CATHAY.—"First Lady"—A gaily provocative tale of life behind the Scenes at Washington, D.C. with two sleek felines in female guise each jockeying for a term in the "White House for her lord and master and hence for herself. Ultra smart dialogue, authentic settings and a well-knit plausible story make this a film for the "must" list. The cast includes Kay Fran Preston Foster, Verree Teasdale, Anita Louise, Walter Connolly, Victor Jory, Louise Fazenda. Reviewed yesterday.
METROPOL.—"Vogues of 1938"—Starring Waine Baxter and Joan Bennett, supported by Helen Vinson and Mischa Auer, this picture has rollicking romance, riotous comedy, swell stars, gorgeous girls, swingy tunes, novel dancipation all set in a grand story by the authors of "Boy Meets Girl" and filmed in the breath-taking new advanced technicolour. It is sweet and it's hot.
NANKING.—"'Stella Dallas."—Starring Barbara Stanwyck, this is the heart story of a vulgar, tawdry woman whom you will call magnificent. It was directed by King Vidor and includes in the cast John Boles, Anne Shirley, Alan Hale, Tim Holt and Al Shean.
GRAND.—"Thin Ice."—Sonja Henie and Tyrone Power in a spectacle of undreamed of beauty, a-sparkle with fun and gaiety. Lovely ballets, ear-haunting melodies, breath-taking ensembles, The supporting cast includes Arthur Treacher, Raymond Walburn, Joan Davis, Alan Hale, Leah Ray and hundreds of the world's best skaters.
CAPITOL.—"Under the Red Robe." Annabelle in her greatest and first technicolour starring film, supported by Conrad Veidt, Raymond Massey and Romney Brent. Directed by Rene Clair and photographed by Jimmie Howe. Opens to-day.
RIALTO.—"] Promise to Pay"—Chester Morris, Helen Mack and Leo Carrillo in a fearless expose of the merciless loan shark racketeers that squeeze millions of dollars from the innocent public every year. Included in the are Thomas Mitchell, Patsy O'Connor John Callaudet, Crawford Weaver and Thurston Hall,
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