Motion pictures are second in the list of major subjects of the nation's conversation, writes Harold Hefteman from Hollywood to the "Oregonian."
Hollywood is the second most important news centre for American papers. Newspaper advertising still is the backbone of any good motion picture campaign. Stars still are the prime requisites for box office success.
Those opinions were voiced in Hollywood recently by Mr. Robert M.
What promises by far to be the outstanding operatic production to be presented in Shanghai during the last decade, either professional or amateur, is that of "Aida," which the Shanghai Opera Company are producing for their acme of the season in the Lyceum Theatre on Saturday and Sunday. The company has no fears of rivalry from by-gone foreign troupes who have sung this distinct tive opera—they have a cast of local artistes, whose acclaim here and abroad, suffers none by comparison.
With Shushlin and Selivanoff singing the major male roles and the new vocalist from Harbin, O. Erdenn, as Aida, supported by Eltzov, Shimansk Chekov, no musical enthusiast in this port has cause to grumble.
This super-production by the Shanghai Opera Company will be presented by no less than 100 people, as well as an augmented orchestra under the masterful conductorship of Maestro Sloutsky. Of special interest to lovers of the dance, it is to be noted that Alla Nedler has associated herself with this organization and will appear in "Aida" as the premier danseuse: with her are a large ballet, consisting e greater portion of the Russian ichorean exponents. th Mrs. Helen Crosnier at the helm, this group of artistes have in mind a special repertoire for the next three months, selecting their presenta. tions from the French, Italian and Russian composers, though it is suggested that they may choose a still lighter vein shortly.
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