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Mr. Katsuturo Ano, walk- known Japanese pilot, shown standing in front of his power. ful low-wing monoplane. His projected London-Tokyo flight failed when he crashed recently

when nearing Hongkon

WATER SHORTAGE

SMALLER RAINFALL CAUSE RÉSTRICTED SUPPLY.

A substantial decline in the water content of the Island reservoirs is

shown by the monthly return giving the position of the Colony's supply at

June 1,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1985.

NEW STARS ON HORIZON

ALLURING REDHEAD

OF HOLLYWOOD

GRACE BRADLEY OF "IT" GIRL TYPE

Hollywood.

BRILLIANTLY twinkling on the Hollywood horizon.

you can plainly see the stars of to-morrow. Within ja year, two at most, their names will be in electric lights. And if you don't know them yet, here's a chance to get acquainted.

;

Hollywood is watching Gertrude Michael, Betty Furness, Anne Shirley, Florence Rice, Olivia de Haviland, and Grace, Bradley, because it thinks they are the Craw- fords, Dietrichs, and Gaynors of to-morrow.

This isn't merely An opinion based OTI

their their recordia, lalenta, and talks with the girls on how they slow their careers. It includes opinions from many studio executives and directors.

These six girls, four blondes, a brunette, and a flaming red-head, stand out as movicland's best bets for 1935. Let's get acquainted. with them, and see what a girl's like when she stands on the very

threshold of movie fame.

Let's run out to the modest sev en-room house in the San Fer- nando valley eight miles from Hollywood to call on Grace Bradley and her mother.

HIT ON BROADWAY

For the last two years the 21- year-old actress hus jumped from one picture to another, laying a firm foundation for a Hollywood

The present supply is 634,840,000 | carcer. During the three preced. gallons, as compared with 752,350,000 on June 1 last year.

ing years she won Broadway with her singing and dancing in three shows and a night club,"

Her training completed, she's now ready to go forward. And all it will take to shave her right into

During May the consumption in the City and H district was 336,940,000 (as compared with 259,000,000 Inst year) of which 10,570,000 was drawn from the mainland. An estimated the centre of the movie spotlight is population of 424,400 consumed 25.5 couple of roles similar to those gallons per hend as against 24.2 gal-¦ whieli carried Clara Bow to fame. Jons per head of 380,000 population As she is under contract to Para- in 1984.

mount, the anme studio for. which worked, executives A 10 hours daily supply of water Miss Bow was given with the exceptions that should know exactly what to do from 'May May a constant with this new red-hend,

5 to

stream was provided during the Jubis Grace would be a hit in the type leo celebrations, whilst from May 26 of role Clara usod to do so well.

TAKES LIFE EASY

Alluring Grace Bradley makes hearts go pit-a-pat when her dazzling beauty lashes on the screen, as in the picture above, but ako's equally charming when she "goes on location" in the kitchen of her California home. At left, abo's seen as she does a bit of cookery- which, she admite, is more like work than pleasure for her.

always be glad I know how to play even though I don't do much of it any more.

"I used to fence quite a bit too. But I've also given that up. And the only time I still practico danc Ing is when I have to, for a ple- ture.

ADMITS SHE'S LAZY

"As a matter of fact, I'm just plain lazy. I never go into town any more unless I'm called to the

In a sense, Grace is a very com- plex parson. Until her Intest film, "Stolen Harmony," she always por- trayed "henvies" on the screen. And she can be photographed to look like a siren.

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to the end of the month the supply She has the hiluring figure (full was curtalled to eight hours a day of dangerous curves), the warmth. the district west of Eastern Street.

On the mainland a similar decrease of personality and the direct man-

studio. What's the use? I have Telephone 20135. is recorded in the reservoir holdings, ner of doing things which would The total water on hand being only permit her to portray to perfection

Here's Grace, resting under one would be a most delightful spot. And I really enjoy doing nothing. everything I want right here. -183,020,000 gallons as against 300-a "naughty but nice" girl. 160,000 at the corresponding period Like Clara she'd get sympathy of the shade trees after a strenu-Three minutes later she has

"Oh, once in a while I'll go in ride. changed into a light blue one-piece the kitchen and help with the cook- last year,

morning's horseback Instead of condemnation. from us

a perfect During May 193,000,000 gallons audiences for wayward wander-Having had enough exercise for rubber bathing suit,

ings.

one day, she is perfectly content contrast to her tanned skin and ing. I can cook simple things, enough to keep from starving. were consumed by an estimated

COMFORT KEYNOTE

Just to lounge around in black fiery tresses. population of 341,350 at the rate of

But I never chase anyone out of Chinese pajamas.

"I expect to spend most of my 13.3 gallons por head-a much lower Miss Bradley, an only child, and rate than in 1934 when in the same her mother live in a very modest person in the world,

She isn't the most energetic leisure time right here this sum- the kitchen to do it." month, 200,500,000 gallons were con- seven-room house In the San Fer-Even her low voice is languid-as feet in the water.

anyway.mer," she remarked, dangling her sumed by an estimated population of 327,658, at the rate of 19.7 gallons per particularly striking about the to utter each sentence.

nando valley. There's nothing if she had all the time in the world head.

house except its comfort. You Mrs. Bradley appears to inquire! A constant supply was available on know in a moment it was built for whether a cool drink would taste spare time?"

"What else do you do in your the mainland in May, 1934. but last a home, not a show place.

good. It's a hot afternoon, and a month this was reduced to a ten hours The spacious grounds really are good idea.

"Not much," she replies, shrug. Actually, however, she's any- supply (excluding the Jubilee period) something to write home about,

ging her shoulders. "Sometimes to May 22 when a six hours supply however. Large shade trees grow constantly since her father died minton. About three mornings a figure, taming hair, and big Having been together almost 1 play pingpong, sometimes bad thing but that. Net that she couldn't be. Her combination of at random. Three fish ponds are more than 10 years ago, Grace and week I got up early and go for long hazel eyes would prove alluring to connected by a tiny brook.

Aher mother are bosom pals. But horseback rides. That's all Hay- sizable flower garden contains a Mrs. Bradley knows her daughter's ink been a dancer in a night club. any man. She hasn't the mind of i beautiful rose arbour. The reports of the Government.

In another corner, entirely sur boss. Therefore, Grace takes her, for me at all. I like to go to

strong will, so she never tries to be those places don't hold any thrili siren, though. She's too honest Bacteriologist and Analyst show that rounded by a high hedge, is a occasional drinks and smokes just shows, though,

about everything. the water is satisfactory.

The total rainfall recorded so far swimming pool-u convenient ping-as freely at home as she does when

"I used to play the piano a great enil. this year le 14.075 inches, a decrease pong table at one

And her mother lan't around

deal. For a long time I intended to of 183 inches on the corresponding badminton court is behind the

As the afternoon wears on, thebe n concert pinnist. Then I went actress decides the swimming pool into the show business. But

was introduced to all districts,

An additional amount supplied to Laichikok Water Boat Dock in May equalled 9,750,000 gallons,

period last year.

'garage.

That honesty, the frankness with which she speaks her mind, is one of her outstanding traits. You never have to worry about how you stand with her. She tells you.

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