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“Night | Birds," coming to the Alhambra Theatro to-morrow, is the atory of the tracking of an under world killer, and is the last picture Starring Jameson Thomas to be made In this country before he "snapped up" by the Americans and went to Hollywood. Others in the cast of this picture include Muriel Angelus, an excellent "And" for the "talkies"-aho also appeared in "Sons Of Guns" at the London Hippodromo Jack Raine, Eve Gray and Franklyn Bellamy. The story opens with robbery at a socluty dinner party by a group of criminals led by "Flash Jack," whose knife-throwing is ac- curate and deadly. There is a murder, and Scotland Yard quickly on the job. A detective tracks the knife-thrower to a night club, and makes the acquaintance of his girl friend. The murder of an Informer at the club gives him a fresh clue, and after some exciting in- cidents the criminal is caught,

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CROWN LAND BOUGHT FOR HOUSE BUILDING

An action concerning the purchase of Crown property to the value of over $220,000 was before the Chief Justice Mr. A. D. A. MacGregor, yesterday afternoon.

Plaintiff was Loko Yuen-cheong, merchant, of 18 Bonham Strand East, represented by Mr. 11. G. Mincnamara, instructed by Mr. H. K. Hung of Mesars, Deacons.

Defendants who did not appear, Fedder Building, and La Tat-sam werg Tone Po-kau, draughtsman, of merchant, of 102 Queen's Road Cen- trai.

A declaration was sought in respecti held by the three parties de tenants of parcels of ground at Kowloon, in common, that they wore under charge to plaintiff to the value of $220,827 and other sums including interest. - Plaintiff, also applied for: 5 Balo of property; an account to be taken between plaintif and defon- dante relating to the premises, and payment of the amount found to be deo.

Referring to tho statement of claim, Mr. Macnamara said that in 1931, the parties purchased leasehold property from the Government of Hongkong, the total cost boing $107,000, of which plaintiff contri- buted four-tenths and each of the defondants three-tenths. Tong Fo kau paid for his share, but La Tat sam, the paternal uncle of plaintiff, borrowed his share from plaintir. In December of that year, an agreement was drawn up, providing for develop- mont of the land by the building of houses additional parties to the agree ment being Kom Tat-chuen und Wong Yuon-shan who, however, contributed nothing and were not interested in the present action. Plaintiff advanced large sums for this development, and some repayments were made by de fondants, but, in July, 1938, Loko execute in his favour legal mortgages Yuen-cheong requested defendants to of their shares, to secure liis advances and interest. This they declined to

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One of the most interesting back ground displays of continental life during the World War is depicted in Universal's dramatic screen, produe- tion, "Madame Spy", which features Fay Wray and Nils Asthor. The picture cornos to the King's Theatre on Wednesday. Especially bullt sots, capturing the gay thorough. fares of Vienna, to grand ballroom fanfares in Russian court life, were created for this production at a great cost to universal, whose principal desire was to reproduce as faithfully as possible the scenes from which the picture was taken. With Karl Frenud, the director, an eminent | doj, part of the premises had been

suki and the sum applled in part that he had found it impossible to declaration as applied; His Lordship, to be at liberty to bid; torms and authority on European manners, cus-payment to plaintiff. Two mortgages make the property pay. He stated ordered that accounts be taken by conditions to be settled by the Regis tom and scenic background, it was of portions of the premises had been that he held property in Hongkong the Registrar; plaintiff was to be at trar and the balance of the purchaso natural that he should personally effected, but the mortgagee would not and the Straits Settlements.

liberty to sell the property, after price after satisfying the mortgagee, supervise the construction of ull the bo injured by this action.

His Lordship gave judgment with taking of accounts, by public auction to be paid into court. Liberty to sets. One of the outstanding high-

Plaintiff in his evidence agreed costs for plaintiff and made the in one or more lots; all parties were apply was granted to the plaintiff. lights in the picture is the 'Cafe Marabu, with its intimate yet elabor- ate designed atmosphere. Another touch of real life is the hospital train, with its drab and sordid inmates, personifying the cruel and devasta- ting results of haltle. A splendid cast supports Miss Wray and Asther, including Edward-Arnold, Noul Berry, John Miljan, Vince Barnett. David Torrence, Robert Ellis, Rolls Lloyd and Mabel Marden.

"Smoky" At The Oriental

Taken from the pages of Will James' best seller "Smoky", Fox Film's release bearing the same title, comes to the Oriental Theatre on Sun- day and Monday. Irene Bentley and Victor Jory have the romantic leads, while Will James is cast, in a prom inent role. "Smoky" is the story of a horse whosn vicinus hatred of men brands him n killer. During the course of his life, he befriends only one man, the man that has tamed and understood him. The friendship of the man and animal is so great, that when "Smoky" in stolen, his friend - put»-everything aside. In-the-years- that follow, 45moky" attains the reputation of the famous "cougar" of the rodeos, and then sinks to the depths of junk man's cart horse. The film is said to portray the West with all its panoramile beauty, and to. depict with astounding realian the colourful vigour of the rodeos.

"Stand Up and Cheer"

To-day at the King's Theatre Fox Film presents its biggest musical pro- duction of the new year, "Stand Up and Cheer," produced by Winfield Shochon in association with Lew Brown. It fa a magnificent show packed with stara, grand music and spectacular revues. Created against a búckground of ever- changing scenes and decorated with Invish splendour, are five breath- taking revues. Among the many stars that lend their fine talents to the fim, are Worner Baxter, Madge Evana, James Dunn, Ralph Morgan, Shirley Temple, Arthur Byron, Jobn Blacs, Stepin Fetchit and Nigel Bruce. Supporting the splendid work of these performers is an array of radio and stage personalities among whom ore Sylvia Froon, "Aunt Jemima", Mitekell and Durant and Nick Foran. Director Hamilton Mac- Fadden did n praiseworthy jab from the original story idea suggested by Will Rogers and Philip Klein, Sanimy Lec' staged the dance numbers to Lew Brown's "Our Last Night Together", Baby Take A Boy", "I'm Laughing" "Broadway's Gone fiil Billy" and "Out of the Red".

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QUEEN'S

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IN HER BOOK OF LIFE!

She eloped with one man she didn't marry!

More glamorous than "Dancing Lady"

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GEORGEOUS

Joan

Skyrocketed from dishes to diamonds, like a flam- ing meteor, along a path of heart-throbs and heart-

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She married a man-

she didn't love!

Joan Crawford in u role that seems to havo been written especially for her. Wearing gingham or sables.... In eoitago | ar mansion.... she is superb.

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