REINHARDT, GREATEST PRODUCTION GENIUS OF TODAY, BRINGS TO THE SCREEN ONE OF THE MIGHTIEST CLASSICS OF THE PAST... SHAKESPEARE'S
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Warner Bros.” Million-Dollar Production
Music by Mendelssohn – With 15 Major Stars and One Thousand Other Players
GALA PREMIERE
TO NIGHT
AT 9 PML
AT THE
QUEEN'S
Kerzn Douglas. Claudette
Colbert and Michael Bartlett are in the Columbis picture "She Married Her ́Boss,” which is coming to the King's and
Alhambra, Theatres soon.
SHORT SHOTS
MRS. Gertrude
A wonderful mother::af the most
... ཏསྶ
THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1936
"MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM" GIVES RAVISHING SPECTACLE
V.
ELIZABETH BERGNER WONDERFUL
IN "ESCAPE ME NEVER”
GARBO TOUCHES NEW HEIGHTS OF ARTISTRY
IN ANNA KARENINA”
SHIRLEY TEMPLE SENDS SEASON'S
GREETINGS TO H.K. ADMIRERS
ZARNER
done almost as great a
Brothers have,
thing in producing Max Bein- hardt's "A Midsummer Night's
By Diane
Margaret Kennedy (who gave us The Constant. Nymph") || is lighted by the magic of Miss for her art is only a gift from Berger's divine acting
Heaven.
the
TF you think over the geniuses of the stage and screen that you have seen, you will try în vain to find anyone to compare Dream" as they did when they sine all-quand cast. Not by any with Elizabeth Berguer. I revolutionised the movies by chance to be missed. Showing cannot. "Escape Me Never" by the introduction of sound.twice daily---5 pán, and 9-p Here is entertainment that at the popular Ques should appeal to di, as it con-
“Anna Karezinta ** tains almost everything A
Here is a picture that we again ravishing spectacle, human comedy, marvellous technical gives us a truly great Garbo. Many of us recall her memorable achievement, super work by one
What matters about the cast --- of the foremost men in his line Performance with John Gilbert in
the motie "Love", and now her with the exeption" of "Bugh Sin- to-day, Max Beinhardt, expert lovely speaking voice brings alclair," who played with "Miss Temple, the ye direction by William Dieterle.
greater charm. in every way the Bergner in her stage triumph of popular little l in the world to and flawless camera work by sound improves upon the old pic-the play We are concerned only day. "Miracle Child Shirley Temple, Hal Mohr, ace cameraman, as-re and once again MGM have with the fascinations of "Gemma writes me once more of her delight sisted by a small army of ex-concentrated meticulously upan the Jones," a waiflike nondescript and that her "Precious" is so loved im perts. Hous hong- Shirley also wrote in
The story, of course, reveals the costumes and settings of St. Peters-her poignant knowledge of life and Ther baby hand her "Best wishes to
people. There are certain scenes I || Diane and Hong Kong fans." plight of the four earthly lovers burg society in the "70's..
Tolstoy's story is rather reminis-will never forget; and she plays when they wander into a wood and She has recently finished produc-fall under the spel of "Pack" cent of "East Lane" the yielding, the waifish, comedy bits in the tion on "The Littlest Rebel" with (Mickey Rooney) who is obeying tempting wife, the irresistible love early part of the picture and, later, John Boles, and now is hard at work the will of "Oberon (Victor Jory) "Anna" and "Vronsky" (Fred-the heartbreaking tragedies with on "Captain January." Mrs. Temple
rie March) the boldly-drawn quar-fequal brilliance. You have never, deserves the highest praise for her to show “Titania” (Anita Louise), careful upbringing of this lovely little what fools love can create. Shakes-rel scene, the parting with the son seen a finer performance on girl, who is säll anspoiled and re-peare has been followed respectful (Freddie Bartholomew) whom she screen than this. mains as natural and sweet as if she ly (a few of the voices will pro the tragic ending. Garbo is by telling the story, except that we adores, the final break-away and I will not spoil your enjoyment: were just a simple izle American girl bending a quiet healthy normal (bably jar upon too sensitive ̈ears); life, instead of being the idol of the while Mendelssohn's divine music supreme, and is worthy of men-continue with two of those impos- tion that this great performance jsible Sanger boys of Miss Ken- It is difficult to realise James Won her the coveted "Mussolini nedy's former famous story. Hugh Clever child actresses may come Cagner (who deserves special Medal for the best work from an Sinclair is always convincing as I doubt if "Sebastian Sanger" but somehow I Jory, Dick actress in the year. Įnot come again in this generation. Powell Hugh Herbert, Hobart the Swedish star has ever given a rearned for Brian Ahearne in the Cavanaugh, Frank McHugh, Ross finer performance, or one that is part (he was so excellent in "The Ramon · Novarro was a very ill-Alexander, Mickey Booney, Grant more likely to take its place in Constant Nymph"). Griffith Jones is perfectly, cast as “Caryl”, and I advised young man to stage in Lon-itchell Joe E. Brown in Shakes-treasured screen memories dion "Royal Exchange," which had al-
Fredric March, as the lover, have great hopes for Miss Fere- ready been seen by most people with peare. Ian Hunter seems more at Carl Brisson on the screen, sitled "All home, and the lovely ladies of the brings his unusual fascination to lope Dudley-Ward (daughter of the The King's Horses." There was quite a cast are well suited to their res-bear on the role. Basil Rathbone very famous Mrs. Dudley-Ward of demonstration at the first-night at pective roles. Ferce-Teasdale, is the tyrannical husband to the the King Edward era). His Majesty's Theatre. Not at the Jean Minir, Olivia de Havilland life. Freddie Bartholomew in aĵonly one fault to find with her; she could barely be heard beyond a few (the pretty girl born in Togo) small part as the son, Gries Isham is a little too fashionably thin.
are worthy of and Maureen O'Sullivan in their This was a great stage play, but rows in the stails. Doris Kenyon and Anita Lorise
love affair, Reginald Owen and with the added beauty of natural fared no better than Novarro, He special praise. should have kept to the screen ̋of a Admittedly a few of the players wife in their complex affairs are all backgrounds of Venice and the short sketch in vaudeville, where he met with such success in London on seem oresawed by the magnificence secondary in the strong essential Tyrol the picture is given
of the production and show a lack weldrama of Anna's tragic glamour and charts that mast have
been missing in the play. understanding of the lines, career.
Considered as an intelligent re Elizabeth Bergner is a riddle. Again Norm Shearer talics of which they deliver rather like "Romeo and Juliet." this time with school-children. You may also have production of Tolstoy's celebrated It is impossible to guess her age, Leslie Howard as "Romeo" and Jobs one other criticism the film rus novel this picture will take rank yet as far back as 1910 she was Barrymore as "Mercutio."
too long, almost three hours but with the best screen productions of a success on the stage on the Con So that Cinema "fans" will not on thinking it over you would find the talkie era, and Director sinent Her birthplace, too, is a only think Eleanor Powell & dancer, it difficult to know just where to Clarence Brown-who has so often ystery. Some say Viemma, others guided Garbo-brings out the very say Poland. She is married to Dr. † she is to did quite a few songs in het leat
next for MGM, "Hats in the Air". Warner Brothers are to be high-best in her amazingly life-like char Paul Czinner, who helps-and- Robert Taylor is again her leading ly commended for their courage in jacterisation. She has never looked directs her in everything she un- the more lovely and if you think she dertakes. Bergner has played bringing Shakespeare
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John Boles has signed a long-term screen, and this great production is in danger of "slipping" "in popu- every ind of role, from Shakes contract again with Fox-Twentieth should mark a milestone in the lar appeal, go and see this and you peare to modern comedy, and her Century, but others are not faring advancement of the films, Most will know that she will remain the now perfect technique is not an so well. It seems as though Henry of the performances are notable, outstanding Hollywood Star just as accident, but the result of many Wilcoxon's contract with Paramount will not be renewed.
They hardly and some of them surprising. You long as she wants to honour the years of superb training.
(Al-trailer compared her with Bern- mave
this worthy actor a chance, cannot fail to be impressed with screen with her presence.
hardt and Duse, and she is the one only giving him parts in Cecil B. de the incredibly lovely settings, hambra and King's).
actress to-day who can compare (Continued on Page 3.) Igraceful troupes of dancers and
***The Notorious Gentleman”,
twith them. and Go and see this fim; such don't starring Charles Bickford Helen Virson, with such sterling come too often. Dr. Paul Czimmer's players as Sydney Blackmer. On-fdirection is on a par with the slow Stevens, John Darrow, Dudley, camera work and both are flawless. Digges and others in support, is You will glimpse, in a small role, the famous Irene Vanbrugh, and a strong melodramaz.
The story tells of a famous rather. "stagy-looking Leon Quar- criminal lawyer (Bickford) who têrmaine. As I said before, no Miss plans and carries out a murder one in the cast matters. with such attention to the detail of Bergner captivates, charms and de- covering up his tracks, that the lights. It is a triumph for her, crime is impossible of solution, and her acting lights up the rather The atmosphere of the South per- sordid story and gives her the best vades the picture and adds charm acting chances possible. Not to be The highlight is the intensity of missed. (King's).
COMMENCING TO-MORROW! THE GREATEST HEART-THROB The Screen Hes Ever Thrilled To!
Griumph for Garbo
cheem and texis
for this epic of over" powering love that
vill air your soud!
Grote GARBO Fredric MARCH
MESARTHOLOMEN
WITH FREDDIE
ANNA KARENINA
SULLINAM --1015DA
the Court-room scene and full Justice is done to their respective |
"Love-In Bloom!”.
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roles by the competent players. Crooning and comedy in equal Advised
-proportions, with Dixie Lee (Mrs Followed by Alias Mary Dow Bing Crosby) and Joe Morrison as Ian interesting picture alone for the the leading players Burns" and performance given by Saly Bilers. Allen (George and Gracie) supply] Sally is at her best as the tough their well-known and popular style girl suddenly dropped in the midst of riches when she impersonates a kidnapped daughter. Raymond Milland is the handsome hero-a leading man who is destined. for bigger and better parts: Katherine Alexander, Henry O'Neill, Chick | Chandler and Lola Lane give good accounts of themselves. Worth seeing
Wistful Janet Gaynor and
Coming!
JACK
BUCHANAN Brewsters
SUNDAY
STAR
Ofria De Havilland is among Warner Bros“, production “A Midarmmer Nig will be shown at the Queen's Theatre to-n 9 pm.
in the
James Cagney is one of the Bros” “A Midsummer Night's Dres the Queen's: Theatre-to-night-
will be shown
Anita Louise is one of the leading stars in Warner Bros. "A Midsummer Night's Dream,” (which, will be shown - Queen's Theatre to-night at 9 pm.
is one of the many stars appearing in Warner dsummer Night's Dream," the gala premiere of
the Queen's Theatre, to m