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RANCES DAY
Frances Day, who left the cast of "Jill Darling"" to... play the heroine, opposite Jack Hulbert.in the film "Jack of All Trades," has "walked out" owing, it is understood, to a dispute.
Recently (плув the News Chronicle) the following state- ment was insued officially by the Gaumont-British Picture Copora- tion:→→→
"The Gaumont-British Picture Corporation. (Ltd.)`have issued a writ against Miss Frances Day claiming damages on the ground that she has committed a broach of her agreement with them,
"It has now been arranged for Miss Gina Malo to play opposite Mr. Jack Hulbert in the Gains- borough film, Jack of All Trades.""
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FILM OF "CYRANO"
Col. Robert Loraine, the British actor who made the leading role in "Cyrano de Bergerac" one of the most famous parts on the stage, atates that his dispute with Alexander Korda over film rights is likely to be settled amicably (says the Daily Telegraph New York correspondent)
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SCIENTISTS FEAR
EXPLOSION
SCENE OF DISASTER
FROM A CORRESPONDENT
Wrexham.
An unexpected obstacle is going to prolong the effort to reach the catombed bodies of the victims of the Gresford Colliery disaster.
Chemical experts have been taking samples of the gas in the area beyond the stoppings, - and analyses reveal conditions which, In their view, would make dangerous if the ordinary atmo sphere were allowed to penetrate it.
It
In other words, the plan which had generally been thought the most expeditious, namely, that of demolishing the present air lock and trusting to the colliery fan to effect purification, has been
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Col. Loraina contends thaat he hne owned the British performing rights of Rastand's play over since i he bought them before the war from Sir Charles Wyndham, who FASHION NOTES had purchased them from Sir: Henry Irving.
OFF-the-shoulder evening decollet- "It is true," said Col. Lornino, ages, which will not only be "that some years ago I gave por boned to keep them in place, but mission for an Italian company will probably need specially made to exhibit in England a silent plc-corselets to wear with them, are ture of "Cyrano: for a limited term, among the features of the new now expired. Since the advent fashions. Interesting, too, are the of talking pictures, however, I have tight little bodices shown on many consistently refused all offers for of the new evening gowns, with full my rights, because I have always in- skirta billowing out just below the tended to act the part of Cyrano tightly fitting hips; for an apparent In a talking picture myself, I am small waist and slim hips are now completing arrangements to still essential for even the widest
skirted gowns. play this part in Hollywood.
MINERS AND EXPERTS When this intimation was con- veyed by Mr. Graham and Dr. T. D. Jones, of the Mines Research Laboratory, Birmingham Univer- alty, to the conference that met in the colliery offices yesterday, it was pooh-joohed by the miners' representatives.
The latter include Mr.. D. Gren- Arst- fell, M.P., who possesses a class colliery manager's certifi- cate; Mr. Joseph Hall, whose familiarity with colliery disasters and their subsequent problems is unique; Mr. Herbert Smith, a
Mr. Federation, and
Edward past president of the Miners Jones, the North Wales
miners' agent.
They discussed the fears of the scientists and offered to go down the mine there and then to demon-
*NEEDLESS RISK"
"Consequently I was compelled. By the way, those black chenilke to decline Mr. Korda's proposals nets trimmed with flat, roundstrate their own theorics. to buy my rights for the purpose | bobbles, into which our great- of starring another actor-Charles | grandmamas used to bundle their Laughton-in my role of Cyrano. masses of hair at the back, have "Apart. from my refusal to sell been resurrected for modern caps, my rights to Mr. Korda, the only trimmed with masses of flowers, disagreement between us concerns which tumble over the forehead, a legal technicality which I feel and even over the bridge of the confident will be cleared up satis nose. factorily."
GRETA GARBO CONTRACT. ·
Reports that Greta Garbo, now enjoying a holiday in Sweden, may retire and settle down in her na- tive land, make a film somewhere on the Continent, and may make a film in England, are all hope lessly astray.
She has signed a long-term con- tract with her employers, Metro Goldwyn, under which she is to receive £60,000 a. picture,
From time to time (says the Daily Telegraph) it is suggested that abe la far down, the fat of profit-earning stars. But the fact remains that nobody else is pald such a gigantle sum for a picture, though probably Gracio Fields, making three pictures a year for a salary which, with percentages
Hollywood recently (says Reuter) that she will produce at least two films for the United Artists Picture Corporation, of which she is one of the four owners.
In the past several film "stars" lost big fortunes when they, on- tored the production field, notably Clara Kimball Young and Charles Ray. So far, the only woman who has been successful as a film producer in Hollywood is Lois Weber, who made a fortune by producing pictures based on meatic problems.
ADRIENNE AMES SEEKS DIVORCE
do.
"It would be foolhardy," said the men of research. "It would involve a needless risk of life." "We simply don't agree with you,” retorted the men's leaders.
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The decision lay with owners' representatives, such Mr. Sydney Gill, who besides be Ing a director, is a mining engi neer of exceptional ability.
Sir Henry Walker, Chief Inspec tor of Mines, who presided, wAS on the side of caution, and BO were his subordinates and the representatives of the firemen.
The wrangle at last came to an end, and the following statement was issued: "The meeting WAS held, as previously arranged to
consider the advance to be made Into the Dennis district.
Ice House Street.
OUR BRITISH CROSSWORDS
Acros
1 To get an Irishman you must
"hit the hay".
5 In this kind of exhibit beauty
is certainly only skin deep, 9 This kind of paper could hardly be considered a king among papers.
10
may be usual, but bebond it and leave us to the girl. 11 Being merely this, pedestriana "Having regard to the
must dodge! pretation by Mr. Graham and Dr. 18 One of those who would like to T. D. Jones of the analyses of the
inter-
believe he can be sure of shell. samples taken from behind these 14 A cribbage head. stoppings in the Dennis and Martin 16 The home of 18 across.
that fall into this. rands it was considered by the re- 17 It's those who lose their balances presentatives of the owners, by the
demonstration 19 Moro representatives of the deputies, and 184 person to look up to.
necessary by H.M. Inspectors that there was considerable risk in allowing air 21 Just the bands.
Adrienne Ames, the film actress. of profits, may bring her £50,000 announces that she is suing her each, la carning a larger income... husband, Bruce Cabot, for divorce
to circulate beyond the stoppings, 22. Not an insignificant call. Greta Garbo's last production, (says Reuter from Hollywood).
inasmuch as there was evidence that 24 A sign of the cross, "Anna Karenina," with Frederic
She blames the clash of per- abnormal oxidation was still going 26 No annoying mies. March as her leading man, was sonalities and temperments for one bet
27. Bled. her 21st in America. In the same her domestic unhappiness. She story, then entitled "Love," she scored one of her greatest success. es in the silent days, opposite John
Gilbert
than
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The representatives of the 20 Even the most contemptuous would hesitate to shin at this. insists that she is still on good miners did not agree to this view, 81 Income minus outlay. arms with her husband, adding and they wished and were teady84 Whereon evildoers took steps to that he has signed an agreement to go beyond the stoppings forth- to pay her a monthly alimony.. with.
.
explate their crimes. 35 An ornamental addition, John 'Gilbert was then biggor
"To this courao the representa- 30 "A tiller" (anag.). married Adrienne Ames, who atar than Garbo. Now he is no longer an active star, while Bruce Cabot in 1999, was previous tives of the owners would not 87 A channel preserver.
Into the Dennis area step by step by Garbo's prestige stands higher ly the wife of the millionaire.agree, but offered to go forward
Stephen Ames. She le
a native
means of air locks and this method will be followed straight away."
than ever.
It is believed that Greta Garbo's of Texas." noxt production will be "Woman of Spain," a
story with an old
MIRIAM HOPKINS ILL California locale.
Miriam Hopkins, the film star, MÁRY PICKFORD AS PRODUCER is confined to her bed with laryn gitis (says Router from Holly Mary Pickford is to become a wood).. Her current picture is film producer. She announced at being held up in consequence.
SALESMAN SAM
SAY, SAM, LAST NIGHT YA ASKED ME TO ADVANCE YA IZ ON YER SALARY SAYIN' YA WERE BROKE-) IN MY HURRY TO GIT OUT I FER-
GOT IT-
OKAY, DUZZ SKIP (T- DON'T NEED IT)| NOW!..
In a conversation which I had with him immediately afterwards, Sir Henry said the whole point at issue was the danger of an- other exploaton.
The work is expected to begin to-morrow.
A Sympathetic Guy
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5 If this article of attire were burut it would merely lose the first letter.
6 What the promises of 1918 might
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this.
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21 Excellent foil to Labour.
22 This indeed, is to be hoped for. 23 The end for which many ars
-waiting.
2A Colonial ploneer perhaps,
26 This may get you into deep.
swater.
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might bore one.
80 There may be wool in this fold,
but not sheep!
82 One can often see hands work-
Ing on this,
83 A dull, uncultured fellow.
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