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THE MAN WHO COULD-WORK, Barclay, famous stage comedian MIRACLES"—KING'S THEATRE The picture winds up in a most!

thrilling and unsuspected climax

At a little inn in the village of The picture was directed by Frank Dewhinton are foregathered some McDonald from the screen play b congenial" spirits. They are join-Peter Milne and Sy Bartlett

ed by George McWhirter Fother- Jingay, (Roland Young) sa obscure clerk who.. entirely unknown to himself, has been chosen for the test of miracles.

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"TWO IN REVOLT —

ALHAMERA THEATRE

Rated as one of the most un-

He is amazed to find that his usual film offerings of the year, in-Two in Revolt" strikes a bew words take form, and the

animate form of the lamp hang-note in picture entertainment.

The story interweaves two die- ing over the bar immediately obeys his command to turn upside tinet themes, each dramatically powerful enough to stand alone. down and continues burning.

a Ose thread of narrative presents; In his room alone he tries number of experiments only to the adventures of a dog and a find that everything obeys his com- horse who develop together on a absolutely Montana ranch. The remarkable mands. He retires,

drama of their struggle for exis nonplussed.

The next morning his employer, tence after both take to the moun- Major Grigsby makes him a pro-tains furnishes many unforgettable position to become a partner in moments.

The parallel between them is the the business, and together they risit bis banker. Mr. Bampfylde, onflicting romance

between 3

to talk the thing over, but Fothe oung trainer and a wealthy horse ringay, bewildered' by all this at-breeder's daughter which only tention decides that the minister) finds an ultimate solution when is the only one upon whose advice the heroic horse trained by the The can rely. The minister, Mr. suitor evolves into a racing cham-

Maydig, something of an idealist, pion.

comes

The animal cast, which zu-!

sees tremendous possibilities for good in this gift of Fotheringay's bers a herd of wild horses, a pack) and foresees the immediate recon-of wolves, a big bear and other struction of the world until it be-quadrupeds. is headed by Light a. place of absolute har-ning, a German shepherd dog, the mony ending forever all human grandson of Strongheart, and War-

rior, a pedigreed stallion. {misery.

The human cast is composed of He feels, however, that first step it might be well to re-John Azledge and Louise Latimer, form a Colonel Winstanley. When recruited from the Broadway foot- the changes dictated by Maydig lights, in the romantic leads, and and take place, such as turning of the Moroni Olsen, Harry Jans Colonel's "nightcap" inte insipid Willie Best. soap-and-water, the comes infuriated.

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Colonel be

"I MARRIED A DOCTOR"— QUEEN'S THEATRE

The newest clothes will show a pronounced oriental inflnence. according to Hollywood stylists who created this aber wool street costume for Kay Francia, screen actreRK.

The grey dress has a harem skirt front and a wide crashed girdle of the strip- ed fabric which makes the boxed coat.

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WAS CONSTIPATED FOR 30 YEARS

Woman's Long Search For A Remedy

The trouble with most remedies for constipation is that they give only a temporary relief Having at last found a permanent corrective, this woman writes:-

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every new remedy

a day or two-after that as bad as ever.

Three

took my first taste of Kruschen Salts, and every morning since and every first morning so long as I live, my duty upon rising is my Eruschen. I honestly feel a different woman My bowels- act to the clock, and my friends remark how well I am look- (ing."--(Mrs.) AM.

Kruschen Salts is Nature's recipe for maintaining a condition of inter- }nal`cleanliness. The six salts in Kruschen stimulate your · internal organs to smooth, regular action. Your inside is thus kept clear of those impurities which, allowed to accumu- late, lower the whole tone of the sys- · tem.

THE HELENA MAY INSTITUTE Appeal For More Members

ANNUAL MEETING HELD

The annual general meeting of the Helena May Institute was held yesterday when the presi dent, Mrs. A. Murdoch, misce an appeal for an increased member- ship. Mrs. Murdoch also spoke on the excellent evening concerts ar- ranged by the Social Committee. remarking that these functions deserved of a better support than Miss Pons combines two grand that shown at present by members.*· opera arias and four popular songs in her vocal selections. The

In giving the Hon. Treasurer's ing Fortheringay's hat with it. It man driven from her, home by a is Winstanley on the rampage to town's intolerance is the theme o arias are Caro Nome from Verdi's Report, Mrs. B. K. M. Simpson, "Rigoletto" and the Bell Song said: "A copy of the balance sheet save the world from its impending Warner Bros. new stirring drama,

from Delibes" "Lakme." Both are having been sent to each member perfection. Immediately Forthe-"I Married a Doctor."

Pat O'Brien and Josephine ringsy puts his power into opera- tion, seals the muzzle of the irate Batchinson, who played together from opera which Miss Pons has of the institute I will take this as

When, Maydig with Fotherin- gay in tow, takes a walk along the river. a bullet whizzes past, tak-

A beautiful and brilliant wo-

Treasurer's Report

Colonel's gun, and renders him on the stage and were reunited in sng to international acclaim & Son

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read. Working for the year "Lockey on the Carronsel," "I

shows a profit of $1,430:50 against the film hit, "Oil for the Lamps of

Ja loss last year of $2,753.96. This self immune to attaci

¡Got Love," "Tm the Echo" and "I are teamed together in Dream Too Much" are the num-is chiefly accounted for by the All this has had a strange effect China."

rise in receipts for travellers and on Fotheringay's philosophy and the featured roles in "I Married he goes to his room, shutting the a Doctor."

Petite, beautiful and vivacious, the decrease in repairs charged The story is based on-the-fam- door. takes himself in hand to make himself over, standing injous novel by Sinclair Lewis, which the French-born and educated to working account. Subscriptions front of the mirror and dictating excoriates the hidebound bigotry Miss Pons reveals a new talent as have again fallen slightly. changes in his face and his entire of narrow-minded small town folkļa brilliant actress and comme physical appearance, as he solilo-(who crucify a woman on the cross dienne.

of gossip. It is said to be dynamic) qaizes to himself.

While Maydig and Winstanley in its revelation of" stultified pas-

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wait outside the door for Fothe-[nions; its biting wit and heart? "THE GHOST GOES WEST - amounted to $3,724.89. This once

MAJESTIC THEATRE

"The Proft and Loss Account shows a net profit of $1,203.12 against a loss last year of $2,745.- 37. Our income from investments

more shows a decrease."

The adoption of the annual re- ringay to reappear, they are join-throbbing pathos. But it has jed by Bampfylde. Almost immedi-plenty of comedy relief.

Ordinarily, when an apparently port and the balance sheet was ately. Fotheringay emerges. They Previously auburn hair regis- surround him and start arguing tered dark brown in the fmished same man begins trying to walk proposed by Mrs. M. H Roffey, Even Clara through the walls of his living seconded by Mrs. J. Durran, and with him again, but he silences black-and-white film. them with a gesture.

Bow, with her flaming tresses room, or utterly disregarding the carried.

Mrs. E. Cock, on behalf of mem- formality of opening his front! Fotheringay proceeds to lecture photographed as a brunette. them on the sort of the world hel But Haskins, in making experi-door before attempting to enter bers, tendered à vote of thanks to pecially the President and Vice- thinks this should be. He threa-mental tests of Josephine Hutchin-it, his family assumes a worried the Officers of the Council, es tens to wipe them out if they do son for I Married a Doctor," hit expression.

But when handsome Robert Do President who have done great not conform to his wishes.

upon a method of film ber beauti

Following the meeting, an aue- "Wait until to-morrow!" they ful titian tresses more realistical, nat began attempting to indulgework for the Helena May.

tion of magazines was conducted plead, but he stops the sun in the ly. For backlight a sun arc is in privileges usually reserved for sky so it will not set. He stops substituted for an ordinary lamp. "spooks," his intimates saw

Those Present the earth from rotating, and be- The new lighting makes red hair cause for alarm. They simply by Mrs. J. W. Anderson. comes frautie with the passion of actually look red for the first time, rushed for the first aid kit and ap-) »

Among those présent at the "I Married a Doctor," is based plied arnica and bandages to his wanting his own way. At length we hear Fotheringay's voice: "Let on the greatest Sinclair Lewis's bruises. They knew it was sim-meeting were Mrs. A. Murdoch everything be as it was before." best selling novels of married love.ply force of habit. As for weeks, (President); Mrs. H. G. Seth-

(Eon Secretary); . The scene fades out to the bar it is filled with action, thrills and during the shooting of "The Ghost Smith (Vice-President); Mr. D. at the Inn in Dewhinton. All the drama tempered with considerable Goes West," the handsome star L Strellett

who plays the title role had. be-Mrs. E. KM. Simpson (Hon. Trea characters seen at the opening of comedy...

accustomed to Hutchinson the come Besides Miss

passing surer): Mesdames J. W. Ander- the picture are grouped about. Fatheringay is there too

cast includes Pat O'Brien, Ross through solid objects with the son E. Cock. J. Durran, A. V. Greaves, E. W. Kirk, M. EL Rof- Alexander, Guy Kibbee, Louise greatest of ease. Fazenda, Olin Howland, Alma The production details that kept fey, H. F. Sommers, Gandy, HAW Lloyd, Margaret Irving, Grace the London Films technical staff kins, Kelvin Stark, Wolf, Dunlop, Stafford and Robert Barrat.

"THE MURDER OF DE HARRIGAN STAR THEATRE

The picture is based on

no

on its toes were the construction Gubbay, Griffith, D. A. Murdoc!! Archie L. Mayo directed the pic of an ancient Scottish castle, pro-and Miss Bornell, Secretary of the

the screen play bviding authentic furnishings for Helena May Institute.

the ture from

the story by Mignon G. Eberhart,Casey Robinson. an author famous for hair-raising mysteries that are practically un- solvable until the very end.

"I DREAM TOO MUCH"”—

ORIENTAL THEATRE..

zame, and the handling of an

army of 1,445 extras for a huge DOCTOR DEAD IN

Highland battle scene and another

huge crowd for a brilliant ball- room scene staged on a

In this picture the plot is woven around a strange new an-

For the masquerade ball scene, aesthetic, which the head of importance to the cinema is the drug company claims as his own,, debut of the entrancing young co one of the huge sound stages on but is the bone of contention of louratura soprazo who scared to the London Films lot was trans- a number of doctors who have fame with the Metropolitan Opera formed into an ocean-going ball- worked on the formula...

Heralded as an event of major Atlantic luxury liner

SURGERY

Had Taken Morphia As Medicine

Sittingbourne..

Company and whe has won world room. More than 300 colourfully Death from natural causes was In the unweaving of the story wide acclaim as one of the great garbed actors strolled the set, in- the verdict at the resumed inquest cluding the principals, Robert Do at Sittingbourne last month on the head of the drug company est singers at all than that g strangely vanishes, as though into "I Dream Too Much has Hennat, Jean Parker, Eugene Pallette Dr. Neil Robson, aged 65 of Lon- don-road; Sittingbourne and medi thin air, the doctor who was to ry Fonda, latest of Hollywood's and Elsa Lanecester, have operated on him is found young actor, sensations, in the The Ghost Goes West" was di-cal superintendent of Keycol Hill mysteriously murdered by à sur-male lead opposite Miss Pons, rected by Rene Clair, famous Sanatorium. gical instrument.

Orgood Perkins, veteran star o french director of "A Nous, La Dr. Robson, it was said, was Underlying it all there is a ro- the New York stage, and Eric Liberte Sous Les Toits de found dead on the door of his sur- mantic love story, between an in- Blore, the English comedian, ar Paris" "Le Million, and other gury by a patient-an-hour before terse and a nurse accused of the other principal players in this international cinema, hits. Ons higrresignation was to have been Lavish production of the first to interpolate the received by the hospital board and The tense action of the drama "While monale naturally plays, sporiginal and amusing use of mu-his successor appoints is relieved by hilarious comedy. A dominant part in the picture, the sic in fims, Clair's score for this man with a-nergons disorder and story is said to develop delight-comedy is said to be too of his analyst, a dipsomanize are the victims of fully human drama that is of high most brilliant pieces of scoring jaquest comedy of errors. The interest entirely adde from the The film is released through Uaft for former role in played by Jolarý Songs, sung only as Lily Pons caned: Artists. Bal Rosson is credited pre

with the photographi Arthur and the latter by Don sing them

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