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“THE KEY"

Opening To-day At

The Alhambra

BALI

The Island Of 1001 Temples

many SOME INTERESTING FACTS.

Just as it appears on public. buildings, ir. Ireland, the "Bloody Hand of Ulster." is seen in several of the sets.. constructed for "The Key." the Warner Bros. picture opening to-day at the Alhambra Theatre,

Colin Clive, appearing with Wil- Ham Powell and Edna Best in this romance of revolutionary' Dublin. | is a close student of history, especially British history. On an exterior set during the production of the pictare, he explained the significance of the "Bloody Hand."

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In connection with the unique event in the theatrical history of the Colony of the arrival of the Royal Balinese Dancers yesterday, it may be of interest to readers to know something more about this wonderland land, which is called "The land of 1001 Tem- ples," and which is considered as one of the most interesting spots in the world.

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inseparable whole; indeed life in Ball is carried on 'entirely along lines of Ita religion.

Just as it was in Europe in the The set represents B pubile | middle ages, to-day in Bali the square

Dublin. during the Church and Society form stormy Sinn Feln days of 1920. British military headquarters, on one side of the square, occupy a huge stone bulldings, presumably, several hundred years old. Oni each side of the entrance way, a stone plaque appears prominently on the wall; and on each stone plaque is a hand, palm open, Angers outstretched, painted in gold...

"That is the symbol of the very heart of the Ulster Irish," "sald the English actor as he went on to recount its origin

"In the dark ages, according to Gaelic legend, the clan of O'Neill and a vast Scottish tribe" were contesting for supremacy In Northern Ireland. The O'Neills were out-numbered by the Scots but to their standard came many a true-hearted son of the land, in defence of home. They made up In bravery what they lacked in numbers.

"When finally the two factions met in battle at sea, they fought

and steady for two days

two nights. But they were so evenly matched that neither won.

"A temporary truce was called and the two leaders met for parley. O'Neill. In fact, enter- tained the Scottish chieftain

at

a banquet aboard his war vessel, "At this banquet It was decided

to settle their trouble by a race Their galleys would start at a given point and row towards the Ulster coast. The party which first touched, the rocks along the coast would have possession. · It was to be a race of a dozen milles.

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In the first place, it is necessary to notice the old aboriginal bellaf in mountain, wood and laka spirits. This gives rise numerous temples in which the great mountains, such as the Gunnong Agbong, the Gunoong Batur and others are worshipped.

Then there are also many temples for sacred springs, while various sacred virtues are attri- buted to

the waters of such springs.

The caves and bathing temples by the banks of the rivers. also have to be meritloned. The caves

are of Hinduistic origin and they

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are the bathing places of Gods; they are just as sacred as the Bura's (Temples).

of The chief

the Balinese Pantheon is the Sun, who is identified with Siwa. This is the

only Hindu God who is worship- ped at the temples.

On a somewhat different plane is the worship of the "World- Serpent Antaboga, who is at the

same time Lord or Guardian of the Nether-World.

It must be stated that of all.

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"SON OF A SAILOR"

At The Oriental To-day

Joe. E. Brown, popular First

the screen in what is reputed to be his funniest picture. "Son of A Theatre on Thursday, Friday and Sailor", showing at the Oriental

Saturday.

play admirably the Hindu Gods it is only for thest headed by John Boles, scores suited to their talents Ann Hard National comedian will be seen on one of the year's brightest screening and Robert Montgomery are Sun God and occasionally for the triumphs with "The Life of Vergie gain to be see together at the Trinity that shrines have been Winters," current attraction at the Queen's Theatre on built in Ball,

Sunday in King's Theatre,

Metro Goldwyn Mayer's "Biogra phy of a Bachelor Girl" directed by E. Hr Griffith,

This is the first time thik popular team has been co-starred since the outstanding hit from

the same studio. "When Ladies Meet,

"THE LINE-UP"

Distinguished. poignant and gripping are adjectives which most be used to describe this RKO-Radio production.

The story, epic in quality, covers a period of twenty-two years from 1910 to 1932, and runs the gamut

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As they Opening To-day At of emotions in strikingly human charm and appeal of the former

"The two boats were neck and neck the whole way. neared the coast, the O'Neill oarsmen could not seem to pull ahead. This, he decided, would never do. So he raised his battle axe and chopped off his own left hand and threw is on the rocks. And that, according to legend, is how the O'Neills saved their land

from the Scots.

The hand, painted in gold, is seen on many public buildings in the land-the official badge of Ulster.

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The Queen's

Marion Nixon runs afoul of the underworld and the law in her

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and sincere fashion.

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As vergie Winters, a small town milliner, Miss Harding gives superb performance in role entirely worthy of her exceptional talents.

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The new picture has all the

one, all the sophistication and bright dialogue, with the addition of some of the most breath taking outdoor

scene ever, flashed on a screen.

of the

In the first place, the play is the celebrated Biography" stage, superbly written by S. N. Behrman. The dialogue seems to have remained almost intact in spite of Anita Loos splendid adaptation to the new medium.

Bearing the mark of any pro- duction by Irving Thalberg;

shirt,

As the title indicated this is a picture of naval hfe. Joe has the role of an over-imginative salor whose valty and boastfulness lead him into more scrapes than you can shake a stick at.

Many scenes in the comedy were taken aboard the USS Saratoga,

an airplane carrier of the Pacific Fleet, which was loaned to the hundred gobs, who mae company for the occasion Eleven the up crew of the warship, had the time of their lives in watching Joe at work. They also took part as ex- tras and as atmosphere in some of the sequences.

There are also a large number movie gobs in the picture in addition to Joe. Jean Muir, who plays the leading feminine role, Nolan. Edward is not a gob, but she is the daugh-

Boles, in the leading male role, featured role in the Columbia gives a powerful and moving per production, "The Line-Up" start- formance which ranks probably as ing a three-day run to-day at the the beat of the many fe Queen's Theatre.

characterizations he has done,

Helen Vinson, as the cold and Through chain of circum-selfish wife, Betty Furness as Miss stances she obtains employment Harding's daughter, Molly O'Day, in a fur store that is handling Wesley Barry, Ben Alexander, Biography of a Bachelor Girl stolen garments and is "caught Creighton Chaney, Josephine Whitis admirably cast. Edward Everett MIRACLE WOMAN into custody with a stolen coat and Cecile Cunningham are others stuffed

with the goods" when she is taken tell, Donald Cris, Maidel Turner Horton appears as the comical

under her, art.

of the huge cast deserving of Arnold brings all his well knownter of an admiral and the sweet- charm to the role of Feydak, heart of a sailor. Others in the special mention,

Alfred Sapteli's understanding Auetrain composer. Una Morkel cast include Thelma Todd, Frank direction brings out the utmost in as Slade, finds time between cock McHugh, Johnny Mack Brown, love. Charles Sheila Terry, George Blackwood, drama and human interest appeal tails to fall in

Richman puts the same finesse into Merna Kennedy, Samuel from" the poignant story.

Focussing upon Vergie Winters, the screen characterization of Kin Noel Francis, Kenneth Thomson, on railroading her to prison. Gar the story tells of a great love that picott as he did on the stage, Where Arthur Vinion and George Irving. gan, prevails upon the forces of endures

gossip, scandal and he created the role. And Greta The sweeping significance of a

the law to turn the girl loose, malicious persecution. Condemned Meyer is again the admirable ser. screen play like The Miracle Wo-belleving she will lead them to a "scarlet" because it defies thevant as Minnie. man,"

the Columbia flm that the real criminals. This she does conventions, this love is the ideal But most of all there is Ann opened at the Star Theatre last innocently enough, but not before to which Vergie Winters clings night, should long remain in the she is trapped in a cellar filled through twenty-two years of vicis memory of theatregoers. Here is with deadly ammonia fumes. situdes. And in the gripping A brilliantly conceived fihn about The story takes its title from climax it is the ideal for which she the age-old but powerful theme of the line-up at police headquarters, is willing to give her life or her regeneration through love." Bar-

where suspects are paraded for

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William, Gargan and Paul Hurst appear in the picture as detec- tives, Gargen sympathetic and believing the girl innocent, and Hurst as a bullying "dick" intent

bara Stanwyck contributes another identification. In the story, Gar- of her memorable performances in the dramatic and emotional star-

gan, in love with Miss Nixon, is ring role. Without any question of obliged to force her to stand on doubt, here is a star that is sin- the platform with criminals of the sational. She is one of the out-lowest order and to undergo a standing actresses in pictures severe questioning. "beautiful and a performer of rare ability. Such sincerity in acting is rarely seen. She has made every ona of her screen interpretations a masterpiece through her ability to actually feel her way into the part. Don't miss her performanter in this film.

John Mujan. Noel Francis.. Harold Huber and a few others are in the supporting cast, with Miljan as the "fence" who dis- poses of the stolen goods, Huber

as an underworld chler, and Noel Francis as the girl-friend of the

"fence."

From the standpoint of dramatic value, The Miracle Woman" is full of pathos and human appeal. Embittered by the death of her Sam Hardy, who scores as the vil minister father, young and beauti-lainous Hornsby; David Manners. ful Florence Fallon falls under who plays the role of the blind the influence of a rascally adven- aviator, Beryl Mercer, Russell turer, named Hornsby, who util Hopton, Charles Middleton, Eddie izes the dramatic ability of the girl Boland, Thelma Hill, Aileen Car for dishonest commercial purposes-tyle and Harry Todd. And they're Submissive at first, her conscience all good. Each contributes a defi- gradually awakens, but it is not nite bit toward almost artistically until her meeting with John Car-perfect picture. aon, a blind aviator, who moves her Again director Frank Capra to shame by his faith that she comes through and we have definitely rebels!" And what are to continue saying the same thing bellion! It is enough to say that about him. namely that his few people, who see Barbara Stan association with a picture is a wyck in this thrilling denonement, guarantee of its success. One after will forget the enormity of her the other smash hit Flight" portrayal. She is simply grand! "Ladies of Leisure," Rain or

The supporting cast includes Shine" and "Dirigible"

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Harding and Robert Montgomery, the perfect co-starring team. As Marion, sophisticated artist, Miss Harding has never appeared in a more suitable role. And the part Kurt, hard-boiled young editor.

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The story treats humorously of a worldly young woman trying to decide, between the pleas of her ex-admirers, whether to write the story of her life.

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Cleopatra's palatial barge, one of the most lavish things described by history, was reproduced both ay to exterior and interior by DeMille The original was 4001 feet long and could carry 4000. pen plexed pe

As produced by DeMille Cleo- patra is the entrancing romance During the production of Cecil of the Siren of the Nile, and the B. DeMille's most recent film valiant Roman, Marc Antony who Cleopatra," at the Paramount lingered with love while mighty en- studios in Hollywood, someone pires tottered beneath their feet. with a penchant for plain and fancy statistics unearthed the fol lowing choice tit bite.

More than 5000 persons were em- ployed on the picture, which is to opea simultaniously at the Alham bra and Central Theatres on March 18, with Claudette Colbert, Warren William and Henry Wilcoxon. This includes, of course, the technicians, leading players, extras and bit players.

The feathers of 600 pheasants. were used to make up the fans of the Egyptian dancing girls ïa one scens,

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A total of 185 pounds of clothing a worn by Claudette Colbert, as Cleopatra, and Henry Wilcoxon, sa Marc Antony, in one of their love

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It took 600 nitrich feathers to wake up the solid feathered arch before which stood Cleopatra's couch

The DeMille bathtub in this picture (the public bath at Rome) measured 100 by 150 feet, fr

To add that necessary tan to the Egyptians and Roman. legion naires, 65 gallons of body make-up was used throughout the produs- tion

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