The Archive · 1938

On Wednesday at the GRAND

"Love is on the Air"—A thrilling tale of racketeering in high places and a radio announcer whose "mike". was packed with T.N.T. Introducing radio's favourite an-nouricer, Ronald Reagan, June Travis, Eddie Acuff, Ben Welden, Robert Barrat and Raymond Hatton. Next at the CATHAY.

"The Firefly."—Jeanette MacDonald has a new singing sweetheart in the person of Allan Jones in this filmization of the celebrated Otto HarbathRudolt Frim) operetta: Allan Jones plays his most important screen role as the dashing Don Diego who pursues the elusive "Firefly" throughout a series of turbulent romantic adventures in this new musical hit. The supporting cab includes Warren William, Billy Gilbert and Douglas Dumbrille. Coming next to the NANKING. "you're A Sweetheart."—Toe-tempting tunes, singable songs, and the glitter and whirl of Broadway after dark. A high calibre cast of the screen's top-notch entertain ment. Headed by beautiful Alice Faye, the cast includes George Murphy, Ken Murray, Bill Gargan, Andy Devine and Charles Wi ninger. A new hit with the new song hits of the year. Coming to the METROPOL. "phe Thrill of a Lifetime,"—A dizzy swing time musicale and 3 Fanchon show. Packed with catchy songs and eye-filling dances Am uproarious tale of love and folly at a summer camp with the lid off. The great cast includes the Yacht Club Boys, Judy Canova and Ben Blue, Eleanor Whitney, Johnny Downs, Betty Grable and the Fan-chouettes. Coming to the CATHAY. "pracula.'—A terrifying thriller dealing with vampires who' are "halt-deads," wolves who howl in the night, wild rides through the mist in driveles carriages, insane men, and red mists which sweep over lawns just before dawn, With Bela Lugosi, Helen Chandler,' David Manners and Dwight Frye. A METROPOL booking "The Bride Wore Red."—Joan Crawford plays a waterfront cabaret entertainer who through the whim of an eccentric count, becomes a "grand lady" for a month. Fran-chat Tone and Robert Young are the two suitors who endeavour to win Miss Crawford's heart. Support by Billie Burke, Lynne Carver and Reginald Owen. Coming to the NANKING.

"Bat Guy."—The story dramatically deals with the deeds and misdeeds of daredevil pole climbers who live dangerously and love recklessly It features Bruce Cabot, Virginia Grey, Edward Norris, Jean Chat-burn and Cliff Edwards in the leads. Coming to the NANKING.

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