THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1932.
ROUND HONG KONG'S
CINEMA THEATRES
'MAIL REVIEWERS.
"ALIAS FRENCH GERTIE."
not effect the "mob" extras who are called only for big crowds where individual voices are not heard.
"This ruling will make it more Radio Pictures' talkie production difficult for the newcomer to break "Alias French Gertie," now showing into pletures," at the Queen's Theatre, unfolds an mount casting director, said. interesting story, in which a maid "This Reckless Age" which is the and a thief are in partnership in King's Theatre's feature to-day, is lifting safes for money End a comedy-drama which portrays the jewellery, without the aid of any home problems of sacrificing par ents and their ultra-modern, uncon- Bebe Daniels, as the maid, Marle, ventional children. acts well and uses her vocabulary
tools.
ali the French language very effectively. Ben Lyon, her hus-
"OVER THE HILL."
„TO-DAY'S PROGRAMIE..
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THE CHINA MAIL.
The following programme will be broadcast to-day from the Hong Kong 'Broadcasting Station -Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 855 metres (845 K.C.').
6-8 p.m.-European Programmə of Columbia Records.
6-6.17 p.m. Fred Datig, Para-Sienka Razine (Giazounow),
Orchestra of the Brussels Royal Conservatoire (12183-4). 6.17-6.35 p.m.--Operatic. Cello Solo-
The Meistersingers—Prize Song
(Wagner arr. Squire),
W. H. Squire (L2186). Chorus
The Student Prince-Drinking Song
(Donnelly & Romberg),
Raymond Marlowe, Paul Clemon, Olaf Olson and Chorus (9083).
The Bohemian Girl-Then You'll Re-
member Me (Balfe arr. Sear), Maritana-Scenes That are Bright-
est (Wallace, arr. Sear),
J. H. Squire Celeste Octet (9107). 6.35-6.50 p.m.-Band Selections. Pomp and Circumstance March, No. 1
(Elgar),.
Regimental Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards (D080). (Myddleton, arr. Winterbottom),
Regimental Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards (9102). 6.50-7.40 p.m. Variety. Vocal Duet
We'll Cling Together,
Octet
.
band in real life, who plays opposite One picture that has caused more her in the leading role of Jimmy casting troubka than any other Alm Hartigan, is convincing. Robert produced since the advent of talk- Emmett O'Connor, 418 Detective- ing pictures, is "Over The Hill," Sergeant Kelcey, gives a fine per which opens next Sunday at the formance, which is not without King's Theatre. humour. After reforming, Bebe
The key character of the story is end Ben fall
victims to another "Ma" Shelby, mother of the brood pair of crooks, John Ince and Daisy around whom the plot revolves. Belmore, whom they had trusted as Calling for an actress equipped to friends. Ben seeks revenge, but enact both a woman in her prime Bebe forces him to turn over a new and an old lady in her declining leaf, by shooting at him.
years it required one who was a The Thistle The Hearst newsreel, which pre-mistress of her art. redes the attraction depicts the
Realising the enormity of the Lindbergh home, the kidnapped task,
Mr. Winfield Sheehan, Fox baby, and scenes at the home after Vice President and
General Man- the crime.
ager in charge of production, took! "Humanette," a novelty, featur-it upon himself to find this artiste. ing Benny Rubin, and an amusing He happened to recall an artiste comedy, entitled "Suffering Hus who had retired from the screen bands" complete the programme of some twelve years ago, a star, who entertainment.
had abandoned A brilliant film career for the more Important career of motherhood. But he also recalled that she had refused many flattering offers to again face the camera. However, where others A new and stringent requirement failed, Mr. Sheehan succeeded and that all motion picture atmosphere Mae Marsh, favourite of silent days players must be able to speak natur- and star of 'Birth of a Nation" and ally before the microphone was put "Intolerance" was induced to leave. into effect at the Paramount studios her own children and mother the recently.
film children in "Over The Hill." This new ruling will eliminate
Another key role, "Johnny," the many extrus from the "available"good son, is played by James Dunn. list for the highest class of work. It was while waiting for the start but will improve vastly the status of "Over The Hill" that he was cast
-CIRE.
OFFICIAL SOURCES.
"THIS RECKLESS AGE."
Rudy Starita (DB145).
LIST OF GUESTS.
Staying at the
Hotel
PENINSULA HOTEL.
SHADOWS BEFORE
COMING EVENTS ADVERTISED IN CHINA MAIL
Major N. W. Adams, Mr. and
Social Functions. Mrs. V. J. Atkins.
To-day---Tea Dances at Hong Messrs. M. Barber, E. Blackburn. Kong Hotel and King's Restaurant; J. W. Bundred, O. D. Burnette, Dinner Dances at Hong Kong, R. G. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. and Peninsula Hotels, and King's Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. R. Bigazzi, Restaurant. Col. and Misses H. and J. Boyd,
Entertainments. ' Comdr. and Mrs. A. F. Booth. To-day Kingu Theatre;
Mesers. D. Corlett, W. G. Gow-"This Reckless Age,” land. Mrs. E. Cogan, Dr. J. E. H. Cogan, General M. A. Cohen, Mr. and Mrs. M. Cortabitarte, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Crapnell.
Messrs. R. E. Delay, R. N. Drake, Comdr. T. E. Dockney, Col. and Mra, E. Doughty, Mr. and Mrs. Drenkhahn.
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To-day-Queen's Theatra; "Alias French Gertie."
To-day-Central Theatre; "The Painted Desert.”
To-day Majestic Theatre. "Follow The Leader."
To-day — Star Theatre: "The Last Of Mrs. Cheyney."
To-day-World Theatre; "he Trail of 98,"
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Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Easterbrook, Capt. B. M. Ede, Mrs. B. Elder, Lt. and Mrs. F. C. Eyre, Mr. and
Lammerts' Auction,” Mra. 8. Ewing.
To-morrow - At Sales Room, Miss D. Faye, Mr. and Mrs.. W. household furniture, andone Zelos Field-Hook, Mr. and Mrs. M. Ron Kinamo Cinema Camera, 2.50 Finley, Mr. J. Franquet.
Messrs. R. W. Gardiner, L. H.
Home Mails.. Genre, L. L. Gilson, W.-T. Good- To-day-Inward from Europe via win, T. M. Gregory, L. Grover, Mr. Negapatam (Idomeneus). and Mrs. J. Gould. Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Goodyear, Mr. and Mrs. S. Gregory and family.
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hall, Mr.
Tomorrow-Inward from Europe via Siberia (Suwa Maru); Outward for America and Europe via. Van- conver, B.C. and Europe via Siberia
B. C. Hart, Mr. Hausumann, Mrs. (President Jefferson) 5 pm, and 6
Mrs. J. N. Knight, Messrs. Kopelman, O. Kramer.
R.
Meetings 18-Fifty-first May
ordinary meeting of Indo-China Steam Navigation Co., Ltd., Messrs. Jardine Matheson's Offices, noor.. May 19-Fifty-first. ordinary General Meeting of The Canton, In- aurance Office, Ltd., Messm. Jardine Matheson's Offices, noon.
Messrs. G. B. Lane, K. B. G. Larsen, R. F. Lazier, W. E. Little, A. C. Lofts, J. L. Loughnan, Dr. E. Lopez and family, Dr. R. Lopez.
May 27-Union Insurance Society Messrs. J. M. Major; Geo. H.
Canton, Ltd., 59th meeting, Malcolm, W. L. McKenzie, E. H. of Melbye, H. H. Muller, Miss M. Messrs. Jardines Offices, 11 am,
May 27-China Fire Insurance Manuk, Mrs, F. H. P. Maurice,
Norah Blaney & Gwen Farrar G. H. Hodgson, Mr. and Mrs. F. A.[p.m. respectively,
(DB121).
Howard, Mrs. L. Howle. Vocal Duet-
Messrs. E. P. Jennings, F. G. There Will Never be Another Mary,
Layton & Johnstone (DB123). Jones, Xylophone Solo
The Squirrel Dance, Descriptive Sketch
Making a Talkie,
Clapham
& Dwyer (DB134). Humorous Song---
Bigger and Better Than Ever, Hold Your Glasses With Bottoms Banjo Solo-
Up.Ella Logan (DB116).
In the Moonlight.
Vocal Duet-
Happy Feet,
Layton & Johnstone (DB122). Banjo Solo
Carry On..Ernest Jones, (DB137),| Song-
Mr. C. H. Ochs.
Le Fillis (DB91). Mrs. M. Mien. Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Co., Ltd., 63rd Meeting, Messrs.
McCarthy, Mrs. Meciano and Jardines offices, 11.15 a.m.
May 27-British Traders' In- family.
surance Co., Ltd., 66th meeting, Messrs. Palmer, A. M. Parker, Messrs. Jardines offices 11.20 am. W. G. Pirie, Mr. and Mrs. F. May 28-Extraordinary general meeting of A. 9. Watson & Co., Pondal,
Ltd., 11.80 am at Hong Kong
Maurice Turner (Baritone) (DB111).
Hotel.
Miscellaneon.
Messrs. F. Reck, jun., F. C. E. Rendall, C. D. Roth, R. R. Ryder, Pattman (DE194). Mr. and Mrs. E. Repide and
family, Mrs. C. Reysa, Dr. Ringen- Península Hotel.
May 23-24-Empire Fair at the bach, Dr. and Mrs. A. P. Rubino.
of those who are ambitious to play in "Bad Girl," the film that won The Sunshine of Marseilles, roles in pictures, it was explained him overnight stardom.
"Ability to talk naturally is be-
Mr. Sheehan put over another (Organ Solo- coming more and more important
Cinderella Waltz, coup, perhaps the greatest of all. fer atmosphere players, especially "Bad Girl" had hardly been released for those used for small parts,"
Song-- when his astute mind realised that Director Frank Tuttle stated.
the public would be clamouring for of the James Dunn-Sally
Aylesbury Ducks,
Malcolm McEachern (Bass) (DB182).
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7.40-8 p.m.
Tuttle is using several groups of | more capable "dreas extras" in "This Eilera team, Reckless Age," in which Charles Mles Ellers in the romantic femin- Wembley Military Tattoo,
so he instantly cast!
"Buddy" Rogers, Richard Bennett,ine lead, again opposite Dunn. Peggy Shannon, Charlie Ruggles, The remaining players include Frances Dee and Frances Starr are James Kirkwood, Edward Crandall. featured.
Olin Howland, Claire Maynard and This new ruling it was said, will
William Pawley among others. Henry King director of "Merely Mary Ann," directed the production.
NEXT CHANGE AT|
THE KING'S.
THE
JAMES DUNN SALLY EILERS
MAE MARSH
In her trimplant return to the
Directed by HENRY KING
& Fox Picturn
Played by the Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards conducted by Capt. George Miller with the Stadium Choir directed by Henry Jaxon (9073-4). (These records are by special request.)
8 p.m.-Local Time. 8.03-10.30 p.m./Chinese Studio Concert.
10.33 p.m.-Close Down.
Messrs. L. Scott, E. G. Smith, G. W. Stabb, Col. and Mrs. C. R Savile, Mr. and Mrs. S. Sherrill.
Messrs. J. Thomson, G. Travers, Miss M, M, Tyrrell.
Messrs. F. Valera, Van Schubert. Messrs. H. O. Wallem, D. F. Warren, J. Watts, N. Westwood, R. P. .Winkler, J. Wooster, J. F. Wright, Miss P. Webster, Mrs. Joyce Wroughton.
All records in the above Euro- WATERLOO BRODGE SCHEME. pean programmes are kindly sup-
"THE PAINTED DESERT.”
Packed with dynamic drama, thrills and romance; "The Painted plied by the Anderson Music Co. Desert," a Pathe western picture featuring William Boyd, Helen Twelvetrees, William Farnum and J. Farrell Macdonald is now show.
GIRLS TAKING TO PIPES?
ing at the Central Theatre. In Will the beach girls smoke pipes "The Painted Desert," Bill Boyd has during the Summer?
Rebuilding Cost of £1,295,000.
May 25-May Settlement of Hong Kong Stock Exchange and H.K. Sharebrokers' Association.
PATIENT'S REVENGE.
Story of Disfigurement.
Revenge for the disfigurement of} his face by an operation performed By Dr. Gustav Alexander, the well- known ear specialist and professor of the Vienna University, is the motive alleged to be given to the police by a tailor named Sonkop, who was arrested on a charge of shooting Dr. Alexander dead in the street recently. The professor was killed instantly by three revolver shots.
“Soukop in alleged to have confess
suddenly
An extraordinary position has developed in connec tion with the re-building of the ed that he previously attempted to Waterloo Bridge, says the Daily kill the professor in 1910. Telegraph. Sir Owen Williams,
a distinguished engineer and one of the greatest authorities in on reinforced con- this country crete, formally offered to do: the
his finest plcture`in many months. A girl was seen recently on the A smashing cattle stampede and a Brighton front puffing contented race with death along a yawning ly at a briar, and inquiries show canyon, driving a twenty-mule teara that many other women and girls like mad are but part of this thril are smoking pipes in the privacy ling story.
of their own homes, says the News Helen Twelvetrees in the leading Chronicle. woman's role was appealing and
A Shorehant-by-Sea tobacconist, work at an approximate cost of artistic. William Farnum gives a who does a large business among | £1,295,000. performance worthy of his stellar county families, said:
Sir Percy Eimmons, Chairman reputation. J. Farrell Macdonald is "You would be surprised at the of the Improvements Committee Clark Gable, recruited number of women pipe-smokers of the Council, sald' that he hop- from the stage, is the menace, there are, and lately there has ed shortly to receive from Sir Others in a cast who were seen to been a demand for specially-made Giles Gillbert Scott, engineer, advantage, include Edmund Breese, light briars.
excellent.
Bringing Up Father.
AJ St. John, Jerry Drew, Will Wall- "Some of them are encrusted ing, Wade Boteler, Guy Edward with brilliants and cost anything Hearn, William LaMaire, James up to £8 "each." Donlan and George Burton. The “One of my women, customers picture was directed by Howard smokes a 'church-warden' and an, Higgin
other a clay pipe.""
and architect respectively, ap pointed by the Council, their de signs in accordance with the Council's recent decision; /**
Sir Owen's bridge would be built entirely of reinforced con- creté.
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Master (abbr.) j87-Japanese" statesman
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