Mr, Chaplin began actual writing on: the story on Jan. 1, 1899, and completed it by April i. Work on thiniatures was begun thereafter anc they were photographed beginning,, June 10, sound begin on June 20. The final shooting script was ready by Sept. 5 and final casting completed simultaneously. On Sept. 9 the cameras began to turn continuously until March 9, 1940. Then began the lengthy process of cutting and editing and scoring.
Finally, and in answer to recurrent reports that the turn of events since the picture Was begun cotised the producer no small concern, Mr. Chaplin is quoted as saying that not in One jot has he found it necessary fo, revise His original concept, It is gid, however, that had Italy remained neutral the film probably could of have been shown in an England desperately trying to avoid provocation of a potential enemy.
Shushlin Recital Next Thursday, Vladimir Shushlin, Hi basè, fbrméfiy of the Rus-iti an extensive and varied programme of classical offerings. The Municipal Orchestra, Wrdet the baton of Maestro Paci. will "accompany, while additional assistance is to be rendered by Prof. B. Zahheroff and Prof. Ange Foa. The concert is under the management of A. Petuhov. easy dancing is the slide rule by which entertainment is Measured at DD's, for' which, of course, Tino and his group are responsible, The quartette work smooth-today út the Cathay
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