TALKIE TALKS
by DIANE
CLARK GABLE IS FEATURED IN GRIPPING HOSPITAL DRAMA
SYLVIA SIDNEY AND FREDRIC MARCH
AGAIN TOGETHER IN “GOOD DAME.”
Barbara Stanwyck In "Ever in My Heart."
screen for
YDNEY KINGSLEY'S play, from the stage to the
"Men in White" ran on "keeps." (Alhambra), Broadway with a screen favourite "The Way To Love" in the leading part-Alexander
In "The Way to Love," we have Kirkland. The magnificent pro-Chevaller revelling in the role of duction from the M. G. M. studio the happy-go-lucky Parisian whose gives Clark Gable the best acting sole ambition is to become a guide. chance of his career. As the with his best pal, Edward Everett handsome young Dr. Ferguson he Horton, and the most adorable dog. $$$ ell tenderness, charm, a. Sealyham named "Mutt," we have strength, and thoroughly COR- plenty of humour. vincing. What is more, he gains only has to look pretty and gaze in your sympathy. We find him adoration at Maurice. engaged to a pretty Society girl (Myrna Loy) who feels that he
Anne Dvorak
Minna Gombell and Arthur Pier-
pays too much attention to his son make the most of their oppor
work and too little to her.
out-
tunities. The story is not strong,
but Chevalier, away from Boudoirs
"Female"
Don't
Mr.
THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 1934.
Visitors From East to West
When Mae West, screen sts r, issued her famous “cumupan-" seeme sometime" invitation, she little thought it would be `ana- wered by an Easter potentate. But here is the Sultan of Indore, Sir Ibrahim. third richest man in the world, -visiting Mat. He, however, took the precaution of bringing his English-born Sultar
with him.
Fuller (a
After the big success made by
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M.G.M. DIRECTOR IN H.K.
MAKING "SHOTS?
IN COLONY FOR CHINA SEAS Mr. James McKay Brings Complete Staff.
QUIET WEDDING IN
KOWLOON.
ment of sound instruments and Noronha Printing Press gear was carried," and "ahota"
Manager Married.
had already been taken during the
voyage. None of the Intended
¡cast, however, required to make
BASTO BARRETTO.
the trip as trick photograph had now - advanced to such a stage A quiet wedding was celebrated that it was entirely unnecessary yesterday morning at St. Theresa's for any of the players to leave Church, Kowloon Tong, when Miss CLARK GABLE'S NEW FILM Hollywood, and yet act and ap-Oliva M. Barretto, daughter of pear in scenes, taken thousands Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Barretto, was James McKay, Metro-Goldwyn-[of miles away, with all realism. Married to Mr. J. J. Basto, young- Mayer's motion picture director The risk of accident, damage, and est son of Mrs. J. M. Basto and and producer of Tarzan, the loss of time did not substantiate the late Mr. J. M. de Castro Basto. | Ape Man" one of the most popu- the long journey of an entire cast.
The bridegroom is manager of far 1933 films, and who has just The location comes to the players
the Noronha Printing Co., and the completed its sequel, “Tarzan and and not the players to the locs-bride is a sister of Mrs. Leo D His Mate" arrived in Hong Kong tion, was the usual practice. yesterday from Hollywood on Mr. McKay, also denied the Asama Maru, accompanied connection with the filming by Mrs. McKay..
"Good Earth" and the much-talk
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The bride, who was given away of by her father, was attended by
two bridesmaids, the Misses Ofe lia Barretto and Lolita de Sousa.
-Mr. McKay, who is also accomed of "The Painted Vell.” panied by staff of assistants and Johnny Weismuller Again. cameramen, is on his way to Sai- Johnny Weismuller, the world |gon, Indo-China, from where the champion swimmer, is again cast
party will go to the famous, ruins as Tarzan in the new release! of Ankor Vat. In the majestic "Tarzan and Hfa. Mate." which is and awe inspiring grounds of one now taking. America by storm. of the world's most largest and Maureen O'Sullivan, who 10
"Shots" Of Hong Kong.
CHEERFUL WALL STREET SENTIMENT
"Silver: Futures
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of bull operators. Total sales: 234 contracts.
(Continued from Page 6)'
"Wheat: The absorbing of, hedg mysterious temples, "location" played in "Tarzan," is again the ing sales and of local offerings and shots will be taken of the temple-leading lady.
the large movement of the crop in dancing girls to the accompanî- Mr. McKay said that the release the South-West have increased the The House Surgeon (expertly and uniforms, acts and sings with put over a rather complicated story
ment of the weird chanting music of "China Seas" would probably strength of Corn. played by Jean Hersholt) sees a
The fear that These, and other jungle scenes, įbe made in late September. big future for the younger man."Mutt," Horton and the Star, guar you will find has not changed at all, has been
a charm that is irresistible. Yes-in entertaining manner. Bancroft Herbert Marshall in "Riptide" he will be carried back to Hollywood was the general rule with a film the American North-West had same As heat will cause damage in parts of and wants him to devote his time antee you real enjoyment.
chosen as leading man to be super-imposed into the back-story, the actual plot was written effect on the market. Wednesday's to service for others. When
and gives his usual robust capable opposite Garbo in "The Painted-ground for a new film, known in towards the end or at the very sales: 29,489,000 bushels. Ferguson is snubbed by hiss this, and be sure to take the performance. Strong ultra-Amer! Veil" by Maughan.
its présent early staté as "Indo-last moment. Location shots for fiancee for breaking an engage-
children. (King'a).
"Cotton: Prices closed at around can drams. (Alhambra).
Gable nearly every scene were prepared the day's best levels. Buying was China" and starring Clark ment, he spends a careless night
The "One Sunday Afternoon”
ides of producing “Good and Adolphe Menjou.
in advance and the story altered more general. The supply of con with a pretty Nurse (Elizabeth You may find some of the mag-
Earth" in China has been aban-
The feminine role for this pic-and cut to suit. It was seldom tracte was quiet and limited. Allan). The result of the mis-netiam and brilliant talent in the domestic drama which takes place Hollywood with the help of the although it is highly probable that "best seller," was adhered to in
"One Sunday. Afternoon" is adoned, and the film will be made in ture has not been decided as yet, that the original story, unless demeanour of the doctor and the Ruth Chatterton
timent was aided by the improve- we · now see in nurse, furnishes the climax of "Female," but personally, since she country dentist's office. This scenes taken by George Hill round Joan Crawford will be seen
ment in grains. Weather conditions op-its picture form. the play. She has to undergo a has been allowed to pick her own told in
simple human story is ingeniously Nanking.
posite to Gable. Jean Harlow, is serious operation, and under the stories, she has gone slowly but Cooper is a pleasant surprise.
Hashback form.
Clark Cable and Joan Crawford, are clear.. Gary
another famous actress of the M.sald Mrs. McKay, are extremely higher on speculative buying of die- were sharply effects of the ether, babbles surely down the Indder of fame. Frances
Mae West has postponed her G. M. studio, whose name is also popular in America, and a recent tant months and the market con- enough to explain the cause of If you relish the idea of seeing the Broadway) makes the part of the and will do one titled, "Me and the
recruit from production of "The Queen of Sheba" coupled with this production.
release of Joan, Crawford's, "8% tinued to absorb July offerings, it all. The House Surgeon think-star
husband, vamping her
dle McGee" is considered to be ing this will provide a lesson to George Brent (since divorced) and one wonders why Gary still loves atmosphere.
wife so appealing and sweet that King," which will have a' court Mr. McKay and his party will one of her best pictures to date, which were credited to Government the fiancee, insists that she be the same Mr. Brent having little his first sweetheart, played in true
remain in Hong Kong for four The staff accompanying ML account. March option was sold at present. She faints, is carried else to do, but appear the strong vampish fashion by Fay Wray.
days during which time "shots" McKay are, Mr. Harry Perkins, 48.64, within a fraction of fifty out, and the Nurse dies. The and silent "He-man," also the fair
George Cukor, Howard Eastbrook of the harbour and island will be Assistant Cameraman, Mr. Clyde cents, the basis on which the Gor- end?
Neil Hamilton is the successful (famous scenarist) and The play is harrowingly
Ruth disrobing at intervals, and rival who is the main cause of all Selznick have arrived in London, be known as "China Seas." Clark D. Watson and Mr. Alfred Inman, It was the opinion of the market David taken for yet another picture to de Viana cinematographer, Mr. H. ernment is expected to value silver. spoken, serious. lut withal; endeavouring to outshine Mae West, the trouble. The story has been They are there to make plans about Gable will also star in this pic-sound engineers.
that this was the present objective then be sure and see the actress told before, and human, and honest, The sup- porting cast is above the ordin-who gave us "Madame X," "Any-Turning back the Clock" so well Copperfield," and state that every-ed as his leading lady,
is not unlike the Metro production of "David ture, and Jean Harlow is mention- body's Woman," "Sarah and Son" played by ice Tracy. I don't say thing will be done to satisfy lovers Besides those already men-
Best Out East. tioned we have C. Henry Gordon, Laughing Lady." "To-morrow and this is an outstanding film, but it of Charles Dickens's works.
In spite To-morrow," "The Doctor's Secret" is sincere, and Director Stephen
of the bad weather (Continued From Previous Column) |Total sales: 489 contracta. Otto Kruger, Russell Hopton, and lots more equally successful. Roberts, makes it good entertain
which greeted Mr. and Mrs. Mc-j "The silver market continues to
Night Telegram Wallace Ford and others, We
their Frances Drake, the Canadian Kay on
first visit-to the be under London parity. There is Now you see her in a trifte, some ment of a popular sort. (King's). girl recently seen here in "Bolers" Colony, bath are given in insight into the daily
The following telegram was were unanimous in no change in trading conditions, ceived from New York by the night round of life in a big hospital amusing situations with adequate
"Good Companions"
replaces Carole Lombard in "The their opinion of Hong Kong except a narrowing of differences, service: I hear that the operation scene support comprising Lofa Wilson,
One of the best British films we Notorious Sophie Lang," with Miss beauty as a scenic spot and con-
"At the opening of the cotton | does not escape criticism from John Mack Brown, Gavin Gordon
"At the opening the market wan Lombard
sidered that it was going opposite
the "finest market Liverpool and the the medical profession, but whe- (Leading
Trade even and light. The President's Gary Garbo In have had the pleasure of seeing
spot out East."·
were buying. There is a small speech may offer some Business en- ther Gable is right or wrong in"Romance") and Ferdinand Gotta was Priestley's "Good Companions. Cooper in "You Belong to Me"
In an interview with a "China amount of selling from the South,couragement rather than inflation. his actions does not mean a thing chalk. It has sumptuous settings, Jessie Matthews, John Gielgud,
Clive Brook, with his wife and Mail representative yesterday, together with some realizing. The (Continued on foot of preseding to me, It is just a strong play, lovely gowns, but it must be con-Edmund Gwenn, Mary Glynn, A. W. and gives this
Delman
two children are shortly re-visiting Mr. McKay said that a full equip-tone is steady."-Reuter. great fessed the material hardly gives the Bascombe, Richard ง
their home country. chance. (Queen's).
Like the one really big moment. many more. Strongly advised. | (Queen's).
Then comes "Cat and Fiddle" in also remain at an English school.
Leslie Howard's children, they will "Four Frightened People"
"Good Dame"
(which Jeanette Macdonald sings "Four Frightened People" is a The marvellous versatility of this divinely and looks lovely. Ramon
Novarro acts well. Frank Morgan, Brent as lead opposite Myrna Loy
Metro have gripping tale of four people lost man
borrowed George in the Malay jungle (all scenes Dame" you could hardly recognize Charles Butterworth and Vivienne in "Stamboul Quest." Since his ne taken in Honolulu where the that sterling player who so skilfully Segal are all good, and the music cent divorce from Miss Chatterton, principals went on location) portrayed the double role in "Jekyll alone is worth going to hear twice. his good breaks have come in quick Claudette Colbert, the plain un-and
Then we have Emil Jannings succession, even to the quarrel with Hyde," "Royal Family." attractive school teacher becomes "Merrily we go to Hell." "Smilin' "Merry
Monarch," a part that is Warners being patched up. *a lovely women over whom the Through," "Design for Living" and hardly worthy of this great Ger-
man actor. The American girl Columbia are making many more, ench one a different William Gargan quarrel. The characterization.
Sidney Fox is the leading lady. Connolly (seen here as the father best acting comes from Mary, Ro- I am not saying this is a role one recommendation however, is in "Paddy-the-next-best-thing, land, and Leo Carrillo. Cecil B. would choose for one of my favour-
the beautiful scenery. Then--comes de Mille, the director, has yet to te actors-I don't like the common the really outstanding film from
ary.
actor
two men. Herbert Marshall and
cination in this film, and even if the actors seem a little self-con-
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"The Prize Berton Churchill will play the part but there is quite a lot of fas-Then: too there is that wonderful fighter and the Lady." What he made famous on the stage in
little actress Sylvia Sydney who
picture what a man-Baer.
"Alias the Deacon." Hitherto hla Myrna Loy. Walter Huston and parts on the screen have not been acious in their tiger akins, they can always make you shed a few all make the best of the material Photography is good and support
tears with her wistful appeal. Otto Kruger the
principals who tos important, and he is a splendid help to make this & film I will not character actor. ditto. including Jack la Rue and forget. It will be more than in- (King's).
Noel Franscis.
teresting to see now, as, since this It has Jote of
The scenery alone is an attrac tion. Advised.
"Ever In My Heart"
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Lee Tracy has signed a long- laughs, and a full quota. of wise was filmed, Baer has really become term contract with Paramount, cracks, with a dialogue that does Champion of the Boxing World,
At last, in "Ever in my Heart" not let up for an instant. Don't beating Primo Carners, whom he
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Barba Stanwyck has a role other miss seeing this popular team. Jack Dempear is seen as the referee.! than that of a loose woman, and (King'a).
Mae Murray has lost a £60,000 meets in the course of the story-law suit against a Film Company.
abe riscs to the occasion in this
sentimental story with grace and
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Not only for Fight-fans but lovers Eddie Cantor is going to Eng- of good acting, and '17,you want to land on a short holiday, and will wistful charm. The theme is the Every town has its Bail Bond see the outstanding male find of make two appearances while there personal martyrdom often suffered Racket. This sums up in a nutshell 1984, then don't miss Max Baer. for charity. by individuals caught up in a war the outline of the plot in the strong (Star). between hitherto friendly nations drama that brings back one of the
At last Elisa Land has decided "Hugo" (Otto Kruger) a German, most popular He-man type of The Women's Clubs in the United to divorce her husband, a London meets and' marries an American actors the screen has produced-States have started a national cam, Barrläter. He refuses to live in girt (Barbara Stanwyck). He is George Bancroft, after an absence palgs against the production of Hollywood, and she owns a gorge- liked and welcomed by her friends of over two years,
"Salacious" pictures, They consi-jous home there and has no inten-
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and family, especially delighting. "Blood Money" is a thoroughly der them a grave menace to youth, tion af living anywhere else, so them when he becomes in American American picture in characters, homelife and Religion. They are what have you but divorce? citizen. Then when the War sets plot and treatment. The whole most strongly against the depic-| up hatred, intolerance and the hosthing revolves round "Bill Bailey," tion of gangsters, and other Harold Lloyd and Una Merkel tility of all, he throws. up every-(Bancroft) who provides ball for criminals-both men and women-have finished production of "Cat's thing to return to his own country clients who cannot find it for them-as heros and heroines. Millions of Paw" to fight. The end is theatrical and selves, He is a powerful man who flmgoers will pledge themselves to tragic, but the super acting saves eways justice to suit his own ends. stay away from films that are black- Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire situation. Ralph Bellamy is The two leading ladies in this plc-listed by this so-called "Legion of who danced, the Carioca, no well more than likeable ag the "other ture do especially, 'good, work, and Decency."
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The smaller roles are all Frances Dec as a young society
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Short Shots wall portrayed. Laura Hope Crews, girl who lives for sensations, will Three wocks after mnouncing Clara Blandick, Frank Albertson, (aasuredly surprise you, ́ ́.
that their engagement had been Boris Karloff will soon George Cooper and others, with Judith Anderson as the woman broken off, Basil Dean, and Victoria work on "The Return of Franken- expert' direction by Archie Mayo who loves and is faithful in all Hopper were married quietly in stein." Don't miss seeing Miss Stanwyck things, is effective too, Chick Essex,
London Films will
in the best role, she has had for Chandler, Blossom Seeley, Kathryn months, and Otto Kruger acting, in Williams; Sandra Shaw (now Mrs. Two of Bloclair Tapis best rence of Arabia" the most, subdued-- manner, proves Gary Cooper) and others, under novels," "Main Street" and "Babbitt" Laalle Howard
e is an actor who has migrated the direction of Rowland Brown, will be filpad, by Warner
Lewis Milestone, as director,