1934-11-17 — Page 7

GLORIA SWANSON'S NEW DIVORCE

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Film Star Accusation Of "Nagging"

EXTREME CRUELTY

Los Angeles.

Mia Gloria Swanson has been awarded divorce her fourth-- from Mr. Michael Farmer, Irish sportsman, on grounds of extreme cruelty. The screen star accused her husband of "nagging." His. "quarrelsome habits made her extremely upset" and Interferred with her movie work, Miss Swan- 800 testified. He "repeatedly found fault with her and her friends and on many occasions quarrelled with her throughout the night." she alleged.

No community property was in- volved and Miss Swanson did not seck alimony....

The couple were married in Westchester County, NY.. 02 *August 16, 1931. before the screen Pctress divorce from her third. husband. the Marquise Henri de la Falaise de la Coudray, was final. As 1 result, a second wedding ceremony was performed at Yuma, Ariz, on November 9 of the same

year.

Miss Swanson attained stardom from a humble start as a bathing beauty.

Her first husband was Mr. Wal lace Berry, whom she divorced. She later married-and divorced- the late Mr. H. K. Sembon, Los Angeles cafe operator. Her third. husband, the Marquis, now is the husband of Miss Constance Bennett, screen star.

Recent rumour has linked Miss Swanson's name with that of Mr. Herbert Marshall, the English actor but both have denied being any more than friends.

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Cinema Notes

(Continued from Page 3

day," the Paramount picture. now. at the Queen's Theatre.

In the first part of "Death Takes

a Holiday," March masquerades as. a "Shadow," a sinister figure, cap- able of destruction at will. Inter- vening scenes find him transformed into a dashing Russian prince, a gay romancer, taking his first fling at love and life, but always con-

HIN

Shortly after the police started work tracing ladder, and footprint clues in the Lindbergh kidnapping, the famous fier unked. that they withhold activities while he attempted, to make contact with the kidnappers through Balvatore Spitalie (top centre) and Irving Hitz (lower), New York underworld characters. · Col. Lindbergh issued the authorisation (skowa top) for publlentions.

THE WORKING MAN”— ORIENTAL THEATRE

George Arliss in the leading

scious that, in three days, he will role is a well-told story of a big again become the "Shadow."

business man who masquerades as As the Russian prince, March a lowly fisherman in order to save enters the home of a distinguished the children of his one-time most family as a mysterious guest, and, formidable business rival.

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'NINETIES NIPPY IS BACK AGAIN

An Old-Time Cafe Comes To Life

LYONS' 40TH ANNIVERSARY

DOCTOR REFUSES TO PAY TAX

"Fraudulent And Corrup Demand"

Allegations that a "system of persecution and intimidation" seeking the meaning of love, hel It is a human and touching story, operators may gain the Certificate

was being practised by the income tests the young women of the villa, and, apart from George Arliss, who of Proficiency laid down by either each in turn. Each of them is at is well-known as a great actor, the telegraph corporation, and so en-Piccadilly Circus, I stepped right letter which was read at Oxted [the, Washington or Madrid Radio Within a hundred yards of tax authorities were made in a tracted to him, but only one under- Davis, Hardie Albright, and stands his true personality and is supporting cast, including Bette able Hong Kong to ratify the back to the Naughty Nineties (Surrey) Police Court. willing to love him withal. Theodore Newton, play their parts Safety of Life at Sea Convention, yesterday writes a "New Chroni The writer was Dr. Hugh

the Hong Kong Government, it is cle" woman reporter.

Woods, aged 75. of Brindley The supporting cast in "Death to perfection.

understood, will commence a At No. 213 Piccadilly, Messrs. Heath, Surrey, who was sum- Takes a Holiday" is notable for its

school in the Post Office building Lyons are celebrating the 40th moned for £36 17s. 6d, six great "names.' Headed by Evelyn "NIGHT OF THE GARTER”— Venable; it includes the distinguish-

STAR THEATRE

early in 1935 for the instruction anniversary of the opening of months's income tax. of wireless operators, in order to their first tea-ahon

In the letter, he said. "My ed Sir Guy Standing, Kent Taylor,

Frora the chandeller hanging objection to the claim as being Kathleen Howard, former grand "Night of the Garter," now show-qualify them for the necessary

certificates.

from the ceiling to the plush- illegal and Tradulent involves opera star who resigned her recent ing at the Star Theatre, offers

seated chairs and marble-topped points outside the jurisdiction of position '08 fashion editor of unusual entertainment with Sydney | Harper's Bazaar to fill this role; Howard heading the cast of elever ADVENTURE CRUISE table they have reproduced the a police court. The High Court atmosphere of 1894 in the has decided that charitable allow- original part of the tea-shop," ances such as I. receive from à medical society, are not taxable

Helen Westley, the Theatre Guild comedians. The manner in which

artist: Katherine Alexander and he handles the many amusing situa C.P.R. Skipper's Craft.

Henry Travers, both well-known in tions' is worthy of the highest the theatre.

praise,

THEATRE

Launched

CEREMONY ON WEDNESDAY

Oh, Thosé Sleeves

A predecessor of the modernas income, but an attempt is Nippy came for my order. being made to over-ride this de A mix-up between two married

She was wearing a long-skirted cision, and I contend that the at- "TWENTY MILLION SWEET- couple owing to a young bride

grey cashmere dress with puffed tempt is unconstitutional, fraudu HEARTS ALHAMBRA wishing to return/a garter to an

Jaleeves (puffed out by whale, lent and corrupt." old lover before leaving on her

Captain E. P. Green's brigan- bone, I was told), a high white After describing his financial honeymoon, provides the plot of the tine, Romance, on which the form-collar, a massive heart-shaped posiffon in detail, and stating The joys and tribulations, the story..

er staff captain of the Canadian linen bib and a huge stiff, long that he retired two years ago glamour and the romance in the Winifred Shotter has the leading Pacific liner Empress of Asia, linen apron

after 40 years na secretary to a lives of radio entertainers, gathered feminine role, and the supporting hopes to sail from Hong Kong to Little curls peeped from under medical society, Dr. Woods ended from behind the scenes, are shown cast includes Connie Ediss, Elsie Vancouver, then to England and her cap-very intriguing.

his letter "Out of the dole allow in First National's elaborate pro-Randolph, and Jack and Austin down to the tropics, will be laun-- The menu was a reproduction ed me by my society I am now duction, Twenty Million Sweet-Melford.

ched from A. King's slipway on of the fare of 40 years ago. No required with vague, threats to Wednesday, November 21, at 11 cheese or salads figured on it and pay to the State the sum of £78 the potatoes were boiled only. 158. per annum. This neither The christening ceremony will So I plumped for rump steak can nor will pay

hearts," now at the Alhambra

Theatre.

"THIRTY DAY PRINCESS'-

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The story, by Paul Finder. Mosa

MAJESTIC THEATRE

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and Jerry Wald, presents the in-

be performed by Mrs. Drummond, and kidney pie (hot) at the The magistrates made an the wife of Mr. D. Drummond, Or-'ninety price of 6d, potatoes 2d. order for payment,

SHINGISHU

timate side of the singers and an- Never before has charming. Sy nouncers whom everyone has heard via Sidney, star of "Pick Up and fental Manager of the Canadian Apple tart and prunes and cream over the air, but whom few have "American Tragedy," been so con- Pacific Steamships, Empire wine were the only sweets, and I chose MANCHUKUO CONSULATE FOR seen dr known. While there is a vincingly, demure as she lain will be used for the occasion. well-knit plot with comedy and "Thirty Day Princess." Mies. Sid- drama and romance intermingled, ney wine new laurels in this new the picture is enlivened by many picture-a laughabla tale of a musical numbers, both vocal and great impersonation,, instrumenta!...

Cary Grant, as Porter Madison

Pat O'Brien furnishes" much of III, is the virile hero and Vince the comedy as the well-meaning, Barnett la Count Nicholaus, other- but bungling, talent scout who wise known as "Sourpuss,” – the boosts many an unknown to fame jilted fiancee, only to get into diegrace himself ----

through his wildly enthusiastle.

but unethical, promotion schemes,

A new romantic team is brought

to the screen in this picture Dick Powell and Ginger Rogers, as the {ecreen lovers,"T

Whe

RADIO LISTENERS INCREASE IN CHINA

Radio receiving sets import into China from abroad There are several big specially the first nine months. numbers, including the Four Ms totalled $8,352 Brothers, Ted Flo Rito and any increase of $649 band, and the Thres-Radio Rogue alcorresp nding perio

FLOOD MENACE IN SOUTH CHIHLI

Yellow River Dykes Again Broken

the prunes at 2d K Prices Much The Same much as I expected. I noticed consulate in Shingishy in Korea. Prices have not varied as Manchukuo is to establish a

while looking at the menu. My According to official figure, there steak and kidney ple by the old are more than 7,000, citizens of menu cost 6d. and to-day the Manchukuo residing in Shingt tea-shop price is 7d

A glass of milk is degrer but tea waters, lemonade

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