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"But as a result, it wasn't long be fore I could shed all worry about roles. could afford to wait and pick the good ones."

In "Down To Earth”, which is rated ns one of the funniest and must entertaining pictures of Rogers' career, Dorothy Jordon, Matty Kemp, and Mary Carlisle have the romantle roles, with Theodore Ladi, Brandon Hurst, Clarence Wilson and Louise Aluckiatosh in prominent parts,

To-day We Live"

The combined appearance of Joan Crawford and Gary Cooper in slory written by the brilliant Amer- lean writer, William Faullener, and directed by Howard Hawks of "Scor face" fame, are the factor which rive "To-day We Live" opening on Friday at the Queen's Theatre the re- putation of being the most anticipated motion picture of the current clues тепном.

Miss Crawford, who won super- tives from arities and public alike for ker outstanding work in

"Grand Hotel" and "Letty Lynton" is cast an a member of a Beltish ambulanga unit in the present picture which is described as the experiences of woman and three men during the World War. Cooper, in the principal male lead as an American aviator, follows up his effective performance in "A Farewell to Arms," and the other members of the male triangle are played by Robert Young, seen in "Men Must Fight" and Tecently Franchot Tone, the New York Then tra Guild star, who scored in "Success.

Story

The activities of the British Navy, particularly their dangerous "skeeter destroyers," play a prominent part in the action of "To-day We Live", with further exciting episodes centered on the aerial spectacles of bombing squadrons. According to the Faulk- ner story, however, although the war serves as a background for the plot, the conflict is never allowed to i Aubmerge the focal point of drama in the strong personalities who are entangled in a struggle for life and love behind the lines.

Comedy interludes are brought into the story

ry through the antics of Roscoo Karns as the "life of the billet," whose humorous philosophies serve to relieve the tension of the aviators who expect each day to be their last The picture 1s likewise given lighter touches in the person allty of Louise Closer Inle in the role of a faithful family servant who stops shedding tears aver war trou- bles long enough to register her well-known, inimitable dry wit. Rollo Lloyd and Hilda Vaughan com- plete the supporting cast.

"A Woman Commands"

As exciting as has always been the lady herself, is the announcement that Pola Negri Is returning to the screen in a new drama "A Woman Commands"

coming to the Central Theatre to-morrow.

Voluntarily asking release from her contract at a time when Mlas Negri relired to her chateau in France three years ago, determined to enjoy life among the delightful circle friends she possesses there.

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But, she declares, that leisure soon kust ita avour. Something БУДА missing. That his artist knew, was creative

In the meanwhile talking pictures had come into being, and Pola know

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1939.

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Such scenes of fighting you've never witnessed! Unbelievable! Never before never again! You'll experience every thrill of being there!

that for her to resume her career it would be necessary to perfect her command of English. This she did, romantic lead, with Roland Young in through intensive training, until only another principal role. Others

slight husky accent remained.

note are II.B. Warner, Reginald When she made a stage appearance Owen, May Boley and Anthony

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In London a few months ago, critics Bushell, declared that this hint of accent was indeed, a new fascination in the al ways fascinating Pola.

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