seven
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1930,
MUSIC DRAMA
years.
TALKIE
to see
TALKS
By Diane
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THE CHINA MAIL.
FILMS.
dim light of the dugout, it was HINDU DRAMAS IN
absolutely essential that all the
players thoroughly familiarise them- selves with these surroundings. Consequently, all rehearsals of
NEW YORK.
ROUND THE CINEMAS various scenes, all staff conferences Sisir Kumar Bhaduri's
and all production business that would ordinarily take place in well
LAVISH FASHION SHOW IN "IT'S appointed studio offices actually took
A GREAT LIFE."
DISTINCTIVE PATTERNS.
Plans.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS.
place in the trenches and the dughut. Mason, the cook, played by Charles Gorrard, spends all his off- stage time in the play in the small) kitchen pit of the main dugout. The
Calcutta, Sept.-9. pit is never shown either in the play
Sisir Kumar Bhaduri, the fore- For the picture, but Whale and Fear- the duty of every man, the "Mike;" his voice registors.
Those who have not
Fashion shows those alluring-son; insistent upon maintaining true most actor of Bengal, with his com woman and chill, irrespective of perfectly. nationality,
"Journey's seen how pictures are made were commences at the keenly interested. That doubling affairs with their parades of beauti- front-line atmosphere, decreed that pany of artistes, ieft for Karachi on End" which Central Theatre on Sunday: Bri- of the voice for Robert Ment-ful clothes-have been the incentive Mr. Gerrard should spend his offset September 8 en route to New York Rabert of feminine gatherings throughout time in a dugout specially construct- where he has been invited to give a ed for him off the main dugout series of representations of Hindu tish actors, British author, British gomery was well done.
Especially interesting this year. He couldn't step out into the fresh dramas... Director-and made in Hollywood really only has the kind of voice the different seasons..
It is understood that the Mayor since the revolutionary style changes air for a amoke; he had to remain in Entente Cordinle. I was there when that is reserved for one's bath.
The Duncan Sisters. Colin Clive came over for a few
Do not miss "It's a Great Life," have been introduced and are cau- the cold, dismal and cramped quarof New York will receive him, on weeks to play his original part of
The burlesque on graad opera is sing the women to change their ters the author had written for him. arrival, in the City Hall and that made his the different theatre managers In He is now Captain Stanhope.
boing camera appearances, he looked like New York are evincing a great desi acting in the London production alone worth the price of admis- figures as well as, their personalities, Consequently, when he
he had been just where he was of interest in his impending visit, of "The Swan" with Edna Best sion. I say the word burlesque, this acason's showings are
this being the first venture of its Some of the newest and most dis- supposed to be. and Herbert Marshall, and he is but after hoaring and seeing Titto eagerly attended."
Another innovation-introduced by kind so far as India la concerned. married to Jean de Cassilliss, the Ruffo in a "Short" at the Queen's,
i do not think they exaggerate tinctive patterns are revealed in a
According to Mr. Eric Elliott, a tamous French actress. I saw
one little bit. I heard him over lavish fashion show number in the Whale and Pearson was their strict
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical order to members of the cast nover young English actor, who came to Jan ataclaren Osborne, the school master, enact the part of the twenty years ago: he was really comedy, "It's a Great Life," starr- to call each other by their real Calcutta to escort Mr. Bhadur! and
Now, witness that
Dunean Sisters, names,
even before, between or party, the latest cable he had re- Christ in the Hollywood Passion grent then.
figure in doublet and hose, anding the famous
.ore addressed ceived from New York was that Play, a part he has played for
the small cap with the feather on which is to be seen at the Queen's after scenes. No
Colin Clive either as Colin or Clive America is on the tip-toe of ex- Theatre. Anthony Bushell,
the top of the head, and the au- Oxford graduate. is, Hibbard.
He was Stanhope, the name of his pectation in connection with th tomatic acting. and you will agree
character in the picture, to one and visit of this great actor." David Manners, comparatively
with me that the Duncans do not
-Accompanying Mr. Bhaduri are newcomer to the screen, claims
go, too far in their screamingly
all. The same 'rule applied to tho relationship with the Lady Diana
are
rest of the cast. Constant applica his brothers, Tara Kumar and Bis- funny imitation. The girls Manners's family.
but they
tion of this rule rinde impossible wanath, and several other artists of not pretty, not young,
any lapse of memory; the men called the Natyamandir, the house founded can sing and dance. Many re-
cach other by their character names by Mr. Bhaduri. Prominent among these are Messrs. Joges Chandra member these two in their little
The chat of "Journey's End" is Chowdhury (author), Manoranjan gingham rompers causing a riot
naturally and easily.
and Sailendra headed by Colin Clive, who origin Bhattacharyya sted the role of Captain Stanhope in Chowdhury. The actresses include the original London company, and Miss Prabha.
Srish Chandra Chatterjee, a well- who was loaned to Tiffany through the courtesy of the London producer known architect, is also accompany- Displayed by Hollywood's loveliest, Maurice Browne. The other players ing the partly, which includes a
Bushell, models against modernistic back are Ian Maclaren. David Manners, number of well-trained nautch girls: Sisir Kumar Bhaduri belongs to grounds, and with the irresistible Billy Bevan, Anthony Duncan Sisters lending their rare Robert A'Dair, Charles Gerrard, a high Brahmin family of Calcutta humour, this style show, is one of Thomas Whiteley, Jack Pitcairn and and was born in 1890. His father the outstanding features of the Warner Klinger. The picture, was was an engineer in the Government
recorded by RCA Photophone.
service. He was a regular student picture.
of the University of Calcutta, study. ing at the Presidency College and the Scottish Church College, and be- came a Master of Arts in 1914. While a student, he was well known as a keen debater in English and he took a leading part in all the cultural activities of his time. His
The whole east is superb, An- other war picture-Yes. But one of the best of them all. Perfect direction, by the man who staged the Landon and New York procne-in London. tions. We had the good fortune to see this play excellently arfod here by the Salisbury Company, but the Talkie enables us to see so much more: on the stage, we were limited to the one, scene. A picture of such poignant beauty that words can be hot, teeble praise. "Journey's End" is a mignittvent milestone in motion picture history. It is unforget tuble.
so rumour says,
They numbered the Prince of Wales as one of their They have greatest admirers, had imitators in every country and in every language, but they still remnin the highest pais
Back- sister net in vaudeville. stage life again, bat put up with that just to hear them sing and watch them dunce and burlesque.
"Lilac. Time."
Colleen Moore owes her assur- ed position in the movie, capital') to her recently divorced husband
Styles which spell the end of the featured, with flapper's reign are skirt lengths and hat styles em phasising smart sophistication in pince of the fluffy prettiness of last year's models.
Introduced in a novel way, the show starts with the latest in boudoir pyjamas and negligees and fellows the hands of the clock throughout the sports and luncheon hours, on through the tea and Bridge games, to the formal dinner and evening affairs.
Besides the Duncan Sisters, the east alsó includes Lawrence Gray, Jed Prouty and Benny Rubin.
"THE ROGUE SONG."
"Learn to relax." This is the advice of one
in the loveliest women Catherine Dale Owen.
Miss Owen, proclaimed the most
of the world,
--
"LILAC TIME."
I love levels all ranks, it also overshadows even events of world
as lovers are con Import, so far cerned. And us most of the world
r). but she has long boon' un idol of the fans, why I am not. sure. "Lilac Time" is worth see- ing. because Gary Cooper is in it, and the lying stunts are wizard. The man who is responsible for of stunt is the ace the erashes 1yers, Dick Grace. He formed "The Squadron of Death" during the filming of this play. He beautiful blonde on the stage, who big new' special which opened last and in his mother tongue.
played the heroine opposite Law-night at the Majestic Theatre, Kow
Tibbett in Metro-Goldwyn loon, with Colleen Moore as the sity, Mr. Bhaduri took up education
rence
Mayer's "The Rogue Song," coming to the Queen's Theatre on Sunday, says that this is the one great secret
of woman's charm.
is composed of lovers and all the fame as an actor began when he world loves them, it is not surprising organised and participated in atu- that "Lilac Time," First National's dents' theatricals, both in English
Helen Twelvetrees and Fred Scott.
Sellom have seen a picturs-John McCormack (not the sing that made more of an appeal to me than "The Grand Patade re cently
ut the Majestic Thealra. The management had been unfortunate in their first two choices. The sound equipment s second to none. British Director -our own Edmund Goulding, who steered the Swanson to her first Tulkle success. The most ver- satile artiste, in the film colony. the sole survivor-the last two go
and making s
ing west daring the shooting of "Such Men are Dangerous." The
star, enthralls by reason of the love big a success with his composing
to an even greater as he is with his directing. That little band ef eight aerial dare
story it tells jratty number sung by Gloria, devils has been supplying the
extent than because of the War fearless stunts since 1927. It was
background. "Love," was his, and so is near.
First National has supplied a WAB "The modern girl" she says, y all the music in this show, in "Wings," when Grace He recently finished the highly doubling for Buddy, Rogers, that "indulges in out of door sport, gets picture, perfectly directed by George tanned, sometimes dances all night, Fitzmaurice, wherein a little French praised "Devil's Holiday". with he crawled out from beneath a Nancy Carroll, and he has sue- plane he had deliberately wreck and so is put to far more physical girt and a British aviator are the principals. Colleen Moore is the reeded in making her an actressed, and collapsed with a broken exertion than her mother was,
"But this perpetual-motion style girl, Jeannine, and Gary Cooper is of the first rank. He wrote the neck. Eight months in hospital, theme song,
as well as so ably but he came back eager for more. of living is easy, if she learns one the young ace.
Nine years of flying, he is only secret-relaxation.
brilliant performances. directing.
"Brief rest periods do it-and or dience responded to the magnificent Helen Twelvetrees is a-ecruit thirty, but is a war veteran, serv- from the Broadway stage She ing on both the French and Italian important thing is, when resting, to scenes of the air battles; the move. fronts. Aeroplane crashes--the change to a pair of comfortable ments of the troops from a provin went out to the movies to Fox;
intentional ones that stir thearte-house slippers, for the feet stand, et village before the enemy ad Bk the brunt of it all. Os the set, vance all of which were marvel- sours-are costly affairs. Grace never lets a Director down. between scenes, I always slip off my lously presented. But it wept with If he says he will land on that regular pumps and rest in comfort Colleen Moore, laughed with her, pocket handkerchief he will do able soft slippers, and a few min longed, as did she, for peace, that so. So the cameras are cranked, utes between periods under the hot, love might not be thwarted in its
One lights works wonders.". and Grace "does his stuff." wirt off, two wings off, nose dug 10
Mias Owen plays a Russian prin. purpose. The work of the star is of that quality which defies the critic's analysis. She simply is the character she portrays. It is more than acting; it is consummate art Miss Moore has wilded to her list of gcreen portrayals one that can be definitely assigned to a place at the
was almost ignored for two years; and has had many trying, cruel experiences. She was returning to the stage, when asked to make. a test by Pathe for this picture. and before it was finished. she had signed for five years. I think she is the equal of Lillian Gish. She has that same appeal, so pretty, warm and human. rose to great heights as Molly in
"The Grand Parade."
She
very upex.
Both centribute
The au
the ground, or the ship on its bactress in the new picture, a vivid All this is immaterial to Grace. drams of adventure and love in the Anything they ask and he obliges. Caucasus, directed by Lionel Barry Mems of this squadron ware more. Tibbett, greatest living bari Fred Scott hus no Press Agent, governed by the following set of tone plays her lover, a gwash-buckl- er we would hear more about him. rules:-(1) Live right, lo right;ing singing bandit chief. He sings He is a star from musical comedy, (2) Go where the leader commands; a number of special songs in the big
"Lilac Time" You see in (3) Die in the cockpit, (4) No production, which was filmed entire- that is all I know.
was produced by Hollywood it is essential to em-vacanes in the ranks ever to bely in natural colours.
John McCormick, to whom must go Dick is the last. For how The cast includes Wallace Mac-
credit for selecting a splendid sup- ploy a gentleman who "boosts" filled.
donald, Nance .O'Neil, Judith you to the skies. Has your picture long comrades-how long? "The Rogue Song."
Vosselli, Lionel Belmore, Ulrich porting cast. Gary Cooper, who life story in all. Its sob details, 1. have been advocating and Haupt, Burr Meintosh, and James Rashed across the screen as a new luminary in "Beau Sabreur" and ""The Legion of the Condemned," efforts in his excels all previous
deserves McIntosh of your work, and unless one is pounced
nt comedy team, were borrowed to role. Burr foolish enough not to take his ser- the Queen's Theatre next Sun: enact a couple of comedy. Cossacks, vices, one finds oneself very much, day.
In all the magazines. tells your
.
sometimes without Д grain of "boosting" this picture for weeks Bradbury. truth in it obtains a great deal past.
And now it 13 ал
05 commencing.
Laurel and Hardy, Hal Roach
side-splitting interludes.
"JOURNEY'S END."
+
the cast.
What a red -letter day Tibbett's retainers. They inject credit, as do George Cooper, Jack an outsider in Hollywood. Greta for the fans-two such great pic comedy rellef with a series of Stone, and every other member of Garbo and Lon Chaney are the tures-and it is well to see them
It is inevitable that for many; only two who ignore these, people, both. Tibbetts is the singer sub-
years to come the War will throw but it does not mean to say that lime. One of the most amazing
its shadow over pictures, plays, and the studios do not have them to personalities that has ever graced
books. But so long as it is tinctur- write up trash, lies or truth about the screen. The other stars acclaim
They will be reminders to those led with an exquisite romance, such Norma Shearer How the Garbo it. their "stars."
soys lives, what she thinks, etc. Oh! thrilled her beyond words. Ramon who were there and illuminating as that in "Lilas Time," none will yes, the P.A..ia a person with Novarro admits Tibbetts has the whom one must reckon very seri-autstanding volce of pictures Marion Davies says it is captivat
ously.
it
I see those two-Twelvetrees ing. and Walter Damrosch that it will give pleasure to millions. They and Scott--are again starred in o play of circus life, "Swing High." are right.
bits of information to those who regret reference to that hectic were not, those dugout and trench period in the history of the world. scenes in Tiffany's all-talking ver sion of R. C. Sherriff's great stage play, "Journey's End" which will be
It was a burning desire to im I heard the audi- shown at the Central Theatre.
"Journey's End" has been prove the stage of his country that cheer his songs to the
by Wait acelalmed
reviewers the prompted Mr. Bhaduri to take this the laat measure and his achievement has
It is to be hoped we have it here. once
The Grand Parade" took me echo an unusual event. back a good many years. I used till you hear him sing "The world over, as to love the minstrel shows with Narrative"-he has made
an word in reality and human been briefly to give a new tone to
the Interlocutor, the four fat exceliont record of it. Do ness. Its simplicity and directness the Indian drama, while conserving over the and unprecedented "kick" resulting to the fullest extent its distinctive corner men, and the perfectly not expect to rave'
want from these two-qualities have made Hindu character. Great reforms in wonderful harmony of the men's support, you will not voices. Think of it. No women: anyone but Tibbetts, and he rarely it, the greatest stage play of the the matter of costumes and scenic century. In producing the all-atmosphere have been among his No half dressed chorus girl. A leaves the screen-luckily:
He is only 81, and was born in dialogue screen version, Tiffany ad gifts to the Hindu stage.
A.
subject of which most are tired California. His first success was hered religiously to the original The principal piece to be staged backstage life, but this was different story, with a strong ap Verdi's "Falstaff at the stage script and the result is accord in New York Is "Seeta," an epical peal, and perfectly acted, and Metropolitan Opera House. He Ing to those who have seen the pfe drama based on the story of the Fred Scott has the most delight. has continued in triumph after ture, that viewing Journey's End Ramayana," in which Mr. Bhaduri ful voice that I have heard. 1. triumph. His story is like so many on the screen is equivalent to spend and Miss Prabha will play the Sir Rabindranath Tagore, who is ama Helen Twelvetrees fan of cthers struggle, poverty, hearting two hours in the front line loading roles. the first degree after witnessing breaks, but ambition and In- trenches
domitable pluck and that glori- In order to obtain the effects now in Germany, is expected to be ous voice, and to-day he necessary to bring these results of present at the opening performance. is giving pleasure to thou realism, Director James Whale and Bome of Sir Rabindranath Tagore's sanda in far-off lands, through Supervisor George Pearson went to comedies and dramas have been the medium of the Talkies. Ameri- unusust lengths. Since all the staged by Mr. Bhaduri in his-own action of the picture would be in the theatre to Calcutta with conspicuous ca. we have much for which
mud of the trench and the dirt and success, thank you!
this performance,
Free and Eday."
With "Caught Short we admit
It is the best we have had here.
1 like Teile Frigenas, as well as
1 do Marie Dressler, and Danter Kenton has nothing to fear from
А
After passing out of the Univer- as his profession and became Fro fessor of English Literature in one of the biggest colleges in Calcutta. Here he distinguished himself as a teacher but, as distinguished educationist had observed, "It was the Muses rather than Minerva that finally claimed him as their votary." In 1920 he joined the public stage in Calcutta and gave up his college. (Continued at foot of preceding Golumn.)
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