AMUSEMENTS
EVERYBODY’S PICTURES.
"THE SHANGHAI EXPRESS.”
"Shanghai Express,” Marlene Dietrich’s first starring Paramount picture since she returned to the U.S.A. from Europe, is scheduled as the featare to he screened to-night. This thrilling story of adventure and romance was written by Harry Her-, vey and dramatised by Jules Furthman, who also wrote tiic screen play of "Morocco,” Miss Dietrich’s first starring pitcure. made in America. Josef von Sternberg, maker of "Morocco” and "Dishonoured,” also directed "Shanghai Express.” The supporting cast is headed by Olive Brook, and Anna May Wong. Miss Dietrich plays the part of a notorious and glamorous woman of the world, while Brcok portrays a British officer who meets her, after years of separation, aboard the Shanghai Express, which is held up by a. Chinese bandit general, played by Warner Oland.
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Hokitika Guardian, 23 May 1933, Page 3
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133AMUSEMENTS Hokitika Guardian, 23 May 1933, Page 3
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