MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1932.

ROUND HONG KONG'S CINEMA THEATRES

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*THE MAN | KILLED."

Lionel Barrymore, mount's

"Her Man" earned a place among the ten best of the year partially And through the work of Helen. then came "Millie." Now it મ "A Woman of Experience." This picture has been packing them in consistently and may be held over

for a second week.

THE CH

RADIO

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

MAIL.

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SHADOWS BEFORE

The following programme will be broadcast to-day from the Hong COMING EVENTS ADVERTISED

IN CHINA MAIL. . Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. It completes' Helen's downfall on a wavelength of 855 metres

Social Functions. romance now showing at the Star

In "Her (845 K.C.*): Theatre. With the setting in pic-cinematically speaking.

5-7 p.m.-Chinese Programme. To-day-Tea Dances at Hồng woman of the turesque Norway, "The Lottery Man" Helen was a

7-10.30 p.m.-European Pro-Kong Hotel and King's Restaurant; Bride" is somewhat different from honktonks, in "Millie," she portray.

of Victor and H.M.V. Dinner Dances at Hong Kong, the usual run of romances, unded a character of the great middle-gramme

and Peninsula Hotels and King's Restaurant. in Para-provides a welcome change to stage class but still nothing to refrain Records.

7.3-7:30 p.m.--- Now she is John from moralizing over. Iand high society pletures. "The Man HULLESS, Killed." now playing at the King's Garrick plays the lending male role, here as a woman of the past who Symphony No. 6, in G Major Theatre, equals his magnificent (with Jeanette MacDonald; other hobnobs with nobility. work in "A Free. Suul," which won players being Joe E. Brown, Zazu for him the Gulden Statuette last! Pitts, Robert Chisholm and others. SURE-FIRE ENTERTAINMENT.

is clever with several year. Barrymore's return to the The story

in Barrymore, on & tradition for serven, has meant an immeasurable catchy tunes, but the scenery, gain. In "The Man 1 Killed," his the closing stages of the Alm, is erootiotal dramatics, which reach- role is that of. Dr. Halderlin, and obviously faked. This latter defected new heights in "An American Sunny Side Up,

The Love Parade, now presented by he portrays it with credit, One is probably intentional, as the pic Tragedy," is

Ц Erastture In reproduction of the Paramount in a sincere, heart- Forget Lubitsch, the famous director who. famous operetta.

touching talkie "The Man I Killed," showing at the King's Theatre. A perfect admixture of every element Dearest Enemy,

Hyu

with this production baş added yet An uproarious comedy entitled arother laurd to his already large "Stepping Out" precedes the main

attraction.

the OFFICIAL SOURCES.

collection.

Phillips Holmes is essentially a tragedian, and must fitted to role of Paul, a French soldier who, after killing German in the trenches, is unable to detract from: his mind the dying man's agony.

2

**A DIFFICULT ROLE.

over-

that makes for sure-fire entertain- ment. "The Man I Killed" never once gives evidence of an abundance of any of them. The story is imaginative, but not too imaginative: the aeting does not

common-

"One of the most difficult charne- strain itself into à torture for the into any beholder; the tempo is swift, but in remorse, Paul goes to Germany: terisations ever written to beg forgiveness of the parents play was the concensus of opinion not racy; and the situations are not

the man he killed. But, when among the world's greatest drama-so starkly real as to be be is in the home, finds it extreme-te critics and literary authorities place.

"The Man I Killed" brings a num- ly dimeul to divulge his dreadful upon the role of Capt. Matt Denunt secret. He is made very welcome!

John Galsworthy's "Escape," ber of mesanges, and any

the

the audience.:

in

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Ay a

one of

Entertainments, To-day — King's ("Surprise") (Haydn), Boston Symphony Orchestra "The Man I Killed."

under the direction of Serge Koussevitzky 7058/7060.

Gems. 7.30-8 p.m.-Vocal Selections.

C

and

Vietor Light Opera Company

36008. Princess Flavia,

Victor Light Opera Company

.35766. Funny Face, Good News,

Victor Arden-Phil Ohman and

Their Orchestra 35918.

8 pm.-Local Time. 8.3-8.45 p.m. Orchestral. Two American Sketches

(Thomas Griselle), Victor Concert Orchestra

'36000.

A Kiss at Dawn (Lebar), Luxemburg Waltz (Lehar),

Marck Weber and His Orchestra

V-50005.

Victor Symphony Orchestra

35997.

in the home, and calls in love with when that great drama was first them can be chosen by any member. Nancy Carroll, who portrays Elsa, viewed by the public. "Only two the audience to conform to his

sweetheart. actors on the stage to-day are com-mood. soldier's

To some, it is an indictment' Xaney Carroll arts with a sympathy: patent enough to portray it," said of warfare

barbarism that Irish Rhapsody (Herbert),

which appeals to

noted London critic, "and they must be rooted out by mankind. To This elever actress, who began in are Sir Gerald du Maurier and others it is a glamorous love-story Metropolis (Ferdie Grofe), musicals, has risen to dramatic Lestle Howard.”

To fill others, it is a Ahadow- heights very successfully, her last appearance being in "Laughter" with Fredric March.

Sir Du Maurier was seen in the projection of the inner workings ofį rule during the London production a remorseful man's soul. And of the drama, while Leslie Howard there are many more facets, each To Tom Douglas, credit is duei

played the part in New York. And, of them fascinating, for the edifica- for his portrayal of the dying once again, the former takes up the tion of those who behold this ro- soldier. It is excellent. The characterisation-this time on the mantic-dramatic gem. aninder of the supporting-cust give talking screen. The film version All three of the leading actors do They enjeblo support. -

of the play with Sir Du Maurier in splendid characterisations. In producing "The Man ! Killed," the lead, will be seen here on Thurs-are supported with enthusiastic Lubitsch, a is usual with this day at the Queen's Theatre.

gusto by Lucien Littlefield and director, took great care in select- The most popular player on the ZaSu Pitts in comedy roles; and by ing a cast, and the production English stage to-day. Sir Dú Emmu

Dunna, Frank Sheridan, leaves nothing to be desired. The Maurier is said to give one of the Louise Carter and Tom Douglas.) music incidentals are pleasing.

made most remarkable portrayals ever Ernst Lubtisch, who has In support of the feature attrac-known to the screen in "Escape." several of Paramount's most su tion, there is shown a newsreel, a Talkartoon, and another of those Lung training admirably its him ressful pictures, directed "The Man

for the part. le did distinguished I Killed." Screen Souvenirs, which inturing as ever.

-CIRE

"FLYING HIGH.”

35 is

work in the leads of uch important

productions as Burrie's "The Ad- A FOX DRAMA OF EXCITEMENTį mirable Crichton." nud "Dear Brutus" and, in "Bulldog Drum-

To-day Queen's "Flying High."

Theatre;

Theatre:

Today Central Thopeen: "A Woman of Experience." "

To-day Malest Theat ve "Confessions of a Co-Ed." Today Star, "Lottery Bride."

Thestre:

Wednesday-Schneider Trio Re cital at Helena May Institute, 9.20 p.m.

Home Mails. To-morrow-Outward for Europe via Siberia (Taiyo Maru), 8.30

Meetings.

a.m.

& Co., April 19-A. S. Watson Ltd., Hong Kong Hotel, 11.30 a.m.

April 21-Wm. Powell, Ltd., 6. Des Voeux Road Central, 11.30 s.m.

LESSON-SERMON.

First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hong Kong.

"Doctrine of Atonement" was the! subject of the Lesson-Sermon in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on

Paul Whiteman and His Con-Sunday, April 17. cert Orchestra 35933/35934. 3.45-925 p.m.

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of

The Entire Musical Numbers

the Opera "The Gondoliers" (Gilbert and Sullivan), Recorded under the direction of

Rupert D'Oyly Carl, B3866

B3871.

9.25-10.28 p.m.-A Concert.

Soprano-Frances Alda, Peritone-Dennis King. Pianist Alfred Cortot.

Song-

The Golden Text was:-"Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.”

Hebrews 9; 28.)

Among the citations which com- prised the Lesson-Sermon was the following from the Bible.-"Let no- thing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind) let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others." (Phil. 2; 3, 4.)

By the Waters of Minnetonka

(Cavanass-Lieurance), Deep River (arr. La Forge),

The Lesson-Sermon also included (Soprano) 1268. the following passage from the Pianoforte Solos-

Christian Science textbook. "Science Ballade in G Minor (Chopin, Op. and Health, with Key to the Scrip- 23)-Ballade in F Major tures," by Mary Baker. Eddy,--"lf (Chopin, Op. 38)7333/7334. | Truth is overcoming error in your daily walk and conversation, you If I Were King (Robin-Chase- can finally say, "I have fought a Coslow), good fight I have kept the Nichavo! (Jerome-Mana-Zucca), faith," because you are bétter (Baritone) 22263: man. This is having our part in Pianoforte Solos-

the at-one-ment with Truth Ballade in A Flat Major (Chopin, Love." (p. 21.)

Op. 47-Ballade in F Minor! (Chopin, Op. 52) 7835/7936.

Song-

to

There's a very good reason why mond," "Interference," and "The Sally Eilers could go rocketing up Last of Mrs. Cheyney." Although from occasional comedy bits Ber: Lahr and Charlotte Green- wond feature in this picture now "Escape" is his first work in talk-featured dramatic roles, all in the Maurier de short space of two years, and not showing at the Queen's Theatre pictures, Sir Du and what a laughter provoking, monstrates that he is as much at show the least symptom of dizziness. team they make! There is an ex-case before the cameras and "mike" cellent supporting cast and a big as before a theatre audience,

beauty chorus which makes an eyeful. Music is by Gus Arnheim and his orchestra, and there is one funny song which Bert and Char- lotte put over big.

NO SWIVEL CHAIR FOR

HARRY BROWN. .

Song-

and

VIKING GRAVES.

Wives Buried Beside Warriors.

The Bells of St. Mary's

(Furber-Adams), Ever of Thee I'm Fondly

Dreaming (Linley-Hall).

The well-known Swedish anti- Soprano) 1176quarian, T. J. Arne, in an article in the Acta Archeologica, describes a number of ancient graves found

Sally, whose vivacity and per- sonality are rapidly winning her a large following among film fans, is one of the few girls in the Holly- wood studies who is an expert atj handling the controls of an air- The luxurious swivel chair of an plane, whether it be a Stinson six- two-place Bert is an idiotic sort of personassociate producer will not serve to place cabin ship or a with a kink for flying. Charlotte divorce Hairy Joe Brown from the Laird Swallow. The heights don't bether her. Miss Ellers, who is is equally empty in the top storey, directer's camp stool entirely.

Brown, who directed "A Woman featured with George O'Brien in and tired of rearing pigs in the

¡ of Experience," starring Helen] "A Holy, Terror," Fox outdoor pro- country she comes to town to rear

now at the Central duction, opening next Thursday at kiddies! Bert invents a 'plane to Twelvetrees, break the altitude record and Theatre, says he expects to direct the King's Theatre, is an all around Programmes are kindly supplied

"An athletic girl. In addition to flying, the Messrs. S. Moutrie & Co. Charlotte finances his venture, but at least one picture a year. not before he would marry her.. exerutive should know the problems she awims, hikes, plays tennis,

Lots of funny situations crop up of a director and should never lose) and before the two go up together in touch with the actual making of a horses. Bert's invention and they win picture," he says. through. It is a laugh feast, and no mistake.

So Brown's new contract

rides Auri boards and She ная born in New York City, and is of

10.30 p.m.-Close Down All records in the above European

near the town of Cernigov.in

Ukraine, which proved to be the inst resting places of Swedish Vikings.

Two old ladies had decided to take a short trip in an aeroplane. They

In this grave dead warrior were about to get into the machine, was deposited with a woman on his with the bantam type, five feet three of when one of them said to the pilot, left side and sometimes resting on "You will bring us back safely, his arm, his horse, with full trap- won't you?" "Oh, yes, madam,"

pings, weapons, and a number of the reply, "I've never was

objects destined to serve him on his last journey.

Judging from a report by a con-

"Broadway Daddies,"

left

RKO Pathe calls for at least one clectricity, culminating in a wave every of Titian hair. She won her first In the supporting programme is personally directed picture

laurels in The Goodbye Kiss." a Hearst Newsreel, a musical film twelve months.

Brown directed "A Woman of Later she appeared in "Trial Mar- anybody up there yet." by Joseph Regan the Irish-Ameri- con Tenor, and a topical reel Experience" from an adaptation of riage,"

The story Sailor's Holiday" and "Let Us be sooner returned from that picture's temporary chronicle there is reason showing beautiful scenes, life and the John Farrow play.

Next she enacted an im- location trip to Honolulu than she to believe that the women either the custom of the natives of the has a background of Vienna and Gay,"

deals with love and romance that portant role in "Quick Millions" stepped into the principal feminine voluntarily followed the Vikinga in island paradise of Ball.

Fox death or that they were killed in was so outstanding role in George O' Brien's JAY. jcomes from the efforts of the wo- and her work

man with a past to aid her country. that a long-term Fox Contract was drama,. "A Holy Terror" Rita La order to provide them with a com- Bogart, James, panion Into the unknown realm be- Three hits in a row is the pace set hers before the production was com- Roy, Humphrey by the radiant Helen Twelvetrees, pleted. Miss Ellers, then, was Kirkwood, Robert Warwick and yond the grave.

These women were native wives Joe E. Brown, mirth provoking RKO Pathe star, who now is rank- given the leading feminine role in Stanley Fields are in the supporting

was or slaves taken by the Vikings from the the "Charlie Chan" mystery story, cast of this picture, which comedian, provides plenty of fun in ing close to the top among

"The Black Camel," and had no directed by Irving Cummings. the district where they lived. "The Lottery Bride." an excellent feminine stars.

"THE LOTTERY BRIDE."

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