The Archive · 1938

Nationalists Optimistic

Zaragossa, Jan. 20.

High Nationalist officers said to-day that the recapture of Teruel, their stronghold which fell recently before unexpected Republic drive, was only a matter of time. Nationalist forces, they said, were in occupation of every commanding height to the north, west and south of the city, and had captured 2200 prisoners during the past two days.

The entire Alhambra Valley, it was asserted, is new at the mercy of Nationalist artillery, and a quick, decisive offensive is expected to retake Teruel as soon as the preparatory barrage is completed—United Press.

One of the smartest and most sophisticated comedies recently to illuminate the Metropol: screen, "Breakfast for Two," found yesterday's audiences most receptive to the artistry of Miss Barbara Stan-wick and Mr. Herbert Marshall. Inasmuch as this is the first occasion that they have been teamed together, there might have been some doubt as to their ability to engage each other in film of this style. Each played up to the other, however, and under the deft handling of the direc-for, turned out a most enjoyable picture, Given similar opportunities they should be seen again together, because Mr, Marshall's bearing was beautiful foil for Miss Stanwyck's vivaciousness, Much humour in situation is developed, notably early in the picture, when she has brought him to his apartment, rather "under the weather," and is confined to the bathroom by his Great Dane watchdog. The plot has to do with him, as a wastrel and head of a shipping company, neglecting his business affairs, preferring cabarets and night life. The development reveals how she determines to restore him and incidentally, though not too obviously, to prevent his marriage to Miss Glenda Farrell. The latter and Mr. Eric Blore are well cast, having some angry moments together, Although the number of players is limited, the remainder are distinct tive in their parts, much as one might expect from such as Messrs, Frank M. Thomas, Donald Meek, and Etienne Girardot,—LPR,

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