The Archive · 1940

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"Nazi Spy" to Be Shown Here Uncensored "Confessions of a Nazi Spy, Warner Bros, picture coming to the Astor Theatre shortly, repre: a complete reversal of Hollywood precedent in more ways than one, an its presentation here in Shanghai where the film will be shown in its entirety and without a single deletion in dialogue or screen continuity, also provides a unique feature.

While banned previously by the will be displayed on the Astor screen Sir William Lucas will be played by id Owen and his plain daughter, Charlotte, by Karen Morley, The haughty Miss Bingley will be Frieda Inescourt, and her brother Bruce Lester, a newcomer to the screen, Ashley, another newcomer. as one can judge by these names, care has been taken to conserve the Georgian (or Victorian) idiom of the large group of Players.

Bohemian Ball "Pinocchio"

"The Russian Klam, society of arts, representing four major groups, are staging a Bohemian ball in the Arcadia on Tuesday evening, during the course of which a programme will be rendered in many languages. A splendid carnival has been arranged, the details of which are being withheld from publication: the public will take part in this carnival. Representatives of the various arts are to appear in appropriate costumes and, it goes without saying, that a good time will be in order. Ermoll's orchestra and Kniazeff's ballet will assist and the management will serve dinners and short orders.

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