NANKING.—"Hacketeers in Exile."—
George Bancroft has starred in four different theatrical mediums; first in vaudeville, then Broadway drama, thirdly in musical comedy and finally on the screen. His latest role is the dynamic public enemy, with Wynne Gibson and Evelyn Venable. Supporting them are Marc Lawrence, George McKay, John Gallaudet, Helen Lowell, Gary Owen and Jonathan Hale. Opens to-day.
GRAND.—"San Quentin"—A gripping drama of the Big House, packed with thrills and surprises. It stars Pat O'Brien, Humphrey Bogart, Ann Sheridan, Barton MacLane and has a cast of several thousands. Reviewed elsewhere. CATHAY.—"Dance, Charlie, Dance."—Stuart Erwin, Jean Muir, Glenda Farrell, Allen Jenkins, Charles Foy, Mary Treen, Tommy Wonder in a Backstage story with many new angles. Country boy Erwin in-hents $20,000 and decides to make it into $50,000 at the expense of the Big City. A swift farce-comedy with music, Reviewed yesterday.
METROPOL.—"You Can't Beat Love."
—Preston Foster, who is teamed with Joan Fontaine in this comedy-drama, returns to the screen in a light role similar to that which he played in "Love Before Breakfast." Here the actor finds himself mixing fast, sophisticated comedy with crackling romance as he delivers heart-throbs and headaches to lovely Joan Fontaine. Reviewed elsewhere.
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