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A great favourite with local The following programma will audiences is now" appearing at the be, broadcast to-day from the. Hòng Central Theatre in her latest pic-| Kong Broadcasting Stâtiền 23.W. tare, Madonna or the Streets," the on a wavelength of 355 metres. Columbia film "adapted from W. B. {(845^K.C})}); Maxwell's story, "The Ragged Mes- 6-8 p.m.-European Programme. senger". It is none other than Eve-
5-6 p.m.-
PICCARD PREPARES FOR SKY CLIMB.
Explores Heights Of Stratosphere.
Brussels, Yesterday. Arrangements have been com- Piccard's
Lilyan Taahman figured correctlyn Brent, the alluring, the beauti-A relay of the Hong Kong Hotel Or. pleted for Professor
ly when she decided on behind the footlights.
gers."
a
careerful, the magnetic personality of the
screen.
The story is an Excellent vehicle for her. It is a dramatic story of love and reformation unfolded in
chestra by courtesy of the Man. agement (During the intervals recorded music will be broadcast 6-8
- from the Studio.)
pm—A Programme Columbia Records."
6-6.35 p.m.Variety. Voen Duet-
of
Blue Bays--Blize Eyes, Blue Eyes Do I Do Wrong?
Evelyn Laye and Geoffrey
Gwyther, (434)," ̧ "London Street Noises
Leicester Square, Beauchamp Place, Brompton Road,
Actually recorded with ex- planation of Commander. Daniel (9419),
In Hollywood, they say she is "the best dressed woman in films."
She was featured in two Zieg.the colourful locale of the Barbary feld extravaganzas, "The Garden Brent plays the designing woman of coast of San Francisco. Evelyn
of Weeds," and "The Gold Dig- the world who goes through an This was revealed recently by
amazing change of character when Victor Milner, photographer of the Her first movie part was in "The she falls in love with a man who Paramount picture, who states that Garden of Weeds." directed by rule. Mise Brent has shown herself patterns his life along the golden Chevalier's favourite cravat sim-James Cruze
supreme in the interpretation of plined the cameraman's focusing Her next assignment was "The this sophisticated woman who rul-
Port. of "Call" opposite Edmunded men with her haughty glance. Band
In "Madonna of the Streets" she is. Lowe.
allowed a slight variation in por in trayal. The story permits her to be transformed from this type of humble herself and work hard for woman to one who is willing to the man she loves.
An excellent cast has been assem-Vocal Gem bled to support Miss Brent. Robert Chu-Chin-Chow, Ames, one of screendom's most popular leading men, one who is in
problems..
"In photography, there is always Owing to our cheap rental and low the search for what is known as a working expenses we are able to offer split focus," Milner explains. "In our SWATOW DRAWNWORK, CAN-a player's face, for instance,
LACES, LINEN.
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Her most recent roles were Bulldog "Drummond," and "Puttin'
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Lustrous Oit Permanent Hair Waves
In "One Hour With You" Che-.
valier employs his polka-dot tie in
Theatre.
►
The Vagabond King-Selection
(Friml),
Percival Mackey's Band (9195).
Song-
second ascent into the stratosphere. Prof. Piccard and his assistants åre now en route to Zurich by road, carrying with them the aluminium gondola wherein the ascent is to be made.
Complete with all the lätest equipment it is expected that the balloon will be ready to make the ascent next week.-Reuter,
Continued from previons Column.
8 p.m.-Local Time & Weather Report
8.03-9:30 p.m.-Chinese Studio Concert:
9.30-10. p.m.
A relay of the band of the 1st Battn. South Wales Borderers, conduct- ed by Bandmaster Geeks, from the Officer's Mess, Murray Bar- racks, by courtesy of the Off- cer Commanding. 10 p.m.-Rugby Mid-day Press
Chu-Chin Chow-
The Cobbler's. Song..
Jamieson Dodds (Baritone) News,
Columbia Vocal Gems Co. (639). 6.35-6.49 p.m.-Concert Waltzes.
nearly every scene excepting when "THE WORLD AND THE FLESH." constant demand to play, opposite Hydropaten (Gung!), he is in formal dress. This picture
is the King's Theatre's feature-to- day, the forepart of next week. if you have been eliciting praise Jeanette MacDonald, whose beauti- from the home town paper by your ful voice was a feature, plays op-work in amateur plays, don't feel posite the international star in his that is a signal to come to Hollywood latest picture, "One." Hour With as an experienced actor, advises You."
Juhn Cromwell, former stage direc tor who has made good in the West Coast citadel of cinema after years of work on the stage."
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Born in Toledo, Ohio, he was The Swiss Alps with a mountain Feducated at Howe High School, which are Large, Soft and Natural holiday resort was, in effect, trans-Howe, Indiana, where he specializ Artistle Finger and Marcel Wares, Oported to Paramount studios for the ed in English Literature and went Treatment, Shampooing. Henna Pack (any colour), Hair Cutting and Maal-filming of climatic sequences in in strongly for amateur theatricals, cure for Ladies and Gentlemen. Con "Reserved for Ladies," which His schooling finished, he became scientions, Artistic Work by European comes to the King's Theatre begin associated with his father's office Expert, Mr. Alexander.
ning Sunday next. Leslie Howard. in the iron and steel business, but Elizabeth Allan and Benita Hume had no relish for it, and décamp Ted for the nearest stock company in Cleveland. Thomas Meighan was the leading man with the troupe.
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The transportation was in fact a transformation, effected by Holmes Paul, art director of Paramount's London studios. The script called for a large Swiss hotel from the
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10-11.30 p.m.-Chinese Studio Concert.
Co.
11.30 p.m.-Close Down. All records in the above Euro- pean Programmes are kindly sup New Concert Orchestra (9388). plied by Messrs. Anderson Music male role opposite Miss Brent. Jose-Les Patineurs (Waldteufel), phine Dunn and Ivan Linow play Les Sirenes (Waldteufel), other important supporting roles. John Robertson directed. "He is considered one of Hollywood's nee directors. Among the prominent stars who have come under his! guidance are Richard Barthelmess and Mary Pickford.
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"POLLY OF THE CIRCUS.”
Regimental Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards (9483). 7 p.m.-Stock Quotations; etc. 6.49-7.10 p.m.-Operatic. Song-
The Marriage of Figaro-Oh, Come,
Do Not Delay (Mozart),
Bella Baillie (Soprano) (9373).
*
Orchestral
Il Trovatore-Selection (Verdi),
Percy Pitt conducting the B.B.C. Wireless Symphony
Orchestra (9185)
Carmen-Flower Song (Bizet),
Arthur Jordan (Tenor) (9204),
Pino Slo
7.10-7.45 p.m.-A Concert. *
The dramatic story of 20 attractive but "hardboiled" circus Song performer who falls in love with a modern young. minister brings Marion Davies to Theatre, atarting Sunday, in "Polly the Queen's
of the Circus," talkie version of the Margaret Mayo stage success of some years. 180.
Clark Gable, plays opposite Miss Davies and prominent supporting roles are filled by CAubrey Smith, Raymond Hatton, David Landau, Ruth Selwyn, Maude
Eburne, Little Billy, Guinn Williams, Clark Marshall, Ray Millard and Lillian Elliott.
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The picture was directed by Alfred Santell, who recently scored with Daddy Long Legs" and "Sob Sister."
JEHOL SEEKS LOAN FROM
NANKING.
Nanking, Yesterday.
It is understood that Jehol in sending representatives to Nan- king to petition for a grant of | $2,000,000 subsidy due to financial
difficulties. Reuter.
Minuet in G Major (Paderewski), Duetto (Song Without Words)
(Mendelssohn),
William Murdoch (9372)
The Enchantress
Song-
(Chorley & Hatton),
Muriel Brunskill (Contralto)
.... (9088). Violin Solo-
Indian Lament (Dvorak-Kreisler}, Bourree (Sammons),
Song-
'Albert Sammons (8484).
D Vision Entrancing (From "Es-
merelda") (Marzials & Thomas),
Arthur Jordan (Tenor) (9204).
Piano Solo-
Prelude in B Flat (Rachmaninoff), Polichinelle (Rachmaninoff),
Leff Pouishhoff (9368).
7.45-8 p.m.-Octets. Rendo Capriccions
(Mendelssohn, arr. Mulder),
J. H.. Squire Celeste Octet (9179).
Serenade (Tit), La Serenata (Angel's Serenade)
(Braga),
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