AT
THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11,
SUNDAY THE KING'S "LITTLE CAESAR" GREATEST
A TRUE
STORY OF
A GREAT LOVE!..
An Impassioned romance that thrilled the world with its exquisite melody!
LOVE TIME
A Fox Picture with
"PAT" PATERSON NILS ASTHER
HARRY GREEN
HERBERT MUNDIN
HENRY B.WALTHALI. SPECIAL. ATTRACTION
ON THE STAGE AT 9.30 P.M. ONLY.
By Kind Permission of
Lt. Colonel E. J. de C. Boys, M.C., and Officers, THE BAND OF THE 1st BN.
THE LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT will play SELECTIONS from FRANZ ́ SCHUBERT.
1. Rosamunde — Overture 2. Lilac Time.
3. Unfinished Symphony, 1st Movement.
4. Cornet Solo Serenade. 5. March Militaire. CONDUCTOR
ANNOUNCEMENT
MR. C. S. TROWT.
The Winner of the "LOVE TIME" Dress Com- petition will be announced on Sunday at 9.30 p.m. at This Theatre.
• LEE THEATRE.
SHOWING TO-DAY
Daily at 2.30, 5.30, 7.30 & 9.30 P.M.
THE SCREEN'S FIRST ORIGINAL
All talking, singing, dancing Musical comedy
"SUNNY SIDE UP"
with
JANET GAYNOR & CHARLES FARRELL
A FOX PICTURE
PRICES:-40 cts, 30 cts. & 20 cts.
AT
THE
MAJESTIC
TO-DAY & TO-MORROW
AT 2.30) 5.20, 7:20, # ́9.20
THE LION AND THE LAMB.
WITH
WALTER BYRON CARMAL MYERS.
A TENSE CROOK DRAMA !
Douglas FAIRBANKS.
Elizabeth BERGNER Catherine
The Great
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COMMENCING SUNDAY
OF GANGSTER FILMS T
EDWARD G. ROBINSON AND DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS JR. HEAD GRAND CAST
PAT PATERSON IN SENTIMENTAL STORY
"The Prize-fighter and the, Layne thrill of seeing the two heavy-weight boxing champions fight to a draw. Primo Carnera, being then world] champion, then refused to bel shown as beaten, even to please the scenario weiter, and Max
By Diane
"The Black Cat"
"The Black Cat" brings the two
“The Silk Express”
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BETTE
ETTER judges than I con- sider that "Little Caesar" to be superior to all other films dealing with gangsters, their quarrels, their rackets, aneering wisecracks, and inglorious ends; by bullets.
This 1931 release was one ot
It
Baer was at that time the only most sinister actors togetherthe first big successes made by the contender for the crown. Since Boris Karloff and Bela Lugoal star, Edward G. Robinson, and then, the real fight was taken Edgar Allen Poe's story has been
many critics
still think he has place when handsome, play-boy considerably altered by the scenario never done finer work. The pic. "Maxy" beat, goundly and finally, writer, and the film takes you ture is worth accing, if only for the Italian giant. We are through one night and day in his outstanding performance. shown the real thing in a "Short" fanatic's mysterious 'abdde. David is brutal and gripping. Specially at the King's, and also the first Manners and his bride Jacqueline fine work is contributed by Doug moving pictures taken of the Wells are the young bride and las Fairbanka Junt. famous French-Canadian living bridegroom who take shelter in a There is not much plot, just quintuplets, all the five little storm in the ghastly castle.
character studies, threats, trea- girl Dionnes.
Karloff looks ressonably sinister, chery, and murders to give it This News Reel is shown in con-but this is not the thriller it was
movement. "Little Caesar" goes junction with the R. K. O, film expected to be. (King's).
out to kill his best friend (Fair- "Stingaree," Hornung's story of
banks Junr) because the boy wants the likeable bushranger, but his
account to go straight on dare-devil exploits Bre rather All film fans are after excitement. of a girl. overshadowed, by most of the Well you will have it in "The Silk You will hardly recognise Glen- opportunities being given to Irene Express." After the stock gam-da Farrel, the lone female in the Dunne as the opera singer, blers corner the silk market, there cast. She has now typed herself Richard Dix makes the hero's is not a dull moment. The manu-as the wisecracking character, and character attractive and Irene facturers, place a special order from makes a big hit. Among the sup Dunne (once a star at the Metro-Japan, and the question is whether port will be found William Col- politan Opern House In New the consignment will be delayed belier Junr, Thomas Jackson and York) sings remarkably well, es-tween Seattle and New York. Nell Sidney Blackmer, all of whom pecially the Jewel song from Hamilton and Guy Kibbee and make this worth seeing.
Mary Boland, Conway really excellent cast argue. It out! Gangsters and life in the under Tearle, and Una O'Connor (in her with the villains. It is thoroughly world have been overworked in |usual "Cavalcade" Cockney acceptable melodrama, and you will films, and the master mind of so vant role) make a highly impro-unquestionably feel the thrill of that many stories such as this one- bable story entertaining.
long train ride. (Alhambra).
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"Faust."
ser-
Hollywood has contrived to in- clude both banditry and opera in this chronicle of life 60 years ago in the great open spaces "down under." Just accept it as m fantasy, and you will enjoy it. (King's).
Tauber in the principal role brings his golden voies as the greatest attraction, Jaray depends upon acting ability, and Aather upon charm. We are shown 8 simple tale of two lovers', separ- ated by rank and wealth. Laid in the last century in Vienna, the lovely costumes of the characters and the glorious music of Schu-| bert together create the atmos- phere for the romance, which Nils Aather as the undiscovered com-, poser Schubert, and Pat Paterson as "Valerie," daughter of a great name-furnish.
Asther is ideally cast, and, given one grand chance, takes it with both hands,
runs
Pat Paterson (Mrs. Charles Boyer) is one of the most attrac- tive British personalities in the film colony, and is admirably cast as the love-slek girl who away from a future of dazzling Court life to seek her lover in the garret. Yes this is a picture. I can highly recommend. Beautiful to see, perfectly-cast, and ponSES- ing enchanting music. (King's).
"Handy Andy"
"Handy Andy" is a typical Will |Rogers vehicle, presenting the star in his well-known role of quiet, whimsical philosopher who prieks the bubble of sham, and smooths out the path of true love. It is of in- terest to many admirera of Peggy Wood, one of the musical-comedy Idols of the States and London, who
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Pat Paterson is featured in "Love Time" which is coming shortly to the King's Theatra.
SHORT
makes her first Hollywood appear-TUPE Velez should make an ideal
SHOTS
Herbert Matehall will make. “There's
Two scenes from “Lové Time,” Fox Film's story of the early life of Franz Schubert. Top, Herbert Mundin, Pat Paterson, and Harry Green. Bottom, Pat Paterson, the talented young British actress.
Careers Of The Stars
PAT PATERSON was born in Brad-
ford, Yorkshire, and spent her carly childhood in the mills of a velvet factory. She ran away from school and acted in a local pantomime before going to London, where she was given; a chorus job in the musical-comedy "Stop Flirting," starring Fred and | Adelo Astair. She put in three years of work in the Provinces, and then went back to London and Gabaret work, which led ultimately to films: with Fox-British Studio. She is now under the same banner in Holly- wood. She recently married Charles Boyer, the Continental favourite.
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NILS ASTHER was born in Copen-
hagen in 1902. After his study at the University, he entrained at the Stockholm Royal Dramatic School. His first film work was with Maurice| Stiller (the discoverer of Greta Garbo), and then he went to the States and acted in "Topsy-and Eva" with thej famous vaudeville sisters Vivian and Rosetta Duncan. He later married Vivian and has one daughter.. He is now divorced, after having made an Jenormous success in the movies, ea- Ipecially with Greta Garbo. The talkies) prevented his chances, owing to his decided foreign accent. After months of study he was given a chance with M.G.M. in "Letty Lynton" with Joan [Crawford, and he is now meeting with
considerable success,
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TRENE DUNNE was born in Louis- ville, Kentucky, in 1904, and was educated in Convents before going to the Chicago Collage of Husia,
She is |married Dr. Griffon, and has had no trouble in obtaining work in musical fcomedy on Broadway thanks to ■ pretty face and: a' fine singing volcs, Her first, screen; success), was made with Richard Dix in the Gold-medal winner, "Cimarron,” and she is now one of the best box-office winners for R.K.O.
TEIL HAMILTON was born in Lynn, Mass, in 1899. He married in 1922 Fance in this Alm as the wife of the "Carlotts" in her first British alm Always Juliet" as a film with Claudette and has one adopted daughter, He quaint here. We are given a little at Twickenham The Morals: of Colbert. He acted this play in began his career on the stage, and of the charming Peggy's singing-famous story. Ion Hanter is her lead. Edna Best.
Marcus Ordeyne," William J. Locke's Londow and on Broadway with his wife, Mas with D. Griffith in 1923... Hej
Is one of the few juveniles who has and that is compensation enough. ing man.
made success in the talkies as well an Mary Carlisle, Roger Imhof, Ro
the movies,
bert Taylor, and Conchita Montene Jackie Coogan is now acting in Allson Skipworth will set again with...
Marlene Dietrich in "Caprice Espag-ADGE EVANS was born in New gro stand out in the supporting cast, Westerns for Paramount.
nole." while the "star is enabled to do his
York City in 1909 of English *** usual stuff. For those who admire innumerable delays, "Lives of Bengal
After three years of preparation and b
parents. She will be remembered as Will Rogers and Peggy Wood in Lancer" is at last nearing completion personal appearances in theatres in School followed, and then the stage. Ama-May Wong is busy making posts in advertising the "Fairy Soap.
a famous' child actress, and for her pleasing sentimental comedy. (Al-Gary Cooper is in the leading role Italy. She has perfect command of She reappeared in the aims in 1991 hambre).
with Monte Blus, Richard Cromwell, many languages.
"Tillie And Gus". When W. C. Fields In Tillie and Gus" is shown, you will be pleased to see this really excellent comedian in
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under M.G.M. Her, hest work
was
Sir Gay Standing, and Katherine Burke. Genuine Indian exteriors and...
done with Robert Kontgomery as her Khyber Pass, photographed by Ernest Mickey Rooney, on the advice of leading man. She is unmarried, but Shoedsack, will be used.
Reinhardt, will act the part of "Puck in the Warner: Bros, production of ex-husband of, Zažu Pitts, "Midsummer Night's Dream." Mr. and Mrs. Fredrin March are, at¦
is said to be engaged to Tom Gallery,
JEAN HARLOW was born in Kansas
City in 1911. Her only stage' ex-
a part worthy of his talent. I represent holidaying in Tahiti, His Major member this man when I was latest Aim "We Live Again co-star-Charles Laughton felt he could not child. He was then famous in vau-ring him with Anna Sten: is a box- do justice, to the role of "Mawber" verlence was gained in school drama- deville as the Tramp Juggler, and office rist everywhere.
in "David Copperfield," so W. Fields will take it.
tics. She is known and billed as the his ability as a juggler was only W. Lipscombe and R. Minney have
original “Platinum Blonde."; /
Her first professional dim chance cama equalled by his clever patter. gone to Hollywood to help along in Arina Karenina" will be made by Hughes, in
with the millionaire producer, Howard Aided by Allson Skipworth, the their stage hit "Clive of India, which Greta Garbo for M.G.M. But only if married Charles McGrew in 1927, but "Hell's Angels." She only contender to the crown worn is still a success in London, with Leslie she decides to renew her present con- this was shortly followed by diverce the adored Marle Dressler, this Banks in the Leading role, and which tract. She did a variation of this She then had a short ill-fated marriage fa a tragedy-comedy rather after the Twentieth Century.
will be Ronald Colman's next ala for Tolstoy story in the movies, with John lewith Paul Bern, the great and style of Tugboat Annie Baby le Roy and Jacqueline Wells are in the Seven British pictare cast, but the two stars... make this on Broadway in one film one
high lights: Coming
Gilbert
Karera showing KOSTRZ
Charlie Chaplin's next movie:
Sims well loved Hollywood executive, who * committed sukide. Her third venture red girl, was with camera-man Harold Rosso, which again ended in divorce. – Miss udrlow is said to be one of the hi-rest case' box-office, attractions on" the
70 Thrill-Packed Hours Packed In
to 70 Minutes of Roaring Drama!
The SILK EXPRESS
Warna Bros.' Super-Thriller Wish,
added specialty ANOTHER WARNER BROS. MUSICAL SHORT
“SILVER LINING" from Zeigfeld's Musical Comedy "Sally"
TO-MORROW at the
ALHAMBRA
CENTRAL
THEATRE
SHOWING TO-DAY
At 2-30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.30.
whirlwind
daring and punch-packed thrills!
Buck JONES The Thrill Hunter
with
Dorothy Revier
Directed
George B. Seitz
2 Columbia Picture