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KING'S

ALHAMBRA

OPENING TO-MORROW

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Short Shots

-Mutiny од the Bounty" cost M.G.M. about $2,000.000, but it looks like being the money-maker of the

year.

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At last-Jeanette Macdonald and Nelson Eddy, under the direction of “Woody” van Dyke, have finished -Rose Marie." They will both sing "The Indian Love Call"

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Claudette Colbert (Mrs. Joel Press- mam) is at present one of the happiest newlyweds in, the Sim colony.. Ex-husband Norman Foster and new wife Sally Blane are in the same seventh heaven of bliss.

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It is a big surprise to most people to know that the lovely singing- supposedly of Eleanor Powell in "Broadway Melody** was done by a pretty girl named Margie Lane, who sings every night in the Hollywood Trocadero Cafe.

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Clark Gable and Jeanette Mac donald will shortly start work "San Francisco," their first starring vehicle together.

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Shirley Ross will shortly "marry Heary, Fonda, but Myrna Loy cannot yet marry Arthur Hornblow, as his present wife won't seek a divorce. Also the same with the present Mrs. George Raft, so George can't man the rich girl Virginia Pine. Jeanette Macdonald is just as devoted as ever to her Manager Bob Ritchie.

"Wefying grimperil. they clung together) with a tender;lovej that will touch your? heart!

Claire Trevor and Ralph Bel- lamy are in the Fox production; KZTJ Wife," which will be shown at the Alhambra Theatre on Wednesday.

the "Miracle child? Shirley Temple, also has hers daily.

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ADORABLE SHIRLEY TEMPLE IN HER GREATEST ROLE

WHOLE GAMUT OF EMOTIONS SHOWN

IN "THE LITTLEST REBEL ANN HARDING AND GARY COOPER WILL CHARM

IN IDYLLIC FANTASY "PETER IBBETSON"

By Diane

facilities

cast,

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good taste, the Paramount picture "Peter Ibbetson” has: charm and novelty, and is a [beautiful example of the technie cal excellence which the screen can attain. Briefly, the story (by George du Maurier of "Trilby fame) tells of the love of a boy and girl, separated in

CHIRLEY Temple, miracle-

rated No. 1-box-office attraction the world overy acclaimed 23 the outstanding sensation of the cinema, the idol of young and old alike, Shirley of the us thus early only through the

of the

a golden locks, who was acknow- ledged by the famous writer (Queen's). Irvin Cobb to be "the most "Mutiny On The Bounty" amazing bundle of loveliness On February 15 the King's and childhood and reunited years ever sent to brighten and cheer Alhambra will show what will be later, just long enough to dis a weary world, now comes to the most successful picture of its cover that their devotion to us in "The Littlest Rebel" a kind ever produced. M.G.M, each other is all that each has stirring picture of the war-torn der the expert supervision of that lived for. After their meeting South, in what I consider bergenius Irving Thalberg, aided by they Néver see each other greatest to date. I recall a Director Frank Lloyd and again, but their love brings little girl named Juliette Shelby absolutely perfect make them together in their dreams playing this on the stage many "Matiny on the Bounty a picture until death carries them away many years ago, who after-fyou will never forget.

together. wards became the famous Mary I do not, personglųjų,

think The idyllic romance is perfectly Miles Minter.

Charles Laughton gives any better portrayed by Ann Harding and In this talking version Shirley performance than his co-stars Gary Cooper in the stellar roles. has never given a more talented Clark Gable and Franchet Tone Miss Harding finds great oppor and entertaining performance and I will not talk on this outstanding tunities for the expression of her fts the picture to beights that film this week, but can assure you spirituality, while Gary Cooper's the stage version could never have that its like won't come again for acting is remarkable for its res- attained. We all lovingly remem- many a day. For perfect charac traint. Here are two thoroughly ber a pretty little four-year-old terisations this epic of the sea is sincere performances, but they do rim in "Stand up and Cheer", magnificently superior to all others not overshadow the excellence of saying to Wamer Baxter "How's that have gone before it, for pot the rest of the east, John Halliday, chances?", said with that devastat-only is it extraordinary from a Ida Lupino. Douglas Dumbrile and ing smile that has brought sun-photographle point of view, but it the two adorable children Vir- shine to millions of weary hearts is a striking revelation of the life ginis Weidler and Dickie Moore. Is it that sunny smile that is the in the British Navy that made it secret of her greatness? I can-the great thing it is to-day. not think of anyone on stage, or Everyone will want to see screen who can so easily reduce everyone will see it (King's And an-audience to pulp in her dimpled Alhambra)- hands. When she cries, you very. į

smiling in the darkness.

Majestic

Henry Hathaway, the director (who gave usˆ "Bengal Lancer”. tells the story charmingly and effectively and inspires the actors to give the sensitive performances required in this romantic fantasy. Be

When she smiles you find yourself "Diamond Jim" is a colourful bordering on the ethereal

There biographical drama, extremely en-prepared for tears, because Miss are no words to express the secret tertaining as a character-study of Harding and Mr. Cooper do all

of her genius. Admitted her dio-

tion is perfection. Her dancing? Well, she can more than hold her own with her teacher, the one and only Bill Robinson, top-notch tap- dancer. Sing? Well, wait till you hear her soothe her tired daddy

with "Believe me, if all those e- dearing young charms" and cheer the two prisoners with *Foly Wolly Doodle". Charm? Wait till you see her eat an apple with Ma President Lincola. Her smile ix ravishing, enchanting, yet in "a moment she can change your smiles to tears-

Director David Butler is, to be commended for his expert handling. of his precious little star, (allows her to run the full gamut of emotions. She hardly leaves the screen-she is the whole show. Not that her support is not worthy for her. They are all of them. John Boles, Jack Holt, Karen Morley, Guinn Williams, Willie Best and Frank McGlynn Sear; but, as in "The Little Colonel, it is Bill Robinson who shares in the honotirs with the darling of the screen.

To my mind Shirley Temple is |definitely unbeatable. I have seen dozens of child actresses come--

Lovely Claire Trevor is the "Navy "Wite" of the new For production, which will be screen- ed at the Alhambra Theatre Wednesday.

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they can to infuse conviction into their characters, succeeding ad- mirably. Not to be missed.

(Queen's).

"He Was Her Man”

Joan Blondell and James Cagney Here teamed again in triumph.

is Drama-with a capital "D*:: Cagney takes the part of an ex- safe-cracker. who is trying to es cape from the gang he has double- crossed, while the little woman of the streets (perfectly portrayed by Joan Blondell) is so infatuated. with him that she refuses the honest love of another man. don't like to spoil the story by telling you, but the end is thrill- ing, with a strange twist.

Victor Jory, Sarah Padden, Frank Craven, Russel Hopton, Harold Haber, John Qualen, Balfe Harolde and others are in support. We have not seen Joan Blandell in dizna "for" quite a while, and you will agree that she is as strong in emotional roles as she is in Eght comedy, while Jimmy Cagney, as the unscrupu- |lous scoundrel, is at his dramatic best. The fine cast help the two stars to make this an outstanding picture of its type. (Queen's). ̈ ̈

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Ginger Rogers is now a blonde and go on stage and screen, but! Edna May Oliver is trying to gain and is going to remain so. Jean ten pounds in order to play the Harlow has had a clause inserted in she has a God-given gift that a famous personage who lived in Nurse in "Romeo and Juliet.”

her new contract that she will not be comes but once in a century. So New York in the “Gay Nieties", called upon to be a platinum blonde far, thanks to her wonderful Edward Amald's performance is R.KO, with Mrs. Melvyn Douglas Ia Shirley Temple's next picture ever again. She prefers herself as mother, her great fame, in a mes-good enough to grip anybody's (Helen Gabagan) contributing the

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you will hear her sing a song in no Jess than five languages English, Russian, French, German, and i

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Joan Crawford is now taking tap,

a brunette.

“She" is lavishly produced. by

sure, is held from her so she imagination, and he is alone worth only acting in the film. Others in blissfully remains unspoilt, seeing. A large cast help in the the cast include hundreds of ex Hawaiian. Truly the "izacle-child.book concerning

At Christmas time the sales of a toral and adorable. Nine bir success; Jean Arthur, Binnie tras in addition to Randolph adorable Shirley pictures now and each one better, Barnes, Eric Blare, Charles Sellon, Scott, Helen Hack and Nigel Temple's life had reached over 5,004,- 000. It is written expressly for if possible, then the other. See Hugh O'Connell, Cesar Romero, Bruce dance lessons from Bill Robinson, and children's use. The lovely dolls also, this picture more than once to ap-George Sidney and many more. **The Nit Wits" with the pop-

bring in a few hundreds in royalties preciate thoroughly this amazing per week to the Temple family now, child's gening.

This is followed by that really lar favourites Wheeler and Wool- Darryl Zannuck lovely world favourite Joan Craw-sey, follows. They are mixed in a fand her salary at Twentieth-Century

For is $5,000 per we enter the power behind the throne at ford in I live my Lite Here murder mystery, which sobers be in receipt of twice that amount, as Twentieth-Century-Foz, considers is a story tit gives her an oppor- them up a little, but does not stop she is proved to be the biggest her their greatest asset, and he tunity to use the dramatic talent a continual flow of really funny Box-office attraction in the world to personally, supervises all, her pic which has been hidden, more or gag Betty Grable, Fred Keat- day which means millions per pictures. From tomorrow to Monless, in the light assignments with ing. Evelyn Brent, Erik Rhodes ture to the studio.

day next this beautiful picture Montgomery and Gable. Join is and others make this one of the ---There was absolutely no foundation will be showing at both the King's at her best; and when-you see her best W. and W. comedies. for the rumour about Elizabeth Allan and the Alhambra. Don't miss it new leading man, Brian Ahearne, “I am a Thief is, sting. fand- marriage to Clark Gable. Mr.

and Mrs W. 1, O'Bryen are now) Queen's

in his best screen part to date, you because of excellent portrayals, in will do what the rest of the world the leading roles by two grand taking their second honeymoon trip On Saturday, February 15, this has done lose your heart to the people, Ricardo Carter and Mary and there are no signs of a divorce there.

postilar theatre will show the handsome hero. This delightful Astor.. All due at the Oriental. Paramount pictures of the funeral actor, with a deft gift for comedy.

Star, Kowloon Al Jolson has bought the lovely of the late beloved King George handles the heroine as she should Anapolis Farewell is an in- home of the Bing Crosbys at Toluca will you, with the star picture, be, handled. Lake for his mother-in-law: Mini

Grand work from terestingly-told story of life amoriz Keeler. There seems, truth in the will rum with the star picture, supporting cast, sumptuous mount the Cadets at the US. Naval talk about the Bing Crosbys separaSo Bed the Rose" a poignant ings, gorgeous gowns, Josu a Academy, Sir Guy-Standing da fing, despite the three baby, boys and drama of the Civil War, starring vision of beauty, grand story plus featured, but it is a young un-

their seeming happiness.

Margaret Suilavan hear that Grade A acting. To be seen again known actor, John-Howard, whom this lovely actre

Mary Brian and Buddy Boger now acting together in a British Ming, may "they will "MALT kany day

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bemplatedým vying, Buddy,

actions

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Pobert Barret

Mac-Arthur picture “Soak Richard Cromwell and

Brown help Sir-

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QUILA'S

D-DAY & TO-MORROW

Jimmy and Joan-together again in their first dramatic hit in two years and, take it from us, it is worth waiting for

He Was Her Man”

with

JAMES CAGNEY JOAN BLONDELL

FROM SUNDAY

GARY COOPER ANN HARDING

in Paramount's-

George Du Maurier's

ation.

"Peter Ibbetson"

The Love Story That Wi Never Die of Love That Never Died!

James Cagney and Joan Blondell as they appear in "He Was Her Man" a Warner Bros. production now being screened at the Queen's Theatre.

Shirley Temple, who heads, an all-star cast in the latest For Production, The Littlest Bebel"; sings new songs and does new dances. This picture will be shown at the Eng's Theatre to-morrow

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