INTRODUCING NEW MALE FILM STAR
Robert Tayl
Easy To
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**TIMES SQUARE LADY” COMING
TO QUEEN'S THEATRE
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(By Phyllis Juby) "Times Square Lady" coming shortly to the Queen's Theatre, in- troduces a new star. Robert Taylor. He promises to be at least a ladies' favourite, being one of those men whom it is a pleasure to look at. It is difficult, though, to judge his acting capabilities from this Sm, in which he plays no more than a very -ordinary role.
He plays opposite Virginia Bruce, a lovely girl well chosen to act in this fast-moving stag She arrives in New York on the death of ber} father and finds herself in passes- sion of a casino, a race course, andį a number of other such well-paying! of The managers. propositions. these various places are out to get the property all sold and to gain a handsome share in the profits of
the deal They are not willing to
***play square.”
Lionel Barrymore is the obdurate Kentucky colonel in For Film's latest
Little production, "The Colonel," in which he stars oppetite Shirley Temple.
SHORT
SHOTS
shine.
THE CHINA MAIL FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1935
SHIRLEY TEMPLE. THE WONDER
CHILD-ACTRESS, AGAIN
EDWARD G. ROBINSON GIVES FINE PERFORMANCE IN DOUBLE ROLE GERTRUDE MICHAEL AND PAUL CAVANAGH CO-STAR IN QUICK-MOVING MOVING CROOK DRAMA
NNIE Johnston's story "The
A Little Colonel about the
By Diane
UTTE a while since Edward
G. Robinson made a picture, and in "The Whole Town's. Talking" his latest we have a "winner." It is a lively, excit- ing comedy and so excellent is and if it finished as well as the dialogue that it entertains
every moment.
little curly-headed tomboy whoj reconciles the two waming mem- bers of a Southern family, has been read by all the good little The ideas in the plot are novel, boys and girls in the States, and as film material is nothing new- However, it gives the adorable starts, it would be grand enter- Shirley Temple a chance to wear tainment.
quaint flounced dresses and high H. B. Walthall gives a “ button boots and step into a role acter study of an old mi that is made for her..
You can have no idea renins-child's capabilities see her dance with Bill
of this is still living in the past till you awaiting the return
It is based on mistaken identity, a timid clerk being the double of a char-murderous bank robber, Public Arrested and ac- Enemy No 17.
who
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and cused, he is unable to prove his in-
nocence until be has undergone tor
of bygone tures, and then, as a gesture of Robinson, days. Richard Arlen and Halphjapology, the District Attorney gives She Bellamy come through with their him a passport which will identify the noted negro tap-dancer. more than holds her own beside the usual creditable performances, him whenever the same mistake stage celebrity in the delicate pre-while Madge Evans is decorative occurs. cision of intricate steps.
(King's).
we
Whereupon the crook ap- pears and demands possession · of the identification for use by night, agreeing that the clerk will have the paper for daytime safety.
Then the complications begin, and assure you there is melodrama andį
EZ- ward G. Robinson excels as the m
THE": rumour is very strong in Cali- It is impossible to overlook this
"The Casino Murder Case” fornia that the film studios will be amazing child's acting talent, too, forced to move out owing to the
Paul Lukas steps in now as the famous "The story centres round their at- enormous taxation threatened by a new and this oft-told story gives her the
detective Philo. Vance, bill now in reading before the Senate. greatest range of real emotional
H tempts to gain what they desire, Florida offers 15 years freedom from acting. She reviews a Regiment (previously played by William Po while the heiress herself is not slow taxes, but as some of the most success-which has made her Honorary well) and does a very good job in humour that is surprising. in acting. She sees what is going ful flms are now being made in New Colonel, tap dances with Bill Robin- this exciting murder mystery. o, but her one hope is that Steve York it may once again become the
Alison Skipworth is the head of derworld menace and I, personally. (Robert Taylor) will prove a friend home of most of the major studios son plays soldiers with Lionel
of pictures are Barrymore. is the comfort of her a quarrelsome clan, while Rosal- still do not think there is anyone Steve is manager of the casino, and Luckily 75 per cent.
now made by artificial light so they mother's lonely Bife (Evelyn Venind Russell is 'the romance inter-on the screen who can equal him în a man whose successes with women need not depend upon California's sumable) and even dresses op in Civil est for the charming, clever Mr.ja sinister mood. The part calls for
War hoopskirts to render "Love's Lukas
every trick known to the actor and are well knoWIL
All the scares and guesseS the dual role is packed with dráma- Helene Costelo, sister of Dolores Young Dream" on the harp. Barrymore, is making a come back in Lionel Barrymore once mare usually associate with a like plottic and light comedy points.
Jean Arthur cleverly interprets a the M.G31. release "Public Her No Lacts "Mr. Lionel Barrymore," and are in this M.G.M. production, and is with Chester Morris and Lipse! Barry is to be commended that he does they have not overlooked the real character as the girl in the not attempt the Southern accent laughs handed out by Ted Headey case, while Etienne Girardot as the it mose,
Why a real Southerner was not and Louise Fazenda. Good, if you office manager and Donald Meek, as couple
Ronald Colman is being obstinate chosen for the role I am at a loss like this sort of picture. (Queen's) the busybody responsible for poor leave on a well-earned trip overseas about playing the dual role in Tale
Anyhow the story
Eddy's troubles, come in for their Cities" (although he made to explain).
"The Lemon-Drop Kid"
share of praise. Don't miss "The A popular trooper adds
tells how he disowns his daughter! such a success in The Masquerader”),
The title is explained by the fact whole. Town's Talking." It is foll (John entertainment with a number of so they say that Laurence Olivia will for marrying a Yankee
that the hero a race-track fol- of laughs, excitement and perfect rhythmic songs. Not only does he be called in to play "Darnay," while Lodge).
reater par of
portrayals with plenty of gun play sing in the casino, but we find him Colman plays the
Sydney Carton
As you can well guess, Bittle lower given to sharp practices Personally I hope
Land thrills galore calculated to keep in the country happily entertaining Colman wins out, as it will make the Shirley wins him over, but not tinhas an especial weakness for the
Here is you on the edge of your seat. the cows!
picture much more authentic and be many reels have passed; then inflemon flavoured sweets.
(Queen's).
Modern And Sophisticated Events fellow each other swiftly until
breath-taking climax out 38 reached. -- All. tarps should, of course, and the
of Two
to the
'It is not a film that everyone will) enjoy, but if you like lots of excit- ing action and new aspects of sophisticated New York life you will spend a couple of pleasant hours watching this very modern lady It is one of those pictures tarned -out in large numbers; one which is not very ambitious. The idea of these films seems simply to amuse and entertain lightly; and in this "Times Square Lady" succeeds quite
admirably.
For
WITTY, SPICY EXCITING ROMANCE
see this
Most Entertaining. COMEDY DRAMA ! Fast Moving! Unusual:
SHE CRAVED: EXCITEMENT.
sexs the woged a
jagainst the polica ...en odventurem for the love of #1 Adolph Zukar proanatz -
NOTORIOUS Sophie Lang
A Kommune Fitters rath
CEKTRIKE VICKAZI. PAUL CATARAGE LEON ERROE ARTHUR BYRGE KUISON. SKOPIJERTE
SUNDAY
Bevable.
technicclour we see "The Cannel"
Janet Gaynor will positively play take the golden haired, blue-eyed Shirley in his arms and we all leave the part created by Lilian Gish
Way Down East." It is a treat for the theatre more stazed than ever the Gaynor admirers who have always at the genius of this six-year-old hoped to see her exact is the talkies child actress, whose like we shall
something worthy of the famous not see in a generation. loved "Diane" of "Seventh Heaven.”
Bill Robinson centributes some
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Frank Lawton is to play opposite of his fiaest numbers and the rest Margaret Sallavan in "Time out of of the cast do all they have to do, Mind
but it is Shirley who captivates all Barry Mackay, liked in "Evergreen," hearts; it is Shirley who is proving "Me and to be the greatest box-office attrac is in two British releases, Marlborough" with Cicely Courtneidre tion the world over. This miracle- and "Brown on Resolution.”
child, despite gruelling work going from one picture to another-thanks.
Maurice Chevalier is now
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making
a concert tour of France, and has sign to the courage and wisdom of a
mother-remains
ed to appear at the Casino de Paris wonderful
an-
a percentage basis-in a musi-spoilt, natural and wholly adorable. comedy titled "Parade of the World." Miss seeing a "Shirley Temple He has not retired from pictures and will most likely do one with Korda picture" at your peril (King's). and maybe later on with Lubitsch again at Paramount.
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"You're Telling Me”.
Tais picture was the first star
Gyles Isham, who at first refused to ring vehicle of the popular come play in the Garbo picture "Annadian W. C. Fields, and he puts an Karenina," is now at work.there in an eat show 29 deft as it is interesting role, but not that of the husband, which was given to Basi humorous.
Rathbone.
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Jeanette
ALG.M
ze the Macdonald-Nelson Eddy team in all-American opers, called “Americans Can Sing Too."
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Shirley Temple, America's screen darling, as she appears in Fox Film's latest picture, "The Little Colone
co-starring opposite Lionel Barrymore.
"The Notorious Sophie Lang Here again we hate the two leading players who charmed us in "Kenaceiss Gertrude Michael and Paul Cavanagh. Miss Michael is glamorous, dashing and a fine actress and it is good to see the handsome Britisher Paul Cavanagh in a really worth-while role.
They are famous jewel thieves jealous of each other's cleverness,
so when Mr. Cavanagh as Britain's knave of diamonds arrives in the States, Miss Michael sets out to show him he cannot poach on her pearl preserves.
Then the comedy moves swiftly, with good humour abounding and excellent acting
Alison Skipworth, Leon Arrot Arthur Byron and Fernand. Gotts- chalk help along and you would be foolish to miss this bright breezy crook comedy-melodrama. (Alham bra).
“Times Square Lady”
swindlers.
Lionel Barrymore and Shirley Temple are co-starred in "The Little Colonel,” enxing to the King's Theatre.
**Richard Arlen, Madge Evans and Ralph Bellany have the princie pal roles in Jesse L. Lasky's spectacular new production for the Fox film. "Eeliderado." Marooned in a desolate ghost town" of the west, their thoughts of life and love are haunted by the whispering", "voices of the past
KING'S
OPENING TO-DAY
SHE'LL WIN AN UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER FROM
EVERY HEART!
When this golden-haired child storms the affections of this crusty, silver-haired veteran to rout his bit- dechess with her love and laughter. your face will
light with happiness:
Surpris
Gorgeous
Full-Color
Climax E
SHIRLEY TEMPLE LIONEL BARRYMORE
The LITTLE COLONEL
AB. G. DeSytra Production with. EVELYN YENABLE - JOHN LODGE and BILI ROBINSON. Directed by David Butler Based on the story by Annie Fellows Johnston
TO NIGHT AT 9:30 PM ONLY THE GLOUCESTER TRIO WILL RENDER A MUSICAL PROLOGUE
As "Sam Bisbee" we find him
Here is your chance to see again always at work on an outlandish
the 'new MGM. “find” Bobert Tay- invention, with plenty of harda Paramount release starring Lea
lor, seen here in "Society Doctor." drinking to help things along. Tracy, who continues to play the Virginia Bruce enacts the prin-
type gesticulating Though a trial to his family and fast-talking
herits her father's shady Broadway the community of the small town, from which he has never deviat cipal female role of a girl who in- first fim with Mr. Fields manages to make his ed. Anyhow, he meets an MGM after his recent quarrel with character pathetic, and his attempt eent small-town girl (appealingly enterprises, operated by a bunch of Fox, will be "Whip Saw," with Jeanat suicide is a triumph at restrained played by Helen Mack), marries
More of this later. Coming to Harlow as the leading lady.
Then, too, to offset the her and reforms. Unfortunately Lacting
Ithe Queen's That delightful actress Myrna Loy pathos of his life, he introduces his he needs money to pay the doctor
• King's Attractions is having "contract trouble with golfing adventures, which many of for his wife's illness. "holds up
Ronald Colman and Loretta M.G.M. and has decided that her parts have seen him do on the stage. This employer, is discovered and
Then you Young head a magnificent cast in in "Maskerade" is not suitable to her, There is a little story, in which sentenced to prison.
Adrienne Ames, x3 helpful Frin-are asked to believe that the much the historical play which will have Page the Censor! “Shangha?" tells of a Chinese who loves a white gril, and cess, causes the poor down-trodden over-rated child actor (so called), special appeal to Britishers the Charles Boyer and Carole LombardSam to be the most sought-after Baby le Roy, is really responsible world over, “Clive of India," which for the regeneration of the like is scheduled for showing shortly. are in the leading roles.
jin town
Kathleen Howard and Joan able hero. Minns Gombell Ro It is a picture that offers everything "Green Pastures," the Mare Con-Marsh (ever so much slimmer) are bert McWade, William Frawley from the highest standpoint. Dolly play which has been running others in the fine-Paramount cast, and HB. Walthall try to lift the Another picture is The Mighty the States for three years, will Filmed either by Paramount or War but WC Fields in his outstand-picture by splendid support. (Al-Barnum, in which Wallace Beary acting from the principal animals,jat least twice
gives his best performance since is sympathetic in the only human the outstanding success of the ners. They are now out-bidding each ing werk, proves he is as ready for hambra).
"The Champ." Adolphe Menjou, role that counts. Strongly advised, “One Night of Love," the film other for the rights and they say the the stallar eminence on the screen price will run to $200,000.
as that which he held for years on
Virginia Bruce, Rochelle Hudson, it is a novel and delightful en-which revolutionised musicale, with
Grace Moore and Tullio Carminati Lionel Atwill in one of Hs Janet Beecher and many more.
emorable: Jack Kirkland, ex-husband of any the vandeville stage. (Alhambra).
strongest
tions to Put these two on your "must
June 13 and Carroll, is divorcing his present wife,
date The story is interesting see List Dae at the King's
to last, and tells how handicapped by the loss
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Gwili Andre Lila Lee is divorcing hery
second insband Alice White, Ambajë Here is a story with poss Page, Onslow Stevens, and Elinor Fair!
But a little disappointin
(at one time Min.-El-Boyd) are
dow
In the fim colony whose ringer title indicates, the loca
have gone on the rocks-DIANE.
PRINTING
dorado, a ghost city
days of 1849, and you led up with the openin
furious cloudburst followed by speedy?
The first half supp comedy (suppli sound Ste
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of his steel mill and his legs,
difficulties and
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Joan Blondel
(By Courtesy of the Management of the Gloucester Hotel)
Ja puma and a deer. Jean Parker
Then on Thursday next we have
Th
Then comes a really enjoyable specially
The Last Bound up, daž Randolph Scott is ading role All at the
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