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CINEMAS.
What Mail Reviewers Say.
* THE VIKING.”
ture, essays the role of a Russian the "good old days" before the war. count-Kosloff, by name marrled The latter scenes, taking place in i to Irene Delroy, but only interested modern Middle West City, in his own welfare. "Oh Sailor centrate all the force of the drama
con-
Behave!" gives him every oppor- in terse and thrilling climactic in-
tunity to inlge his little-seen ilaire for comedy, and he makes his role a memorable one.
"FOR THE DEFENCE.**
Irene Delroy who plays the feminine lead in the new film ap- Those who have a sneaking re- pears opposite Charles King. gard for silent pictures, "The Viking," now showing at the Star Theatre, will interest them. A Technicolour film throughout, with sound effects, it is excellent story and proves a welcome change to tired film fans. Donald Crisp takes the leading part and is supported by Pauline Stark and many other well-known players.
From Official Sources.
"LAUGHING SINNERS."
cidents.
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"TILLY OF BLOOMSBURY.”
RADIO
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
The following programme will "Silence" is drama taken from life. real, thrilling, believably pur-be broadcast to-day from the Hong trayed.
Kong Broadcasting Station 2.3.W. on a wavelength of 355 metres:
5-7 p.m.-Chinese Programme. 6-6.30 p.m.-Chinese Children's
7.05-11 p.m.-European Pro- gramme of Victor and H.M.V. Re-
7.05-8 p.m.-A Concert. Violin Solo-
Of all the innumerable difficulties that arise during the production of Scott Kolk, who, as the wenithya talkle, none is so aggravatingProgramme. young big city ne-er-do-well, plays a and costly than those mysterious sensational part in William Powell's the sound recording. "For the Defence" at the Central Thousands of pounds have been cords. Theatre, is, like Rudy Vallee, an- spent by sound specialists in re- other band leader from Maine who search work-their task in the poe- has made good with the public.
His career in the show business, while brief has been an arctive ono. While a student at the University of Maine he organised a dance band which became so popular that he
the
sibility of interference has been discovered and solved, but not all! the King's Horses and the King's men can hope to conquer freak ac- cidents.
Chant D'Espagne_(Samazeuilh), (a) La Cancion Del Olvido
(Serrano-Persinger)," (b) Rondo (Spohr-Persinger),
Master Yehall Menuhin (7317).
Song
My Little Nest of Heavenly Blue
(Lehar), Twilight (Hamilton).
Maria Jeritan (Soprano) (1234).
Plano Solo-
Malaguena (Lecuona), La Cathedrale (Debussy),
Chorus-
Olga Samaroff (7304).
Mother O' Mine (Burleigh),
Lay Vicars of Westminster Abbey (B3418).
Song--
Fritz Kroller (1186).
Kingfisher Blue
(Woodforde-Finden) Jhelum Boat Song
(Woodforde-Finden)
Jack Raymond, when producing] Everyone knows that Joan Craw- and his band left school to accept a "Tilly of Bloomsbury" as a talking ford, who is at the Queen's Theatre vodvil engagement. Next. Kolb picture for Sterling Film Co., Ltd., in "Laughing Sinners" danced her played in the Broadway musical had been fortunate in escaping way to screen atardom via Chicago show, "Take the Air." and follow- trouble until he was shooting some | revues, and featured stepping parts ing that engagement he took his exterior grounds. A costly est in "Innocent Eyes" and "The band to Italy where he introduced had been erected. and the expensive Passing Show."
the American master of ceremony cast was all roads to walk on. Most moviegoers are also awareiden to the Lido. Being urged to Sequences were cut and dried and that the real name of this popular do so by all who knew him he next rehearsed to perfection. actress is Lucille Le Seur and that went to Hollywood and has had a Half-way through the shooting öf in private life she is known as Mrs. series of fortunate
parts in
one difficult scene which was pro-Violin Solo... talkies. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
gressing splendidly, the falat dron-
Gavotte (Beethoven), Menuet (Bach-Winternitz), What a great many people do not He played a lead in a Laura La- ing of dlatant aeroplane engine was know, however, is that Joan Craw-Plante picture and a featured part caught by the mike and disturbed ford:
in Marion Davies release. Before the recording. The plane was fly- collects dolls. She has a he signed with Paramount for "Foring high and was but a speck in the special room for them in her house. the Defence" he took part in "All clouds, Jack Raymond, expecting, She has hundreds representing Quiet on the Western Front" as a the plane would very soon be com- every country in the world,
Featured player.
pletely out of the microphone's "For the Defence" was written range suspended work. But as the by Oliver H. P. Garrett, former disturbing noise of one plane dis- New York newspaperman, from a appeared in the far distance, it was story suggested by Charles Furth-soon replaced by another. Then to mann. formerly a practicing at- make matters worse, a succession torney in the Chicago courts. The of 'planes appeared, flying in and in clothes is partial to blue story deals with the life of a bril-out of the clouds, cavorting like a and lettuce-green shades. She has liant criminal defence lawyer, play- lot of buzzing bees round a jam pot. a weakness for sports clothes. Hered by William Powell,
is a only this time the proverbial jam collection of sports scarves and felt gripping portrayal of a vivid phase pot was a highly sensitive movie bats hus become almost a hobby. of modern life, enacted with al microphone, which metaphorically ... has a number of pets includ-the dynamic wallop that made speaking was ticking up a thousand ing А Marmoset monkey, hut Powell such a great favourite I times more expensively than a taxi
Jiggs" a pure-bred Boston bull, "Pointed Heels," "Street of Chance," clock. himself a clever dog screen actor, is "Shadow of the Law" and others. her principal pride and joy.
.... has a lovely soprano voice. .... swims and plays golf with more than average ability.
---
is known as the best dancer in the Hollywood film colony.
....
Parial to Blue.
has a passion for mustard
on crackers, likes dill pickles and the funny papers.
ed rugs.
"SILENCE."
It
At long last the aeroplane circus finished its performance and flew off one thought derisively.
Thankfully, Jack Raymond recom- menced shooting, and in the tense scenes which followed, soon forgot his exasperation.
B
was
Peter Dawson, Baas-Baritone (C2177).
Piano Solo-
Etude in A Minor (Mendelssohn), Etude in F Major (Mendelssohn),
Sergel Rachmaninoff (1266),
8 p.m.-Local Time. 8.05-8.38 p.m.—
Stephen Foster Melodies,
Played by Nat Shilkret with the Victor Salon Group and Orchestra (C-2), 8.38-9 p.m.-
Iberia
In the Streets & Byways, The Odors of, the Night,
The Morning of a Fete Day and
L'Isle Joyeuse (Debussy),
Played by Victor Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Plero Copnoin (M-77). 9-11 p.m.-Dance Programme. Fox Trot-
You Forgot Your Gloves, Falling in Love... High & Low,
Dancing in the Dark
(22700)
.....(22708)
(22727)
was Only Teusing You, Maybe it's the Moon Ooh! Hoo! You-Hoot On the Beach with You ...(22780) Waltz-
Reaching for the Moon, Truly I Love You .....(22613) Fox Trot
That Little Boy of Mine,
The Hour of Parting
Minnie the Moocher,
Heeble Jeebies
(22788)
....(22761)
I'm All Dressed up with a Broken
Heart,
There's No Other Girl....(22768)
Got Rhythm,
Embraceable You
Waltz-
(22588)
The Kiss That You've Forgotten, I'm Just a Dancing Sweetheart,
Fox Trot-
Thrill Me,
I Surrender Dear
So Sweet,
(22790)
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An intensely interesting human goes without breakfast to story is the background for the keep fit, drinking instead a cup of exciting melodrama, "Silence," now
But it was not to be; the sound warm water, a glass of orange juice showing at the King's Theatre here, and one cup of caffein-less coffee. with Clive Brook. the charming recorder signalled for him to stop
....jumps rope for ten minutes Marjorie Rambeau and the flaming- "Sorry Mr. Raymond," be gald, each night and morning.
haired Peggy Shannon in the lead- "there's queer noise coming
through and It's no spends much of her time being roles.
use shooting tween scenes on set stitching hook- "Silence" gives Brook an oppor- until we put it right."
tunity to portray a great human Once again a hold-up. and every ....has starred in seven produc- character, and the suave and polish-minute costing pounds. The reason tions since her elevation to stardom. ed star takes every advantage of for the interruption was soon dis- found to be the They are "Our Modern Maldens," the opportunity. Supported by two covered, and was "Untamed." "Montana Moon," "Our capable and beautiful actresses, moaning and howling of a wind cur- Blushing Brides," "Pald," "Dance. Brook sounds the depths of a man's rent which
passing right| Fools. Dance," and the current soul in a series of adventures, es- through the microphone. Nothing "Laughing Sinners."
capades, trials and disillusionments could be done but wait for the noise: As Cabaret Singer.
that bring him finally to the superb to subside or hope that the wind In "Laughing Sinners" Miss sacrifice to save his own daughter's would blow another way.
This eventually Crawford is seen as a cabaret singer reputation.
did happen and, who falls in love with a travelling| Peggy Shannon displays a new with tempers and production costs salcaman of easy-going morals. acting flare in "Silence" which bears running high work was resumed on When this salesman turns their ro- out the promise of versatility con- "Tilly of Bloomsbury," which will mance into ashes by means of a tained in her role in "The Secret be shown at the King's Theatre hastily scrawled good-bye, the torch- Call." She is dramatic, colourful, commencing next, Thursday. singer attempts to find solace in emotional, and, withal, interestingly the ranks of the Salvation Army. gay and alive, Playing two roles "AUTOMOBILE FACE.” The circumstances which result in this one plcture, that of the wife. from a subsequent meeting with and, later, the daughter of Brook, A New Complaint for her eratwhile lover bring about the she manages by sheer talent to keep
Motorists. dramatic events.
the two characters separate and dis. tinet and interesting.
"Automobile face," a complaint Theatre-goers will be particularly which, acccording to Dr. Thomas intringued by the presence of Lennon and Dr. Milton Lennon, glamorous Marjorie Rambeau in paralyses the muscles of the left this excellent cast, and those who side of the face, is particularly pre- "OH SAILOR BEHAVE.” saw "Fast and Lonse." recently, and valent in San Francisco.
admired its dark, handsome hero, The two physicians have studied Lowell
Sherman, one of the will welcome the return to the many cases of this trouble, and screen's most popular villains, for-screen of Charles, Starrett in the have come to the conclusion that sakes the heavy roles for a comedy Juvenile role of Silence." Other the paralysis is caused by driving characterisation in Warner Bros. parta' are capably filled by Willard against the cold winds which blow new production, "Oh Sailor Be-Robertson, John Wray and Frank in over the city from the Pacific havo" which comes to the Queen's) Shoridan. Theatre on Thursday.
The action of the picture takes Massage will effect a cure, say pean programmes are kindly, sup- Sherman, who supports Olsen and place over a period of twenty or the doctors..
plied by Measra. 8. Moutrie & Co.!
The picture was adapted from the New York stage success, "The Torch Song." and was directed by Harry Beaumont.
Осевд.
Doin' the Ramba
I'm Thru With Love,
.(22660)
You Don't Know What You're
Doln'
.(32677) Let Me Hum a Hymn to Her
To-night,
Can't You Read Between the
Lines
.(22698) Waltz
The Same as We Used to Do, Fox Trot-
Mary Jane .....
Just a Blue Eyed Blonde, If I Were Only Sure of You, Building a Home for You,
You Don't Need Glasmos...(22704) Faithfully Yours,
(22688)
(22724)
Have You Forgotten
...(22690)
There's Rhythm in the River,
I Need Lovin'
(22641)
(21838)
Walty
Dream River,
Beloved
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