KING'S THEATRE.
"South of Pago Pago."
Edward Small knew that he had 4 truly great screen property when he decided to produce "South of Pago Pago," the epic of South Ssas romance and intrigue, which opens tomorrow at the King's Theatre. That is why he spared neither energy nor expense and that is why he chose an impressive cast headed by Jon Hall, Frances Farmer. Victor McLaglen. Gene Lockhart, Douglas Dumbrills, Olympe Bradna. and Francis Ford. Briefly, the story ox "South of Pago Pago" concerns the strange adventures of Bucko Larson and Rub" Taylor, who undertake an expedition to a fabulous pearl bed "South of Pago Pago." Overcome by green and lust for wealth, Larson uses all kinds of foul methods to enslave the natives on the island of Manoa so that they will dive for pearls. Kehane, the young and handsome son. of the island chief, falls in love with Ruby, never dreaming that she is a Singapore cafe girl. Things go from bad to worse for the innocent natives until a swift and unexpected climax brings the showdown. How . Ruby manages to save the day . for the islanders and to free them from Larson's cunning and violence provides the picture with an ending packed with thrills and drama.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 76, 26 September 1940, Page 8
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210KING'S THEATRE. Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 76, 26 September 1940, Page 8
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