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“MOONLIGHT AND PRETZELS BRINGS MUSIC AND ROMANCE..
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Clyde Beatty, Famous Animal Trainer, In
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Ann Harding is at her best with
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CHARLIE CHAPLIN'S NEW PICTURE
Story Laid In Slums Of Big City.
ROMANCE WITH LEÁDING-LADY?
Hollywood.
Adhering to his polley of panto- mine, Charlie Chaplin is going to make another picture, and it will be j a silent film with Paulette Goddard, to whom many of the comedian pro- ducer's friends believe he is affane- ed, playing the leading feminine mle.
Alfred Reeves, general manager of
the Chaplin studio, received orders66
o get the studio in readiness for the production which was scheduled Mr. "Moonlight and hint of mockery in that goldon 80 thick and fast that one has little which was the first production forito start about September 15.
time for anything but laughter. Metro by David Selznick, makes Recves said that Charlie Chaplin is nre 80 in England, voice. Both
lighthearted
Go and learn for yourself how the Grand Hotel" look like a road show. writing the story. "Moonlight and Melody") do not and equally at home in fun or in Americans endeavour to produce an mean much to the picture "fan" parnest. Another hit in the film is "Ee" within the barracks, calling from abroad he found his place as hoy character in the picture, which
When Irving Thalberg returned
Miss Goddard is to play a tom- here. as, with the exception of Leo undoubtedly made by an actress Carrillo, Mary Brain and an old- I can remember about eighteen upon the Colonel to enact a leading No. 1 production mas
with privates, the Quarter-usurped by this man from R.K.O."any big city with factorien."—Neu-| will be laid in the lower part of time Movie favourite, the English years ago on the stage and is the role,
master and the Sergeant as the and it was then "Variety" reported Brady. She is mun. Herbert Rawlinson, I still "Silents"-Alice
ter. "extras." I guarantee an evening he would quit Metro and take his favourably remember
as the silly, fluttery many 'ideally cast
are a wife, Norma Shearer, and Helen good performances, especially in society woman who is really nice. of comedy situations that Haddon Chambers' "Passers By"). At Arst you are almost annoyed pure delight, even though you may Hayes (whom as a film artist he they have been garnered from the with her. (as one is with juat such feel, as I did, that quite a deal of made) with him to United Artists. Harding is the unhappiest woman person in real life) but later you the fun 18 made up on the spur of Evidently things have been smooth the film colony. She has suffer- ed over, as no studio would wanted so much that she now feels that more often, and want to see her
I hear that the film is for fun-to lose its two greatest female stars. Fate, not people, a dead against hear her say again so charmingly
nier than the stage play because of am interested in seeing who will jalways the wrong thing.
her. Howard also says that the Bri-
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Roper Pryor, the hero, has been making a name for himself, but he is hardly an artist for the camera, although he does fairly well in his
cessful picture making. part from an acting point of view, tin Burton and Luis Alberni con-
Short Shots Lilian Miles, the blonde, needs the tribute of their best, but I admit the picture away under his arm.
Don't miss this one. (King's). Laddie Sanford, millionaire and chief attractions
Adrienne Anies has been married expert make-up artist of the Holly my
"The Morning Glory" world-famous polo-player, has re-twice, and has a daughter nine years wood studio, (this Universal Harding, Miss Brady and Mr.
We are in for a treat. Katherine cently married Mary Duncan, whom old, by her first husband. lease was shot in New York), but Montgomery, plus-a scinillating|
comedy-drama, which
definitely Hepburn, who stole our hearts in we shall shortly see in "The Morn-second is a millionaire, but divorce she has screen possibilities with the
She was the original rumours are in the air now. makes for super
entertainment. "A Bill of Divorcement", is at her ing Glory". (right material.
best with Douglas Fairbanks Jr., on the stage of “Shanghai Gesture”. Winifred Shotter will play a Strong advised,—(Queen's).
Adolphe Menjou and Mary Duncan Tallulah Bankhead is lying very straight part in "Sorrell and Son", Disgraced"
in "The Morning Glory". Sche-'ill in a New York hospital.--Mrs.Jin which H. B. Warner will again Dwight formis. George
Can't say there are any
duled for showing shortly at the Erich von Stroheim Was badly play Sorrell. Hugh Williama wa Treadle Models from H. K. $90.--- Pryor) is a vaudeville singer who 'ideas in "Disgraced." but the
burned at a beauty specialist's in oe Kit (played previously by Nils |is stranded in a small town, whare do the best they can with
"The Big Cage"
Los Angeles, when the permanent Asther), who loves the girl, and Sally Mary Brian) hires him to material.
Before "The Morning Glory" wave gadget caught fire.
Margot Grahame is the wife. xing in her music store. 1 noed Twelvetrees as the knicknack dis-
Eleanor Holm, Olympic swimming Elizabeth Bergner, the German nn tell you that George la some carded by the caddish Bruce Cabot, comes the thriller with the famous, song writer, and finally crashes is always lovely, wistful and Gish-ratner Clyde Beally strutting his champion, has recently married Ar-actress, is being acclaimed by many stuff. Amite Page, Walter Fords thur Jarrett, the Radio erooner. great critics as the duest actress on ¡Brendway.
like You are left in doubt to the
Universal will co-star in comedies the films. She will play with Doug. Sally arrives to look for work on jend about Mr. Cabot, and I don't and crowds more contribute to the
Edward Fairbanks Jr. in the British produc- the Great White Way, and luckily know now whether he really loves enjoyment of those who still like Edna May Oliver and
Everett Horlon, lands a job in the chorus of the the girl he wrongs. Anyhow, almal pactares. I truthfully state
Glad to see that Dorothy Mackail hero's forthcoming show. Sicken-Father avenges our Nell-and here.I don't like seeing them-I know tool ing for her, he does not recognize in lies the usual courtroom drama well the agonics through which will be the feminine lead with Ed. work on her first sim, as second to Wynn in Metro's first film with that Sally. Blanc. sister of Loretta her, and all his attentions appear Adrienne Ames looks the part of trained animals are forced to go.
Clyde Beatly would, argue
with comedian,
Young. to be concentrated upon his lead-the woriety girl to perfection; off
John Barrymore will play a Jew Mickey Mouse has just celebrated ing lady Elsie, (Lilian Miles). stage she is a prominent socialite me that, after all, at least the un- Just before the opening of the Ken Murray, too, is helpful, and mals are sure of a meat and shelter. In the Universal release "Counsellor his fifth birthday, which is held by his originator, Walt Disney, on Octo-i show. the backera demand a large William Harrigan, (seen here in and. like humans, they must pay for Law"
Ginger Rogers joins a Wheeler ber. He has grown from obscurity sum of money, which is not to be "Pick up") is finely convincing.
jand Woolsey vehicle.
to a fame which spreads round the found. Elsie thereupon calls on No. I have no fault to find
Leslie Howard, in an interview in world, and gives pleasure to mil-1 the Greek gambier, and hereupon the acting; it is just that the story 1.ro Carrillo steps in to save the is not good enough for the talent,
London weekly, states that Annelons.
Bhow. Ta the meantime there is a · Queen's). love interest which naturally does
Fox Attractions
t somehow. So you see to every- with thing there are two sides.
nol run smooth, and "Sport" Powell There will be A fine line-up of | (Rawlinson) wins the controlling Fax attractions soon at the King's, interest, so that he can stor his starting off with James Dunn and wirl friend Sally.
At least it must be admitted this man is truly brave; he is without fear in that cage with the largest number of lons and tigers over held under ona whip.—(Central).
"These Charming People"
A British Paramount, the famous his ideal starring mate Sally Ellers story of "These Charming People." is due shortly at the Queen's. Few
No need to worry, all ends as you in "Sullor's Luck," then the long-now their London better than the want, and the ensemble numbers, promised "I Loved you Wednes- with bevy of really beautiful day," with Elissa
Landi. Warner American author. Michael Arlen. It wirls. are alone worth the price of Baxter,
la sophisticated, to say the least, Victor Jory and Mimi
but also there is poignant drama. admission. The film lacks humour, Jordan.
Director, Louis Mercanton, the bat makes up for it in catchy We have our share of heartrend- has given as glimpses of superb songs. The number that stood out, ing drama in "Bondage," which
to my mind, was "Dusty Shoes," gives Dorothy Jordan (Mrs. Merian country life, cross-Channel flying, really well rundered by Alexander Cooper) a chance to shine. Then up-launching, sumptuous settings Grey, so liked here in "Viennese comes the play
and a grand cast, including Cyril that is "cleaning Maude, Nora Swinburne, Godfrey Nights". It is a bright entertain them up," as the theatrical saying earle, Cyril Raymond, Anthony ment and 1 advise it.—(King's). is: Janet Gaynor and Warner
Ireland and others. Baxter in "Paddy the Next Best See" list(King's). Thing."-Put there on your "Must
"When Ladies Meet"
Red Headed Woman"
"When Ladies Meet will be the most elegant play of the month. Its appeal will be limited, as there is little action and it mainly de- pends upon witty brilliant talk. The cast is superb, and they all make their charactora
grand work. live under
the expert, sensitive direction of Harry Beaumont,
The best thing that Jean Harlow has yet dono is "Red headed Woman". Chester Morris, too does
"Big Time"
"The Sign Of The Cross" "These Charming People" will be shown for two days; then on Octo- ver 27 starts the Cecil Blount del Mille superb production of Wilson Barrett's "Sign of the CrosS."
I think the famous director has rather sacrificed the drama for spectacle. It is a cross between a Then comes a film I am keen to Bacchanalian orgy and a slaughter- The list of stars in the cast Bee, because it was not to my liking bouse. should ensure enjoyment but the when I first saw it. Now, since I I remember, as a child, being story of the innermost emo-am one of the biggest admirers of thrilled with the reverence the play tions of a neglected wife, and her Lee Tracy, I look forward to seeing called forth. I saw Wilson Barrett husband's sweetheart, told with him in his first talkie with Mas play the part of Marcus more than startling frankness, intrigues the Clark, "Big Time."
once. In fact when I was, a child. thla play was like "Peter Pan"; it
haarer. (I can't help remarking
"Payment Deferred"
Jupon the exquisite setting" design- This will be followed by Charles|was overgreen.
ed by that artist Cedric Gibbons. Laughton in an Intensely gripping.Į The finest acting now comes from How can one help envying the humanly-acted film "Payment Do-the Yorkshireman, Charles Laugh- rooms which 'reffect such taste, ferred". All due at the Star, Kow-ion, as Nero, and the French girl, originality and comfort?)
Claudette Colbert, as Foppen. Elis- sa Landi and Fredric March Morgan) makes love to a young A Gaumont-British film that is sure Mercia and Marcus give strong novallet (Myrna Loy). The man to be a winner is Tan Hay's success- portrayals.
A married publisher (Frank
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who loves her (Robert Montful play, "Ordera is Orders", with More of this marvellous film later. gomery) brings about an introduc- the American James Gleason as the It should pack the Queen's for a tion to the publisher's wife (Anne illiterate, crazy flm director and week at least. (Queen's). Harding), and they all meet at the Charlotte Greenwood, with her long
I'm Telling You......
delightful country home of a legs and piquant personality, as his "Variety", which is considered bý friend, (Alice Brady).
lady assistant
professionals as the greatest then- You will any "Oh, the eternal trian-| The two Americans, are outstand-trical journal in the world, states glo again."-- Yes, but what a different Ing, but a big share of the humour that "My Lips Betray" was con The Greatest Dramatic handling of the situatione, Here is provided by Cyril Maude as the sidered too weak by Fox for show Spectacle of Ouro have sparkling comedy with an grumpy Colonel, Cedric Hardwicke ing in the States as the first release undercurrent of drama. Not too recognized as one of the finest of Lilian Harvey's, so they have
Generation. A picture which will proudly lead all the entertain. ment the world has ever seen!
nlcy, or too flaming, but with a actors in England to-day, Donald helved it till her second, "My charm that lles in dawleas delicacy Calthrop. The love Interest (which Weakness", with Lew Ayres, ép. and utterly human treatment. in hardly needed) is in the hands of pearso
London had it at the Tivoli -", in Robert bonomery is suprema in The biggest bouquets must be early August, but the critics did not sophisticated: comedys: yatii la so handed to the two principala, the give it over much praised this is 29odi in dramaitoon Charming.par-author, and the Director, Walter how it happens we had the "tkip sonality, with just the right amount Fords. Between them they have showing locally,
Önca (again, it is proved that Jana-Carr and Ian Hunter
of impudence) 2 and "gay": being artificial 'andıalliyi.
minus siapstick comody that Another famous weakly called argwa on faros, but the gags are “Time” says that "Dinner at Eight",
tron of "Katherine of Russia." Lovely Phyllis Dare is hard
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