Li Ssu T ranas two wicked' advise Höw feminine smiles and tears achieve the task which the ce efforts of eighteen generals fails to accomplish is delightfully told im the Chinese film, "Sable Cicada," now showing at the Grand Theatre. With a rather dismal beginning, showing how people and officials alike were stricken with horror by the tyrant nical-rule of a throne-stealing' premier, the drama revolves around triangle kept eternal by the charm and wiles of Sable Cie-da, the literal translation of the name of an accomplished dancer, Tiao Shu. Miss Violet Koo gives a superb portrayal of the heroine, and it appears only natural that both the dashing, young warrior Lu Po and the -villain, who love: women as well as the throne, sieuld fight for her favour, Mr. King San as Lu Po and Mr, 1. E. Koo as the Premier, Tung Cho, sre equally responsible for enlivening this roma tie episode of the Three Kingdom Others in the cast, including Mr. Y. L. Wei as the ever-worried, loyal governor, Wang Yuen, who planned the eternal triangle, and Mr. L. K. Han as the premier's wicked advisor who saw the situation clearly, are excellent. Miss Koo sings snd dances, end the ancient costumes and settings all help to enhance the value of the picture. Skilfully ed by Mr. Richard Poh, the film is heartily recommended to cinema-goers, Although good acting makes it easy for anyone to follow the drama, it is a pity that the bright Chinese dialogue quately transcribed by lish subtitles.—r.c.
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