MONDAY, JUNE „30, 1930,
ROUND THE CINEMAS
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
LOYALTY TO SCHOOL AND HOUSE.
MEMORIES OF THE "OLD SOUTH.
ESPRIT DE CORPS.
I have not come
TALENTED CAST.
THE CHINA MAIL.
SHADOWS BEFORE
COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN CHINA MAIL
Entertainments.
To-day - Scar Theatre, By The Matron".)
Joseph Schildkraut, very rightly "Clear the Deck," (matinee only): one of the screen's R. B. Salisbury, presents "Funny across any described as
foremost romantic actors, has a part Face' 9.15 p.m. that suits him admirably in "The To-day Queen's
which la
branch of humanity who are so loyal to what is their own as the Fublie school-boy is to his House. There is not a thing a boy would grudge if it was for the sake of Xia House.
"Mississippi Gambler."
Theatr
Theatre,
Theatre;
Central Theatre
July 1-Star Theatre R. B. Salisbury presents "The Man from
Toronto."
Home Mails. To-day-Inward
Mississippi Gambler," showing to-day at the Queen's. To-day-World its rather This pleture, with
"Homesick," negative title, came to the theatre
To-day-Majestle flourish of "Jewels of Desire." He has joined the school, ig-without any great norant of this spirit of loyalty, trumpets, but is possibly one of the
To-day - bui he soon has the satisfaction best screened there for some little "Sweetle." qi gaining knowledge of the inner time. machinery of a well organised The period is the traditional-or The house-captain has is it legendary?"Old South" ani If ouse. taken him in hand, and a few the story is more or less on ac words from this high officiat are cepted Hinus, as the title might cnough to stir the most inert imply. But the producer has been creature to life, and to inspire the very happy in his casting, and with He Miss Joan Bennett backing up the striving for higher things. realises that the captain of the star in accomplished manner, the particular house in question has film makes most acceptable enter- of had no option with regard to in tainment. Incidentally, some
"shots," especially 8. tinducing the new member to the the camera House, and that it is his duty to these on the river, are unusually
beautiful. give the best possible results.
The whole picture is All schools have their cup for handled in a restrained manner,
but not al the "Cock House," court work as an eligible factor and the enunciation of the players
is very clear. in the success of the House. The
The principal fim redeems the Cup is competed for solely in the shortcomings of one or two comedy
To achieve the realm of sport. distinction of carrying off this pictures which precede it.
There
cup, each member of the House must surely be a great future for the man who can produce a really funny short screen comedy, talkie or otherwise.
has to push his weight, and a epirit of team work must be pre dominant to ensure any success What better in this direction.
new boy have
example can the
than his captain, whose sole In-
terest is in the welfare of his
"HELL'S HEROES."
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"BENALDER"
Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- formed that all Goods are being land- A comparatively small incidented at their risk into the kazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of Six weeks were spent in the great has led to strained relations between The Hong Kong and Kowloon Whart house, and who will not be asham-Mojave Desert by the Universal Japan and the Soviet, which have jand Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or in the despatch of a trom the wharves delivery may he ob ed to coach some new recruit at company filming "Hell's Heroes," cuiminated
Russian tained,
No claims will be admitted after the "Eugger" or to teach boy to the thrilling all-talking drama of Japanese destroyer
Goods have left the Godowns, and ali swim?
He has everything pos-human nature coming to the Queen's waters.
The story of the controversy is Goods remaining undelivered after Theatre to-morrow. sible to bring him on in thei
The desert journey was made to revealed in the Tokyo, newspapers, the 8th July, 1938, will be subject world of sport, and he makes full
All claims against the steamer must use of the opportunity, and re-obtain authentic locations for the which publish reports from Hako-to rent.
at least stirring scenes la the picture, which date and Sapporo partially confirm-
be presented to the Undersigned on field activities, is based on Peter B. Kyne's famous [ing the official account. The reports [or before the 20th July, 1930, or they
indicate that the long continued will not be recognised. and through this early education, story, "Three Godfathers."
• presents the House in cne of the many
Lelt.
4
he later represents the School it-The notable cast includes Charles bickering between Japanese fisher- Bickford Haymond Hatton, Fred men and the Soviet authorities in Kabler, Fritzi Ridgeway, Maria the Kamchatka Waters has reached Alba, Joe de la Cruz, Buck Connors, a critical stage. and Walter James.
At the last school to which was posted, the Captain of the House, used, to post up every day
The picture was directed. by in the central bail, a list dealing
Tom Reed with the activities of various sec-William Wyler. tluns. In the evening a run was pared the story for the screen.
arranged to keep every one fit; a
run which lasted half an hour at
"SWEETIE".
pre.
Fired Without Warning.
All broker chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godown where they will be examined on the 5th July, 1080, at 10 am. by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.
No Fire Insurance has been effect- Bills of Lading will be countersign-
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.," Agents.
Hong Kong, 28th June, 1930.
It is reported that on May 25 ad Soviet patrol boat fired without the ed by, slightest warning on a Japanes "eraa" (canning. boat), the Mikuni Maru, No. 2, off West Kamchatka. The explosion killed two Japanese We've waited for a fishermen and the officers of the Other activities of a House ar long time for this very sort of Lumerous and include concerts, jazzpanic amusement-and now, at orchestras. choirs, photography, last, it's here "under the very apt theatrical productions, first aid, title of "Sweetle." and physical training. These a
the most, and kept every one in the pink of condition.
It's here!.
patrol boat boarded the vessel and THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., arrested the members of the crew, Including the captain. They are still under detention.
Here is every thing-or rather It now transpires that the Japan afford the boy a grand opportun-there, is everything, for it is show-ese destroyer Mateu Kaxe left ity of learning outside the ordin-ing on the talking screen for a four Ominato, the destroyer base, on
y study routine. He is being days run at the Central Theatre. taught with boys of higher forms.)
> COPENHAGEN,
The Motor Vessel,
'JAYA".
having arrived, Consignees of cargo are hereby informed that all goods June 26 with secret prdera. It is are being landed and placed at their Everything! Gay songs, "Eorch" believed that she is en route to risk into the hazardous and/or extra-| he is mixing freely with every songs, collège hymns and jazz tunes; Kamchatka-Reuter. ene, and, above all, he, la learn-brillant
dialogue; scintillating
scenes and a this plastered
ing the team work spirit so essen-acting: gorgeous tial to the success of his House. credible plot-all
House-masters are prepared to lavishly on a sure enough college- lend aid to the asking and to fall background lattice work.
Or per- in with the arrangements made haps we should say lattice play, for either by the captain or the secrethat seems to be the philosophy of youths and tary of the House. Boys, who find the melody-inspired
this they cannot improve their game maidens who romp through under the couching of senior mem-superb extravaganza. bers, are able to find in their Look at the names-Nancy Car- ribed seniors a reliable source of roll, Helen Kane, Jack Oakie, information, on which they may William Ausin, Stanley Smith. What a cast! The works that make freely draw.
So great to this spirit of loyalty the world go round will spin out that on the occasion of a visit two days while only one was pro- from the boy's parents, I have duced before, after "Sweetie" gets known a boy refuse to be enter-its hold on the public's pulse. tained to a most delightful aftor- Nancy is the chorus girl who falls noon and evening's amusement, heiress to the Pelham boy's "prep": elmply because he had been school where William Austin is an selected to represent the House in eccentric professor of English and a massed choir competition. His where Stanley Smith is a student. absence would have made little Stanley is her boy friend.. He difference to the volume of sound, would rather stick with the cap but that little difference was attaincy of dear old Pelham's team! counted more important than a than leave school to join Nancy on splendid outing with his own the stage." When Nancy gets con-
parents. It is like that In most trol of the school she does her best of the great schools where loyalty to have Stanley "banged out," until
to the Heuss and to the School 1 somebody makes her see the won considered above everything.
ders of real school spirit and "she
A boy is willing to do ridicul relents with devastating resulta to ous punishments If only he can the football team of Oglethorpe, the get off his Saturday afternoon in rival school. Helen Kane is a position, in order to play for the student at a girl's school near by, House. He Is glad to do extra Jack. Dakle la Tap-Tap" Thomp work out of school hours to be son, friend of Nancy, who enrolle able to attend the theatrical re- in the Pelham classes when he inds hearsale and to strive, often be out it is so much fun. This pic yond his depth, to attain recogniture will furnish amusement in tion in all departments of the or abundance. ganisation of the House You cannot beat this spirit; it is a wonderful attribute. to a Publie School training.m
BEHIND AMY.
BRITISH AIRMEN OUT TO SET UP NEW RECORD.
Karachi, Saturday. * en Hook and Mat
"JEWELS OF DESIRE”
The programme which is being presented at the Majestle Theatre to-day for the last time, comprises a Pathe pictorial, a Peep into Slam, Comedy, and a Metropolitan film Jewels of Desire in whic atarred John Bowers and Pri Dean.The film is exciting, and the scenery in altogether pretty
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QUEEN'S
COMING SHORTLY
HAPPY DAYS
présented by
WILLIAM FOX
the 100 stare love to see and
hear in a musical romance directed by BENJAMIN STOLOFE
"Movielone
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NANCY CARROLL.
in
"SWEETIE"
How
Sweetie
NANCY CARROL
She'll win Your Heart when you see her in Paramount's collegiate Musical Romance. ALL TALKING - SINGING DANCING.
THURSDAY, JULY 3rd. ·
Broadway's Biggest Stars
THE MARX BROS.
in
"THE COCOANUTS”
All Talking-Singing **AUTICAL COMEDY HIT/
The MARX BROTHERT
Cocoanuts
DICAR SHAW
MARY LATON
Music! Singing! Dancing! Marx Brothers' fooling! Irving Berlin's Melodiest Ziegfeld's stara,
Oscar Shaw and Mary Eaton, making love! A Glorious whirl of choruis beauties!! Rapid-fire fun! The laugh hit of the.
The la screen!.
When "The Coconnuts" showed on Broadway, it sold out for every performance during its year's run.
COMING SOON 1
TEMPTRESS
OR LOVING WIFE? The most fascinating woman the talking screen has yet re- vealed! Has she the right to love and happiness? Come and see and hear. A brilliant cast of Broadway stars in the. stage hit."
THE LADY LIES
a Garamount Picture
with
WALTER HUSTON CLAUDETTE COLBERT
THEATRE
THE
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Dream Lover My Love, Parade
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(Nobody's Using It Now
March of the Grenadiers
Anderson
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