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Young Amber SL Clare. (Linda Darnell) is serving in the tavern when Lord Almsbury (Richard Greene) rides by with his friend Bruce Carlton (Cornel Wilde). They stop.
MAY 5, 1948
"FOREVER AMBER"
20th Century-Fox brings Kathleen Winsor's lusty, gusty novel to, the screen. Opening at the King's Theatre, Wednesday, May 5.
"Forever Amber”, controversial novel of 17th nobleman's Century London, is the story of a Illegitimate daughter, brought up in the country, and who dreams of - London, lovers and fame eventually finds all three, although In the doing of it she loses the one iman she loves. (Filmed in
• Technicolour.) ·
Bruce returns ́years- later from his rovings, and meets his young son. Amber still loves him, but he is only fond of
her.
Amber
: thrown into prison after Bruce leaves London. There she is. befriended by powerful underworld figure, Black Jack Mallard John Russell).
His ship returns to London in time for the dreaded plague to catch at Bruce.
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Taken to London by. Bruce Carlton, Amber, falls ill and is saved by her love for Bruce.
At a ball in the Palace Amber meets the Earl of Radcliffe, a wealthy nobleman.
She marries the Earl for his mysterious personality, but later finds that he repels hes.
Found In Amber's room by, her husband Captain Rex Morgan (Glenn Langan), Lord Almsbury, as- sures him that he has known her since she was “that high."
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MAY 5, 1948
MACAO
The Dragon Boat Festival' is traditionally. held on the fifth day of the Fifth Moon. Long, Dragon, Boats. the longer the better (length is a sign of longevity), are: dog from their packing of earth once a year and raced by their crews of 100 men. The Festival held ́ ́at-Macao last week was an exceptional one in hon.. our of the 20th anniversary of the Premier of Por tugal's taking office. (China Mall Photographs)
"OFF THE MARKI-One of the Dragon Boats waiting for.. the signal to start. Strong
"currents "made keeping posi»
tien, dizicult,
the
STARTER The Starter" stands ||ready to send beats away.:
LINING UP?The four bouta "manoë
poel-
tion at the starting line
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FIREWORKS: This striking shot taken from Bowen Road has caught the brilliance of the harbour. (Ilford the Silver Anniversary Fireworks display by R. N. ships in Photo.)
STAGE GROUP-Part of the cart of the YM. C. A. Dramatic Group's forthcoming production, "Peg O' My Heart". The play is by Hartley Manners (Brilliant Photo)
100 MEN & A-BOAT:—One of the four picturesque Dragon Boats with its crew paddling to the starting line. The "coxswain” in the centre beats a drum to regulate the stroking.
BOUND FOR MANILA-The South China Athletle ́Association footbal team which left for Manila da’April; 24. The Mana- ger. Mr. Mok Hing, is 8th from the right in the back row.
OFFICIAL PARTY—Aboard the official launch, H.
Oliviera and his guests enjoyed the colourful spectacle.
TUESDAY NIGHT The Dragon worms its way down the Praya Grande past the Governor's palace.
SHIPPING EXECUTIVES—Mr. R. F. Sower, Vice-President of De La Rama' Lines, and Mrs. Suewer (4th and 5th from right, seated), at the Chinese dinner given by members of the Hong Kong staff. Also in the picture are Mr.. A. F. Rundell (manager of the Manila' office), and Mrs. Rundell (2nd and 5th, from left, seated).
MAY 5, 1948
MACAO
The Dragon Boat Festival' is traditionally. held on the fifth day of the Fifth Moon. Long, Dragon, Boats. the longer the better (length is a sign of longevity), are: dog from their packing of earth once a year and raced by their crews of 100 men. The Festival held ́ ́at-Macao last week was an exceptional one in hon.. our of the 20th anniversary of the Premier of Por tugal's taking office. (China Mall Photographs)
"OFF THE MARKI-One of the Dragon Boats waiting for.. the signal to start. Strong
"currents "made keeping posi»
tien, dizicult,
the
STARTER The Starter" stands ||ready to send beats away.:
LINING UP?The four bouta "manoë
poel-
tion at the starting line
CHINA MAIL WEDNESDAY SUPPLEMENT
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1
FIREWORKS: This striking shot taken from Bowen Road has caught the brilliance of the harbour. (Ilford the Silver Anniversary Fireworks display by R. N. ships in Photo.)
STAGE GROUP-Part of the cart of the YM. C. A. Dramatic Group's forthcoming production, "Peg O' My Heart". The play is by Hartley Manners (Brilliant Photo)
100 MEN & A-BOAT:—One of the four picturesque Dragon Boats with its crew paddling to the starting line. The "coxswain” in the centre beats a drum to regulate the stroking.
BOUND FOR MANILA-The South China Athletle ́Association footbal team which left for Manila da’April; 24. The Mana- ger. Mr. Mok Hing, is 8th from the right in the back row.
OFFICIAL PARTY—Aboard the official launch, H.
Oliviera and his guests enjoyed the colourful spectacle.
TUESDAY NIGHT The Dragon worms its way down the Praya Grande past the Governor's palace.
SHIPPING EXECUTIVES—Mr. R. F. Sower, Vice-President of De La Rama' Lines, and Mrs. Suewer (4th and 5th from right, seated), at the Chinese dinner given by members of the Hong Kong staff. Also in the picture are Mr.. A. F. Rundell (manager of the Manila' office), and Mrs. Rundell (2nd and 5th, from left, seated).
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