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THE GREAT IMPERSONATION --KING'S THEATRE

romantic

In "The Great Impersonation." the greatest of all the mysterious ever written by E Phillips Oppenheim. Edmund! Lowe, the star, plays a dual role. It is an exciting story of inter-i national intrigue and love, and jopposite him are beautiful Valerie Hobson and seductive Wera En- gels, the lovely women in his life. who finally pierce through thei- secret of "The Great Impersona- tion" and bring it to a grand con-¦ clusion.

The story opens dramatically in per-war German East Africa in 1914. The note of gradually mount- ing terror for which Universal is supreme, pervades many of thej scenes, intermingled with shots of beauty and grandeur. beautiful. women, lavishly gowned. The bal Fance of the cast includes Henry Mollison, Spring Byington, Lums- den Hare, Henry Kolker. Brandon

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Claude King, Leonard! Mudie Murray Kinnell, Esther! Dale. Dwight Frye, Douglas Wood,į Ivan Simpson, Virginia Hammond jand Edward Cooper. Alan Cros- ¡land directed this Edmund Grain- iger production.

“LITTLE AMERICA”— QUEEN'S THEATRE

in

Merle Oberon, as she appears in "The Scarlet Pimpernel", an "Old Favourite" showing for one day only at the Star Theatre to- day.

NORTH SEA COLLISION

Six Trawler Hands Drowned

London, To-day.

Six lives been lost by drowning

THE CASH VALUE OF A DERBY WINNER

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The statement has been made that he was not of much account! as a racehorse. That is not true.

in the North Sea as a result of Blandford was not entered for the Derby of his year, but there is) & collision off Aldborough, near)

to believe that he Flamborough Head on the York- good reason shire coast.

between the Hult would have won if he could have that time he That epoch-making polar trip, trawler Picador, of 424 tons, and for it. At starring Admiral Richard E. Byrd the London steamer San Salvador, was as good at even weights as the four-year-old Franklin, who and his loyal band of 56 fol-of 5,805 tons, which occurred in a lowers, has been recorded for all dense fog yesterday morning. The on the day after Captain Cuttle's the Coronation Cup. Derby won Paramount's "Little Picador, which was returning to

Three of Blandford's sons bave actual scene by Hull from fishing' grounds, sank in

won the Derby, Trigo, Blenheim, scene account of the intrepid ex-three minutes. The San Salvador, and Windsor Lad. plorer's second Antarctic Expedi- which was bound for the Tyne tion as taken by two cameramen from South America with a cargo who accompanied the expedition of oil picked up 14 of the Pica-

Two years ago his progeny won Every thrilling event of this dor's crew of 20.

202 races worth over £70,000--a! hazardous undertaking in this The San Salvador was damaged

record. He is the sire also of the truth - is - stranger than fictionland is taking in water. She is mak-

great French horse Brantome, and with production, crammed

sus-ling for port.-British Wireless of the unbeaten Bahram. Bran-

time America,"

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tome has already won over £22,000 every foot of film, is shown. Iso-

in prize money, and his owner is lating themselves of their OWZ

assured of a huge income from the free will, filled with the spirit

cluding the lovely Harriet Hilliard horse when he is retired to the courageous} of adventure. this

featured stud. His services are fully, book- expedition set out to conquer the and Randolph Scott in

ed for the first two years, as are roles. frozen wastes of the South Pole.

"Follow the Fleet" was written those of Windsor Lad. SAILINGS determined and ready to face any for the screen by Dwight Taylor Mr. H. Martin Benson gave the and Allan Scott, directed by Mark Maharajah of Rajpipla £50,000 for The intimate everyday life Sandrich, and produced by Pan-Windsor Lad after he had won the these men, who, spent 18 months aro S. Berman.

Derby. He was investing in the in an ice empire making valuable}

horse's stud prospects, but Wind-ed as his only rival in that re❘ THEIR CHANCES IN researches as they battled the "THE CASE OF THE CURIOUS sor Lad's St. Leger victory soon elements, is vividly shown in the BRIDE MAJESTIC THEATRE recovered for him £10,000 of his St. Simon was at the stud for

COMING TESTS picture. This fearless group are

outlay.

22 years. The fees paid on behalf‡ shown at work, fighting through Warren William again portrays Solario was bought for £3,575 of mares who visited him during blinding blizzards, roaring gales, Perry Mason, while Margaret as a yearling and won nearly that time exceeded £160,000, and] Junimaginable cold in a land of Lindsay plays the part of, the 21,000 in stake money. His allowance is made for his

ice and snow. They are seen at "curious bride." Claire

Dodd owner, the late Sir John Ruther-owner's mares who were mated to I wonder sometimes whether we play, finding relaxation through continues as Mason's astute secre-ford, refused all offers for him him, St. Simon earned at the stud do not waste much likely material and launched him successfully on approximately a quarter of a miliby trying to pass it through 寫 rádio programmes in their under-tary-sweetheart. ground city, and at their studies The attorney-detective learns his stud career at a fee of 500 lion pounds. His progeny won conventional mouid. We do Fot in their own University of An-that the bride's first husband, guineas. When Sir John died, about 550 races worth $532,500.jencourage our youngsters to de- tarctica with the expedition's supposed to have been dead for syndicate of breeders bought the He has been one of the most potent velop their abilities along their scientists acting as professors. four years is alive, and is at-horse for £49,350. These figures forces ever known in thoroughbred own lines, but attempt to

The film opens on board the tempting to blackmail her. Then glitter. They represent the daz-horse breeding. ship Bear of Oakland as it fights the man is found dead with a stabizling prizes of racing.

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"FOLLOW THE FLEET.. ALHAMBRA THEATRE

Desire To Own

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make them conform to a traditional and

Courage Reeded

the

At Doncaster yearling sales cautiously sound style. its way through the icebergs, and wound through his heart. The

four years ago Mrs. Dawson

If a batsman, playing in his first dangerous pack ice to the 70-foot wife's keys are found at his side

Waugh, the wife of the Newmar county match, has the audacity to high barrier to "Little America" and she is arrested for the mur For one person who owns race-ket trainer, accompanied him as hit a dozen rousing, but unortho- exactly as they left it a few years der.

horses for the purpose of betting, he passed from box to box, in-dox fonts, there are sure to be before, when they made their first Perry Mason, as the

woman's scores seek primarily the real plea-specting the youngsters who were kindly old gentlemen in the pavi trip.

attorney, discovers there are four sures of the sport, inspired by the shortly to enter the sale ring. Sheilian who will pat him on the back other persons who had a motive desire to own a really good horse-was lost in admiration for

one and say, "Very good, my boy, but for killing the blackmailer. One There is always the chance that slly.

don't be in too much of a ́harży. is the bride's second husband whojone may come their way.

Later she urged her husband to play the strokes, and the runs will is insanely jealous of her, a Dr. Mr. Ben Irish, a farmer in the buy the filly for her. A little

that's come. Soundress, The nimble feet and lusty lungs Haillsap, who is genuinely in love Peterborough district with a mo- doubtfully, he made a bid of 100 thing."-

was knocked EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS of Fred Astaire are given a thor with her; a chorus, girl and her dest sum to spend on racing, gave guineas. and she

ough workout in RKO Radio's brother, who are being bled for 260 guineas for a yearling and down to him. As the mare Was musical, "Follow the Fleet," in blackmail.

named him Periosteum. He won by Black Watch cut of Little sydney which

We have had enough of sound the King of Terpsichore The cast includes Donald many races, and eventually was Mark, Mrs. Waugh gave her the again has Ginger Rogers co Woods, Winifred Shaw, Warren good enough to win the Ascot very suitable name of Mark Time, technique, with the underlying Hymer, Allen Jenkink. Barton Gold Cup of 1921. With the In her first racing season two stress on the need for caution. Astaire sings four brand new MacLane and Olin Howland. money he won over Periosteum, years ago, Mark Time won four Let us not neglect the true prin- Irving Berlin melódies, one with

Mr. Irish gave 3,500, guineas for races and £1,700 in stake money courage and independence. The ciples of the game, but let us have Ginger Rogers; and dances four “THE THIRTEENTH GUEST"-another yearling.

and recently she showed herself to times, three times with Miss Bo-!

That was Papyrus, who in due be one of the best three-year-old Bradmans of cricket follow their

own inspiration. They are. zers, and one solo dance. along

course won the Derby for him and sprinters by taking another race

coached out of all ́originality. with his engaging comedy per- Borrowed from Warner Brothers about £20,000 in stake money. He worth £550. formances.

for a leading role in the Mono-sold the horse for a large sum at

We must give our young cricke- Be sings "We Saw the Sea," gram production. Lyle Talbot, the end of his three-year-old

ters, encouragement and consdence. “rd Rather Lead a Band," and well-known-leading man, presentšį career.

They have the talent, I am sure of that, and with wise handling it will develop.

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"Let's Face the Music and Dance," one of the finest performances of Mr. Tom Walls's Derby winner and he and Miss Eogers join in his sensational career in The April the Fifth was bred by his the rendition of "All My Egga in Thirteenth Guest,” a mystery me partner Mr. Sidney McGregor from One Banket”...

lodrama.

a mare for which he gave 230 He and Miss Rogers do a hot

In "The Thirteenth Guest" he gaizeas. The partnership terms collegiate ballroom- routine to

plays the outstanding role of the were that Mr. Tet Yourself Go," Later they

debonair private investigator train April the Fifth at his own join in a comedy pantomine dance whose clever, solution of the plot expense and divide any stake to "All My Eggs In One Basket furnishes the climax for one of money the horse won with Mr. Mc- And for a fule, they do an in-the weirdest and most unusual Gregor. terpretative dance to Let's Face murder mysteries of the year.

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ELECTIONS IN BELGIUM

New Coalition To Be Formed

not

1

This summer must be devoted to the young players. We know the |value"of men like Sutcliffe, and Leyland. We can rely upon them. We do not need to see them in action against All-India.

Brussels, To-day The Cabinet resigned after its P afternoon meeting yesterday. Al- four selectors, in their wisdom, shall though the Socialists obtained a fare of the same mind, we majority of seats at the election have a team of the Oldfelds and For his solo dance, Astaire does

to Hardstaffs and Pollards,

with a sensational. seven minute tap cast also includes J. Farrell Mac- The 'present Duke of Portland the Catholics will be asked routine to "Td Rather Lead Donald,

Rich, Irene bought St. Simon for 1,600 guineas. form a new Government based on youth predominant, picked for the Bard.” Twenty-four flors ae-Rich's beautiful' daughter, and The horse's classic engagements a Socialist-Catholic coalition, as first Test match, and persevered company him in this novelty drill Eddie Phillip. James Eagles, were void owing to the death of hitherto, M. Van Zeeland was with throughout the series. DEO BUILDING, CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRÁL. HONGKONG dance, which is the rhythmic high- Erville Alderson, Bobert Klein, his nominator, but in the course to have seen the King last eve Then we may discover that our

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light of the picture.

Crawford Kent, Ethel Wales, of his racing career he proved ning, but it is uncertain whether prospects against Australia are not Astaire and Miss Bogers are Phillips Smalley, Paul Hurst and himself to be perhaps the best he will retain the Premiership—¡so doleful as we are now tempted [supported by a brilliant cast in-Wiliam Davidson.”“”

ever produced. Ormonde is regard-Reuter's Bulletin Service.

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