Seven games in all comprise today's programme of fixtures in the Shanghai Softball League, of which four belong to the First Division. The "Nationals" of the Columbia Country Club will be meeting the Marine Officers on the club diamond in the most important tussle this afternoon.
The Buccaneers, favoured by many as likely winners of the senior title, will take'gn the Jewish Recreation Club on the latter's grounds and should be able to win with ease. The Texaco team is to clash with the C.C.C. "Americans" on the Race Course, while a fourth contest will be fought between the Rowing Club and the Race Club on the Shanghai American School diamond.
In the Second division, two tussles are to take place on the S.A.S. grounds, with St. Francis Xavier meeting Clube Lusitano and the School team tackling Public Thomas Hanbury. The last encounter between All-Filipino and Telephone Recreation Club will be held on the Race Course.
Eve Appleton Bert Ballin Kay Francis lan Hunter Bill Appleton Grant Tim Adams Jackie John Litel Donald Crisp Minna Gombel Sybil Jason Melville Cooper Tan Keith Janet Eaton Leona Marical Brogan Ray Mayer Mrs. Appleton Vera Lewis Haines Nat Carr Willis Chester Clute Every once in a while a s finds its way into Shang! ed by any advance notices or fanfare of publicity, which in its all too short run surprises casual theatre-goers by its deeply moving appeal. Such a play is "Comet Over Broadway," Warner Brothers' presentation of the story of the same name by Miss Faith Baldwin, which is now pi at the Cathay. &n this film Miss Kay Francis portrays the part of the small town stage-struck girl, who tenaciously fights her way to stardom, with a depth of emotion that makes her performance one of the greatest.
In the role of Eve Appleton. a young married woman whose husband is sent io prison, Miss Francis presents a touching portrayal of the heartaches of theatrical life. Determined to get her husband's freedom she fights her way to the top rank of Broadway stars, in order to obtain enough money to obtain his release. At length with fame and fortune in the very palm of her hand and her goal attained, she throws that fame. and love as well, aside to remain true to her promise made to her husband when he entered prison. Mr. Ian Hunter, in his role of Bert Ballin, Broadway playwright who falls in love with Eve, gives a fine performance while Mr. John Litel as Bill Appleton, the patient husband, carrys out his part with his usual quiet efficiency An excellent musical short entitled "Up In Lights" and a humorous satirical cartoon, "Cinderella Meets A Fella." precede the feature attraction. place, 1st $21.00; 2nd $17.90.
Double Event 8/0 (3-5) Div. $173.40. 10—500 yd. fiat—l. Great China; 2. Debtor.
Alsi ran:—Shanghai Radio, Life, O.LC. The Buck 1 length.—Time, 29.53.
Win, 629. Forecast (35) Div.
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