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FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 1933.
TALKIE TALKS
町 Diäne
"SYMPHONY OF SIX MILLION”
IS
A STORY FOR THE FAMILY TO SEE
STUART ERWIN'S BEST OPPORTUNITY IN MAKE ME A STAR.”
Paul Muni Contributes Great Performance In Title Role Of "Scarface."
"Symphony of Six Million" is a with loving momma and papa in atory for the family to
see. the humble tenement district (Central).
able finish,
his bosses' home
where
the foreign-born parents have made a home.
was
more
THE CHINA MAIL:
The story is based on the mis "MASS PRODUCTION"
aken identity motif, and the whole thing was "Shot" · in Switzerland. The scenery is marvellous. We also have another "find" in Magda Schneider, who like the star, has played this film in three different languages Sonne Hals proves a great comedian, Edmund Gwann, Betty Chester and Athene Seyler are a few among the British up- Iport. More of this later, but
STRONGLY advised.
BOGEY
Even The Ancients Practised It..
MAYAN DISCOVERY --
ISTANBUL'S LAST GLENGARRY
Telephone Co. Director Retires.
TWICE ARRESTED DURING WAR
Istanbul.
· Chicago, Illinois. 'Mass production, blamed. by The only man in Turkey al- "Secrets of the French Police." many as a contributing factor to ways to wear a glengarry, both . Coming also are Gwill Andre depressions-is not new. Even in his office and outside, is re- and Gregory Rato in Secrets of the ancients practised it, says turning to his home in Glasgow. the French Police," very gripping Dr. Frans Blom, an archeologist after 21 years in Turkey. and exciting and-Gwill is lovely, of Tulane University.
He is Mr. Douglas-Watson,
a
for the production of clay idols Mr. Watson kept his post here! all Mayan homes."-Reuter. which evidently had a place in all through the Great War and was twice arrested before finally escaping to Great Britain. CONVICT DIES TO ESCAPE PRISON.
Carried Poison For 15 Years.
He is one of the most familiar figures in Istanbul, known to everyone as he rode through the streets in an open motor-car, his glengarry perched on his flowing white hair.--Reuter.
COMMENCING TO-MORROW AT THE CENTRAL,
ENGLAND ACCLAIMED IT AS ONE OF HOLLYWOOD'S BEST I
AS GREAT A ROMANCE AS WAS EVER LIVED
· As Great a Story as
Was Ever Fold!...
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A flm that will make you sit up Dr. Blom recently completed who resigned recently as the and take notice is due soon. Lee an expedition into the recesses director of the Istanbul - Tele- Tracy and Lupe Velez in "Half of Yucatan.
phone Company. His position Naked Truth." Shows us how the There, he said, he discovered was filled by Mr. J. M. Anderson. Press-agent can make or ruin. evidences of unit production and He is a Glaswegian, too.
Grand work from all con- fabrication apparently practised Friends prepared a warm fare! star. cerned and hilariously entertain-during the Maya civilisation that well for Mr. Douglas-Watson, ing. Due soon at the Central. flourished in Central America. who is the best-known Scotsman. Stuart Erwin's best epportunity
The acting of the children, ex- Nancy Carroll, starring in "Hot "The Oriental Theatre.” in "Make Me A.Star." (Queen's)cept the boy Felix,
Dr. Blom obtained not too Saturday" at the Queen's Theatre.
measure in Istanbul. He has not defin- good. I became
Chinese pictures are proving ments interested
and data regarding the itely decided where he will re- when they grew up, and Irene
tremendously popular at the Orien-nunnery at Uxmal, a replica of side, but he intends to take Paul Muni contributes great per-Dunne and Ricardo Cortez came on
tal, especially when Shanghai's which will be exhibited at the long holiday after what he des formance in title role of "Scar-the scene. Strzage, Miss Dunne but I think the day is not far dis- but the Management also promise
Queen Butterfy Wu is the star, World's Fair in Chicago. cribes as "21 years" gruelling face." (King's).
did not look so lovely as usual, but tant when the "Keyhole" kind of a strong line-up of the biggest ing.". the professor reported."
"The stone used in the build-work.” she was sweetly sympathetic as the reporting will be part of every success from the States. George was cut and shaped to standard first came, to Turkey the Sultan When Mr. Douglas-Watson "Scarface" is the greatest of all fcripple who brings the famous nations newspapers.
O'Brien in "Gay Caballero," "Bad size by the contractor who sup- tried to make him wear a fez. gangster pictures, chiefly because surgeon back from the depths of Sometimes he is cruel, unjust, Girl" that of the outstanding performance despair and gives him back his but more often truthful and we all with Sally Ellers and James Dunn, (placed by the architects and glengarry and has worn it con- outstanding success plied and delivered it ready to be But the Scotsman preferred his turned in by Paul Muni, and the ideals.
know truth hurts, but is best for "Black Camel" the adventure of builders. Just how these huge stantly during his 21 years here.! courage shown by Howard Hughes I don't like telling the story, but us. Lew Ayres playa the part for Charlie Chan, and ia issuing this challenge to the Ricardo Cortes has been acclaimed all he is worth, so full of charm land Ralph Bellamy in "Rebecca of the jungles is unknown, for the cording to Mr. Watson, is the Marian Nixon blocks were transported through The Telephone Company, ac- American public. I regret that by the critics for his outstanding that you cannot help liking him. Mr. Will Haye saw fit to "Cut" ao performance as the young surgeon.
Sunnybrook Farty." All Tay Garnett the director gives the month of June at the Orientat, tools and were not familiar with in Istanbul It was he who caus- due in Mayans had no steel or iron sole remaining British concession much from the original version. He is only happy when giving his us sensationalism, brisk action and if you missed these shows up the principle of the wheel. Pro-ed an innovation in telephone To my mind, unless one has read life's work to helping the suffering and a smart pace throughout this town be sure to visit this beauti-bably they were drawn on skids services when he required the lo- the life history of Al Capone, the poor, but for the sake of his family tale which was no doubt written ful new theatre in Wanchai. film seems disjointed and a little he makes his noble profession around recent kidnapping cases, It
or sleds. All were Hewn and cal exchange operator to answer difficult to follow. Yet ruthless business one.
avoids the morbid by being treated
shaped with stone instruments. in either of two languages-Tur- and remorseless it plows ita way Not for one moment in this ar-in a semi-humourous vein, so that
TM TELLING YOU.
"Another 'factory' existed kish or French. through several reels to an inevit-tificial life in the magnificent one will not take it too seriously.
Park Avenue establishment does Maureen O'Sullivan as the secre-a look-see. Gary Cooper is asking Boris Karloff is in Berlin having "Tony"(Paul Muni), glimpses the idealist find contentment.tary who is in love with her em-$125,000 for one picture with and his blond Cortez does a great piece of acting,ployer, is quite likeable, Rollo BLP. Hollywood says that Phillip "Sweetie-(Karen Morley), and it proves how versatile he is, equally Lloyd gives a nice little "Bit" Holmes is married to Florence, gives him an idea. So the greatest at home as hero or villain. Luis Calhern. Allan Dinehart, daughter of Grantland Rice, the of all Beer Barons starts his cruel attractive man in the type of role a few among the excellent support- from husband No. 1.
weakly admit I still prefer this Henry Armetta, Walter Catlett are Sports writer. She is divorced reign of terror. Here we have kill ing for killing's sake. We see how he is far and away Clark Gable's ture I want to see three times, and bara. Bennett have adopted a two in which, to my way of thinking, ing cast. This is the sort of pic- Morton Downey and wife Bar- the men deal with those who stand) in their way,
or private:
it gives handsome Lew Ayres a year old Irish baby, so that their lives.
The story is beautifully told. Inew lease of life. Put this on own son will have a companion. shed my tears, especially in the your "Must See List." (Central), Sylvia Sydney has promised to ap-
Butte, Montana. Anne Dvorak and Karen Morley, scenes which show us
A little vial of poison, constant give interesting character studies little blind children studying their News of important interest to the, Pasadena Players.,
the brave "Beauty Secrets of the Stars." pear in "Liliom" on the stage with companion for 15 years of Har- The now-famous George Raft Braille; poor little pitiful soula. the
Elissa ry Bushnell, an escaped convict
carried on again this year, and standa out, likewise Osgood Per-It is a film for the family, and you "Broken. Wing" we have
Feminine "Fans." With Landt will play the lead in and murder suspect has served kins. The cast is a long one but would be unwise to miss it.
one-Loved You Wednesday" for Fox its purpose.
the Overseas League invited its the characters just fit
I have reeler in technicolour entitled with exotic Myrna Loy borrowed The convict who was caught
members throughout the in and asked a medical friend's opinion, "Beauty Secrets of the Stars" from Metro, and Mary Boland from here was found dead in his cell
Em- pass on. Paul Muni dominates and he assures me chat the opera- The sex-appeal of the Hollywood Paramount
pire to join in the campaign. everything and everybody. 1 ad- tion scene is specially well done.girls is...world famous: From this
one morning. A note in one of
All shopkeepers were asked to vise aceing this picture, because It is certainly gripping.
Edmund Goulding will direct the his socks told of his suicide Day" was again made a watch foodstuffs during the week in "Empire Meals on Empire make special displays of Empire this man's acting will rank among Noel Madison, (who makes
Alm I assure you I learnt quite a musical, "Hollywood Revue" for plans and related how, ever since word for British people in every which Empire Day occurred, and great performances on the excellent gangster) is miscast as do likewise.
an few tips," and you cannot fall to Metro. Another loss to the films. his escape from a prison camp part of the Empire. screen. (King's).
the business
Grumpy Fred Kerr has
appeals to assist were addressed in 1918, he had carried the poison This movement died in brother, Gregory The main attraction is the Para-London aged seventy-five. Born in with him for use when he was when a message was received hotels, clubs and restaurants
year, to railways, shipping companies, "Hot Saturday."
Ratoff and Anna Appel give good mount film "Broken Wing" with London, he lived many years in caught.--Reuter. The title gives you an
performances, but the story-and Lupe Velez, Leo
from Her Majesty the Queen, Reuter. idea of Ricardo Cortez will prove to be Melvyn Douglas.
Carrilo and New York as a journalist. Blan day." Nancy Carroll is ideally the main attractions. (Central).sounds like a comic opera, but with has filed bankruptcy proceedings. I know the plot the Sweet, once famous film star what to expect from "Hot Satur- cast as the bank clerk in a small
uch a cast you know you are in Billie Dove nas not married town, whose fecungs are so hurt "It's a King" is thought to bo for bright entertainment. Lupe, Howard Hughes, but when her innocent
ranch contact with the best of Sydney Howard's to the adorable one, lives on a ranch owner named Kenaston. handsome Mr. Cary Grant, is mis-)
Įdale. I think this sad faced York-coveted by flashing attractive Leo,
Anna May Wong adores Europa, construed and magnified by gossip,
fshire comedian is an acquired the bandit. Handsome aviator and is now holidaying there, so is A little fiery red-head, she de- }taste. Some people think him falls from sky, with loss Dennis King. Thelma Todd is the
of to give them something scream, others a bore, it just de memory. Love blooms in the gar-delight of the English reporters, worth while. All is set forth in a pends on whether you like his den.
she is wildly entertaining. series of smoothly told episodes, peculiar style
You hear something said about Jeanette Macdonald will co-star} Rita la Roy, Lillau Bond, Williamlousness was written by Pau Eng aside by hero and heroine.
The story of Ruritarian ridicu-ja-wife but that is easily brushed at Metro with Ramon Navarro in Collier and Randolph Scott do well land, well known B.B.C, artist, and dear little bird whistling in the now that may mean that some day
"Cat and the Fiddle." A enough to
Hurrab- make it enjoyable. (Queen's).
Claud, brother of the famous Jack tree, brings back memories. of we shall have her as the "Merry "Symphony of Six Million,"
Hulbert. Cert Humphreys and France, and we leave the theatre Widow"-and who says Maurice pretty Joan Maude as the Princess knowing everyone, except the bandit Chevalier as Danilo?-I definitely "Symphony of Six Million" was give the heat support. named in England "Melody of like it.
You may will be happy ever after. Lupe is ay yea Life," and the latter title seems
one of my pet fancies. Her films The secretary of the Valentine more appropriate to
are always an attraction. (Queen's). Association at the Italian Hospital In Soho was recently presented to the Duke and Duchess of York.
the
cides
SAMIC
me. That
genius writer Fannie Hurst,' gives
[superior.
"It's A King."
"The Greeks Had A Word For Them."
"Make Me A Star"
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as just a typical ghetto family. Them." from Zoe Aking Broadway portunity in this new version of famous film star's memory
The Greeks Had A Word For Stuart Erwin finds his best opThis is one place that holds the We see the two boys and the girl hit, with delightfu! Ina Claire"Merton of the Movies now re dear.
B
ever
(never to be forgotten in "Royal named "Make Me A Star." Family"), Joan Blondell naturally can't help feeling sympathetic for avoid speaking in his next fim, You Charlie Chaplin in order to saucy, and Madge, Evans, lovely the poor simpleton who takes and sympathetic, as the three Mus-course in acting, in order to crash KING'S THEATRE keteers of Riverside Drive who the gates of the cruel heart-break-
will play the part of a deaf-mute, The Ben Lyons and Sally Eilers willingly trade their cheery com- ing studios of Hollywood. We are the most popular of all the pany for diamonds.
have some very funny gags,
[recent Hollywood visitors to Eng- Give a hand to Lowell Sherman the scenes taken round Paramount Gibson at their ranch, but she is and land. Sally Ellers has left Hoot who directed so perfectly, and acts prove vastly entertaining, especial-revelling in London-and inciden- the pianist (who likes himself) as ly if you have not been among tally are the British Studios after only he can. Grand artist this those who have had similar ghast her?--You can bet your life on old-time movie favourite. It is ly experiences, of fighting for a Jamart, amusingly different, a little chance in this over-crowded: pre-
that. itos sophisticated.
fession.
COMMENCING SUNDAY.
“You're My Girl-
new!"
HOWARD HUGHES
SCARFACE
"KAU MALINE
ANN DYCHAL
ORIOOD PEMONS
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(mati) his power fažeć
and he 'peal to the bling to bili doom.
Shows us all the cute tricks of You will not only see the funny the femfafhe gold diggers, but it side of it, but the pathos of it toa. is emphatically NOT for the chil- Joan Blondell as the hard-boiled dren. (King's).
"Penalty Of Fame.
FRENCH DUCHESS
HONOURED.
"Extra" girl who helps our hero Led Hunt When Nearly
90 Years Old.
scores almost as big as Stuart. It
Low Ayres is back with a hang is pleasant, unpretentious entar-
in "The Penalty of Fame," some tainment but most certainly worth timea titled "Okay America. your while, and Erwin's study After his memorable performance leaves nothing wanting in an ar
Paris.
A forest "square" is to immor-
in "All Quiet," this handsome tatic characterization. See It britalize a Duchess who hunted at young actor was more or less all means. (Queen's). atamped as a sensitive boy, but!
but "Tell Me To-night.
the age of 80.
One of the clearings in the
now we see a new personality in There is the greatest treat in Forest of Rambouillet where the this role of the Columnist writer,
wise-cracking store for local "Fana" Jan Duchess d'Uzes so frequently Kiepura, the Polish tenor In the rode in many hunts, is to be The story in clever and the com- Gaumont-British film "Tell me named after her bination of gossip and gangdom To-night," or as they called it in holds the attention to the dramatic the States "Be Mine Tonight" cently, still led her own hunt The Duchess, who died re- Anish, What a formula, suspense, For pure lyrical beauty and a feast through the forest when ap romance and thrills. They say for the eyes, this beautiful musical proaching the nineties, She Waltor Winchell, the most famous, production has no - superior, was the only woman in France of all Columniste inspired thin Kiepura, so the American critics to whom was granted the mediae sim. At least this kind of writer, claim, is the biggest And, musical val title of Lieutenant of Wolf so far, unly exista in the States, ly, since Lawrence Tibbett Hunting Reuter, de
EMPIRE MEALS ON EMPIRE DAY, Movement Again Carried Out.
London:
last
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