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THURSDAY, August 6, 1931, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at No. 16, Queen's Road, Taiping Building.
[By Mall Reviewer.
The Central Theatre announced Marlene Dietrich is not a bit like that owing to some difficulties they Greta Garbo. The first Intimation are unable to show "The Silent that the public had that she was. Enemy," the 1931 Paramount "double " of the Swedish sensation, this week-end As un- actress was mada in the nounced, and, in its stead they are Press.
The iden possibly originat- to-day showing "Ex-Flame," the Comprising:——
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A Fine Collection of MARBLE STATUES,
View
ed in the fertile brain of a hard-up modernized "version of "East Castolina Marble Statues, Busts, film editor, and now almost every Lynne," produced for Tiffany pro-Animals, Vases, Lamps and Pedes-
{tats. body believes it. As a piece of pro- ductions by Victor Halperin. paganda, it was clever, but one has
Neil Hamilton and Marion, Nixon Catalogues will be issued, only to ace "Dishonoured" to realise play the leading
.On parta in this
from Wednesday, how untrue, even unfair, is the modernised version of the stirring August 5, 1931. comprison. No. two film actresses old melodrama of domestic strife, Terms:-Cash on Delivery. could be more unalike.
LAMMENT BROS., Each has supported by an exceptionally well her genius and her charm, but they chosen cast.
Auctioneera. are as different as rubies from
All of the old heart throbe and Hong Kong, August 1; 1901. emertida.
the old tense situations that made "Dishonoured" is a play which "East Lynne" a stage success and would be equally as good on the enabled, the play to run almost con- uinge
on the screen, tinuously to crowded houses for [although the technique of
the over Afty years have been retained- cinema photographer has
in this modern version. The only cer- tain distinct advantages over the difference is that "Ex-Blame" has scene painter, It has the move. been brought up-to-date in costumes ment of great drama and all the as well as general atmosphere. thrills of a modern detective play. According to all who have seen This is not to compare it with a it, "Ex-Flame" is well worth seeing, "thriller"-for-"Dishonoured" is not only once, but many times, notable dramatic achievement of Norman Kerry, Judith Barrie, which any living author or any liv- Snub Pollard, Little Billie Haggerty, ing actor or actress might have rea- Cornelius Keefe and Roland Draw son to be proud.
It presents have prominent roles in the pro
Juction.
that rare combination of a superb play superbly acted. If it contains any flawa they are the kind of flaws which we find in real life.
Brilliant Acting..
"THE PRODIGAL."..
His navy training proved useful to Lawrence Tibbett when he made is latest Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer talkie, "The Prodigal," which is
The story does not differ vastly from the usual "app" play; we re- call several years ago seeing Myrna Loy in a silent film called. "Stella now being screened at the Queen's
Theatre. For one of his most im-
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the heroine, is played while he
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Fair
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riched the studios of Hollywood.
ueed to clean one between: -decks Preacher: Rer, Walter E.. Of
while working for Uncle Sam dur- courge. the acting .i8 (always
important more
than ing the war. He says he cleamed the play, and,
the
the gun six times and never missed in of Marlene Dietrich, a play may
a note. sometimes be made to seem better than it really is.
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"Dishonoured" is the story of an Austrian officer's widow who is
·“DANCE, FOOLS, DANCE”
Subject:-"What is the Grosteat Question?"
Evensong, 6 p.m.
Preacher: Rev. Walter E. Bentley.
Subject: What is the Purpose of Life?"
Special Notices.
Remember the chubby Police re- saved from the streets by an offer reports brought such guffaws on porter whose stuttering telephone to act as a spy on behalf of her the stage in "The Front Page?"
Rev. Walter E. Bentley is Rector country-Austria. The chance to
Emeritus of St. Stephen's Church, He is back on the job again in New York. and Lecturer of the serve her country appeals to her "Dance Fools, Dance," Joan Craw National Shakespeare. Federation. more than money and position, and ford's new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer He founded the Actors Church Al- sho accepts, preferring a life of starring vehicle which will open to-liance in U.S.A., having himself treachery to' suicide. Her first duty morrow at the Queen's Theatre been an Actor for many years. is to track down two men whom His name is James Donlan and, in the Secret Services suspect of es opite of years of successful theatre pionage. The first is easy prey appearances, he is always referred She meets him at a carnival and to as the "Front Page reporter." allows him to entice her to his Harry Beaumont directed: the
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Sunday, August 2, 1931. Morning Service; 11 a.m. Evening Service). 6 pm. Preacher: The Rev. E. G. Powell. Sunday School: Kennedy Road,
home. While he is out of the room new Crawford pletare, an adapt she finds a cigarette in his pocket ation of a thrilling Chicago gang- containing a secret plan, and steals ster story by Aurania Rouverol. it. The theft in "noted and the Lester Vail is the leading man and officer gracefully surrenders, hand- the supporting cast includes Clif: ing her his sword. With equal Edwards, William-Bakewell, WII- grace he selecta a grape from a Ham Holden, Clark Gable, Earl
Social Hour after Evening Ser vica, bunch on the table, munches it Foxe, Purnell B. Pratt, Hale Hamil- thoughtfully and walks into the ton, Natalle Moorhead, Joan Marsh, FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, library, there to commit suicide. and Russell Hopton.
The Second Victim.
Her second vietim (Victor
McLaglen) is less easy to ensnare,
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Ha eludes her by taking her by sur- Sue Carol, portraying the leading, in Boston, Mass, U.S.A.] prise and spying on her, but is in feminine role in "The Lone Star the end arrested and condemned to Ranger, Fox Morletone all talking denth-only to escape. She is held border romance, was selected аз responsible for his escape (this is one of the thirteen Wampus baby the only really weak part of the stars in 1928. She la featured story) and is shot during one of the with George O'Brien, who enacts Anest scenes we have ever seen in the character of a Texas Ranger," the cinema.
Subject:-"Love" py The Sunday School 1 held on O'Brien and Mias Carol fürnish Sunday morning at 10 o'clock The acting of Marlene Dietrich the love Interest in this Zane Grey Wednesday Evening Meeting at was worthy of a play by Shaw or story of the West, Walter Mc-5.80 o'clock. Turgentev: consummate skill, a Grail, Lee Shumway, Russell Simp- Reading Room at above address. tremendous personality which needs on. Warren Hymer, Elizabeth | opan :--- only a look to make itself felt, and s dreamy, crooning voice which is charged with every emotion... Yes, Marlene has the voice of a syren, and in the talkie she has found her perfect vehicle. Ba
Victor Over-Awed?
Patterson, and Caroline Rankin Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. to head the large supporting cast 12 Noon..."
A. F. Erickson directed the plc-
Monday and Thursday 5.30 to ture which comes to the Star D.m.. Theatre tomorrow.
TYPHOON
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The Public is cordially invited to attend the service and vlalt the Reading Room
Victor McLaglen seemed to be a little, over-awed by Miss Dietrich,' and, in consequence, forgot his Father tiresome swagger to the attain hurricane force, signal No. Immense, advantage of his acting, (a black X shaped triangle) may which was excellent and never over be dispensed with, thus giving the done. When McLaglen forgets to pose and to laugh like George Ban-! croft, and is perfectly natural, he is capable of a memorable perform- No. 10 signal, the black cross, COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED
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