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Jimmie Dunn is not in the role in "Change of Heart," but he nearly steals the picture,

TALKIE TALKS

(Continued from Page 7.j

(not a detective), Charles Rug- gles." He brings a succession' of laughs; and is handed most of the witty dialogue,

Of course there is an attempt runaway jat kidnapping, and a

train, but no mure of this. The photograph is most effectively and Harry Beaumont directed this M. G. M. thriller. Advised. (Queen's).

"The Poor Rich". "The Poor Rich" is grand a farcical theme. comedy with The two featured players, Edna May Oliver and Edward Everett Horton, anding themselves sud- denly

poor and helpless enter. tain "Lord and Lady Feather- stone" and their daughter (Thelma Todd) who assume their hosts to be wealthy. The sheriff, the odd- job man, and a pot-and-pan peddler are roped in to serve as

FILM OF "DAVID butler, cook, and mald. Grant

COPPERFIELD"

Mitchell, Andy Devine and Lella Hyams are grand in these roles, and really add to the merriment:

William Powell, who plays the role of the fascinating bandit in Warner Bros. "Jewel Robbery," is co-starred with Kay Francis on Sunday at the Alhambra. Theatre,

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Cast Chogen

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"I Believed In You"-

of a Radio favourite who finds true love.

"Beloved," which follows, is not The casting of Metro-Goldwyn- Not long ago, we had a pretty up to standard, though John Boles Mayer's Hollywood production of Musical from the British studio and Gloria Stuart should certain. "David Copperfield" is now comalied "Love on the Spot' featur- lý be seen once, plete.

ing Richard Dolman Rosemary The will be followed by "Head- It was originally intended. that Ames.. I noticed `that she

spoke line Shooter," telling of the ad the cast should be all English. This with a stight American accent. ventures of Wiliam Gargan, who has apparently not been found posut Jennu out that her stage bravely faces death to take his sible, as the following list shows:raining was learned at the Royal News-Reel pictures. He rescues Betsy Trotwood.Edna May Olive Academy of Dramatic Art, al-Frances Dee, д nowspaper Mrs. Micawber Jean Cadelnough she was born in America. columnist, from kidnappers, and Dan Peggotty Lionel Barrymore when she returned to the States ultimately winning her heart, Maureen O'Sullivan rox gave her a film test, now she Italph Bellamy, Wallace Ford and Hugh Williams making a name for herself in Jack. In Rue are also splendid. .... Lewis Stone Hollywood, and in the coming Don't miss this R.K.O. at the If the picture is a great success, week we shall have the pleasure Majestic. it is expected to start a cycle of seeing her in two of her latest | films based on Victorian novels.

Dora

Steerforth

Mr. Wickfield

DIFFICULT FOR GIRL TO BE NAUGHTY

Sat..

18th Oct.

Sat, Fri..

27th Oct,

- 9th Nov.

(Continued from Page 7)

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