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"ROCKABYE''

PREVIEW

"SCARFACE " AT THE

KING'S THEATRE

OPENS TO-DAY AT CENTRAL. THEATRE

"Rockabye" brings

There

a gangster films

Brid

GARBO CHALLENGES HOLLYWOOD

GLAMOROUS STAR AS

PRODUCER

Constance

HER OWN FILMS.

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trol of Sweden's biggest film com

any the Svensk Filmindustri.

a scheme to take over completo con-

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MR. ROBINSON

CRUSOE"

"DONG" IN THE SOUTH SEAS

Douglas Fairbank's latest pic- ture. ** Mix. Robinson Crusoe,"

STARTS FRIDAY ones to the King's Thesis on eri-

GLORIOUS!

A MODERN COMEDY-DRAMA THAT SEETHES WITH ACTION AND THRILLS!

Douglas FAIRBANKS

IN

Mr ROBINSONE CRUS OF

"Herßng through space ve

sha? from a sateguir. `gveru fjast of cannibal been...... to bên awn yokt ...‚'`, half a mile away

UNITED -

ARTISTS

PICTURE

His part in the negotiations is concerned solely with the real estate side of the proposed deal

Garbo is to control the film pro-

| duction side of the scheme.

These plans for taking over the ex-Kreuger film studios depend on whether the star is able to return to Hollywood. She is relying on this scheme to ensure her future, whatever happens to her relations with the United States film indus- try.

Flair for Business,

day, and thus loend fans will have their first opportunity of seeing the adventurous star in a modern ver-' sion of the famed Defoe character, a character destined to take a high place with the gallery already com- poned of Robin Hood," "Don Q." The Three Musketeers" and all the other Fairbanks master- ploces.

"Mr. Robinson Crusoe," is n young sportsman who, on a bot, un- dertakes to duplicate the life of the famous story-book character. Not only does he equal Crusoe's ac- complishments; he also unearths many other complications, includ- ing a hand-to-hand fight with a head-hunter, battles with cannibals and. even more intriguing than these, the capture of a beautifuð maiden in one of his game snares

Douglas Fairbanks

Mr Robinson Crusce

Fairbanks made this picture in its entirely in the South Sena, photographing most of it on the island of Tahiti. With him went

Marin

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gangster films: those that bid for Bennett in a daring, sophisticated sympathy with the gangster

revel of heart abandon-tempered redeemed by the lore 11 good

with that tear-suffusing sentiment

If the deal goes through Greta complete production staff, a wri- woman," or oven, 31 some enBAS,

Greta Garbo is making sensation Garbo, the glamorous actress, will ter a director and his three lead- glorify the gangster and his ex- which belongs to the ideal phot ploits, making him anpour, despite play. The extrems range of bual plans to challenge Hallgwood.com Garbo, the, powerful filming supporting playera his callous disregard for human an emotions is played by the star She is now in Stockholm exploringxecutive, a role that would suit Alba was the leading woman, por

her equally well because she is an i traying a South Sea Siren, and the in a dauling, racing tumult of life, something of a hero; while on contrasting situations. The siren

extremely able business woman, remaining belles in the pictuIT TO the other hand we have the film

from the apart from the fact that she has recruited

beautiful saint characterization by Miss that depicts him as the cold-blooded Bennett shows her rocked between

vory definite ideas about the sort patives. Willian Trimum played savage that he is, with nothing of two lovs-of a mute adorer und

This was once one of the many of stories and parts that suit her. the so-called heavy" and Earle the romantic about him.

of an aggressive suitor a dilemma enterprises of Ivar Kreuger, the

For years he has been carefully Browne had a principal rales Hun- mother-fated financier, who was formerly

dreds of natives assisted., the latter To

investing class belongs made more pointed by a

her huge Hollywood one of Garbo's friends.

galary in real estate in Stockholm. Scarface," to be shown in about instinct that reveals itself in

wor- The famous film star is also iż-

and

owns house property, tre; but it goes farther than other ship, replete with sympathy and vestigating other schemes of far-principally blooks of flats in the a mouth's time at the King's Thea worship of children. This filus of ite glass, showing the apper, builds into a climax or reaching effect in the film word.

city worth thousands of pounds. great dramatic sacrifice. The She is planning to make films in

She and her mother are living gangster for what he really is- roward at heart. Chief of Police lavish background of "Rockabye" Europe, either in Berlin or Lon-

in one of Greta's own houses. presents the supremely intriguing dog. She would prefer London, Unbroong, of New York, says theatrical and night club atras I would love to give British

Garbo and Mr. Max Gumpel Deprive him of his weapons and phere of the metropolis. Directed films a fillip." she declared. play tennis every morning and at-electricians and production execu he shows up for what he really is, by George Cukor. "Rockabye" .com: These remarkable plans of Gar. tend theatres at night. a er at heart. This is what the prises not only the most import's follow the mystery which still film "Scarface" sets out to show: ant of Miss Bennett's screen vehicsurrounds her non-return to Holly it was intended, mareover, to force les, but also makes for the thea wood. the Federal Government to take ac tres' most profitable. thm for the control of weapons, as bring the best means of dealing with

gangster and

the

points a morni.

gunman.

It

"Rockabye" provides two leading men for Miss Bennett, Joel Mc Crea in the role of the playwright

and Paul Lukas as her manager, The Consor has cut the film both. devoted lovers. Others in the sotnewhat severely, unnecessarily so, cast are Clare Blandick, Hazel

I thought, seeing that the film was Jones and J. M. Kerrigan.

produced with a righteous purpose.

These cuts make the action of the

story a little difficult to follow,

FC

Though it has been announced that she has obtained permission to 50 back to America, the fate of her Permit to re-enter that country still

remains unknown.

Her Friend and Adviser. Hence Garbo's new home, be. hind which is the much-discussed figure of Mr. Max Gumpel in whose company she has been seen almost

which is a pity. True, there is GIRL OF THE RIO" daily recently.

much in it that is sordid, but it is a faithful portrayal of the lives of these wolves of society. It is founded on the life of the infamous "Scarface" Al Capone and, with a few variations, is an actual record of his criminal career.

R.J

RETURN OF DOLORES

Believing that with the return of Dolores Del Rio to the screen

The acting is magnificent through after, a two years' absence, due to out, without a weak spot in itiliness, it had one of the most popu- Paul Muni 20 Toni (Scarlar of stars to offer the public, the face") Camenti gives a wonderful Rko-Radio Pictures' studio deve performance; poker-faced George loped production of "Giri of the Raft is excellent, ever, as Rio" on a scale more pretentions Cuina Rinaldo the same praise than originally planned. The first must be given to Osgood Perkins whom I do not remember to have two weeks' work on the picture, seen before) as John Levo-Karen which is scheduled to open at the Morley, as Puppy, and Ann Dvorak Central Theatre on Saturday, con A Cosen. Toni's sister, are admir vinced production executives that able in their respective roles the studio had an excellent chance those who are fond of tense excite ment I strongly recommend a visit of making this one of the most. to the King's Theatre when the film important pictures of the season. is screened.

Accordingly the director, Herbert Brenon, was instructed to take his time; additional studio facili- self a star, who portrays the unties were made available, and the forgettable role of the super- sets elaborated and decorated to egotist, Don Jost, who is "the bee'

more than twice their former bud-j damn caballero in all Mexico;" Norman Foster, who nlays the get costs. In production value character of Johnny Powell, -ñ alone "The Dove" rivals: "Cimor- SERVE, cool-headed American gam ron" and "Rio Rita," the studio's bler; Lucille Gleason, mentor of the

H.S.W.

commission girls: Stanley Fields, two outstanding "hite, of successive

a gambling house proprietor; Ralph | years.

Ince, a rulon: and Kitty Kelly,

role.

former Broadway Lavourits, play a Miss Del Rio make her return to the screen backed by one o! The film is from the great Ameri the best casta engaged at the studio ean success "The Dove," written in many years. In support of the by Willard Mack. It was adapted Latin, star are Leo Carrillo, him to the screen by Elizabeth Mechan. (Continued on previons column).

At one time he and Greta were believed to be engaged. Mr. Gum- pel, a wealthy Swedish real estate, magnate and contractor, however, is merely her friend, and he is acting as her business associate.

DAILY

7.15-0.30

now

Singing Lessons.

one Edward Sutherland,

of Hollywood's best comedy directora, bad charge of the picture, and Tom Geraghty, who wrote the story, went along to help, ` They augmented by cameramen, sound assistant directors, technicians,

tives.

wore

He is also a constant visitor to The only contributor to the pic- the building in a distinguished ture who didn't go to the South Stockholm street where the film star Sens, in fact, was Alfred Newman, and her mother have a two-floored | celebrated Hollywood composer, flat.

who did the incidental music. New. man would have loved to go, but press of work kept him in Cali But Garbo is still true to her trafornia. In his music, which is em dition in her horror of publicity, played as a sort of obligato, New- He used the Though she is seen about the streets man has lent infinite quality and

colour to the action. and in shops daily, she arouses ΠΟ curiosity, and now

there are no quaint. and plaintive strains of gaping crowds following her shout. South Seas music entirely, most of

it pitched in minor keys. She glad of this, she anys. Though she is on holiday she is not neglecting her work, for she is taking daily singing lessons from a leading, Stockholm music professor with a view to playing a singing part in her next film..

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TRACY

PEGGY

SHANNON

Based on the play by John Larkk, fr

́und Charles Bukan --

Directed by BIDNEY LANFIELD.

Customs of the South Sena, 'glori- ous pictorial value and unique cos tuming. round out the picture and lend it great novelty. It is said to have some of the most beautiful. natural settings ever seen upon the screen.

The presence in Tahiti of Doug- las Fairbanks and his company was one of the high spots in mount his- tory of the South Scan. Officials everywhere did all în their power to make their stay a happy one, and more than 800 natives recruited from several islands enjoyed a sort of holiday by working in the pio- ture. More than once they refused to accept pay for it, on the ground that they had. so much fun they just couldn't accept money for it.

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"STUNNING!...GLORIOUS THE STORY OF THE GIRL WHO FOUGHT FOR LOVE AND LOST!

Scandal?-Yes, my

name's been dished erousd. But why should they blame mat They're going

to take you away from me, darling. Judy just can't live

without her baby!

Constance

BENNETT

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Executing Prodecar

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NOT HIS ARMS......... NOR HIS MEN....... NOR HIS RIFLES. COULD TAME HER

Braggart...rascal...

ber' Caballero with tha ladies...to be flouted, scorned, tricked, subdued

by this girl... but what a girl

GIRLA

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DOLORES DEL RIO

LEO CARRILLO NORMAN FOSTER

HERBERT BRENON'S

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· MACK'S SENSATIONAL STAGE HIT 'THE DOVE'

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TRAIN IWRECK AND FIRE

SCREEN REALISM IN PUP.

PETS OF FATE

One of the big scenes in

"Pup

The party journeyed from San pets of Fate," the British melo- Francisco in two sections. The In- drama which opens tomorrow at rader, private yacht of Joseph M. the Queen's Theatre shows a Schenck,

President of United

Artists, was used in the picture, and markable train wreck and fire. some members of the company When you see the film you will journeyed across the Pacile in it probably find it hard to believe that But Fairbanks and the remainder the sequence was staged entirely at of the party went on the Union the Twickenham studio, but such Royal Mail Liner Makura to

Papeete. The return was made in is the case. Several railway car

the same mantier.

ringes were brought into the grounds of the studio, the track was laid down, signals erected ́ind when everything had been satisfac Canton-Kowloon Railway Administration is to ask that the torily arranged the fire was started. rent of the Sumchun station, lens This took place at three o'clock one ed to the British should increased

The

us the frequent traffic at that point morning, with the brigade standing las increased the work of the staff by just in case the fire got out of there. The increase in ront, it is land. But the scene was shot with- pointed cut would enable a pro-out a hitch and is indeed a wonder- portionate increase in the wages

ful example of screen realism.:

of the workers in that section.

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