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FILM INDIA
VOL. 3 No. 9
on securing very attractive batch of artistes. Two sweet girls in Miss Devi and Miss Chanchala, have particularly attracted my attention and I should think them to be worthy recipients of a smile from any beau geste. Settings designed on a scale hitherto unattempted are getting ready to frame the glorious subject called "Gopichand".
In choosing a popular legend with its historical back-ground Dada Torney is not only giving a picture throbbing with plenty of incidents, but in "Gopichand" he is presenting a subject that will provoke philosophical ideas in the audiences. There is hardany doubt that "Gopichand" is going to be a hit of the season as the megaphone is in the hands of Mr. Bhal G. Pendharkar.
KOLHAPUR.
Huns Pictures:
"Jwala" that sensational story written by Khandekar is now being shot in the last sequences by Director Vinayak. All the trials taken at the studio go to confirm the great performance of Chandramohan, which this
superb artiste has given in this picture, with a sincerity that proclaims his histrionic art. Ratnaprabha has given some rare music which will prove very popular with the people. The picture is expected to grace the screen sometime in the month of March.
Shalini Cinetone:
"Kanhopatra" is awaiting release in Bombay. It will come to the screen at the Majestic Cinema after "Kisan Kanya". But in the meanwhile Peerless Pictures, who are the distributing agents of this picture are busy carrying out some advance bookings of this devotional talkie.
CALCUTTA.
New Theatres:
The studio people had a gala day on the 28th December when His Excellency the Viceroy and Vicerine visited their new studio. Sir N. N. Sircar who received their Excellencies on behalf of the concern conducted the distinguished guests through the studio explaining to them the finer intricacies of film production. A small variety pro
gramme with a few songs and dances managed for the occasion proved particularly pleasing to their Excellencies.
On the production side "Vidyapati" which has been released in Bombay is drawing huge crowds due to its marvellous quality. In the studios, Director Niten Bose's "The Motherland" is making fast progress with the interior shootings, having completed the outdoors. Director Roy's "Abignan" has already reached half way while Director Barua is busy with a new social script.
Film Corpn. of India:
Director Parry Davies has been very busy since his arrival in India. The scenario of the first social story "Hope" has been completed and the shooting will start straightaway in the month of February immediately on receipt of the machinery from England and America.
Profulla Pictures:
Their next picture is called " Meghmala " an interesting story in Bengali and Hindi taken from the times of Buddhism. The picture will be su
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KOK1I.A & YUSUF EFFENDI In "Gentleman DakiT a
Royal Release.