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SOCIETY GIRL TO WED AIRMAN

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1984.

NAVAL TALK SET-BACK

according to the diplomatic cor- respondent of the Daily Herald, suggests that Britain, the United Staten and Japan should make a joint declaration recognising, in

COLD RECEPTION OF h

BRITISH PLAN

Washington, Nov. 8.

a trilnteral "Gentlemen's weneing a wila variety of eye-firm.

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hanced by the romantic excitement which a story involving the glamorous Miss Crawford and the popular Mr. Gablo always gives. In "Chained" Miss Crawford plays the role of an American girl who has promised ber- FLYING EAST ON self to a considerate, wealthy but

HONEYMOON

Instead of a binding treaty of limitation, each Power "Twenty Million Sweethearts," the elderly man, played by Otto Kruger..

London, Nov. 8.'

should mako n voluntary and First National romance of the railte, It is not until she meets the young.

In defiance of the wishes of her will be presented at the Alhambra South American rancher, Gable, that next week. The production in said the realises the mistake che in making father, the Marquis of Lendon- Naval officials in Washington in-unilateral declaration of its naval

defence needs. be a distinct innovation is fim enter plunging herself into a life that derry, Lady Margaret Stewart,dicated a certain degree of coolness

It is understood that the Ameri tainment, giving, as it does, the bebind offers a maximum of security but a beautiful 24 year-old Society girl towards the London reports that

can delegates are withholding the scenes picture of radio enter misinutim of love. The thrends by talnors and their task of pleasing the which the complicated triangle is un- la detormined to marry the pioneer the Prime Minister, Mr. Ramsay judginent on the British plan until

MacDonald, has proposed the ac public. While the picture is said to tangled create a tale permeated with airman, Alan Mant.

able to Japan-Reuter. combino drama, comedy and romance emntional pungency and powerful

Miss Crawford, Munt is 36 years of age and is optance of the principle of naval they learn whether it is accept-

equality for Japan on the basis of in a well defined plot, it is inter-damatle situations.

agree.

Pion Turned Down. spersed with catchy songs written by making more stunning than ever, and managing director of an aircraft

ment not to 'construct above a cer- Warren and Dubiñ and other mosle

London, Nov. 8. tain level. which give it colour as well as adding dazzilag, Adrian crea gowns, shifts

1 The engagement was announced

Apparently, It is also doubted A cold reception has been accord- to the liveliaran of the entertainment. From tragedy to laughter with There is a strong cant of players of ueness that emphasizes the fact the yesterday. The Marquis revealed widely diversified talents, with Pat she has become one of those rare that he had not consented to ths here whether Japan would accopted the British plan to nvold

Ambassador deadlock in the naval. talks, which the proposals, since O'Brien in the leading ele, a semi-actresses who do not rely on their marriage, but Lady Margaret re- nito recently said that Japan in-was communicated to the Japanese

actual tonnage parily delegation yesterday. comic purt in which he plays a fast ist ein for ter

affirmed her declaton to-day. The ten talking though somewhat blundering Gable, as the rancher. Is equally fine.

The plan envisages a grunt to talent scout for a radio campany, who in apather of the virile, sincere roles couple plan to be married shortly within a stated time.

To-day's reaction seemingly con-Japan of the principle of equality: Lady Margaret has an nir pilot'a boots other to fame while he him at which he is a pastmaster. self in. left out in the cold. Tho

certificate and intends to fly to firm the hints that official sources, but provides that there will not be binding naval trenty for picture introduces

a now romantic

the East next month with her as well as the public generally, are trom in Dick Powell and Ginger A new Paul Muni was revealed husband on A business trip-in favour of letting Japan abrogate each country giving, the others a

the screen Rogers, radio sweethearts who sing yesterday on

of the Renter Special.

the naval treaties. It is generally unilateral report of its intended

maximum bullding programme. for the publie and make love private. Alhambra Theatre when this star's

felt that, if a three-cornered re- ly. The Four Mills Brathers volce latest Warner Bros., production, William.. to be para sa sarmament race occurs as the result The Japanese experts last night will be heard in catchy music while Ted Nellie" had its first showing there.) Rito and his band play the ac- Not only a new Paul Mual--but an Madison, Murray Kinnell, and Georges of abrogation, Japan's ultimate expressed disapproval on technical losses will outweight her gains. points and the Japanese delegation companiment to one of Powell's tuno-nstonishing one. This forceful dram- Itennvent. ful lays, as well as individual music. atie star, whose former pictures, such;

Tokyo reports that the Cabinet expressed disapproval of the plan has approved of the abrogation of generally, while not barring the Others in the cast Include Allen as "I Am A Fugitive From A Chain! Jenkins, Grant Mitchell, Joseph Gang," "Scarface" and "The World! Adapted by Tim Whelan from a the treaties, and that the Privy door to further consideration.

American naval circles are also Cawthorne, Joan Wheeler, Henry, Changes" have been screen sensations, story by Guy Bolton, "Aunt Sally" Council will consider the deciston unfriendly to the British plan, O'Neill and

the forthcoming military Johnny Arthur. Ray in the realm of the serious and the which is now showing at the Queen's after Enright directed the production from tragic, has ni lul turned to comedy. Theatre, concerns the efforts of Sally. manoeuvres are received indif standing firm for an agreement or trenty, preferably retaining the the screen play by Warren Buff and And what a comedian he is, you'll Bird Cicely Courtneldgo) to got aferently in high quarters. Harry Sauber."

have to discover for yourself. The part in the super cabaret of a now "It is her right, declared one ex-Washington Treaty, and maintain- same dynnnie and powerful qualities London night club to be opened by "Finishing School"

are there the qualities that made Mike Kelly (Sam Hardy) un Americanpert. "Let her proceed if she con- "I Am A Fugitive" for example, an night club king. She falls to Impress siders it is wise." Blazing 4 new

It is rellably stated that while trall in picturu themer, RKO-Radio's "Finishing unforgettable emotional and cinematic the cabaret producer and is thrown

club, but undaunted. the United States is willing to School," showing at the King's Experience. But the light, droll touch out of the

the humour of ", Nellie!" Sally returns and persuades Mike scrap the treaties and substitute re-solions will be given until the Theatre, presents life behind the to

a Bong- It is nn "Gentlemen's” Agreement, ahe United States delegation has hadi harred doors of certain types of ultra-established him securely as one of Kelly to listen to

the re- an opportunity of studying the des exclusive schools which mank their the most versatile atara of either stage failure in more sense than one and emphatically insists on

He is truly a remarkable she is forcibly ejected. By a ruse tention of the present. ratios.-talls, which communicated to Mr. deficiencies behind a vencer of smart-r Hereen.

Sally gets introduced to Kelly as a United Press.

Norman Davis by Mr. Robert! ness and pretentiousness. The picture performer. Glanda.

Inmous French actress and who is Also pillories selfish mother

Craigie this morning. who

"The House of Rothschild"

engaged star in

cabaret.

British Suggestions.

It is felt in American quarters! noglect their daughters In order to

George Arlian Anda himself. In dis- Eventually, however, It is Sally her

London, Nav, 8. follow the social trall from party to tinguished company in "The use of self who proves an enormous success,

that, at the present stage, the talks party and from one fashionable rear Rothschild," his first vehle, under The fun is fast and furious, and the

Mr. Robert Craigio, Counsellor should be confined mainly to the | SMUGGLING CHINESE in existence, a spokesman of the to another, Frances Dec. Bille Burke, Ginger Rogers, Beulah Bondi his new 20th Century Pictures con part of Sally given Cicely Courtneidge of the Foreign Offico, to-day called British and Japanese delegations, tract, which comes to the King's every opportunity to entertain us, with on Mr. Norman Davis, the United and, if an agreement is resched. and Bruce Cabot and John Halliday

Nathan her comedy fooling, delightful singing States delegate, and explained the the Americans will then participate CENTRAL GOVERNMENT AND ment had not been officially inform give splendid performancer, and others in the large enat are adequate, uthachill, he finds himself associated and expert dancing. The musical British plan for breaking the dead-to a greater extent."

The feeling is expressed that The direction of Wands Tuckork and with such famous and colourful his numbers, composed by Harry Woods, Inek of the navni talks.

The conference between the both the United States and Jayan pathetic understanding of the delicate farge III, the Duke of Wellington, already enjoyed considerable succes delegates insted for 30 minutes, are firmly retaining their original George Nicholls, Jr., shows a sym. 1orical characters as Napoleon, King are catchy and tuneful. They have

Prince Metternich and Prince Talley and have recently been thome meterial they were given, An

rani. Wellington Is the most in Tim Whelan, who directed, has clever and he been adjourned til 1 p.m. stands, and that the British effor picture.

evidence and C. Aubrey Smith'sly combined spectacle and comedy and Reuter. "Chained"

portrayal is sald to bring the famous formed a first class background for Concessions to Japan,"

Courtneidge. Her apache

London, Nov. 8. Clarence Brown, who is known infold War Land back to very hearty Cleely

with 'a real live American Hollywood on the diretor, who has life, Alan Benavent as Talleyrand dance

The British plan for breaking Hover made an unsuccessful picture,also play an important role in the gangster for a partner is riotously the deadlock at the naval talks, comes through with flying

rolours m. Others prominent in the im- funny. Sam Hardy, the well-known with his production of "Chained," the posing supporting cast, which boasts American actor, plays the role of new Joan Crawford-Clark Gable co-twenty-five principals and seventy- starring vehicle coming on Sunday to five penking parts, are Boris Karloff, the Queen's Theatre. Lavishly mount Loretta Young, Robert Young. Helen ed. beautifully photographed, and Westley, Arthur Byron, Reginald acted to perfection, the new picture Owen. Florence Arliss, Talmea Iter holds all the elements of skilfully, bert, Paul Harvey, Ivan Simpson, Noel

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lroadcast.

Mike Kelly and his forceful per- senality is a splendid foll to the volatile Cleely. Phyllis Clare, Hart- ley Pawer, Ben Weldon, Tubby Cippin, Billy Milton and Ann Hope are in the east.

ing the 5-5-3 ratio,

Bound to Foll.

However, no formal American

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Nanking, Nov, 2, Regarding LIK

press report

Nanking Foreign Office-to-day do- clared that the Chineso Govern

Alfred ed of this matter, but Dr. Sze, Chinese Minister to Washing- ton, had been instructed to make an enquiry of this matter in order to enable the Chinese Government As it does not go far enough tolstating that an international or-

to co-operate with United States in meet the Japanese, wish for parity and goes too far for the Amer-ganisation for the smuggling of checking what is virtually

Chinese into the United States is traffic.--Central News Agency, icans.-Reuter,

to bridge the gap is bound to fail,

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