The Archive · 1937

CURRENT FILMS

NANKING.—"Smilin' Thru' ".—Norma Shearer's triumph is welcomed back in response to a large demand on the part of the public, and still remains a rare film treat. Frederic March and Leslie Howard take the other main roles in the picture, The story is based on the famous Jane Cowl stage success. Playing prominent roles are 0. P. Heggie, Ralph Forbes, Beryl Mercer, David Torrence, Margaret Seddon and Forrester Harvey.

METROPOL.—"Hollywood Cowboy."—George O'Brien's latest starring vehicle derives its title from the fact that he has a role as a Western star and makes a quick jump to the real range as a hard-boiled cow-hand. An unusual twist in' the story brings the film to an exciting climax. Cecilig Parker heads the supporting cast of this RKO Radio picture which includes Maude Eburne, Joe Caits, Frank Milan, Charles Middleton, Lec Shunway and Walter de Palma.

GRAND.—"The Singing Marine."—Dick Powell, Lee Dixon, Doris Weston, Hugh Herbert, Doc Rock-well, Jane Darwell and Allen Jen-king appear in a rollicking musical romance, built around America's most famous fighting corps: Reviewed elsewhere, RIALTO."Last of "Mrs. Cheyney.""—and ultra-modern American widow, played by Joan Crawford, the debonnaire Robert Montgomery, and well-poised Wil-Mam Powell are the principals in a dramatic romance as brilliant as its glamorous stars. Also showing, "Byery Sunday," a musical short featuring Deanna Durbin with Judy Garland.

CAPITOL:—"Love is News."—A pen-niles reporter and madcap haire: form an excitingly new and hilar ous angle, "side him, heiress' the rest and does' she de it! Starring Tyroaz Power, Loretta Young Don Ameche, Slim Summervilte. Dudley Digges, Walter Catlett, George Sanders, Jane Darwell and Stepin Fetchit,

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