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FILMBAND NEWS

FRANCES DAY

Frances Day, who left the 'cast of "Jill Darling" to play the heroine opposite Jack Hulbert in the film Jack of All Trades,!!! has "walked out" owlog, it is understood, to a dispute. „

Recently (HRYB) tho Netos Chronicle) the following state- ment was issued officially by the Gaumont-British Picture Copora- tion:-

The Gaumont-British Picture Corporation (Ltd.) have issued a writ against Miss Frances · Day claiming damages on the" ground that she has committed, a breach of her agreement with them.

"It has now been arranged for Mise ́Glod Malo to play opposite Mr. Jack Hulbert in the Gaing- borough film, Jack of All Trades.'"

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FILM OF "CYRANO"

on the

Col. Robert Loraine, the British actor who made the, leading role in "Cyrano de Bergerac" one of the most famous parts stage, states that his dispute with Alexander Korda over film rights Is likely to be settled amicably (says the Daily Telegraph New York correspondent.)

Col. Loraine contends thaat he has owned the British performing rights of Rostand's play ever since he bought them before the war from Sir Charles Wyndham, who had purchased them from Sir Henry Irving.

"It is true," said Col. Loraine,

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FASHION NOTES

OFF

FF-the-shoulder evening decollet-

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the features of the new

SCIENTISTS, FEAR EXPLOSION

SCENE OF DISASTER

FROM A CORRESPONDENT

Wrexham.

An unexpected obstacla is going to prolong the effort to reach the entombed bodies of the victims of the Gresford Colliery disaster."

Chemical experts have', been' taking samples of the gas in the area bayond the stoppings, and analyses reveal conditions which, in their view, would make it dangerous if the ordinary atmo aphere were allowed to penetrate it.

In other words, the plan which had generally boon thought the most expeditious, namely, that of demolishing the present air lock and trusting to the colliery fan to effect purification, has beon

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MINERS AND EXPERTS When this intimation was con- veyed by Mr. Graham and Dr. T. D. Janes, of the Mines Rosearch Laboratory, Birmingham Univer. sity, to the conference that mot in the colliery offices yesterday, it miners' was pooh-joohed by the representatives.

ages, which will not only be

The latter Include Mr. D. Gren- "that some years ago I gave per-boned to keep them in place, but fell, M.P., who possesses a first- mission for an Italian company will probably need specially made class colllery manager'e certif- to exhibit in England a silent pic-corselets to wear with them, are cate; Mr. Joseph Hall, whose ture of 'Cyrano' for a limited term, now expired. Since the advent fashions. Interesting, too, are the familiarity with colliery disasters of talking pictures, however, I have tight little bodices shown on many and their subsequent problems. is consistently refused all offers for of the new evening gowns, with full unique; Mr. Herbert Smith, a

Federation, and

Edward my rights, because I have always in skirts billowing out just below the past president of the Miners' tended to act the part of Cyrano tightly fitting hips; for an apparent Jones, the North Wales miners' in a talking picture myself. I am iy small waist and slim hips are now completing arrangements to still essential for even the widest agent. play this part in Hollywood.

"Consequently I was compelled to decline Mr. Korda's proposals to buy my rights for the purpose of starring another actor-Charles Laughton in my role of Cyrano.

"Apart from my refusal to sell my rights to Mr. Korda, the only disagreement between us concerns legal technicality which I feel confident will be cleared up satin- factorily."

GRETA GARBO CONTRACT

Reports that Greta Garbo, now enjoying a holiday in Sweden, may retire and settle down in her na- tive land, make a flm somewhere on the Continent, and may make a film in England, are all hope lessly astray.

She has signed a long-term con- tract with her employers, Metro

Goldwyn, under which she is to recelve £60,000 a picture.

akirted gowns.

By the way, those black chenille nets trimmed with flat, round bobbles, into which our great- grandmamas used to bundle their masses of hair at the back, have

been resurrected for modern cape, trimmed with masses of flowers which tumble oven the, forehead, and even over the bridge of the nose.

the

Mr.

They discussed the fears of the scientists and offered to go down the mine there and then to demon. strate their own, theories.

"NEEDLESS RISK"

"It would be foolhardy," said the men .of research. "It would involve a needless risk of life." we simply don't agree with you." retorted the men's leaders.

the

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The decision lay with owners representatives, such Mr. Sydney Gill, who besides be Hollywood recently (says Reuter)ing a director, is a mining engi that. she will produce at least hoer of exceptional ability. two films for the United Artists Picture Corporation, of which she is one of the four owners.

In the past several film "stars" lost big, fortunes when they en- tered the production field, notably Clara Kimball Young and Charles

Ray. So far, the only woman who

has been successful as a producer in Hollywood is Lola

Sir Henry Walker, Chief Inspec tor of Mines, who presided, was on the side of caution, and 80 and the were his subordinates representatives of the firemen.

The wrangle at last came to an

end, and the following statement

was issued: "The meeting was

held, as previously arranged, to consider the advance to be made

inter-

Ios flours Btreet.

OUR BRITISH CROSSWORDS .

Across

1 To get an Irishman you must

hit the hay

5 In this kind of exhibit beauty

is certainly only skin deep. 9 This kind of paper could hardly be considered a king among papora. 10 ft may be usual, but behead It

and leave us to the girl, 11 Being merely this, pedestrians

must

dodge!

"Having regard to the From time to time (anys the Weber, who made a fortune by into the Dennis district.

producing pictures based on do- pratation by Mr. Graham and Dr. 18 One of those who would like to mestic problems.

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理

Daily Telegraph) it is suggested that she is far down the list of

believe he can be sure of shell. T. D. Jones of the analyses of the profit-carming stars. But the fact remains that nobody else is paid

samples taken from behind these 14 A cribbage bead. such a gigantic sum for a picture, ADRIENNE AMES SEEKS stoppings in the Dennis and Martin 16 The home of 13 across.

DIVORCE though, probably Gracie Fleids,

ronds it was considered by the ro 17 It's those who lose their balances

that fall into this. presentatives of the owners, by the i8 A person to look up to. making three pictures a year for

demonstration than A salary which, with percentages Adrienne Ames, the film actress, representatives of the deputies, and 19 More

necessary. of profits, may bring her £60,000 announces that she is suing her by H.M. Inspectors that there was each, is earning a larger income. husband, Bruce Cabot, for divorce considerable risk in allowing air 21 Just the hands.

Greta Garbo's last production, (says Reuter from Hollywood).to circulate beyond the stoppings, Not an insignificant call,

Inasmuch as there was evidence that 24 A sign of the crosE, "Anna Karenina," with Frederic

She blames the clash of per-abnormal oxidation was still going 28 No annoying miss.

27 Bird. March as her leading man, was sonalities and temperaments for on. her 21st in America. In the same her domestle unhappiness. She

would hesitate to sniff at this. "The representatives of the 20 Even the most contemptuous story, then entitled "Love," she insists that she is still on good miners did not agree to this view, 31 Income minus outlay scored one of her greatest success-torms with her husband, adding and they wished and were ready 34 Whereon evildoers took steps to es in the silent days, opposito John that he has signed an agreement to go beyond the stoppings forth-

Gilbert.

John Gilbert was then a bigger to pay her a monthly alimony. star than Garbo. Now he is no Adrienne Ames, who married longer an active star, while Bruce Cabot in 1938, was previous Garbo's prestige stands higher ly the wife of the millionaire. Stephen Ames. She is a native It is believed that Greta Garbo's of Texas, next production will be "Woman of Spain," a story with an old California locale,

than ever.

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MARY PICKFORD AS PRODUCER Mary Pickford la to become a film producer. She announced at

SALESMAN SAM

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with.

Down

1 There's a kind of butter in this

shape.

explate their crimes. 85 An ornamental addition. "To this course the representa-100 "A tiller" (ansg.). tiven of the owners would not 87 A. channel preserver. agree, but offered to go forward into the Dennis area step by step by means of air locks and this method will be followed straight away." ..In a conversation which I had with him immediately afterwards, Sir Henry said the whole point. Is confined to her bed with laryn-at issua; was the danger of en- gitis (says Reuter from Holly- other explosion.

The work is expected to begin wood). Her current picture is being held up in consequence. to-morrow.

MIRIAM HOPKINS ILL Miriam Hopkins, the film star,

A Sympathetic Guy

2 "A rebel lot" (anag.).

8 This native gives the reverse of

help in a tavern.

4 One cannot do this without mov-

ing at least a foot.

5 If this article of attire were burnt it would merely lose the first letter.

6 What the promises of 1918 might

have made the world.

Tel. 24048.

7 The American now won't need to

carry this around.

8 since the U.S.A. have renounced

this 12 One section of a trunk,

18 This naturally cancels 8 down. 16 This bay sounds snappy.. 10 Not one of the best noses. 20 By no means depressing. *21 Excellent foll to Labour.

22 This indeed, is to be

hoped for. 23 The

25

end for which many are

Colonial pleneer perhaps. 26 This may get you into deep

water.

28 This dish without the first letter

might bore, one,

80 There may be wool in this foki,

but not sheep.

82 One can often see hands work-

ing on this.

88 A dull, uncultured fellow/

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