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"Forly Thousand Horsemen," now showing at the King's Theatre, is

"Beyond To-morrow," at the There is not a lot that is new possibly the first Australian film to be exhibited in Hongkong. 1 is in "Strike up the Band," with really good production, story, acting and technical work being at least on Leg Theatre, is an unusual kind Mickey Rooney and Judy Gar- a par with some of the best efficient Hollywood movie-makers can offer,

The film is a timely one, too, the battle scenes in which the original of film. It deals with reincarna land, which is showing at the

of three ageing engineers remain Queen's and Alhambra, but it Anzacs play their heroic part take on added interest, as they cannot but tion, and tells of how the spirits help us to appreciate and admire the work of the Australlons in this war. bas punch, freshness, musical

The picture is a magnificent tribute to the memory of the men of the' on earth after their deaths in aptness, and presents the spirti Arst Australian Light Horse who made history in the Sinal campaign in an air crash to influence the of youth with ingenuous but the last war. The military side of the story is well emphasised, and there romantic affairs of a young likoable abandon.

is plenty of action culminating in the famous Charge at Beersheba.. The

care for in their last mortal latter is impressively, presented, and can be described as one of the most couple whom they had come to As usual, it is Mickey himself successful attempts at ning a massive scene of movement.

very natural and charming love story between on Anzac days, who is the life and soul of the party. As a high school boy and a French girl, which gives relief and measure to the general progress the film. There is humour, too-genuine humour of carefree young

zest for enjoying life and ready to fight for the right to do so. who organises a swing band, men with

Grant Taylor does well as "Red" Gallagher, and great promise is enters a radio competition,

shown by Betty Bryant, a new film discovery, is Juliet Rouget, But it organised by Paul Whiteman, s Chips Rafferty as a lanky, wise-cracking, happy-go-lucky Aussie that after a series of setbacks, and

one remembers inest. His, is almost un Inspired performance.

"Forty Thousand Horsemen" is definitely a fim to see. wins it, he is excellent.

His versatility remains un- abuted; he performs on a flying trapeze. burlesques, gags and acts. quite naturally with equal

verve,

There

THE CHOCOLATE SOLDIER

Case

The central situation of life after death, though treated with respect, wavers uncertainly be- tween the sincere and comic owing to an over-sentimentalised treatment, and suffers according- ly. Nevertheless interest is well sustained, and the story moves to a smooth end without being entirely unconvincing.

Producer Victor Saville has de- ing to the picture directly from his

The opening scenes of the elded that "The Chocolate Soldier," recent highly successful concert tour,

the three old men setting out to which he will produce for Metro Eddy had figured it would be done

studio would have supplied his enjoy themselves are capably Judy Garland maker him a good Goldwyn-Mayer, shall be presented in 1908 dress, in which

portrayed by C. Aubrey Smith, partner. She has looks, confidence in modern dress.

"Although originally set in Vienna clollin and unbounded vitniliy. Of course,

"It's just as well," declared Eddy Charles Winniger and Harry runs far in 1908," he declared, ""The Choco- their course of cat love

late Soldier is such a well-known when informed of the decision. " from smoothly.

properly that even if Vienna isn't need some new clothes anyway, and Carey. The romance is between Paul Whiteman's band puts over the same city Oscar Straus visioned this will certainly ensure my getting Jean Parker and Richard Carl- themselves, while a little study awing numbers as one would expect when he wrote the music, I'm sure them. Otherwise I'd probably have son, who give a good account of und that charming little mimle, June the public will approve our moderni- kept putting it off."

the Work on the film, which will in- from Maria Ouspenskaya as the Preisser, is once again cast as the sation of it-the period, not

troduce Rise (Ree-sa) menace to Rooney's peace of mind. music itself."

The decision, however, sent Nelson glamorous Metropolitan Opera star, housekeeper is also in the mood

of the picture. Eddy Immediately to his tailor, Com- Is already under way.

One of the picture's highlights is a siit on transpontine melodramu,

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House are being arranged. "ration" for 88 minutes.

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