FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1934.
TALKIE TALKS
Diane
LILIAN HARVEY SHOWN AT HER BEST IN "I AM SUZANNE”
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GEORGE ARLISS MAKES RETURN TO SCREEN IN "WORKING MAN."
"The Kennel Murder Case" Stars William Powell In Tense Drama,
AM Suzanne" is novel and] In those days the saloon keep- entertaining, and Lilian jers were the uncrowned kings of The police were Harvey charms. delights and this quarter. surprises. She redeems herself powerless to cope with them, and from the stigma left by her two they feared only one woman, the previous Hollywood efforts, in notorious Carrie
THE CHINA MAIL.
LILIAN HARVEY TO LOCAL NEWS BREVITIES
RETIRE
Wants To Settle Down
In Berlin.
Hollywood.
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Lt. Col. M. H. Logan, OBE. The rainfall in Hong Kong for the M.C principal of Messrs, Logan 24 houre ending 10 am. to-day, was and "Amps, left for Shanghai on 0.15 inches, making a total of 461 business by the C.PR. liner Em since January 1, against an average, press of Asia this morning. He of 9.33 inches.
expected back next Thursday.
The theft of a large quantity of
the
on
The Kowloon Cricket Club will
Ist
A. A. MacFadyen, at the [R. A. F. FLYING BOATS
LEAVE ON APRIL 28
Court,
this
Yaumati
No Local Flights Yet Arranged,
GROUP-CAPTAIN SMITH INSPECTS KAI TAK
Lilian Harvey, the little Eng-s Hish girl who gained fame in! German pictures and who is now Wu. Fai, an employee of the silverware and cutlery valued at called "Hollywood's, Sweetheart," Kwong Cheong Loong Shipyard, from the Victualling. Yards, at has announced that she wants Cheung Sha Wan, was taken to the Royal Naval Dockyard, Kow- to leave the films and settle down the Kowloon Hospital yesterday, loon, has been reported to in Berlin...
The loss of the property suffering from serious injuries re-police. She declares that she wants feceived through falling from a joccurred between the hours of 5 to marry and have a real home fladder, while at work, yesterday,
p.m. on Tuesday and 7 a.m. of her own-Reuter
Wednesday.
Yuen Yu, aged 20, of 31∙Shang- production of Cleopatra-not tung. Street, reported to the Police, bold its final dance of the season A scene from "Little Women." the screen version of Louise
Clive Brook as originally intend-yesterday, that while driving on Saturday, April 28. Dancing ed.. Alcoit's-famous novel,-which-is-coming, to the 'King's Theatre
public motor car No. 583, he will continue from 9 p.m. until 1 shartly.
knocked down a' Chinese named
am, and the music will be supplied Norma Shearer wears twenty Chan Sze, who was removed to the by the dance band of the gowns in, "Her Nation, who whether, as hoofer, press agentas is usual in detective stories,
American Kwong Wah Hospital suffering Battalion, The South Wales Bor which she strived to be cuy and headed her band of fearless or reporter, hé Is always the suspicion falls upon everyone. Lover," and her hair styles are from injuries to his legs,
* derers. Mary Astor, Ralph Morgan, also something entirely new. So cute. Now, under the expert women, and raided the saloons same yet intensely amusing.
Alfred Werker, the director, Helen Vinson and Eugene Pal that they will not be copied the
A fine of $5 was imposed 00 sympathetic direction and guid-smashing everything in sight ance of Jesse Lasky and Row with the hatchets they carried, has made the most of the hulette help the star to make this film is taken with lookers-o
Tang Lok. a shop foki, by Mr absolutely barred. land, V. Lee, she is tender and The fire brigades were owned by mour. Sally Blane is most at-fantastic plot quite credible,
Coming to the 'Alhambra.
Police Central wistful as the shy modest per-rival gangs, and in this filmy we tractive as the girl who wins his
"Going Hollywood" Isobel Jewell, Sterling]
The First 'picture to be made former dominated by her dishon-jare treated to the episodes that heart..
Never has Marian Davies look-by Gloria Swanson for Metro morning, for using a est Manager. (Leslie Banks).made up the lives of two of the Holloway, (especially good) and He tries to stop her love affair most famous members of what C. Henry Gordon among the exed more lovely than she does as will be the evergreen, "Three Ferry monthly ticket, other than
Don't the little French teacher who Weeks" by Elinor Glyn. (will his own, yesterday. with the young boy Gene Ray. was then, the wickedest street in cellent, supporting cast.
Steve Brodie and miss this at the Alhambra. falls in love with a radio star you ever forget Aileen Pringle mond) who runs the marionette New York.
"Sitting Pretty"
(Bing Crosby) and follows himland Conrad Nagel?)
For being in unlawful posses When the dancer breaks "Chuck" Connors actually lived. show.
Thanks to the performance to Hollywood. This gives the
sion of a bangle, valuod at $1.50 her leg. she joins him and but the scenario writers have!
There are persistent rumours in Upper Lascar Row, yesterday, learns to manipulate the puppets, strayed quite a bit from actual turned, in by Jack Oakie. Jack title to the latest musical from There is tragedy, but I won't tell facts. Brodie did achieve fame Haley, Ginger Rogers, catch Metro.. "Going Hollywood." The that prominent financiers in Eng-Chang Yukong was sentenced to more of the story, except that by jumping off the newly-built music, and a final spectacle the star is to be commended that she land intend building a giant new one month's hard labour by Mr. Group-Captain more unusual sim will have tre- Brooklyn Bridge, and this scene Fan Dance surrounded by mir-gives full chance to others in the Cinema in the heart of London, 9. A. A. MacFadyen, at the Cen-10.B.E., Officer Commanding the mendous appeal to the grown-ups gives quite a thrill in the picture, hors, "Sitting Pretty" becomes cast, and Bing, who combines similar to that of New York'stral Police Court, this morning.
R.AE in the Far East, who The story centres round the something about which you can real acting talent with his de- famous Radio City Music Hall.
rived in Hong Kong yesterday, in as well as the children.
There is little plot
Mr. Firth. Bernard of Messrs. command of the three flying-boats It is exquisitely put on, and rivalry between these two men-write home.
Jan Keith the villain in, Bernards of Harwich, accompanied from Singapore, made an official in- the dancing numbers. (especial-jan old-time "Flagg and Quirt" to worry about, and instead of;
"Queen Christine" has married by Mrs. Bernard, left for Englund, spection of the air base at Kai Tak ly those by the star) will delight continually trying to score off the backstage of the theatre we
for the fourth time. This time via Canada, by the C.P.R. liner this morning. and surprise everyone. No doubt cach other. "Chuck" befriends are treated to a Hollywood stu- Oakie is the bumptuous
another well-known etage actress, Empress of Asia this morning. Mr. much of your admiration will be homeless girl, (Fay Wray), and dio.
Judith Anderson.
The party will leave for Singa- Bernard, who has been on a busi-pore on Saturday, April 28, said ness visit to Hong Kong, is re- Flying Officer. Clark Gable, so much in de- turning to the Company's head Adjutant at Kai Tak, to the China W. P. G. Pretty, mand, will be co-starred with office at Harwich.
Mail this morning. Jeanette Macdonald in, "The Duchess of Delmonico."
No arrangements have been made Mr. Denys Reiss, director of for flights in Hong Kong. The Afessrs. Reiss, Massey and Co., Ltd, machines are now on the moorings Penelope, the lovely daughter accompanied by Mrs. Reiss and at Kal Tak of the famous Mrs. Dudley Ward, family, left for Unzen, Japan by famous Society Hostess, will the C.P.R. liner Empresa of Asia Officers by the R.A.F. Staff at the A reception is being given to the make her screen appearance this morning.
Mr. Reiss will be Officers' Mess, Kai Tak, this evening, opposite Emil Jannings at Elstree.
spending a few weeks in Japan, but so far no definite arrangements combining business with pleasure. have been made for official calls by Madeleine Carroй and hus-
|Group-Captain Smith. H.M.S. Cornflower, the training Group-Captain Smith, Squadron- band are intrigued with Holly-ship of the Hong Kong Naval Be-Leader K. B. Lloyd, A.F.C., Flight- Dream Walking?" and I think lightful crooning, shares honours wood. Franchot Tone is her you will find this pleasing enter-with Miss Davies and The leading man in, "The tainment. (King's.)
Three Radio Rogues," who- al-Moves on," for Fox. "Penthouse".
Mies most steal the picture. Two of the best turned out by Davies is amazingly versatile, Harold Lloyd Junr, will most Metro this year, Warner Baxter She sings, dances, imitates and likely take & small part in his and Myrna Loy in. Penthouse." does a blackface number-grandfather's new film, "Cat's Paw." and Miriam Hopkins, Franchot little artiste.
given to the Marionettes, which his little pal (Jackie Cooper) song-writer who achieves fame, are so important to the story, promptly goes over to his hated forgets the little girl, who is com and the little sawdust artists are rival, as he cannot stand "The forted by his friend the lyric There is writer (Jack Haley, a new crnon- so droll and amusing, that they Skoirt" as he calls it.
almost run away with the show, a good deal of the sentiment weler and an acquisition).
Thelma Todd makes a hit as Leslie Banks (who is now saw in, "The Champ" but they
· causing a sensation in London astare so natural, it hardly matters. the glamorous but ineffective Clive in "Glive of India") is not You hear the old-time songs, see leading lady, for whom the hero Gregory Ratoff too happy in the role of the mer-the old-time girls, and if you like falls heavily. cenary manager, and candidly this type of play, you are in forgives another of his character is not good enough for him. Gene ja swell evening at the King's. studies..
Raymond improves in every pic. ture, and is ideally cast. as he was in "Zoe in Budapest." Geor- gina Caine, Halliweli Hobbes and many others make this an intel- ligent artistic offering, and by its sheer beauty and novelty should prove a box-office winner.
It also gives Lilian Harvey a chance to live up her famous Con. tinental reputation. Dent miss it. (King's.)
"Working Man"
Welcome again to George Ar liss, who has not been here since the memorable "Dioradi." This actor has an enormous-follow- ing," and deserved so. His plays are always so clean, not a risque | situation, not a naughty line, yet full of laughs, and clean whole- some enjoyment.
As the American shoe manu- facturer in, "Working Man" we see him, under an assumed name, give help and advice to the ori phaned children of his most Не доен powerful competitor. wonders for the girl (Bettel Davis) and the boy, (Theodore Newton). Hardie Albright
the boy friend.
Lilian Harry
Exolle star of ~ Suzanne," the coming attrac tion at the King's Theatre,
Harry Joe Brown (husband of Sally Eilers) handles the pro duction capably.
You will surely come away humming "Have you ever seen' a
Mr. James Zeemin Lee, the Hong Kong boy who appears in "The Kennel Murder Case,” which will be shown at the Alhambra Theatre on Sunday.
Tone and Lionel Barrymore in. Stuart Erwin as, the solemn The Strangers Return." - High-faced "Backer" Ned Sparks the Jest recommendations.
Director, bring a great deal of
This is followed by Al Jolson humour, as always. Fifi Dorsay, und Madge Evans in," "Hallelujah who has not been much on the I'm a Trump." Paul Muni in, screen of late, and a newcomer, "Scarface." Grand acting, grand Patsy Kelly, with a grand chorus, drama. See this one again all dancing girls and sympathetic} coming to the Star. Kowloon. treatment from the director
"Bombay Mail"
Raoul Walsh, not forgetting "Bombay Mail" is a baffling tuneful music, I think make this the Bombay the most superior of the musicals) mystery aboard Mail train, with Shirley Grey, yet offered by M.G.M. A film no Onslow Stevens, Ralph Forbes, one should miss. (Queen's). Hedda Hopper, Fernand Got-
SHORT SHOTS tschulk and others under Podrecca's Troupe of Mari- suspicion. "Inspector Dyke," onettes seen in "I am Suzanne" (Edmund Lowe) outsmarts the are the most famous, and when culprit and after many puzzling they appeared in London, they experiences succeeds in getting (had the aid of real artists, I re- his man. If you favour the member Mona Maris appearing, mystery stuff here it is in strong with them in one of the sketches. doses. Due at the Central,
Then comes another Chinese Mae West has George Raft as 'Strongly advised. (Queen's), "The Conquerors." with picture, and later on the idol of her new leading man in "It aint]
"The Bowery"
Richard and Ann Harding is re- the London and New York stage, no sin." The newly-formed Twentieth miniscent of, "Cimarron" telling Francis Lederer in "Man of Two Centry Studio have given a the story of the pluck, devotion Worlds." From what I hear! Jean Harlow and Clark Gable grand cast, and Raoul Walshs the and courage of the pioneers in and read of this man's acting will co-star in "China Seas" for Director, is responsible for dra-those United States, has Grand
powers, he is likely to cause a which the Metro comera men are me, pathos, and speedy action in acting and an interesting story sensation in the films, although here now for local colour..
Then comes that still-super there are many shortcomings in the ple about the "Gay Nine-
pleases as
of
George Arliss let me say that his
artistry never fails to please, and
"The Conquerors”
1 can advise all three coming the story is refreshingly differ-attraction to the Majestic. Each
jore different.
ent in treatment,
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fies," titled, "The Bowery." Revue. "King of Jar" "Rhan his first Hollywood release, he London Films will spend £60,- They have nimed to please and sody in Blue" as played by the fa proves himself something differ-000 on H. G. Wells' latest story, in this boisterous melodrama mous Paul Whiteman Band alone ent from anyone else with an "Whither Mankind," which tells have achieved their object. Also worth hearing also Bing Cros engaging personality and strong what the world will be like fifty they chose wisely to team. Wal-by, John Boles and crowds more.
magnetism.
years from now, lace Beery and George Ruft. Will Rogers in, "Dr. Bull;"
More of this later (Central). Beery gives a super perform-human and kindly in a film that
"The Kennel Murder Case". Edna Best (Mrs. Herbert] ance, but then this reliable actor is just the right material for the rarely fails to do anything else. one and
William Powell brings life and Marshall) will do a picture for Rogers. only. Will
grace to the role of the detective, Warners. For some unknown reason (Majestic).
-Philo Vance in the Van Dine George Raft is nominated as the "Advice To The Lovelorn". ".
"Advice to the Lovelorn" was Case,
story, "The second Valentino-no
Kennel Murder Fox intend grooming Charles Naturally, he solves Boyer for stardom. Perhaps 'could lle sufficiently for that. the last picture made by Lee the problem of the murder in his this idol of the Continent will This is his biggest part to date, Tracy before the episode in most effective manner. Michael take the place of the one and and candidly he is gaining more Mexico which put him off the Cartiz, the director makes this only Valentino. He recently expression. He is out-growing screen for a time. It is the an honest picture, and the cast married Pat Patterson, the Eng the title of "Poker face," and story of a rowdy reporter who laid him meterially. What is of lish actress, now with Fox also. does some good acting in this.forced to run a column for the special interest to the local Boyer is at work on, "The Loves
To-day the Bowery lives only lovelorn.
"fans" is that "Liang" is played of Casanova."
camera
In tradition, but forty years ago
As "Miss Lonelyhearts" he by James Lee, brother of the
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it was the toughest roughest wriggles in and out of mischief, popular singer, Li Chor Chi. Mr. Norma Shearer will do, "The | quarter in all New York. It is and I think this is among the Lee is studying in Los Angeles, Barretts of Wimpole Street" as interesting to note how the name best of the Tracy films. This but is in request in the studios her next pleture. was derived. It comes from the offering adds new laurels to his for authentic details of China,
Dutch word "Bouwerte and ori- record. I don't know of anyone and everything pertaining to the Laurs is Plante is making an- ginally it designated the lane else on the screen, who can do customs.
other picture at Elstree with Ian
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that ran through the farm of the the same type of character again I hear he is also to give advice Hunter. last Datch Colonial Governor of and again, and still make it im- on the filming of “Good Bartar y
the New, Netherlands-Peter Stuy-pudent and alive. He is definite when it goes into production. Warren William, will take the vesant,
17 an actor of limitations, but All the parts are well played, and part of Julius Caesar in de Mills's
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S. W. Smith,
World serve Force, left the Naval Basin Lleut. L. L. King, D.F.C., and at 1.30 p.m. yesterday for her latest] Flight-Lieut. C. S. Riccard are stay. moaring place, one of the new Haring at the Peninsula Hotel, and our Department buoys which were Flying-Officers I. G. Boss, R. A. lald recently to the west of Kellett Phillipa and A. G. Steward are stay Haland.
ing at the Officers' Mess, Kat Tak.
It's the finer
flavour!"
Capstan
for quality!