WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1931.
THE CHINA MAIL
OVERSEA VISITORS' INCOME TAX ROUND THE LOCAL patios that suggests dashing cabal-
Discussion in 'House of Lords.
PEOPLE ON LEAVE,
London.
the Inland Revenue was only carry-
事
Viscount Elibank drew the atten- ing out the law.
tion of the Government, in the
for
the law
CINEMAS.
Reviews from Official Sources.
." SKIPPY."
leros, dark-eyed, languorous sen- oritas and the gay music of the castanets and soft, strumming ideal setting for guitars. Such a background la an
romance. It
SHADOWS BEFORE
shows to ideal advantage in "Callfest Azad seater And ERFARI of the West," the Columbis all- COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED talking drama of the great outdobre) having its final showings yesterday
at the Central Theatre,
One of the most delightful scenes
IN CHINA MÀIL.
These questions became so in-ago-to-live-as-Mfrs: Fred-Niblo, wife of the picture is the outdoor wed- After having retired six years. House of Commons to the Income tricate that it was only when the of a noted director, Enid Bennett ding which takes place in the patio "Skippy."
Entertainments. Tax Acts and regulation affecting: Judges got to work on them that returns to motion pictures for her of the ranch-house. The atmos
To-day King's Theatre; (1) British Colonial officials and it could be really said in some first feature appearance in the phere for this scene la contributed "Parlour, Bedroom and Bath." other persons of British origin not cases what the law was. If persons talkies.
To-day Quesir'e 'Theatre; ordinarily resident here who are who came and lived here were at
She will play the role of "Skippy's' Lohengrin Wedding March on their "Once a Sinner
by four Mexicans, who strum the entirely earning their Jivelihood some point to become liable to in-
Today Central, Theatre; oversea and whe temporarily visit come-tax, the question was after picturisation of episodes made
mother in the Paramount talking guitars. this country on leave of absence or what term of residence, and infamous in cartoon form by Percy Violet La Tour, a popular. chorus
To-day Majestic Theatre;! The production centres about "Just Imagine." other ригровек and (2) what circumstances they should be foreigners who make temporary roped in. That test for liability to Craby, the "Skippy," now showing girl, who is relegated to the road"What a Man."
To-day World Theatro; visits to this country and whose Income-tax according to
ut the King's Theatre. income is derived entirely from was residence in this country. It
Only once since she left the her good looks. She is left strand-"Dancing Sweetles."
because an illness témporarily ruins Today Star Theatre: foreign sources.
was difficult to decide whether
screen in 1925 had Enid Bennett reed and ill in Sagebrusl, Texas. She He pointed out that as a result person was resident here or not,
newed her career. That was two is befriended by of the extating income-tax
Home Mails. a good-looking laws
It had been laid down that if a song ago when she appeared cowboy, Lon Dixon, whose mother and regulations many of those in person had a place of abode here]
with Edward Everett Horton, in nurses the girl back to health. via Negapatam (Hakozaki Maru); To-morrow-Inward from Europe entegory (1) were now visiting and came here, he became
hls Los Angeles production of During her convalesence, Violet from Europe via Siberia (Empresa foreign countries instead of this sident-not a permanent resident,
"The Streets of New York."
falls in love with and marries Lon. of Asia). country and that the visits to this but a resident in respect of the 12
Miss Bennett was born in York, A misunderstanding leads to a country of those in category (2) months from April to April, dur-Western Australia. It is a curious separation and Violet impulsively Siberia (Hakozki Maru); 3.30 p.m.
Friday-Outward for Europe via were becoming less frequent, with ing which the income-tax year ran. coincidence that her director hus- the consequence that apart from Persons who had not any place of band was born in York, Nebraska nouement is an interesting and returns to New York. The de-
Lammert's Auctions. other important considerations abode here but came to this coun- Her father, was the founder of
July 31 At Godown No. 18, novel one. It is extremely drama-Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf money that would be spent in try on leave of absence, or as the Guildford Grammar School in tic. this country was being spent in visitors, or as commercial people Western Australia and her sisters,
and Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, Matt Moore makes Lon Dixon a miscellaneous goods, 10, a.m. European countries. He asked were not regarded as residents and both of whom were associated with dashing and likeable hero, while whether in these circumstances the were not liable to income-tax, if theatrical careers, are Catherine Dorothy Revier is pleasing to look Government would take early steps the period of their visit did not and Margery Bennett.
come-tax year.
A Fair Period.
A re-
In 1913, she went to the United
"ONCE A SINNER."
Splendid directorial work has been et and gives a convincing portaya!:
done by Albert Ray.
"LIGHTNIN","
Rogers portrays the role of "Lightnin'" B Jones, who loves liquor and hates work. He is a whimsical, good natured but harm less liar..
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No. 9
RADIO
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME,
7-10.30 p.m.-European Pro-
Beggar Student--Medley
(Milloecker),
Marek Weber & His Orchestra. The Beautiful Galatea Overture
(Suppe arr. Artok),
Berlin State Opera Orchestra, Eva-Waltz (from "Eva")
(Lehar arr. Schott), Carmen Sylvia-Waltz (Ivanovici),
Nat Sallkret & His Inter- national-Orchestra.
:
to review the whole incidence of exceed six months in any one in- After her school career, Miss income-tax as affecting hoth these
Bennett entered stage work at an claares of individuals with a view
early age, being the first of ber to amending the existing laws and A person who was here longer family ever to become an actre regulations in such a manner as could hardly be considered a tran-After a year in small parts, she o5| would induce them to come to this sient visitor. At some point hetained the role of "Modesty" in
Making her first screen appear- Country Insload of driving them must be considered a resident, and the Australian presentation of away. He also moved for papers, he thought six months in any one.
ance in almost two years, Louise "Everywoman." From this part Dresser, enacts the role of Will He said that he did not blame income-tax year was a very fair she rose to stage stardom in her Rogers's wife in "Lightnin',". Fox the present Government for the period for a visit. A Colonial country. existing situation. The method of official or a person engaged in mer-
The following programme will Movietone comedy drama, adapted application of Acts and regulations cantile pursuits abroad who came States and was cast opposite Ofrom John Golden's successful stage be broadcast to-day from the to the classes of persons in questo this country for more than six Skinner in "Cock o' the Walk" play, coming to the King's Theatre Hong Kong Broadcasting Station tion had grown up over a number months in the year became liable which played in New York a year
Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 355 next Sunday. ... of years under Governments of to income-tax here only to the ex-and then toured the country.
Miss Dresser's previous acreen metres, various political creeds.
performance was in 'The 3 Sisters,' British tent of the income which he receiv-t While playing in this production which
5-7 p.m.-Chinese Programme. followed "Mother - Knows officials or business men who came ed here or remitted to this country, in Los Angeles, Miss Bennett was Best" in which she was outstanding to this country were required to But, if a person had an abode here, seen by Thomas H. Ince and signed as the mother.
6-6.30 p.m.-Chinese Children's
pay income-tax
Again she is à Programme.. remittances if his wife was here, if he kept aa 'contract for pictures which later mother in "Lightnin'" and her 011 which they received of their over- hause in which his children were made her a film star. Among her daughter is Helen Cohan, youthful gramme of Victer Records. sea income for any income-tax year living, then if he came to this coun-earlier pictures were "Princess of daughter of George M. Cohan, during which they were in this try at all he would become liable the Dark" and "The Little Brother." celebrated stage comedian and gue- 7.05-7.32 p.m.-Orchestral.. country for six months. With in- to income-tax on the amount of the She later freelanced, playing in cessful producer. come-tax at 45. 6d. in the £ that income which he received here or "Captain Apple-jack," and "The Sea; became a very serious matter to remitted here.
Hawk," perhaps her most memor- these persons, who were usually That was a fille hard, and wouldable role with Milton-Sills. just able to make both ends meet. represent the case to the Chancel- The result was that practically lor of the Exchequer. It was a case; all these people spent a great deal with which he had been brought
·LA score or more of gorgeously of their leave or holiday in Europe, into conact at the Colonial Office. When. Dorothy Mackaill was first gowned divorcees add atmospheric instead of in Great Britain. Money If a man's wife or children were informed that she had been chosen colour to the picture and, photo- which should be spent here was here he became liable if he only to portray the leading character in graphed and recorded in spent on the Continent, and busi- came for one day; but if he only the Fox movietone, "Once A Sin-vicinity of Lake Tahoe, California,
7.32-7.45 p.m.-Organ Solos. ness men formed new foreign trade came for one day he would only ner," which opens to-day at the some of the most beautiful and connections instead of new foreign be liable for the income which he Central Theatre, a frown crept over picturesque scenic backgrounds to Hello, Aloha!-How Are You? tradé connections, The period of six remitted for that brief visit.
the brow: of this charming actress, be found in America are afforded.
(Gilbert-Baer), .",་ * months was too short, and should
Barcelona (Kahn-Evans), Then there was the case of the who is extremely particular as 'to The picture was directed, by be extended to at least nine months. man who came for a substantial the role she enacts. But as Guthrie Henry King. Oversea
whose production Always (Berlin), officials and other period in successive years and, who McClintic, who directed the picture,"Tol'able David" won him the Dinah (Lewis-Young-Akst), Britishers who had to maintain had made. a habit of coming for outlined the story as the drama of Photoplay Gold Lynn Medal for the
Jesso Crawford. and families in this more than three months every a girl who relates the, truth of her best production of the year. He 8 p.m.-Local Time & Weather country for health or educational year, at any rate, for the last four past to the man she loves, only to also directed such successes
as Report. reasons also suffered hardship by years, That was a question of regret it after they are married, "Stella Dallas" and "Hell Har- the present income-tax regulations. where to draw the line. If a man the frown disappeared and the bour.”
7.45-8.10 p.m.-Pianoforte Solos. Officials or commercial, men who was going to live in England for a sparkle came back into her large
Invitation to the Waltz came here on duty or leave, also, substantial period year after year and expressive blue eyes..
*EASIEST WAY."
Alfred Cortot, were liable to be charged tax on he must be regarded as being liable "It is just the type of role I
On the Banks of the Danube. the amount of their income remitted to income-tax at some period, but enjoy playing," said Mies Mackaill, Getting a break on the stage in Rustle of Spring (Sinding),
(Kurucz)
John Kurucz to this country and that was ahe was only liable for the amount "for it not only teaches a lesson, such a production as" the much Narcissus (Nevin) Hans Barth. special handicap to British firms. of the income remitted to this but is true to life. If a man's past discussed "The Last Mile", proved
Foreigners.
country, not for all the rest which before his marriage belongs to him- great advertising for Clark Gable,
8.10-8.37 Operatic. The Board of Inland Revenue he did not remit here or receive self, why should a woman reveal This black-haired young man has Margarethe Potpourri (Gounod), had stated that a foreigner whose here, and the question was whe-hers? The less a man knows about been exceedingly busy since, the visits to this country were
ther three months for four years a woman's past life, the better off screen lured him away from New La habitual but occasional was
was too short a period. He would both of them are, for it is this very York a few months ago. not regarded as a resident unless he talk that over with the Chancellor hind of knowledge which causes From The Painted Desert" he had been here for a period oquat of the Exchequer, but he was most of the marital troubles and was immediately engaged for the 8.37-9.20 p.m. Variety. to six months in any financial year. afraid he would not be able to many of our divorces. My advice part of Nick Felik, sweetheart and Orchestral If a foreigner did not maintain a soften the right hon. gentleman's to any young, wife or aweetheart is husband of Anita Page, in the new place of abode or reside here for heart, because this was the result if you wish to hold our man, held Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture, The eix months he was regarded as of the experience of the Inland your tongue."
Easiest Way." starring Constance being resident if he visited the Revenue Authorities over a long Joel McCrea, who played an im Bennett, and opening on Thursday country year after year for a aub- period.
portant role in Will Roger's latest at the Queen's Theatre. This stantial period, so that his visita
Fox movietone, "Lightnin'," Inter- Jack Conway-directed Alm
aleo were part of his habits of life. It was very undesirable to pre-prets the leading male char features Adolphe Menjou, Róbert The Board would normally re-vent or discourage foreigners com-acter "Once a Sinner." Montgomery, Anita Page and Mar- gard an average annual period ing to this country; he wanted to John Halliday and C. Henry Gordon forie Rambeau. amounting to three months in a encourage them. Lord Elibank's are, the other featured members of Other stage successes of Gable, financial year as substantial, and statement that fewer and fewer the cast, which includes lika Chase, beside the sensational "Last Mile,"
Honour the visit as becoming habitual in foreigners were coming here to George Brent, Sally Brane among include: Love," the fourth year. Then he would day was quite contrary to his in others.. become liable to tax on so much formation. Neither the Inland Re-
their wives
not
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of his income as had been remitted venue Department nor the Board "PARLOUR BEDROOM & BATH.” to this country. Those regulations of Trade was aware of any diminu- were going a long way towards tion; on the contrary, they stated
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Marek Weber & His Orchestra.“ Traviata-Potpourri (Verdi),
Marek Webor & Hla Orchestra.- Pagliacci-Fantasy (Leoncavallo),
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Three, of the featured players in stopping foreigners from coming that more and more visitors were Buster Keaton's last talkie, Dough at all.
coming, and that the numbers from Boys," appear with the comedian They had the "Come to Britain" the United States of America, again in his newest laugh-maker, movement on the one hand and on Europe, and the Far East were in- "Parlour, Bedroom and `Bath,” k the other the Inland Revenue doing creasing year by year.
They are Cliff Edwards, who Father Woodlock, the well-known He thought that the misappre-scored in the earlier film as a buck Jesuit preacher of Farm Street Over all they could to keep visitors out of the country. He asked the Gov-hensions which existed were private; and who now appears as an Church, Mayfair, roundly con-The Black Horse Troop (Sousa), ainment whether it would set up serious, and something ought to be hotel bellop: Sally Ellers, who mar damns the evil spirit of the Alma The National Gama (Sousa), a strong and impartial committee done to prevent people flesing from tled Keaton in the war comedy but in a trenchant article in the Sun-fas Corn's Band.
this country when they had been who hands him over to Dorothy day Dispatch, An Evil Spirit" 9.41-10.28 p.m.-A Concert. to. Juvestigate this subject
The Marquess of Huntly sup here for three months, because they Christy in the new farce; and Ed he writes, "seems enthroned at ported the request that careful were afraid they might be liable war copy who makes a quick Los Angeles, and it sends its mis Serenata, (Cesareo-Toad),
Carceleras (Chapi), consideration should be given to to income-tax. They would not be transformation from a hard-boiled stoners far and wide into all our Madinas, Amelia Gall-Curel
ilable, and they had better know top sergeant to an equally hard towns and villages to preach to dara (Soprano). it. He would inquire if something boiled detective. Government Reply...
beople that "Life at its highest is Violin Solo could not be done in that way Members of the cast who have best achieved by cocktail drinking, Krolsler (Berenado (Lehar), Lord Passfeld, Secretary of He could not hold out any hope never before appeared with Keaton nightclub orgies,
Franquita Soronade. State for the Colonies, agreed that that the Government would consent include Reginald Denny, Charlotte pyjama parties,
(Lehar-Kruister), there was a certain discouragement to the appointment of a Committee Greenwood, Joan Pears, Natalie dances, and as derin to people coming to this country of Inquiry. He would consult the Moorhead, Walter Merrill and to the shameless cult of the nude but said that it was based on Chancellor of the Exchequer whe Sidney Bracy
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