THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1933.
TALKIE TALKS
by. Diané
THE CHINA MAIL.
"-And They Wore Such Things on the Bowery"
JANET GAYNOR
IRRESISTIBLE IN
"PADDY-THE-NEXT-BEST-THING "
LORETTA YOUNG IN “
MIDNIGHT MARY
15
SHARES HONOUR WITH CORTEZ.
Ralph Lynn And Winifred Shotter Make 'Summer Lightning" Most Amusing.
"Paddy-the-next-best-thing” Jend is hel
Janet Gaynor is rightly acclaim-who sings for ed "The World's Sweetheart." and, Merkel and with the combination of one of the will know most attractive leading men on the neglected. screen, Warner Baxter, who makes
Wellman
tp by Andy
Devine,
you, twittering Una Warren Hymer, you the humour
obtaine HOTIC
אן
not
good
the swinging camera,
an ideal team-mate for the co-star feffects with and a sentimental story like "Paddy but I am not sure that it is not a
hit confusing. -the next-best-thing." you will go far to And anything more irresisti ble.
Ricardo Cortez plays the type of part in which this fascinating actor The sentiment and atmosphere of excels, and Franchot Tone proves he is a find for Metro. The end of belanz የጠ Gertrude Page's story
unbelievable, but the Is grande story in another generation. int 1
highly recommended.
(Queen's),
"Summer Lightning"
that occasionally we have a picture acting saves the picture, and can be to which we can take the children.
Trish brogue, Janci ures a rich when she has time to think about it, but her speaking proved tremendously
Voice has im- She 18
when to inve ber more-when she
that unblushingly conferser share with me father for being the Oireland," or biggest liar in all when she so charmingly vamps the rich tea planter.
Luckily for all concerned barely leaveN
she
↓ Baxter plays though Warner secondary role, he could not fail to be outstanding.
ever
Lord Emsworth,
Hollywood turned back the clock to the colorful era queena'of the nineties on their bicycle for two; top of New York's famous Bowery when this costume right, George Bancroft, Bob Richie and Jeanetts party was held recently to celebrate the completion of MacDonald, as exquisites of the "mauve decade, and, movie depicting the "good old days." At left, Benn lower right, Edmond Lowe and his wife, Lilyan Task- Levy and Constance Commings as two dashing stage|man, attired for the opera in the byegone era.
in
convincing.
11 ing happens as intended.
ready with
or a grimace nheurd remark and a characteristic hand movement, and there some special scenes that are roariously funny.
I don't say that "Summer Light ning"
arc u32~
Buster Kenton has been so ill that he had to forfeit his vaude- theville appearance.
ז
VAIR-CONDITIONED THEATRE
Commencing SATURDAY, 11th NOV.
Better than
"Daddy Long Legs*
Janet
GAYNOR
Warner BAXTER
PADDY
THE NEXT BEST THING Directed by Harry Lachman Screen play-by Edwin Burks
Fran the novel the Gertrvale Pape
ALSO SPECIAL FOX BRITISH MOVIETONE NEWS
AROUND THE BRITISH EMPIRE.”
Mr. T. Addis Martin, Mr. W. H Fleming, Mr. A. McFarlane, Mr. W. McFarlane, Mr. W. H. Fleming, Mr. A. D. Wyllie, Mr. J. Russell, Dr. J. A. R. Selby, Mr. G. G. Stopani Thomson, Mr. J. N
Ralph Lynn, plus Winifred Shotter, and a play by Wodehouse,
Cary Grant, the man from Bris-will be Joan Crawford, Grace Moore menn real amusement. AB the tol, who has scored so heavily in or Jeanette Macdonald.
of Secretary
the States on stage and screen, Roy Darcy, remembered in sheer delight and you don't knHorace Hodges) Lynn abducts his plays the other man, with whom silent version, is trying for a come-Gloria Swanson will make a film of
prize pig. which he intends to re- the lust of killing is uppermost, back in a Fox film.
the life of the great Bernhardt, for ST ANDREW'S BALL. turn at an opportune moment, and and who
like secretly despises his Pole Negri looks
marrying an independent film Co. in Holly- thereby obtain his favour and the brother officer. The vague hostili- Harold MacCormack, the million wood.
Committees Appointed. hand
of his attractive daughter ty between the two men is never aire.
Reports state that William Cag Winifred Shotter).
dramatized, but just smoulders on. Douglas Fairbanks Juur. has the ney, brother of James, has married Bring a Lynn farer, of course The end is dramatic in the ex-greatest part of his career, with the Boots Mallory.
At a meeting of the Committee the screen. and, at/everything goes wrong, and noth- treme; perhaps you may think it most famous Continental actress,
Frances Dee and Joel McCrea fiew of St. Andrews Society, held yes Sweeny. toa theatrical, but it is wonderfully Elizabeth Bergner, in, "Katherine of together to San Francisco. She has terday evening, the following sub- Decorations Committee-Mr. G. Russia." He portrays the mad signed to Fox, and will so-star with committees were elected in conne- Duncan, (Convenor); Mr. E All the characters are well
Emperor. Warners young
want Gene Raymond. drawn, and Jack Oakie is the cheery him back in Hollywood to set in
tion with the Ball to be held on Docherty. Mr. A. Dunean, Mr. M. Ginger Rogers refused to play in Thursday, November 30:
(Ferguson, Mr. J. Kempton. jone who meets his death with one film, but be loves London, Went
Card Room Committee:-Mr. D. smile. Aerial combats are bril. to Manchester with his best the Wheeler-Foolsey comedy,
up liantly staged; but then they alfriend, Noel Coward, to see
Gow. the Thelma Todd stepped in ways are in these films, and in this Cochran Revue "The Nymph Er-
Clyde Beatty, animal trainer, has the other Aldwych plays we have they are more convincing than in rant," in which Gertrude Lawrenes married a girl in his cireus. we have had here, but if you are "Hell's Angels."
Cary Grant will be with Loretta scores another triumph. wise you will see everything in Even if you are tired of war films, improving which Reiph Lynn and Winifred (so many of us are), don't miss bliling with Warner Baxter
Will Rogers will share the star Young in the part intended for Con-
instance Bennett. in looks. (there was room for that)
Fredric March's contract Helen Ferrers, Dorothy Bouchier, ed in by the same man who gave us
seeing the super performance furn:["David Harum.” and this lucky girl goes from ple-.
Fid Dorsay is to marry a rich with Paramount; he wants bigger ture to picture, since she wangled Esme Perry, and Mas Malleson
Hyde"--and "Jekyll and
"Royal man from Chicago.
money, and deserves it. (Central) by hook and crook that small part
are satisfactory,
Family Fredrick March, in the Charles Bickford has arrived in Nils Aather will be with Elissa bride in "Cavalcade," by as the
"Blaedchen In Uniform" saying she was English. Now we
This is followed by a film that most versatile leading man on the London to start work in Lady Landi and Paul Lakas in the Uni-
acreen to-day. (Queer's). read on all opportunities of "The caused a sensation. in Great Bri- English girl from Iowa." She and Harvey Stephens, who is amateurish ain and the States "Maedchen in
Walter Connolly as the happy-go Jucky debt-ridden father is the best and his in the supporting cast. ocene with his creditars is a gem. There will be many tears shed at his death, but I thought it too "Hollywoodian" and stageY,
Margaret Lindsay is
is an amusing as some of
Shotter appear.
Uniform," li Ufa Film, starring i
"The Devil's In Love" The much-liked Victor Jory is coming soon in his first starring
but likeable, have little to do that foretha Wiecke, who has now gone vehicle, "The Devil's in Love."
The wistfulness of the story has to Hollywood. This is a film no heen well maintained by the Direc
count.
010 should miss. An uncommon
This is a Foreign Legion story,
Eleanor Smith's "Red Wagon" versal film "By Candlelight.” then he, hopes to go to Russia to make a film after his own heart.
tor, Harry Lachman, but I missed Plot and marvellous acting. More/but with Lorette Young and David is another favourite. He is appear abd
the touches Frank Borzage whad have added. The photography is a feature of the production, and the MCON 3367 film version naturally
respect. Do Yell the play in this
O'Neill PERRY remember when broke West End records, and Mae the the purt 2n Marsh acted
Movies?
What
lovely A pity that "Machushla" was sung by a blonde, in such a high pitched key; the Rentiment was lost.
BO
H. B. Warner is one of the most popular actors ever at Elstrec.
On Saturday a dinner dance will Sam Hardy, with his loud clothes, be held at the Repulse. Bay Hotel, on Sunday afternoon a tea interesting with Cicely Taurineidge in dance from 4.30 to 6:30. from start to finsh Coming soon Aunt Sally." Mannere, I promise you
to the King's. ro-
bout it later. Due at the Central.
"Night After Night."
2
"Night after Night" is the
I'm Telling You sher of a ra keteer and a society
It is good news that the King's y:rl
Nol
24 gangster film but most intelligent and entertaining will show us an occasional R. K. O. The first of these will be "Melody medy-drama.
Craise" which Rives us Charles Don't forget that this is the Pur- amount film which gave the world Ruggles, little Helen Mack, (the) Mar West. She had a small part shop girl who was so outstanding in. ad had the "fans" proclaiming a bit in "Sweepings,") and the po George Raft ba pular leader of the "Ambassadors' "
her. Then, too,
Constance
Band. Phil Harris. Also, later on. came a popular idol after this was
we are to see the greatest actress on tshown
(the screen in the States to-day, Wynne Commings, that t
ibson and Alison Skipworth hold Katherine Hepburn, in a film which tastes, and place their own with the rest of an ex-||
is nothing abort of being the httle Janet more firmly than ever ceptional cast Don't miss it. Dus year's sensation, "Morning Glory,"
Only one little criticism-other- Wisc
entertainment this is should please all
in the hearts of her
"fans." (King's).
millions of
Coming To King's Coming to the King's "The Shadow," a crook drama which is good example of its type, and gives
up Elizabeth Allan before she went.
to Hollywood to score a big Auc cess, also Henry Kendall and Cyril
Raymond.
Followed by another British re- lease, "King of the Ritz," giving a characteristic Stanley Lupino
Jat Queen's.
"Secrets"
Mary Pickford tries to capture some of the charm memorable in her other films, and in "Secrets," you do as she has an ideal vehicle.
and
do
A
with Doug-Fairbanks Junr, and Adolphe Menjou in support, Lowell Sherman directing.
Referring to local theatres.
I do always make point of going in early to enjoy the Orchestral numbers? 1 must ad- The much-sought leading man, mit that the Queen's specially Leslie Howard, is miscast, but Mary shines in this department, and the looks lovely, and scores a personal music chosen is always so euitable triumph. Due at the King's. Ito the film. You miss a treat 2
"Star" Programmes
you arrive when the theatre has
Honorary Pipers:-Mr. W, CK Mackie, Mr. J. B. Ross, M. H. G Watson, Mr. P. D. Willson, Mr. George Nisbet, Mr. A. Riach, Mr.
Invitation Committee. General Committee along with Mr. H. R Forsyth, (Convenor); Mr. N. M. Currie, Mr. R. W. Gardiner, Mr. J. H. Taggart, Mr. S. T. Williamson.
Dance and Music Committee:-K. S. Morrison. Mr. K. S. Morrison, (Convenor); Mr. W. L. Alexander, Mr. R. B. Bell, Mr. A. N. Braude, Mr. J. Bulloch, Mr. A. W. Brown, Mr. J. B. Macdonald, Mr.. A. K. Mac- kenzie, Mr. A. McKellar, Mr. D. L Prophet, Mr. T. P. Saunderson, Mr. R. Young,
ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIDGADE
The Hon. Treasurer
has the honour to acknowledge with grate-" Ladies' Cloakroom Committee:ful apreciation and thanks the fol Dr. J. C. Macgown.
Jowing donations. Supper and Wines Committee Mr. Chau Tung Sang Mr. T. Parkinson, (Convenar); | Anonymoue Mr. D. C. Brodie, Mr. S. S. Cook, Mr. D. C. Caltie
The SINGERS
SINGER
of 1934
ARE HERE!
WE TAKE GREAT PLEASURE IN PRESENTING THE FIRST 1934 CARS TO THE MOTORING PUBLIC
$100
100
15
"Red Dust," with Jean Harlow gone dark.
I hear that the new Alhambra REALLY SNAPPY CARS A PRODUCT OF BRITISH CAPITAL, LABOUR AND BRAINS, part in a comedy elaborated with and Clark Gable, not forgetting
Both Mary Astor and Gene Raymond, will show us Warner releases song and dance numbers.
later.starts out to be better than it fin- (which means "42nd Street," "Gold-Look at These Features !
ishes; but this is the fault of diggers of 1999"- etc.), First · Na-
worth seeing. More of them
(King's).
"Midnight Mary"
so many films, and at least it is tionis and Columbias. Think of it 35-40, Miles Per Gallon of Gasoline,
George Arliss, Richard, Barthelmess, "Midnight Mary" may have an interesting and very well acted.
Followed by ons day of the 'Brt Warroh Williams, Joan cast in out-of-date plot, but the exceptionally good.. Loretta Youngish picture which tells of the James Cagney, Ruth Chatterton,
Blondell,
60-80 Miles Per Hour.
gives a mature clever performance, heroes at Gallipoll. "Tell Eng Jack Holt Bill Powell and Kay Preselected Clutchless Gear Change and proves that she is, a dis-land," and then a first showing of Francis-oh, crowds of the world's
Jan R, K, O; release, "Run-around,” best artists and pictured. We have Lockheed Hydraulic 4-Wheel Brakes,
tinguished dramatic actress,”
Willam, Wellman is the Director
which is in all-colour,
no kick coming in this Colony, and
"The Eagle and the Hawk" are very often much ahead of Lon-Silent "Perm- mesh" Gears. who foola,us in the beginning of the
"The Eagle and the Hawk" is 'a don in releasen,** film. "Mary" is standing trial for the murder of her gangster lover gripping portrayal of two aviatorn
Short Shots
Remote Control
Safety Glass,
(Ricardo Corter) and, while the in the World War. It is a splen Edna May, the orginal "Belle of 4-Speed Transmission, jury are out of court, she starts to did study of an airman's reaction New York," in Iring seriously ill in. think back her past life, and the to war, and Fredric March brings a sanitarium in Baden Baden. camera obligingly follows her to the part of the young aviator Texas Gainan will be sadly miss Fleet Body Lines. thoughts. Believe me there is who hates war and, cracks, up un-ed. She had recently arrived on the enough material for two novels, and der the continual strain, a wealth West Coast to play a part in Wis this lovely girl has known life of natural acting, which is unter chell's film "Broadway through
Keyhole
getable.
from all angles.“
When she is taken from the John Monk Baunders, who never ***The Private Life of Henry VIII” street and Installed as decoy by seems to tire of the subject of war-is being acclaimed in the Btates and her lover, she meets a rich playboy, time aviation, (he wave us "wings" In Great Britain, as the finest ple (Franchot Tone) These eternal and Dawn Patrol,) deplete it in ture the Home studion have yet pro- triangles always cause trouble, and the usual stark, grim, anromantic faced
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I leave you to go and find out the manner. What a pity he introduced
"reat of this sordid sex-dráma. "When 7 tell you that the
{a Jove interest, It only gets love will be Sonia in
1 Carole Lombard a few “kšta”:
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