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FILM TRAVESTY OF THE R.A.F.
"WAR HAWKS" OF THE BRITISH FORCES..
FACCORDING TO HOLLYWOOD.
A new American film called "War Hawks," described as "an epic of the British flying forces during the great war, seems to have made British flying oflcers extremely angry...
They were invited, "apparently, to attend a private view of this production and their letters des- cribing what they saw, would fill several columns, writes the Daily Express cinema correspondent..
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1927.
CHARGE WITHDRAWN.
EXPLANATION IN COURT
The prosecution against Kwan Ying-chi, who was charged with the larceny of $1,030, being part- nership money of the Hing Yip' Company, of Kennedy Town, was withdrawn this morning on the application of Mr. L. D. Turner, solicitor for the complainant.
The complainant in the case was Hawk Chi-pon, a partner of the Hing Yip Company. The de- fendant was represented by Mr.
A. E. Hall..:
When the case was called this morning. Mr. L. D. Turner said "In this case, I ask leave to with- the charge. The defen- draw dant, through his solicitor, has given such explanation as to con- ince my client that in fact the They give me long Hats of defendant had not committed the technical inaccuracies in the alm,offence with which he was charg which, since It was made in Holly-ed, although by his conduct and wood, with the aviation resources by the way the books were kept,
appeared hvallable in California, could not there
reasonable possibly be a correct picture of the grounds to believe, he had done British flying service.
50. I myself, am personally con- vinced that he has a reasonable
Many Complaints. Here are a few of the complaints made against the film on technical
grounds:
A "Bight sergeant" wearing the lower half of a Sam Browne is shown with a pipe in his mouth while on duty.
A mechanic, without a hat, salutes a major, who then invites the mechanic to take coffee with. him.
A Koyal Artillery oficer, who
defence?"
The Magistrate, Mr. R.. E. Lind- gell, asked the police whether they had any-ojection to withdrawal ni the care. On being told that the police, did not object, the charge was withdrawn:
“TRIUMPH.”
DRAMA:
also seems to control the move- A STRIKING MODERN SOCIETY ments of the squadron, is shown acting as telegraph operator, and is officially described as "Lieut'nt at Desk."
ses.
DRUG TRAFFIC RING DISCLOSURES.
NEW DISCOVERIES MADE IN CALCUTTA.
INTERNATIONAL GANG.
Calcutta, Oct. 26. An, amazing discovery of an international drug trafficking. organisation has resulted from recent raids in Calcutta, and through secret codes which have been found, exciso officers in Ger- many have been enabled to trace traffickers. In the Indian and Far Eastern drug trade:
Information laid by the Calcutta officials, made possible the arrest of n. Liverpool chemist, and two go-betweens carrying on negotin- tions in Calcutta.
A Hongkong Arrest. Following the recent arrest of a beautiful Russian emigre at Hong- kong, having a large quantity of heroin concealed in her trunks, a document found on her accom- plice led to a search in a Berlin correspondence and the secret fat, and ended in the discovery of code used by the gang with agents in various countries, the police of which were informed.
WORLD THEATRE. DEMPSEY-SHARKEY FIGHT FILM.
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Yesterday's Puzzla.
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The new programme at the World Theatre to-day has a double interest, presenting an excellent 26 Member of lowest Hindu caste. 38 Semipellucid mineral
20 Wreath, In "Triumph" which comes to feature film in "New Brooms" and 26 Roster,
31 Ornamental scurf. the Star Theatre today, the the official film record of the
34 Sutisfy. famous director, Cecil B. De Mille, Dempsey-Sharkey Fight.
Besides showing the contest in 36 Raised. A mechanie; imbued by revenge,
"The Ten Com-full detail, round by round, the 30 Ancient quoit. takes to the air in a borrowed turns from ancient history, which
he depicted in machine when his officer crashes.mandments to the type of mo- fight film clearly shows-in slow 38 Monetary difference.
Bombs are simply "dung over
dern society love drama with motion--the clip under the jaw 39 Prepares for publication. machine the side," and when a
going had rung for the end of the 14 Tangible.
45 Speed." Lurats into flame in mid-air, the which he scored, his first succes-Sharkey gave Dempsey after the 42. Hem in.
47 Musical drama. Triumph is a typical De Mille seventh round.
"entertain lying man descends safely by
"New Brooms" is the
48 Adheres to a chimney. parachute to his camp. where production; with its gorgeous set-
man who
49 Snake. sympathetic pup licks his hand.
cings, luxurioua. backgrounds.ing story of a young A British officer is shown parading the streets of St. Omer beautiful Women, flashing gowns thought he knew how to run the Rive
experience and big array of featured players. family business better than his "with two armsful of French Leatrics Joy, Rod La Rocque and father until hard
The leading players in "New female" (a tribute this, says one Victor Varconi have the principal taught him otherwise. correspondent, to the "traditional
roles. with Julia Faye, Theodore gaiety of the Royal Flying Corps) Kosloff, Zasu Pitts and Raymand Brooms" are eil Hamilton as the son, Bessie Love as a charming The squadron is equipped, apatton in the supporting cast.
7 Cut with a sickle. parently with only five machines.
little house-keeper and Phyllis G Toil. most of them being of "the very
Haver as the mercenary fiances.
This doulile programme will be8 Whole number (arith)
Osier basket. old Curtiss-type school."
screened at all performances 10 Used up.
113 Helps: the World Theatre until Saturday.
The only N.C.O. "spends most of his time in the officers' mess."
The mechanic, who chews gum, also acts as meas waiter and motor cyclist.
The Hero's Exploits,
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The enemy's one and only har- ger, which looks like an airship shed, advertises its existence to
by
of the world
means
Rn enormous Iron Cross on the roof. Nor is this all. The hero of this epic of Brtish flying prowess during the war is an American, who joins up" with the British force and, after a dashing court- ship with a French village girl, In the fashion of "The Big Parade" and "What Price Glory" distin- ruishes Himself, before the admir- ing eyes of his British comrades. Ny bringing down an obviois caricature of that great German air pilot, von Richthofen."
seems at any rate to be an interesting alm.
An amazing thing happened" at Harringay greyhound race meet- Cheviot ing last month in the hurdle
J. Stone's Tace." Mr.
a hot Alfretando, which started
1.5. Os euch as two to one bden bim, .quickly raged clear of the other three dogs. He looked curtain in win, when at the "hird flight of hurdles he turned somersal. The dogs following took him for the quarry and at- ardhim mo ravagely. It they not been muzzled they would how torn Affratando to places as it some moments before the trainers could get to the mix-up and separate the dogs. Aliretando was
The picture presents the story of a strong man ruined by money and a weak mun made strong by loss of it, helped by a beautiful girl. The girl is first seen amid the thunder, of machinery in a actory and later as an upera inger
the
cf at
pinnacle Triumph," " with wealth, jewels, ppiduse.
ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE.
KOWLOON MAGISTRACY
INCIDENT.
A Chinese naméd, So Sau-wan, ged seventeen, made a futile at- mpt to escape from police cus- dy yesterday
The man was sentenced by Mr. ".. Schofield yerday to eight onths' hard labour for retuning om banishment, anil to a further ur months for larceny. Prior to being removed from the wloon Magistracy the convicted: an was allowed to visit the lava- ry. Whilst there, the nan made altempt to climb through, an atlet but he was caught by the set by an Indian constable who peared on the scene just in time. The man was brought before e Magistrate for attempting to scape. but his centence was not ade heavier, the Magistrate re- tlic arking that he considered an had been sufficiently punish-
For wearing an Army officer's the form and the ribbon of V.C.,. Claude Ramsay, 33, Cam- bridge street, Victoria, was order-
so badly inauled that he had to beed three months' gael without hard Parried off the track.
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