but there are those who do. Go and see for your- self whether you agree with me. Anyhow, there are parts in the film. that are distinguished, although the emotions are left unstirred.- (King's).
Joan Crawford.
I said that Joan Crawford had re- gained her place in my, estimation, after seeing her in "Dance, Fools, Dance." Another "Modern Mai- dens," but It is fast-moving,
plenty of thrills and excellent per- formances by the whole cast. When I any Joan dancing the Tango with Lester Vail, made me wish for a revival of the danes on our ball programmes. The negligee part will surely not shock-we are past that.
Betty Compson.
manner
to find his wife married to another
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A Discovery.,
speaks in Latin. I understand it as man-and she chooses Well go There is a now oandidate for well anyhow. Joan Crawford gone and see. Anyhow there are some VERY big things Ellesa Landi. blonde-what a pity. Norma beautiful shots of scenery, and you Many of us have seen her on the Shearer a riot in "A Free Soul"- bear the real Southern accent-the London stage. Born twenty-four Watch Clark Gable, also Wynn slow delightful drawl John Mack years ago in Venice, received an Gibson. Mae Clark, Joel McCrea Brown should have done some excellent education on the Con- dieting to got down that weight-tinent and finished off in England, where she made her first stage suc- cess. Appeared in "A Farewell to Arms." In America chosen by Fox -given splenild chance with Charles Farrell in "Body and Soul." I
· Eleanor. Boardman.
hear privately she is truly magnificent. Coming soon in her first film. The boy genius of the screen Jackle Cooper has added new laurels in Richard Dix's now play. No question this seven year old kiddie is marvellous. Sorry I am unable to rave about "Lightnin," no one in it except Will Rogers, who was perfection- but we want more than ONE good person in a play Janet Gaynor has made an enormous hit in Mary Pickford's old Movie "Daddy
Charles Ferrell.
he does not look like a man who Long-Legs with Warner Baxter has undergone starvation. Hero equalling her performance, Foor does not consider the living, and little. eleven year old Farina, leaves wife to fend for herself, famous Black Dot of "Our Gang," -new names that will count soon while he takes a hazardous trip has to retire and make way for a in the film world-or, I am mis- hunting for the Indian who scalp-new younger member. Pity they taken. Marlene Dietrich, being an od his mother. The redeeming outgrow their attraction. I wonder accomplished musician, needs no feature in the atory is the lovely who told Stepin Fetchit he was double for her playing in "Dis- Eleanor. Some critica consider funny; he is enough to keep any honoured"-The beautiful Viennese this Alm an opic, others do not one away from seeing a picture in composition she plays is the (Queen's).
which he appears, I think he "Danube Waves Waltz."
usually does good work. The cast supporting is not a great one for Box well-known names, but they present In a thoroughly, realistic The picture marks a return to the the political problems of those who part that this premier modern mai-live in big cities, and we see HOW den likes; she wears gowns de- the underworld gange rule-it is a signed by Adrian, she is flighty, revelation really, and if you crave she is tragic-a chance for all her excitement be sure and see it. emotions. I liked. Clark Gable; as (Central). the King of the Underworld, he made his small part outstanding-
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I am not surprised to hear that he is will see a fine performance by the being given some excellent chances three leads-Monroe Owsley is a by M.G.M., even chosen by the new man coming rapidly to the Garbo.. I like the new lead, Les-front. Claudette Colbert and ter Vall. By-the-bye he was out in Fredric March need no introduc-1 Shanghai quite recently. William tion. They do all they can to save Bakewell is given a good chance as the picture, and final fade out of the weak brother. Ukelele Ike, now lovers hand in hand with, husband known as Clla Edwards, is making, left to it. It is really quite good. himself in first-rate actor. (Centrai). Joan looks beautiful throughout, and proves herself a finè dramatic actress. The play to hokum, but It gives a really enjoyable ovening, the "Mike" made the discovery that acting, mounting and direction all Ronald Colman was a comedian. I Pig's Chitings that one desires. Crawford immensely.
I admire Joan thought this a long time ago, when
Bralas two Joans, ore the actress, the other in "Her Sister from Paris." But I love the he, acted with Constance Talmadge Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks, Jun. in the Movies we had him in drama The latter is not the vivid person all the time. Who will forget "The ality we know on the films. Mrs. White Sister," "The Dark Angel," Douglas is always at peace; the etc.? He played in "Condemned" beautiful eyes that have locked on with his tongue in his cheek-so Peek Chop misery, poverty and hardship are United Artists decided to give him Leg. now bright, eager, steady and can-parts-in-which he showed where his Loln ald. Her ideas of marriage are real acting ability lay. When you
Fat or Lard serious, she did not marry hastily, see him in "The Devil to Pay" you Sheep's Head & Foot .. and she looks upon its success 48 will admit he has found his right essential
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room
market, written by the brilliant Sucking Pige, to order Frederick Lonsdale, a drawing shet, Beef
Britons comedy that
Matton favour. Not much plot, but it yeal Douglas Fairbanks had the ad- gay and quite clever dialogue, Shoes from $6.00. vantage of an excellent schooling with an all-round cast" that makes
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or Brown and an education that was finished it entirely pleasing. For the bene- Joan does not hide the nt of those who LOVE the English abroad. fact that she was poorly educated, voices, let me assure them that but she struggles now with three
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They are making Lawrence Ti) Catfish
gets a kindness; she likes aincerity, bett an actor, so for that reason Codfish courage and kindliness above all we did not hear half enough of Crabs qualities, sewa beautifully and sel- that glorious voice in The Pro-Cuttle dom has a bit of embroidery digal Except for Roland Young Dab or some wool mats out of her hands, always a first rater I did not Dace Adores babies, dolls and animals; favour the cast hear that Esther Dog possesses a tremendous advantage Ralston has started the most sump Eels, in her speaking voice, which is natuous Beauty Parlour ever seen turally smooth and full, giving her in Hollywood or elsewhere, its cost
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70, Queen's Road G.
AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY
CROOK.” O.B.
(M.A.
Box-Offee attractions turned out by needs a beauty cure. I am utterly Gadgeon. Hollywood. (Dance, Fools, Dance" at a loss to know why they rate her Berrings [Queen's)...
* as ONE. Still that's that Tibbett Helibat Jack Oakle aktis most certainly improving as an Labroa * Lewis de Laina Offield, known the actor, he is natural anyhow, but Lonch world over, as Jack Oakie tries hard WHY were we act treated to some Lobsters inSes Legs to make it as goodmore, singing A child is born" Mackerel as his previous pictures. With the and "De Glory Road and a few Monk Fish aldof Eugene Pallette, Lillian more bits. I liked the mother too, Müllet Roth, and Harry Green plus & and Cur Edwards did his best Oysters little plot, some misunderstandings, Candid
a few, songs, we see this comedian
an a. säilör bound in loyalty to;a; the mythical island Republic By come vigorous comedy-tron-Jaok, the DE MA, B84 evening may rove enjoyable any
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