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Robert DONAT-Madeleire CARROL 39.
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GAUMORT-BRITISH Picture
LUCIE MANNHEM
Dinačna" by JARED STEIGIA
GODFREY TEARLE
PEGGY ASHCROFT
Madeleine Carroll and Robert, Donat are in "The 39 Steps," which will be shown at the King's Theatre on Sunday.
Short Shots
HE re-making of old successes is THE
growing in popularity.
Para- mount promise "Beau Geste," with Gary Cooper in the lead, while Fox announce Seventh Heaven," with the little French girl. Simone Simon. This is surprising when it is taken into
Twentieth consideration that Century-Fox still have the great -original ""Diane" under contract. Who will ever forget Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell in roles?
rather
Simore
the leading Simon
Twit badly treated in "Under Flags" зре after a few by weeks at work was supplanted Claudette Colbert as "Cigarette." It has not answered too well so far with the studios putting new artists in the roles while the originals are still as good us
"The Dark ever. Take Angel" (not to be compared with the Ronald Colman version), "The Three Musketeers" with Walter Abel in place of Douglas Fairbanks Sr., "Way Down East" and a few others in the
list
salmon fisheries.
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of Italian parents.
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Gary Cooper is in the Columbia production, "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town," which will be shown at the Alhambra Theatre to-morrow.
with Fay Wray.
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THE CHINA-MAIL, FRIDAY, JULY-24,-1936
SPENCER TRACY SUPERB IN STRONG DRAMA, "FURY"
GARY COOPER AND JEAN ARTHUR IN
BEST COMEDY HIT OF YEAR
BETTE DAVIS AND FRANCHOT TONE DO GREAT WORK TOGETHER IN DANGEROUS'
Wresting, picture, highly
E are given a definitely re-†
interesting and perfectly acted.
see
THOSE who want to By Diane
strong, gripping. magni- ficent drama and the finest act- ing and direction since "The In- former" should go. and
see Do
in "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town." Gary Cooper is the small-town boy who inherits $20,000,000 Miss Davis was paid the highest Spencer Tracy in "Fury." and goes to New York to look honour by the Motion Picture not go expecting any humour, after it. He is ridiculed by the Academy for her work in this film. but go expecting to be thrilled, press, hounded by money-grab-but it was due not only for this held, enthralled. This MG.M. bers and finally attempts 10 characterisation, but for the many picture is of special interest be- give his money to the poor that had gone before not over-cause it is the first Hollywood Then comes the highlight of looking "Bordertown.” Mr. Tone assignment for the great Con- the picture. He is tried for in-brought his name prominently be-tinental director. Fritz Lang. and sanity but makes no attempt to fore the fans” in “Gentleman are
made "Metropolis" defend himself till his girl Born" and then in "Lives of a "M" (starring Peter Lorre). "Babe Bennett" (Jean Arthur) Bengal Lancer" and
"Mutiny on It is also of interest because it comes to his rescue. Then he the Bounty" he proved himself to allows that grand actor Spen-: convinces the judge that if he
be among the foremost juvenile cer Tracy to give one of the is crazy, everyone else is also, leads on the screen. He assured-finest dramatic performances and so we leave him escaping shares in this picture's success he has ever achiered. Fritz the cheering crowd and finding and with Miss Davis makes it an Lang and Tracy enhance their
the girl he outstanding one. happiness with loves.
who
zlready great reputations in this outstanding picture.
We welcome that grand trouper The two stars, Gary Cooper and
- she has Jean Arthur. are enough to make Alison Skipworth again any picture in which they appear been, seen too seldom here of late. but it serves to show up the hor- Margaret Lindsay, John Eldredge.
In a way this is propaganda, as so many pictures are these days,
the kind we talk about for years. Badd Director Frank Capra Dick Foran. Richard Carle. Walterors of Lynch law, and is an in- and scenario-writer Bob Riskin Walker and others under the direcdictment of the mobs who make tion of Alfred E. Green do well in Justice a laughing-stock in many
of the States in America. (Academy Award Winners) plus a
roles. Coming shortly to perfectly chosen cast and you hare minor what Columbia proudly and justly the Queen's. elaim to be the Event of the Year. Most of the critics are
*39 Steps”
The highly dramatic story is a study in revenge, and in the tell- ing we have "Joe Wilson" (Tracy) jabout to be married to “Katherine"
unanimous in stating that Gary. A Srst-rate comedy thriller. (Sylvia Sidner) when he is inno Cooper has never done better and clevert directed by Alfred Hitch-cently accused of kidnapping and that the genius of Capra is mostly cock, rich in suspense, laughs and held in custody in a small-town Robert Donat, who made gaol. The news of the arrest responsible for enabling this ster-action. ling actor to shine as he never has such a big reputation in "The spreads and a mob gathers and before. He gives not only an in-Count of Monte Cristo." makes a storms the gaol. Unable to reach gains further hit in this engrossing, in-the prisoner they burn the build- telligent performance but one's sympathy to a marked de- gree. Since "Design for Living," Bengal Lancer," "Desire" and many more this handsome young are there proved has few actors of his merit and he bas carved for himself a niche from which no one can oust him.
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Jean Arthur is not outshone by the male star, be it noted. This lovely little lady, who at first fail- led to "dick" in the talkies, wisely. the Broadway Itook herself to
stage, met and married the man she loves who has proved to be
studied hard): her inspiration
to the and ultimately returned screen, bringing a sparkle, wit and lovely charm that is the equal of any of the others in Hollywood. (10) Together they are a pure delight land
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seem inspired by Capra & Truly this new life-and-love team have proved to be something of a {sensation. I am only one humble writer who acclaims this picture, but I think there are few film- goers who will be so unwise as to miss seeing what is easily one of the smartest, funniest and gayest lof comedies.
Featured in the outstanding) - cast we have Douglas Dumbrille,
Jean Arthur is the heroine in the Columbia production, "Mr. Deeds goes to Town," which will be shown
the Alhambra
Theatre to-mOITOW.
ing.
"Wilson" miraculously esi capes and the second half of the film is devoted to his revenge on the ringleaders of the mob.
greatest Here is Tracy at his and be emerxes triumphant. Step by step he engineers a trial and ultimate conviction of twenty-two people. I will not 'divulge Sny more of this uncommon and superb- ly-acted drama. Suffice it to say) that Fritz Lang is a master in handling crowds, in originality and above all in sincerity. His mob becomes terrifying in its unrea- sonableness and cruelty. He gives his artists every chance and one and all contribute perfect per- formances.
I have never seen Sylvia Sidney more appealing and she rises to! great heights. The two brothers- Frank Albertson and George Wal- cott could not be better, Walter Abel as Counsel for the
State, Edward Ellis, Walter Brennan, Morgan Wallace and many more aid in making this, to my mind, the greatest dramatic achievement fof-1936. You would be unwise to
miss seeing this at the King's.
"The Lady Consents”
We
are unusually lucky this Lionel Stander, H. E. Warner, terestingly-told story by the now Warren Hymer, Raymond Wal-Governor-General of Canada, John month. We have Miss Jean Arfnur burn, George Bancroft (yes, the Buchan It is a grand film and he in two enjoyable plays and Her one-time Great Mr. Bancroft), is grand in it. Mystery is mixed bert Marshall likewise. This time Ruth Donnelly, Walter Catlett, with chills and the plot moves he co-stars with the lovely blonde John Wray and others. There is along at lightning speed (this is Anne Harding, with whom he last shared honours in "The Flame something about this picture that Hitchcock's specialty).
Camera men?
concerned.
is so appealing that you come away The opening is promising and Within." Here is Miss Harding them will be "There Goes the Bride," feeling entirely satisfied and after as the play progresses the excite in the type of role in which she
friends you still fund it to your of a traitorous organisation called wife you have discussed it with all your meat is piled on. The story tells excels-that of the self-sacrificing In a story that has been often Carole Lombard is the next to try Now that Charles Boyer has liking. How could it be otherwise The 39 Steps" which is ender- colour.
we find her husband (for She will play the lead in a nished The Garden of Allah e with three such grand people vouring to sneak some
valuable told Walter Wanger production, "The will leave for his holiday in France Spawn of the North," a tale of the and return to Hollywood in Septem-heading a superb cast of actors, State secrets out of England some unknown reason) looking at
and technicians
This leads to dirty work, plenty another woman and, what is worse, Fred MacMurray,ber to play the lead in "History is
Coming to the Alhambra. I regret to say, will be her leading Made at Night.".
of talk, and smart action by all leaving his beautiful wife for his new love... This time it is Mar- "Dangerous”
garet Lindsay and she does fine Both the leading male players in
It would be unfair to tell the work with an unsympathetic role "Ramona," the Twentieth Century-Jessie Matthews newest film, "Head I have no qualms about recom- Fox picture which is also being made over Heels," are newcomers-Bobert mending this outstanding picture, plot, but it is enough to say that So does Walter Abel as the friend young Dutch actor not only because it gives that the adventures of Mr. Donat and of the heroine who continually in all-colour, has Loretta Young in Fleming and a
Louis Borell
wonderful Bette Davis another his leading lady, Miss Madeleine lives in hope. the leading female role and a new-
Admirers of Mias Harding -- comer from whom big things
Edward G. Robinson is once more such opportunity as she had in Carroll, reach a pitch of real ex- expected Don Ameche, an American
He is tall and a gangster in "Brillets or Ballots." "Of Human Bondage," but because citement, mingled with humour and they are legion know how dark and handsome with a pleasant Joan Blondell, Barton MacLane and it was the first real chance allow-that cannot fail to hold any an-well she plays in parts like "Wher voice and sympathetic marner. So Humphrey Bogart are in the cast. ed one of the coming great young dience absolutely enthralled. One Ladies Meet" and the never-to-be-t far his experience has been mostly
Bath Chatterton, Herbert Marshall actors, Franchet Tone, who cer- can hardly ask for more than ad- forgotten "Holiday" (one of her in the theatres, but from one picture with Jean Herabolt, Darryl Zannuck (easily my favourite among the Bri-tainly shares in the success of the venture, romance and mystery first successes) and Herbert Mar- decided he was the man for the lead tish actors in Hollywood), Constance play and enhances both his own and splendidly acted by one of the shall is so charming that all the Full finest casts from the Gaumont-women in the audience forgive in "Ramona.” With these two peo- Collier and Simone Simon have the Miss Davis reputations. ple will be Pauline Fredrick, Kent leads in a strong drama, "Girl's strong is the dramatic, fare in this British studio, so here is a British him his wavering and can readily will completely understand why his. “wife” would Taylor, Katherine de Mille, Jane Dormitory."
story of an actress who is reputed picture that Darwell and J. Carroll Naish.
never give up the hope of his re- Henty #
to have brought il fortune to all satisfy King is directing-
The “Miracle Child" Shirley Temple the men who have loved her. When Godfrey Tearle is a grand vi-turning. L is now at workc in "The Bowery Prin she sinks lower and lower a zizing|lain, Peggy Ashcroft, Frank You know just what to expect, Sylvia Sidney is now hard at work ress." Frank Morgan, Helen Westley
meets Cellier, Lucie Mannheim, John but with a really super cast "giving in "Sabotage under the direction of and Bill Robinson are among the big young architect (Tone) Hitchcock at the Gaumont-British cast, with William Seiter directing her and ultimately falls in love, Laurie and others are noticeably of their best, you can be sure of It is good although engaged to another wo-good in support. The settings and an enjoyable evening. studio, and on other sets will be found Gempe Arliss in The Nelson Touch, Richard Eartheimess is in the Julius man (Margaret Lindsay). There surroundings too, are of great into see. Ika Chase, Edward. Ellist and yet again that delightful artiste Hagen picture The Fall of an Emfare some emotionally tense mo-terest and the photography shows and Hobert' Cavanaugh, Stephen Matthews in "Thad over pire," with Dolly Hass as his leading ments during the growing romance the marked Improvement that is Robert is responsible for the
lady. She recently incured -- 2. enormous hit in the talice version of between the ex-actress and the in keeping with the other sides of handling of the direction. Sump
Home troue mounting and gowns that Chester Morris has obtained his re- Dick's great picture Broken Blos architect and both artists by their picture producing in the
super acting lift this rather sordid country. Not to be missed. Com must be mentioned--Cby- Bernard| femaleated from: K.G.M. /^and has signed
drama to the heights.
ding to the King's.
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* Queen's Theatre Har The Great Honor To Present The 1935 ACADEMY AWARD WINNER
BETTE DAVIS in DANGEROUS”
It was for her performance in this picture that she was triumphantly acclaimed the actress of the year!"
Margaret Lindsay, above, appears in support of Bette Daria and Franchot Tone in "Dangerous,” now showing at the Queen's
Theatre.
Sylvia Sidney and Spencer Traes me is "Fury" now showing the King's Theatre.
Franchot Tone, above, is Tenn
Bette Davis in the Wa Bros. pieture “Dangerous” whick pen at the Queen's Theats" today Bay has the role of the man who""Inally'tumes the sout @killer of "Of· Humanė Bondage,” sklle "Dangerous" is considerat "Mim "Darin" "strongest stelle