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Robert Emmett Sherwood, the celebrated author of Universal's "Waterloo Bridge," was born in America, in New Rochelle, New York, April 4, 1898. He attended Harvard University in the study of the liberal mata, stressing literature, Dramatic- editor of the American periodical, "Vanity Fair" and associated-editor of "Life" in later years, he won the title of the stage and screen's severent critic." Turning his writ ing talents toward the stage of a few years ago, he wrote "The Road to Rome," "The Love Nest," "The
Another day one of the more Queen's Husband" and several other
class at- distinct hits before "Waterloo Bridge daring members of the and its ensuing sensational reception. tached a thin thread to one of the Mr. Sherwood made a special trip electric lights, and at suitable - to California and personally colla-tervals caused it in away alarm- without any borated with James Whale in bringing Ingly, apparently "Waterloo Bridge" to the screen, Mr. cause whatever. The culprit was Sherwood witnessed a considerable discovered in the end, however, part of the work of the distinguished and a suitable penalty Infleted. cast engaged in Olming 11, a chat that Includes Mae Clarke, Kent Douglass, Darin Lloyd, Ethel Geißen, Frederic: Kerr, Enid Bennett and Bette Davis.
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Breaking the Filence. Rubbing one's wet finger over the polished tops of the hollow dosks produced, when skilfully, which can be cashed through the Purser the Central done, a noise somewhat resembling of any and ranches of the Corporation
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from one end of the floor to the fun when eriting some of the scenes for his new Alm, "Up for the Cup," other. Another trick, very diffi in Yeadon, Yorkshire. Yeadon is cult to bring home to the perpetra- Sydney's Birthplace, and lay, tore, was for the members of the during break in filming. Howard einss to blow their noses or sulif and dank Raymond, the probeer, loudly in sequence round the class, deviled a little refreshment to the This, too, had very demoralising Beal bestry. They hid themselve effect on the master. As
it whe to the pois taproops and while
if the peace with the world, difcult to proved with the les con unid the resultant puise, while The ethened a discussion enncern. In the merits and demerits of Jack surely be ennid not object to ima Find and Aydney Howard. They blowing oar soses or sniffing from the euld on a saw winter'a mora-
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of humour! This latest British comedy Sirenz ia showing from Sunday The Queen's Theatre
**Always Goodbye.".
A pruether which was that 111
use of "stink- couraged was the bombs," as thes were formed, and it was only on rare occasions that they were used, as generally the
of bact odour, reminiscent
attract was powerlu) enough to the attention of some other mas fer who was probably more able to rops with the situation.
Besides the "stink-bombs" other instranwenta could generally be obtained from obscure little shops which seemed to caler speci- ally for the needs of the school- boy. One of these others was The red stralesin itt motion
anevzing powder, which could al- pret drew in a long and weary one and
most make one believe that a per- it takes years for the fortuante few
iset epidemic of colds was raging, ever I reach top. Yet as all trudl-
There was a even in the summer, tems are smashed, au was this one, amb the as trees who accomplished | curtain master, who, when he was the seemingly impossible was Ellsan about to sneeze, had the habit of Landi, the scintillating English actress | tapping his fingers on the desk in Fox picture. front of him. This was duly ob- who is starred in the "Always Goodbye," now playing
served, and one day when he had a cold a quantity of sneezing-po- der was placed on the desk, with results that car well be imagined. Two Risky.
the King's Theatre.
nt
raise
1 ts but two pictures tu Mi Lan to the very pinnacle of Blandons, Going to America to enact the ending ride in the Regul way Mage podseting "A Farewell To Avans," Fax Film exerntives were
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The league table brought up to
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by crittes and public alike, that studiwhile the locust-bean seed was a Inengnitu ...
the, ubstance which, when scraped St. Andrew's, 7 executives throw precedent
the foot. pro-Signats four winds and starred her in “Always along the floor by Goodbye,“ her second picture,
altogether unearthly CBA.
duced an In "Always Goodbye" Minn Lundi þitt ink. The use of the last-mun- upernonates Lila Banning, who has tioned instrument, however. WH18 set the pace for Mayfairs' society at
much fou obrious and therefore the
Uf her snill fortune, risky to be practised mach. Bankrupt, she realizes that she has been leading a life ful above her meuns, yet she dronde the theatrekt at inking down to the middle class. Her tempestas ferey nature then truds, her into a series of adventures which network of som enmesh er in a mystery and suspected crime. How she finally clears have name of all Samplin and wins the right to the
It will therefore be seen that schoolmaster jobs is perhaps pot to be envied su meth as some HA the tricks mple make out, mentioned were only snow at these
Leach master perhaps only once
rated he one, class such day, and if his other five or six clases each performed similar
which
one man she really loves, and cannot icke it an ofply be said that
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LOCAL FOOTBALL.
KOWLOON TO PLAY CLUB AT CHATHAM ROAD.
ay "Always Goodbye" to. furnishes, the reboolmaster cards his salare the Kowloon Football Club Ground, one of the most surprising climaxes at his long holidays.
thist have been seen on the screen in
many week.
In support of Miss Landi a must ahle east with Lewis Stone and Paul! Lavonngh in the Featured roles, Južn
PENDA
.:
The following team will represent Kowloon Football Club First the
even versus the Hongkong FC. on Gurevitch; p.m. tumorrow:: London, Martin, Bliss, McKelvie, Dunca, Dominy, 111, Gillett, Cotton, Eastman. Reserves, Bryant, Phillips, Blake.
u
tantrick and Lamsden flare have the INFORMER'S REWARD. to represent the LK.F.C.
other important
parte. William Cameron Menzies and Kenneth Mac Keann golirected.
"Doctors' Wives."
ACTION AGAINST BRITISH GOVERNMENT.
Cairo, Feb. 18. An action is being brought against the British Government for £37,080, being "reward hereto entitled" by an Egyptian med unusal Helbawi, who greatly misted the i authorities in tracing the mur
derers of Sirdar Sir Lee Stuck in 1924.
In choosing "Dorlons' Wires" the most suitable material for Warner Haxter's latest screen offering, com- ing next Sunday to the King's Theatre, Fox seleted dramatic theme played against background never before featured on
the screen.
An
While many ust novels, stage plays and screen dramas have ten tured the heroic services of doctors, the none have brought realistically hopes, ambitions, conflicts and inner attention. doubts of their wives to Consequently, when Heiry and Sylvin Lieferant's sensational novel was brought to the attention of the Fox script department, it was instantly recognize on a most powerful sub- Jert for acreen entertainment.
for
Helbawi received £10,000 for his services, the reward which the government offered at the time.- Renter's Special Servics.
NAVAL FATALITY.
SEAPLANE CRASH IN MEDITERRANEAN,
"No sooner hnd I read the scrip." Frank Borzage, the director, declared, "than 7 knew here was a story rich and compelling In human interest. and one element necesSITY
rent screen drama. Warner Baxter was killed when the plane crashed was the logical choice to portary Dr. Penning, the successful and ambitious surgeon of the story; but who to east for the young idealistic, pretty, sun. picious, emotional doctor's wife pre- xented a more difficult problemi,"
Malta, Feb. 18. Ona occupant of a senplane from all the aircraft carrier Courageous
of
Only after innumerable testa every available netress wak Joan Bennett finally cloan for the coveted role of "Nina Wyndram," a doctor's daughter who marries a doctor become one with a legion of wamen condented to pharuelty under the title of doctors' wives.
to
into the sea of Maran, Scirocco. The other occupant escaped by 1 parachute.-Rauter's sing Special Service.
The following team has been chosen IRL XI against Kowloon Football Club on the at Kowloon Grouse on Saturday,
& S. Strange 4.15 p.m.--Rodger, Foley; M. Railion, Skinner & Bald win: Alexander, Segalen, E. Strange.
Railton & Fowler.
RUGBY TO-MORROW.
HONGKONG F. C. TO PLAY KOWLOON.
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Bank.
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Owlog to our numerous branch to Ck Branches of the Internationa and Saras connections in the important com Banking Corporation in San Fra
ercial centres of the world, we are able or claco, and Spain and also of The extend to our ellents special facilities for fomestic ad foreign banking and exchange. National City Bank of New Yor We Also handle the taque of Runda and (France) B.A., in Parla and Nies sther Fobite Funds of the Chiures (overament Both at bem and abroad.
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PREVENTS
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Macarar.
In a rugby match on the Club Sale Agents for Hongkong & 8. China ground at Happy Valley at 1.30 pm. DODWELL & CO., LTD. to-morrow, the Rugby Section of the
Hongkong................. Tel. 28021. Hongkong F. C. will be represented by the following:
A. F. Jenkins: G. P. Lammert, Lieut. Lieut.
Hamilton (S.W.B.). Gallethey (S.W.B.), Private Lewis (S.W.B.); M. W. Turner, J. A. R. Selby (Capt.): G. C. Montric. L/C Tratt, Cpl. Soutar, F. R. Birch. W. E. Peera; Licut. Crewe Read, 1., 6. Robertson, P. Watkinson.
LADIES HOCKEY.
The Hongkong Ladies' Hockey Club has arranged an Inter-club match at Sookunpeo on Saturday, at 1.30 pan. Terms are as follows:-
which goes on the rocks when the
Colours: M. Hird. E. M. Gray, J. young doctor's wife falls prey to the suspicions own in her mind by her Smalley, E. O'lagan, B. M. Pop, E. that women Reas, B. Laing, M. Smalley, P. M. mother who insist patients seek out her husband for Harrop. A. G. Orme and E. Black- other than medical attention. She is burn. finally made to understand that her Auspicions are entirely unfounded on The story revolver about their fact, and that a doctor's duty tempestuous romance and marringe humanity is justly greater than his
own personal fo..
to
M.
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