KING'S
ALHAMBRA
OPENING TO - MORROW
THE MOST “BLESSED EVENT”
OF THE ENTERTAINMENT: YEAR!
The quints in their first full-length feature picture-with a human in- terest story as great as their fame!
THE
Dionne QUINTUPLETS
Yvonne .
Cecile Marie · Annette. Emelie
THE COUNTRY DOCTOR
JEAN HERSHOLT JUNE LANG
SLIM SUMMERVILLE
¿MICHAEL WHALEN • DOROTHY PETERSON.
Photographed under the rectocol penenta
Dr. Allan Roy Dafoe
A Fox Picture - Darryl F. Zanuck in charge eď product“ Assecrets Preshree Hunnally Johnson-Directed by Haney King
Short Shots
JOE E BROWN will make one film
in England this year. He is now contract with
under a long-term R.K.0.
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Republic Pictures Michael
have bought Bartlett's contract with Columbia, and are planning to star him in "Follow your Heart" with the famuas young
Metropolitan
atar Marian Talley.
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Irving Thalberg will produce the Narx Bros. in two pictures this year:; "A Day at the Raves," and, "Go
West."
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Walter Connolly has again signed
with Columbia, but is allowed stage appearances when he likes to accept them.
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It is grand news to hear that Arthur Treacher will be starred by Twentieth Century-Fox is P. G Wodehouse's
Thank story, Jeeves."
you,
Now that composer Irving Berlin has finished the music for the 20th Century-Fox picture "On the Avenue"
he will write another for the same studio.
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Jean Hersholt, together with the Dionne Quintuplets is "The Country Doctor," which will be shown at the King's and Alhambra Theatres to-morrow.
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THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, JULY 3, 1936
DIONNE QUINTUPLETS MAKE FIRST APPEARANCE
RUTH CHATTERTON MAKES WELCOME RETURN IN "LADY OF SECRETS" MADELEINE CARROLL WINS FRESH LAURELS IN "THE CASE AGAINST MRS. AMES.”
By Diane MADELEINE Carrol
QVLINS
Read what "Photoplay" has to say of these pictures.
TO-DAY
"Big Brown Eyes"- Grand comedy, witty dialogue and apslick melodrama with Joan Bennett and. Cary Grant at Don't their best
LAVEN without the most cele
pears as an American wo- man in "The Case Against Mrs. Annette. Cecile, Marie, Emilie
excellent Ames." an
pro- and Yvonne Dionne, the now
one of world-famous French-Canadian Heary King's direction, under duction supervised by
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men in Holly- Country what were undoubtedly difficult the cleverest Quintuplets,
Mr. Doctor," would be an enjoyable, conditions, is superb, but all con-wood-Walter Wanger. homey enlightening and enter-cerned deserve immense credit. Wanger thinks a great deal of taining picture; with them as Darryl Zannack of the 20th the capabilities of this lovely their own beautiful, natural Century-Fox studio is responsible English star. but hitherto 'she selves it becomes something we for the magnificent production, has never quite "let herself go."
The which may never see again.
is one that everyone will and the cool, serene, dignified Canadian babies are absolutely always remember. Showing at the type of English girl she has al- irresistible. These highest-Alhambra and King's and must ways portrayed can easily be- priced film actresses permitted not be missed at any cost. It is come tiresome and unreal the camera men to photograph ja screen masterpiece.
In this strong dramatic story them for ten minutes, and col-
*Nell Gwyn"
Miss Carroll as "Hope Ames" has lected $90,000 for their antics.
Fortunately this famous B. and a part that would please any So cleverly is their brief ap
to play, for "Hope" is D. picture is a costume play, as actress one pearance led up to, that
in worth playing. First, we find her, does not feel they have been it was released in England just a little mean to give us 1934 Better late than never, but a slightly cocksure cynic, fighting such short glimpses of their it is to be hoped the modern films for herself, selfishly. Then she is like "Thirty-nine Steps" and "The the young mother fighting furi- marvellous charm.
The story tells the trials and Ghost Goes West" and the latest ously, dangerously, to keep the she adores. Most of the tribulations, the ambitious, frus-and best films made by England's child
Jessie Matthews, story is told against the hard trations and ultimate achieve greatest' star. ments of a poor, kindly country (of which "Love me Again” is be-backgrounds, of the law courts, but doctor (Jean Hersholt) who being chosen by the American critics the tense action, intelligent dia- comes world-famous with the birth as the best musical yet turned out logue and splendid characterisa- of the five babies. Jean Hersholt by a British studio), will not be tions from all concerned easily is the wisest choice for the parti
of the doctor, and is ideal from all angles. Dorothy Peterson could
the
not have been better-as the Narse. These two artists were the caly members of the big cast to come: into contact with the babies and location with the they went on Director (Henry King) to bleak, poverty-stricken Northern Canadian town where the famous with the babies are now housed
under the expert, greatest care loving and watchful eye of Dr. Dafoe and the guardianship. of the Canadian Government.
Michael Whalen and June Lang provide the romance in. "The Country Doctor," which will be shown at the King's and Alham- bra Theatres to-morrow.
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place this second Hollywood pic- ture (her previous one was with Franchot Tope in "The World Moves On") made by England's lovely star among the best six of the month's releases.
This is as good a court-room mystery story as "The Trial of Mary Dugar and that is high praise. "Hope Ames" (Madeleine Carroll) is acquitted of the slay- ing of her husband, but the Pro- secutor (George Brent) denounces her as a murderess freed by senti- ment, and is himself gacied for To dear ber contempt of court.
name in a legal fight for her sou "Hope Ames" obtains the lawyer's release and hires him to reinvesti- xate the slaying.
No more need be said, but the play holds strong dramatic appez! and allows the two stars full ep- 30- portunity to give excellent
Principal of themselves. cocerts among the sound support will be found Beulah Bondi, Alan Mow- Esther Dale.. bray, Alan Baxter.
Arthur Treacher, Guy Bates Post, Scottie Beckert (a clever young- ster) Edward Brophy, and many. I think you will agree two years before they reach this more. city.
that is Miss Carroll's best acting This file might almost be titled to date, and she feels herself (50 stated in an inter- "The Private Life of King Charles she recently
The babies makes a sensational debut and there is no one living! who will not spend his time, when viewing this picture, in just gasp! ing that se much beauty and in- telligence could be given to five giris, daughters of simple. poor There is a country peasants. blend of laughter and tears and the scenes of the birth of the five babies are full of hilarious situa- tions. Mama and Papa Dionne, when they flew to New York to sec Montgomery, Anita Louise. Noah the premiere of the picture. were Beery and Dick Arlen and his wife not impressed with this particular Jobyna Ralston; while Bebe Daniels)
are anxious to Katharine Hepburn will be co- and her husband Ben Lyon are expect Scene; but one may put it down it starred with Herbert Marshalled shortly for screen and stage ap- jealousy, as they
have the babies for show purposes, "Portrait of a Rebel" She has now pearances.
and Dr. while the Government finished "Mary of Scotland."
Marie Dressler's two Negro ser-Dafoe want to guard them as the Madeleine Carroll's next picture vants who benefited to the tune of most precious bundles of humanity and for once the King is shown view) that Walter Wanger. if he in a dignifed and believable atti-gives her more stories of such ap- new about $50,000 in her will have opened the world has ever known.
tode throughout Sir Cedric peal as "The Case against Mrs. and John Hollywood contract is "The Generala successful Negro Night Club in Slim Summerville
Hardwicke redeems his perform-Ames," will make her box-office to a Tourist Dies at Dawn," with Gary Cooper Georgia, in addition
Qualen are splendid, with Aileen This will ensure a big sale for the Camp with six cabins.
Carlyle as the mother. Others who ance (seen recently here) in "The attraction the world over. Not to film, as this young man is easily one
2 characterisation in straight- Franchot Tone is likely to return help in the success are June Lang King of Paris" and presents his be missed. (Queen's).
in the-love to his old University-Cornell-to and Michael Whalen
forward manner, entirely true to obtain his M.A. degree, as this seri-interest, Jane Darwell, Robert the period. With his co-star AnnA Charles Boyer has one of the best ons young man has continued his
The eyes have undoubtedly “IT”| He is per-studies earnestly since he left it for Barrat, Frank Reicher, Montague Keagle he makes this British pic
George
and they belong to that very love- contracts in Hollywood. mitted to return to Paris every six the stage, particularly in philosophy Love, David Torrence,
Chandler, Helen Jerome Eddy,ture in a class by itself.
It must be confessed that Miss by young girl, the cleverest and months, after making films in Holly-and ethics.
George Meeker and others.
Neagle is not quite up to the mark most beautiful of the famous wood. Now he is at work in the colour film "The Garden of Allah”
of Sir Cedric, but she does make "Bennett Three," (Constance, Joan "fans" ал attractive vulgarien, and Barbara). A few taneity of youth, it is at any rate very “Nell" intelligent. The role of "Romeo" is whose honest outlook and hearty may not like to see the fair Joan Leslie Howard in a recent inter- the Shakespearean character he likes laugh gives her such an advantage in the role of a very modern smart He thinks that the over the ladies of the Court. Per-manicurist in a leading Hotel. Robinson gave her a tiny car capable view states that, after Norma Shearer playing least. of twenty miles per hour, for her has worked more than a year on the gamble of Lving Thalberg's to pro-haps her voice, with its decided flipping wisecracks and revolvers with equal nonchalance. though her per- doce Shakespeare will be a huge Cockney accent, is a little grating around seventh birthday, and "The World's part of Juliet " Sweetheart is allowed to drive herformance may lack the glorious spon-spccess-DIANE.
on the sensitive ear, but the part Anyhow the exciting story tells affords this famous English actress how our fair heroine meets most opportunity of demonstrating of the crooks in town, but hap
of the biggest box-office draws pictures to-day.
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lead opposite Marlene Dietrich.
the
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Ronald Colman is now at work on Columbia lot in "The Lost Horizon."
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Shirley Temple is now driving her
own car. Her greatest pal Bil
self round the Fox lot
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Basil Rathbone, Joseph Schilderant,
the famous dancer Tilly Looch and C. Aubrey Smith
are in
support of
Dietrich and Boyer in "The Garden of Allah."
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Shirley Temple has more amazed Hollywood by ber uncanny ability to master the most intricate dance routines. Bill Robinson evolved! four new dances for her latest pic- ture "Dimples"-a soft-shoe, a tap routine, a waltz clog and a minstrel and 3.30 strat, and between 11 am. p.m. Shirley had mastered them all perfectly. And this is not forgetting? the bour and a half off for lunch.
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Gladys Swarthout, Jack Oakie and George Raft are in "Opera Versus Jazz"; so Bing Crosby won out in his refusal to be in the cast.
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America in the
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Lovely Anita Louise returned
"Queen Mary.".
first trip of the
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Among the Hollywood folk now in British-stadios or on holiday Jimmy Durante, Richard Barthelmess, Miriam Hopkins, Dolores del Rio, Helen Vinson, Clive Brook, Constance! Cummings, Paul Cavanagh (on the stage), Sylvia Sydney, Lupe-Velez, June Clyde, Neil Hamilton, Douglas
Kay Linaker and Donald Woods was "together in the WaERCE Bros. production, “Hond Gang," which will be shown at the Queen's
Theatre” noem.
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more.
"Big Brown Eyes”
pretty
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her versatility. She throws herself pens to be in love with Detective who thinks she is into the role with considerable en- Cary Grant,
to be particularly thusiasm and between the stars too most of the burden of the show is bright; but when the manicurist turns sob-sister, they are brought | carried.
Others who mean a little are together seriously as the result of Jeanne de Casalis, Müriel George, a jewel robbery and killing. Then Esme Percy, *Miles Malleson, clever little Joan traps the gang- Lawrence Anderson and
many sters, gives all the credit for their Herbert Wilcox directs capture to her husband and seems with his costomary skill, and content in her new life. makes his finish a most powerful Miss Bennett and Mr. Grant are one. Both stars are specially fine perfection in their respective roles, the much-too-seldom-seen in the closing scenes, and the film and
dramatic high- Walter Pidgeon as the master- finishes with a light which stones for some of crook also turns in a fine perform. ance. Others who shine are Alan the draggy scenes.
The comedy is broad--which was Barter, Henry. Kleinback, Lloyd In keeping with those times but Nolan, Douglas Fowley, Isabel]
Gateson the scenes, gowns and whole, pro- Jewell, and Marjorie duction are presented with an eye Raoul Welsh wrote the screen play
directs with enthusiasm to decorative effect, and assuredly and provide very good entertainment: making this grand comedy-drama You will agree that "Nell Gywn" entertainment, full of witty dia is entirely acceptable and we look logue, mystery and amusing situa forward to seeing Miss Neagle in tions. Walter Wanger's usual fine
Worth
seeing. "Pez Wolfington," another famous production. historical character of the stage. (Queen's)." Advised. (King's).
Continued on Part 12)?
miss it.
SUNDAY
good
"The Case Against Mrs. Ames". This is as a courtroom mystery yarn as has left the cutting- room this year. Madeleine Carroll is splendid. You'll - like it.
Handsome Robert Taylor and lovely Loretta Young. form a Dew screen love team in "Private Number," which will be shown
at the King's Theatre soon.
Patricia Ellis, James Duru, and Claire Dodd play the leading principal parts in the Warner Bros production "The Pay-Of" which will be shows at the Queen's Theatre soon..
Leo Carrillo heads the supporting cast, while George Raft and Rosalind Russell share the starring honours, in "It Had To Happen,' which will be shown at the King's Theatre soon, fla
Ameene from the Warner Bros Production ****") aring James Dorm, which will be shown at the Quee