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TALKIE TALKS
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DIANE
MAURICE CHEVALIER RETURNS
IN
PARIS
ATMOSPHERE
RAMON NOVARRO AND LUPE VELEZ STAR IN INDIAN. LIFE PICTURE.
Kay Francis In Biological Drama,
"Way to Love" we have [but the fun is kept fast Chevalier in the type of pic-furious by some
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clever, novel
ture he loves to play. No bou-gags, and Frank McHugh-the doir stuff, no glittering uniforms, reliable one-helps Brown to put just a sandwichman in a carni- them over. -- -- val whose only ambition is
to The swaggering glib-tongues don the uniform of a guide and sailor who samples everything, "show" his beloved Paris off to will no
tourists.
When he achieves his ambition he celebrates with his pal, Ed-
doubt provide much amusement to the large majority) of filmgoers. (Alhambra).
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"The Orient Express” 'ward 'Everett Horton, always an "The Orient Express" in excellent foil to Maurice. Add other of those Continental, train to this amusing pair, a dog stories, which show the passen. named "Mutt" whose perform-gers whose lives become entan- ance sets 8 new standard in gled in one great drama. It
canine intelligence and appeal. varies but little in theme from Although the story is admittedly the British release "Rome Ex- weak, and patchy in parts, Nor-press", and the settings are ex- man Taurog, the director, and tremely well done. the three real stars, ensure you We board the train leaving of an enjoyable evening.
Ostend for the Turkish capital There is a slight love interest, Istanbul. Coral, a penniless wherein Madeleine, who is i-dancer faints from hunger, and treated by the knife-thrower in wealthy date merchant be- the Carnival. is befriended by friends her, giving her the use
(Chevalier). Anne of his compartment.
Francois
"Laughing Boy"
W. S. van Dyke, the far-travel-ment. (King's). led director, has set such a high. standard in direction that hel must find it difficult to
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THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, JULY 6," ","1934,
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BIM CROSBY
Bagy Le-Roy
The prompt solution of the Gettle kidnapping and the rapid dispensation of California justice upon the kidnappers took a big load from the minds of many stellar citizens of Hollywood. It is now generally believed that the "anatch" racket has received a death blow in the Golden State, Among the star who were threatened at various times were Mae West, who took up machine-gunnery sa a protection; Spencer Tracy, who was warned that his children were in danger if he did not pay; Bing Crosby, actor-singer, and Baby Leroy, youngest and brightest star in the film frmament. Marlene Dietrich, glamorous German star, did not have much confidence in the regular forces of the law, and maintained a strong private guard to protect her young, daughter. She once spoke of sending the child to Germany for safety,
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Garbo "Double' Found Dead
Miss Sigrum Salvason, a beauti- ful Alm girl, aged 25, was recently, found dead from poison in her flat that in Hollywood Police said she apparently took her own life.
Miss Salvason was reputed in, Hollywood to be Misa Greta Garbo's "double,"
whether he is really married to Paulette Goddard, but they all SAY he is. Anyhow they are sel dem separated
Joan Crawford almost emphati- cally declares she will not marry Franchot Tone, but admits that he will be her teacher for atage work, and Franchot does not hide the fact that he has proposed, but that Joan refuses. She hopes to make her debut on the Broadway stage in the near future.
Zasu Pitts looks for romance in Charles Starrett in "Three On A
Francis Lederer, is tremendously Honeymoon" which will shortly be popular in Hollywood with the screened at the King's Theatre. fair sex, but it is known that he
Is secretly engaged to his leading
lady Steff Duna, with whom he IMPROVEMENT IN PRICES ON acted in films on the Continent.
Owing to kidnappers' threaten- ing letters Mae Weat now 'drives] about in an armoured sedan that| is said to have been used by Al Capone.
Charlen Farrell is at work in London in "Beauty Ball." Diaz Napier, Margot Grahame and Gre- gory Batoff are in the cast.
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Dvorak in this part has little Heather Angel and Norman else to do but gaze lovingly at Foster are not called upon to act her hero. Minna Gombell and at all, they merely repeat the more are in the cast, with well- this a film I can thoroughly recom- The Casting Bureau has many Dolores del Ric has finished "Du Arthur Pierson are his good lines provided by the scenarist. balanced direction by James mend.
thousands of names listed, of every Barry," and will start work on friends, with John Miljan his.
Herbert Mundin and Una("Journey's End") Whale. evil influence.
Warner nationality, This is the O'Connor supply what humour have novelty, thrills and humour. Baxter, Bebe Daniels, Ruby Keeler, must go in rotation, favouritiam "Shanghai Orchid."
and in future they happy-go-lucky Maurice of "The there is. Ralph Morgan is
with the most astonishing trick Dick Powell and many more capa- and friendship with directors will Innocents of Paris"-not, he of Communist with incriminating photography. This is one of the ble artists in the most successful not count. "The Love Parade", and he sings papers. Roy D'Arcy (shades of joutstanding films turned out by musical show of recent years, "42nd
Anne Harding will produce her 30 Industrials 94.77 9644 1.87 up and acts with more than his "Merry Widow') is the big bad the popular Universal Studio. Street." Worth seeing more than
own films. The Company will 20 Rails usual charm and irresistible ap-villain. Dorothy Burgess is an-It will appeal not only to the
Walter Huston is making a big leave for Spain to start work on
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other of the passengers who children, but to the adult as well. terms of the picture which follows, "Dodsworth." He is
once. I can't speak in such high hit on Broadway in the play, Hemingway's "The Sun
Also The children especially will shares in the series of adven-Coming shortly to King's.
"Million Dollar Legs," with W. C. who is badly missed in films.
one actor Rises." love this picture. Strongly ad-tures. vised. (King's).
"Three On Honeymoon” Fieids, Jack Oakle and the ex- The plot is neither convincing typical group of people go for Shanghal
Wendy Barrie is leading lady American Can nor gripping, but on the whole
girl, Lyda John Galsworthy's last novel with Gene. Gerrard in "Eusic in do a "Garbo." will be filmed by Universal with the Bath." a round-the-world cruise. Pretty Roberti, trying to you may find it fair entertain-Sally Eilera pursues Ship's Officer, Not very funny. All coming to James Whale directing.
"Come On Marines"
Charles Starrett.
Henrietta Cros the Star.
Florence Desmond, the famous Du Pont de Nemours "Come on Marines" is a lively and Zazu Pitts provides the-humour man is an amusing" matchmaker,
"The Lost Legion
Sydney Howard, the Yorkshire-mimic, is back in London filma, do-Electric Bond & Share with another super-picture after manding a company of Marines quite an interesting filat.
follow piece, with Richard Arlen com that makes "Three on Honeymoon" male cast, gives
The Lost Legion," with an all man comedian, has left for Holly-inx "Gay Love" She only made Internat. Tel & Tel.
General Motore his last one taken in Alaska-ordered to rescue
Victor McLaglen wond to play in one film for United one flm in Hollywood after being Melntyre Porcupine "Eskimo".
Artista. Yet, when he choss wrecked children in
Bome ship-to the King's.
Coming and Boris Karloff specially good
there on contract for months, Montgomery Ward to screen the Pulitzer Prize-spot in the Philippines.
chances. This gripping tragedy * remote winning story "Laughing Boy","children" turn out to be a group
tells of a lost band of soldiers in The "Whistling In The Dark"
Chaplin Gracle Fields has bought the Sahara, who all meet tragic comedy is again delayed. Chaplin magnificent villa on the island of by Oliver la Farge. When of society debutantes but, to be other M.G.M. placed Ramon Novarro candid, they act and look more reach the screen, and Ernest Truex of the cast being. Britishers.
"Whistling in the Dark" is an ends from Arab snipers. Splendid recently celebrated his forty Afth Capri, where she is resting before
of the Broadway plays to acting from all, mostly the whole birthday. No and Lupe Velez as his co-stars, like cheery, fightly chorus girls. (remembered in "The Warrior's
know yet starting work on Priestley's fim. he made up his mind that, this! one, telling of life in the Navajo ing scenes, the girls wear little originated. Almost all the action Glory." This is a film to be seen
The script provides some bath-Husband") plays the same role he Katharine Hepburn in
Then the acting of the year.! Reservation, would be as great with amazing nonchalance.
"Morning as his previous once.
The role of the Indian girl reason why Mr. Arlen walks up timid man who writes thrillers is Duncan and Aubrey Smith give
Lupino, the British star, is the away of the crooks.
Ida takes place in the shuttered hide-and remembered always. Adolphe looked upon as a "Bad Girl" by the aisle of the Church at the kidnapped with his fiancee, spler-perfect, support, but the part play- The amall and Menjou, Douglas Fairbanks, Mary the tribe who returns and falls finish. In love with
the fascinating time movie hero), Roscoe Karns they are kept prisoners while their ty the laurel for
Monte Blue (an old-didly played by Una Merkel, and ed by Miss Hepburn wins, deserved- "Laughing Boy", is an ideal one and Grace Bradley are of help in captora experiment with a scheme picture acting seen in years. See for Lupe Velez. She has seldom putting over the slight story. He har been forced to devise.
the best motion done better work and cannot (Queen's). help but gain ones sympathy, es
Edward Arnold, Nat Pendleton,
it again and yet again. pecially in her tragic end.
Ramon Novarro looks upon is the super one. H. G. Wells' do what they can to make this. In- Fred Astaire and Ginger. Rogers, I think "Flying Down to Rio," If you like horror films, here others of the M.G.M. "stock" crowd the musicals. The Carioca, with John Miljan, C. Henry Gordon and which follows, is one of the best off this part as a chance to prove his story "The Invisible Man". acting ability.
The other roles bringe the most extraordinary are played by real Indians, and character ever depicted on the
It teresting fare. (Queen's),
and his dance when teaching the excellent they are too, thanke to screen, and Claud Rains, the
"I Loved A Woman”. girls-the fascinating tango, not the splendid direction and un- English actor, is excellent in the reproduction of life in the 90's and Gene Raymond. is recommenda "I Love a Woman" is a perfect forgetting exotic Dolores del Blo derstanding of van Dyke, who
¡principal role. Gloria Stuart, Edward G. Robinson is seen in the tion enough for any cinemagoer.
"The Invisible Man"
can extract the best from 4y William Harrigan and many rule of the meat-packer who makes Coming to the Majestic.
one, no matter if they are new
to the game.
I noticed a name that was a household word in the old days in the baseball world. "Chief" Myers, ne of the greatest cat- chers the game hal ever known. 'He was pleased to act a small part with his fellow tribesmen.
William Dickenson, the "White" villain,' is an old-timer in pictures, starting in their in- fancy days. He was seen here recently in "Scarface"..
The story is dramatic and Etrong with a vein of sentimen- inl appeal. Most of the scenes were "shot" in authentic sur roundings, You will like Ramon Novarro in this, and Lupe is perfectly at home, giving of her best. DON'T miss it. (Queen's).
"Son Of A Sadoy”
"Son of a Sailor" is a typical Joe Brown comedy, lavishly pro duced, with most of the action made with naval co-operation. The high lights of the film are the burlesque boxing match, and
the spectacular sequence at the
end when Joe finds himself on a -doomed battleship which is about. to be bombed by planes. R.
There is a mild love interest Sally Ellerà and Cha provided by Johnny Mack Brown rath; the románulle: and a newcomer-Jean Mujr. For romance, sepa This is mainly for admirera" of ABOUT coníing" Joe Brown Personally his yell rather sets my hartes on edge,
Theirs
Short Shots
and
millions out of selling tinned meat to the Government during the -Hollywood" is "having a spasm of Spanish American war. It is a good old-fashioned' virtue, ' long blographical drams, and we Gloria Swanson and Herbert Mar- are mainly concerned with his two shall have received many anube "of loves. The story is tediously told late. Now the couple are night and rather meaningless. Genevieve clubbing it together in New York Tobin as the "catty" wife, gives the Metro frowns upon Gloria's latest best acting, and Kay Francis, who love affair, as the Herbert Mar- wears the becoming gowns perfect shalls (Edna Best is now acting in ly, in wasted in her role as the London) had always been looked prime-donna.
upon as the happiest couple in Alma,
If you can imagine Edward G. Michael Farmer is said to have ex- Robinson in an idealist role, and pressed surprise in Paris. to hear also if you like this actor, I would he was to be divorced, He said recommend this film, but don't go that being married to a film star expecting to see the Kay Francis had its disadvantages as one really we.so much admire the hardly has never quite knew whether one was the chance to shine. (Alhambra), married or not."
"The Prizefighter And The Lady". The marriage of Constance Ben- Mar Baer, the present heavy-nett and Marquis de la Falaise weight champion of the world, seems to be at the cross roads too, meeta Primo Carnera in a perfectly and Gilbert Roland is seen con staged fight in "The Prizefighter stantly with the blonde star. and the Lady," Knowing, that these
two hive met but recently, and that The newest sensation in films le Baer founced the huge gorilla-like a little girl. Ehirley Temple, She Italian, makes this
picture of atole the picture" "Star double interest. Besides which it Cheer," then went to
up and int. Derved to Introduce the most attract now she is back on the Live male star of 1884." "Bier has James Dunns They everything. Looks, voice, ability biggest
and that something that captures Cooper.
Myrna Loy, Otto Kruger and Walter Hpaton in a atory that go into the
There was little enough chance to franks a short
might be the private Hts of this while ago, but now the N.B.A. have playboy boxar, make closed the Zoors to
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