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MAY REVERT TO -U.S. FILMS
Majestic Policy -.
So little encouragement has been given bv film patrons to the policy of presenting all-British cinema programmes at the Majestic Theatre that it is possible that when programme commitments have been completed the Majestic will revert to American films A hint to that effect was given on Friday by the manager of the theatre (Mr P Dawson), who intends to approach his principals in Sydney on the subject
Charles Laughton in "Rembrandt" and Alexander Korda's spectacular "Fire Over England " outstanding artistic successes, were not at all popular from the box office view The supporting film to Korda's masterpiece was "Accused," which must rank as one of the best associate dramas
of trie year Jessie Matthews the British dancing star, has failed to last for ex- tended seasons at Uie Majestic, while two Australian films, "Uncivilised" and "Orphan of the Wilderness,' were not financial successes_