METROPOL.—"Crimínals of the Air.—This is a story of desperate aeroplane smuggling by a band of well organized crooks who are running contraband across the international line from Mexico into the United States. The cast includes Rosalind Keith and Charles Quigley supported by Rita Hayworth, John Gaullaudet, Marc Lawrence and Patricia Farr. Opens to-day.
GRAND—"Artists and Models."—Gags, girls, artists, models and the hit tunes of the year, not forgetting the gorgeous sets and zestful story. The all-star cast includes Jack Benny, Ida Lupino, Richard Arlen, Gail Patrick, Ben Blue, Judy Canova, Yacht Club Boys, Martha Raye, Gostelanetz Orchestra and 50 of America's most beautiful models. Reviewed yesterday.
NANKING.—"The 13th Chair."—Grim mystery among a group of people gathered round a table for a seance, ana solution of a baffling murder by the use of a second seance, with the murder weapons's location known only to the, audience are but a few of the exciting elements of this film, The cast includes, Dame May Whitty, Madge Evans, Thomas Beck, Lewis Stone, Elissa Landi and Ralph Forbes. Reviewed yesterday.
CATHAY.—"Double or Nothing"—The hilarious and surprising story of a fight for honest millions, with four "goofy" contestants and plenty of "dirty work at the crossroads" and elsewhere. With Bing Crosby, Martha Raye, Andy Devine, Mary Carlisle, William Frawley, Benny Baker, Gilbert Emory and a cast of hundreds. Reviewed yesterday.
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