NEWS OF THE CINEMA.

Waikato Times, Volume 117, Issue 19545, 6 April 1935, Page 17 (Supplement)

NEWS OF THE CINEMA.

Narrow Escapes. Gene Gerrard, the English comedian, had three narrow escapes from death while making “It’s a Bet.”

League of Nations Award. This year’s award of the League of Nations Gold Medal, presented by the committee in charge of motion pictures, has been -given to King Vidor’s “Our Daily Bread.” Speoial showings of the film will be sponsored by the League in Geneva and Paris.

The Eternal Triangle. “She was a ifllm queen who moved in the very best triangles.”—From “Broadway.” Film of Edgar Wallaoe Story.

Alexander (Korda's production of Edgar Wallace’s greatest story, “Sanders of the River,” Is to have a gala premiere at the Leicester Square Theatre, London, ; on April 2, when all the takings will he devoted to the Newspaper Press Fund.

By way of an additional attraction Paul Robeson will provide flesh and blood entertainment on the stage In the way of negro spirituals. “Sanders of the River,” much of which was filmed in Africa, is one of the most ambitious productions ever attempted by a British company. Its cast includes Leslie Banks, Paul Robeson, Nina Mae McKinney, Joan Gardner, and, by way of good measure, some 20,000 natives.

Jaok Hulbert off the Soreen.

A Sydney man who visited Cairo several months ago met Jack Hulbert and “The Camels Are Coming” cast. He watched the comedian making those scenes at the Pyramids and taking a large part In the direction, as well as the action. Later, at Shepheard’s Hotel, Hulbert was discovered to be a delightful

chap, with a pleasant manner, always laughing —and keenly interested in cricket. most Popular Stars in America. The most popular stars in the United Stales in the order of popularity arc:—Will Rogers 1, Clark Cable 2, Janet Gaynor ii, Wallace Beery i. Mac West •>. Joan Crawford n, Bing Crosby 7. Shirley Temple 8, kite Marie Dressier f>, Norma Shearer to. Film Cost £200,000. 'The film of Charles Dickens' “ David Copperflold" lias been 18 mon I Its in Hie making and has eosl £200,000. II lakes two hours and ten minutes lo show, and the only criticism which has been offered against it in New York is Hint il is too short. The llrst reason for the making of " David Copperflcld" was the success of “ kittle Women."