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PICTURES AND PLAYS.

Probably the critic of the films Sidney Bernstein.

most outspoken to-day is Mr. His recent talk

Each page of the edition is being printed by hand by Gage Cole, who was trained as a boy by William

Morrie.

in London over the wireless on the

Then, says Craig, I aball subject of British films and their take the German company to deficiencies excited intense interest | America and probably bring it to in both film public and trade. Mr. | England." Bernstein is concerned, as he has

It will certainly be a joke if the neglect of Gordon Craig in his own country results in his taking to London a German company » in "Hamlet.".

a right to be, with the quality of British films. England was the pioneer of the film industry: dur ing the war America obtained the mastery; but the most important

Dr. Urbich, who has been interest advances have since" come fromed in Craig's work since his first Europe. Mr. Bernstein thinks book was published in 1903, has that most of the British filma sidor new arranged with Craig to pro- duce Hamlet" with the German from indecision of purpose. The director does not know what he is National Theatre Company in aiming at, and suffers from poverty Weimar. where Craig has been of mind. Ee does not call to his staying finishing his share in a new aid a sufficient number of com- edition of Hamlet, of which petent specialists in the sciences Gerharde Hauptmas has made a fresh translation, and for which special types have been designed by Edward Johnston and Gordon Craig, who have ent out numerous blocks in a rare American wood.

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arts subsidiary to the film. We cannot in England, according to Mr. Bernstein, find one actress whom we ourselves, let alorie foreign cinema-goers, can gaze at with any particular pleasure." We use undistinguished actors "because they have attained stage notoriety. British films have suffered from too much flattery and good will. The public must demand better films and the British directors will make them. He suggests that the film going public, if they have any con- cern for the national future of the film, should direct to the manufac turing companies (not to the direc tars) their approval or disapproval of what they see

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"The Iron Mask" is to be shown in London, probably at the New Gallery, and its sponsors see in the ovension a parallel to the historic episode in which Dumas the elder is said to have wept during the whole day in which he described the death of Porthos.

Lord

One joke attributed to Birkenhead was in the dialogue. When a character came on and said ha hada 'orrible 'enrache," an- other replied,You want a couple of aspirates."

This is said to have been Lord Birkenhead's reply to a Labour statesian of Cabinet rank.

Douglas Fairbanks, who leapt, literally, into fame as a screen d'Artagnan, was obviously destined to fill the principal role in "The Three Musketeers," which he did about seven or eight years ago, but it was not so obvious that he should produce a "sequel to that famous' Alm, "

It appears, however, that Dougins. has been secretly studying the possi bilities in that direction, and bas completed "The Iron Mask," with view to giving d'Artagnan füller amplitude in athleticism.

The daring adventures of the earlier picture are but minor ex Plaits compared to those in the new, the story of which has been generously culled from the entire series of novels in which the Dumas herò appears

Mr. Thomas, a popular English film star, appears in the role of a bucolic philanderer in "The

most brilliant film, just shown in Farmer's Wife," Alfred Hitchcock's London.

Mr. Thomas is a little too thin in the waist and too spiritual in Douglas must be saying good-bye expression to be a really effective to d'Artagnan.

farmer, and Lillian Hall Davis, who appears as the devoted house. keeper whom he eventually marries,

Alt the Hale family were in a Mr. Maurice Elvey, on the other stage box-even including the boy hand, in the Cinematograph Times, who has just come out of the Royal complains that as a nation Britain Air Force and beer offered a job suffers from an inferiority complex. in the Solomon Islands-when the He contends that British-made films curtain went up in London on are as good as any others, and "Mr. Cindera Binnie proved makes special reference to The herself a personality all on her own. King's Highway," The Ring, Her work with Bobby Howes was a "Shooting Stars." British sheet delight. The critics knew. film producers are expected, be when they started to smash plates says, to turn out superb productions the show would be a success. All every time. We should remember the old "sure fight hits" of comedy that we only see the best of the were in it-the policeman who gets American and German productions knocked about; some are who is here. British directors were accus- thrown in a river; and a comedian ed of relying upon old stars, but who has lost his trousers. Every it was the British public who pre-old sing gag was introduced, and ferred their old favourites. They quite confidently relied upon such very one of them scored. stars as Fay Compton, Sybil Thorn- When in the last act Bobby Howes

so good. looking and attractive that the spectator wonders why the farmer should roam affield in search of a now wife when the ideal candidate is at his own fireside.

but otherwise the film is an all but There is a little miscasting here, inspired adaptation of the famous Eden Phillpotts' farcical comedy.

Every one who sees this most ex- collent British film will agree that acting honours are quite easily carried off by Gordon Harker whose portrayal of the farmer's general utility man is by far the best effort in comedy, characterisa tion yet seen in England.

Mr. Harker's manner of throw- ing his hat on his head is alone worth seeing, and there is a com

mark that "Beer drinking doesn't do half the harm that lovemaking does."

dike. Matheson Lang, Betty Bal-throw plates on the floor and pick-plete rustic philosophy in his re- four, Henry Edwards, Ivor Novella and Evelyn Laye. Recent new stars on the horizon were Johr. Stuart, Jamieson Thomas, Alf God. dard, Miles Mander, Estelle Brody, Benita Hume, Mabel Poulton, and Isabel Jeans.

ed up, to throw down again, one plate that had not been smashed. the show was bound to be a success.

Even when, over an hour before, Binnie Hale bad mashed two vases, the future of the play look led promising.

Sentiments like that you may bear in almost any village alehouse, perhaps the last place where the art of conversation persista.

THE WOMAN'S CORNER.

WHEN CHOOSING YOUR

DANCE FROCK-

What is your first consideration! when choosing a dance frock-whe- ther it is fashionable? If so, you are foolish, for what is the use of its being the latest mode if it is not comfortable for dancing and does not suit you?

No, you should think first," Shall

I like dancing in it 1"

To be comfortable, your frocki should reach no lower at any point than your ankles. Have an uneven hem by all means it will look charming as you dance.

The subtle draperies to be found on many frocks now are delightful, but only so long as they are entire ly attached to the frock and do not float out loosely, entangling them- selves around your partners. -

Orushable Flowers. Always avoid for dance wear any bow, flowers or other outstanding decorations on the back of your frock. Worn at the waist or bip line they are ugly, and worn higher, sure to be crushed by your partner's

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If you do not like the shoulder for Hower, wear it. to the front) of your left hip: With the present hold it will be seen as you dance. The ideal dance frock haa simple bodice which follows the natural lines of the figure, and a skirt full enough to permit of move- ment There should be no difficulty in finding such a frock among the styles now fashionable.

As to choice of materials, those intended for evening wear this scason are so supple and light in weight that they are all suitable for dancing.

Study Colouring. Remember, if you are plump, to avoid shiny materials and horizontal lines. "Line" can do a great dealji towards correcting faults. For in- stance, a bodice finished with a coint back and front will make your hips appear infinitely slenderer than will one which joins in a 'straight, line to the skirt.

FOR SILK OR LINEN,

This is a smart little suit for silk or thin linen in yellow and white, the latter being used for the blouse front kerchief, and bindings.

IS YOUR SON A BULLY?

[BY MARGUERITE CECIL)

"Don't bully your little sister,” are words that many small boys! hear repeated again and again dur- ing their young lives

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While every "parent with a family

youngsters to bring up has.fre- quently to pacify their minor fights. and squabbles, many have also denl with the little person who deliber. ately sets out to tease.

A common belief is, of course, that bullying is a form of cowardice. But against this is the fact that a bully is invariably a fighter, often, indeed, a super-fighter; and no boy who at beart is a coward will de- liberately set up a fight even if his opponent is younger or weaker than himself.

This desire to become and to re- main the victor is a strain in a boy's character that a wise parent will guide and direct in the right direction.

Developed along the proper lines and properly applied, the child grows from using his strength. for bullying to applying it for his own advancement and the ultimately good of the world.

It is to such little boys that the discipline of school, the fellowship of games, and the wholesome spirit of the Scout movement are all so valuable."

Directed along a higher channel, their strength begins to develop and character evolves into one of real and manly courage.

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To scold a child openly for bully ing often does more harm than good, for ho then at once feels the in- portance of being the chief object of attraction,, and the very seeds of the team spirit, so essential to these children, are a once destroy-

led.

Study your colouring as well as your figuro. Auburn hair is not gain a charming colour. In a deep, the only kind that must be con- creamy beige, her skin will become sidered in deciding the colour of a delicious golden-brown, her hair

and eyes show glints of gold. The Given the opportunity, of exercis frock

Think for a moment of the brown-contrast of navy or black will make ing his strength along good and. haired, hazel-eyed, pale-complexion. her appear surprisingly fair useful lines that will fit him for his ed girl- quite ordinary type. In. But experiment for yourself. Displace in the world, the boy will strock of soft rose, her cheeks will cover what colours produce in you grow from a bully into a man in

the truest sense of the word. (Continued at foot of next column) the effect you desire.

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