By popular request, the opera "Aida" is to be repeated next Sunday at the Carlton Theatre by the Shanghai Opera Company. This super-production includes no less than 100 performers, as well as an augmented orchestra under the skilful direction of Maestro Sloutsky. With Mrs. Helen Crosnier at the helm, the Shanghai Opera Company have in mind a special repertoire for the next three months, selecting their presentations from the French, Italian and Russian Composers, After more than a year of indecision, Robert Donat has decided definitely against returning to Holl; wood to make Alexandre Dumas's "The Son of Monte Cristo" for RKO. a result the assignment will be taken by Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Contract difficulties with the Warners (primarily) and a recurring asthmatic condition may be listed as reasons for Mr. Donat's reluctance to leave England.
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