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QUEEN TEATRE "LEATHERNECKING."
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AT 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20 SEVEN GREAT
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KEN
MURRAY NED
SPARKS BENNY BUDIN EDDIE FOY, J., LILYAN TASHMAN LOUISE FAZENDA
LEATHER NECKING
Fighting Fools of the Marine Corps Running Wild Through the Grans Skirt "Balti Directed by EDDIE CLINE
-Also-
Mickey's Musketeers
PATHE GAZETTE
·NEXT CHANGE
MARION
DAVIES
CLARK
GABLE
Pollinof
the Circus
Metro- Mat
PROTULK
STAR
TO-DAY & TO-MORROW Ar 2.30, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.20
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Presents WILLIAM
HAINES
IN
Just a GIGOLO
SWORLDA
EXCELLENT FARE AT THE
QUEEN'S,
After all the serious pictures wo have had lately including murder stories, "Leathernecking" comes
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1932.
TO-DAY AT THE
CINEMA.
HONG KONG.
Central.
"The Flood,"
as a pleasant chango and it is no | Queen's. exaggeration to say that it is really
n very pleasant change. What also can one expect when the leading
Leather Necking." g's.
rulta are taken by people like Irene
"One Hour with You."
"Their Own Desire,"
Oriental,
Daun, Kew Murray, Louise Fazenda | World. Land last but not least. Benny Rubín, It is a matter for regret that, more pictures of this typo are not shown on the local screens for they are good entertainment at all times and aro a sura cure for the blues,"
The story surrounds the activi ties of members of the U.S. Marine stationed in Hawaii who find that
"The World and the Flesh."
KOWLOON.
Just a Gigolo."
COMING.
Central.
they are not allowed the freedom 8tar. that the civilian or officer enjoys. To get out of this difficulty, one of their number, Chick Evana, a part very cleverly played by Eddie Foy jur, decides to "borrow" his cap- tain's uniforin and décorations in order to get into the "select circle" of the place. Sailing under false colours, he captures the heart of pretty Delphine Witherspom, daughter of Sir Oliver Withors- poos, one of the leading figures in Honolulu. However, he cannot go about in the captain's uniform all the time and when he is back with the buck privates, having a good tuno together, he is found out by
"Rockless Living." "Wings."
Queen's.
"Polly of the Circus." King's.
"Reserved for Ladies." "The Calendar."
"She Wanted a Millionaire,"
"Personel Maid."
the Witherspoons who, naturally | Oriental. enough, ask Chick to, explain him- self. At this stage one of the pri vntes tell Sir Oliver and his daugh- ter that Chick is no emptain, but just an ordinary private and it is here that complications, set in. Then follow a series of incidents which helps to make the pieture ons of the funniest of its kind seem here for many a day.
Preeeeding the fenture film is a reel of Pathe Onzette News while "Mickey's Musketeers,** a short comedy, whets the appetite of the anlience for something really "paintable" to follow. And they are not disappointed.
"RESERVED FOR
LADIES."
BRITISH LILM COMING
TO KING'S.
A Trade notice states:-
The Swiss Alps with a mountain holiday resort was, in effect, trans- ported to Paramount studios for the
TO-DAY'S WIRELESS ming of climatic sequences in
PROGRAMME.
¡l'ontinued from Fage 5.)
Song" The Clockword Court
ship. Humorous Song-"Pass, Shoot, Goal!"-Gracic Fields (Come dienne).-B9705. Orchestral "Song of the Drum" --Selection-New Mayfair Or chestra.-C2143.
Negro Spirituals Medley "-
Paul Robeson and Jack Hylton and his Orchestra.-C2287. Orchestral-" Clowns in Clover "
--Selection "New Marinir Or chestra.--C1486.
Song "Alone With my Dreams"
"Reserved for Ladies," which comes to the King's Theatre beginning Sunday next. Leslie Howard, Elizabeth Allan and Benita Hume. are featured,
The transportation was in fact a transformation, effected by Holmes Paul, art director of Paramount's London studios. The script called for a large Swiss hotel from the windows of which could be seen magnificent views of the Alps. The effect was obtained by the use of the largest photographic enlargements ever made for any motion picture. One of these huge photographs of actual Swiss scenery measure 20 by 40 feel.
Sleighs were built to duplicate actual Swiss models, and a native of the mountain republic was em
new
"You Forgot Your Gloves"-ployed to watch the work so as to Jack Buchanan (Baritone).-assure absolute accuracy, n B4005.
secret preparation was used for Chorus "Songs of Good Cheer" snow.
-Light Open Male Chorus.- 02151.
10.27 p.m.-Rugby mid-day Press
NCWH,
10.30 p.m.--Closo down.
All records in the above Euro- pean programmes are kindly sup plied by Messrs. Moùtrie & Co
Those who are familiar with the aspects of Swiss, life, when they see the picture will find if difficult to believe that the sequences were. not taken on location, declared art Director Paul, who is an ardent realist in all things dramatic.
"SIGN OF THE CROSS"
TO BE FILMED
CECIL B. DE MILLE LOOKING
FOR LEADING LADY
With just a short time left, in task of selecting an actress for the which to locate a girl to portray loading feminine part in
"The
the principal teminine role of Sign of the Cross" is the most Mercia in his spectacular religious difficult casting problem he has bad romance, "The Sign of the Cross, in his long screen career. Cecil B. Do Mille to-day sent an The reason lies in the fact that urgent request to Fred Datig, Marcin must bring to the screen a Paramount, casting director, to rare combination of physical allure renow his efforts in a search which and a definite quality of spirite promises to bring overnight fame to ality he says.. Hollywood is fille the successful candidate.
ed with actresses having so-called The difficulties in finding neex appost 1t ikewise contains actress whose qualifications measure many capable players who. radiate up to the standards set by. De Mille an inner spiritual charm. But are disclosed in a report made pub-finding one in whom the two quali le at the studio which reveals that ties are combined is the toughest job to date 476, applicants for the role ! I've faced in many years."
of Mertin have been rejected... | Production of "The Sign of the Since announcement of the talent Cross," which will be of a magni- hant was mado a month ago, the tude of De Mille's other successes, Paramount Studio has been besieged The Ten Commandments" and with applicants. Of the 170 per- "King of Kings,” is scheduled. to sonally intervewed: by De Mills and start soon. Fredric March will one Datig, twenty-six were given screen act the principal, masdline rale of tests which rovented deficiencies Marcus Superbus, with Charles Laughton, noted English stage stor, The director pointed out that the playing Nero.
TO-DAY & TO-MORROW NORMA SHEARER In THEIR OWN DESIRE otherwise not apparent.
KINGS THEATRE
"THE WORLD AND THE FLESH."
LAST TWO ITS DIRECTOR ON FILM
DAYS
At 2.80, $5.10, 7.15 & 9.30 p.m.
MAURICE
CHEVALIER
או .
'One Hour with You
a Garamount Picture
with
Jeanette MacDONALD
Genevieve Charlie
TOBIN RUGGLES
Roland YOUNG AN ERNST
LUBITSCH
PRODUCTION
Hear these
Song Hits
"One Hour With You" "Wa Will Always Be Sweet-haarta" What Would You Do?" and others!
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RESERVED LADIES
FOR
a Garamount Picture
WITH LESLIE HOWARD GEORGE GROSSMITH BENITA HUME
ORIENTAL
ACTING.
A trade notice states:-
If you have been eliciting praise from the home town paper by your work in amateur plays, don't feel that is a signal to come to Holly wood as an experienced actor, ad- vises John Cromwell, former staga director who has made good in the West Coast citadel of cinema after years of work on the stage.
eauso
are
According to 'Cromwell, amatear shows afford lihtle experience and practically no stage knowledge be-
they
produced for the fun of it. Stage training, he says, is a serious business. Little Theatres, however, are good acting schools because the attitude toward the dramatic form is a studied and academic one, he avera. His own life is evidence enough of Crom- well's authority on the subject, He has been associated with theatrical activities for over 20 years. Over six feet tall, wiry, with a full crop of dark-browa hair and keen grey eyes, Cromwell says his say-so with the alert crispness of a man who kuows and who is vitally interested in his work.
Cromwell has been responsible for: some great successes ou the New York stage. Going on his own as a director in 1923, he produced and directed Aun Harding'
Taraish" which had an exception' al run.
Then came several others including "The Silver Cord 'ana' Lucky Sam McCarver," and "The Queen's Husband.”
His directorial experience took him out of the ranks of the players and into the front line of Para. mount'a megaphonists. In all he has directed 10 films for Paramount, including such memorable hits as -"The Mighty" "Street of Chance,"
FLEMING ROAD, WANCHAI. LAST TWO DAYS At 2.80, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.30 p.m
A world gone mad - bows to his rath= less force!
Mighty Ban. eroft in his mightiest rale
with tha blonde sense- don they're all
GEORGE ing about!
BANCROFT
THE IN
The Sawyer," and the current George Bancroft film, "The World and the Flesh," which is showing at the Oriental Theatre to-day.
"POLLY OF THE CIRCUS."
COMING TO THE QUEEN'S.
A trade notics states:- Marion Davies will be seen on Sunday at the Queen's Theatre in "Polly of the Circus," romantie story of the marriage of a circus star to a small-town minister.
This is Miss Davies' first talkin since "Five and Ten" and is of particular importance, since it brings her to the screen in the most dramatic characterization of her career and marks the first appear. ance opposite her of Clark Gable, the most popular leading man in ilma.
The picture is based on the play by Margaret Mayo, produced some years ago on Broadway with great success and also made into a silent picture. It is a quaint love story told against a flamboyant circus background and replete with spectacle and drama.
The plot concerns a circus aeria list who is annoyed at the crusad- ing activities of a small-town minis
ter,
She falls during her net and is taken to his house to recover. They fall in love, but the romanca breeda scandal. In the face of opposi- tion from important clergyineu, they are married and the resultant unfrocking of the minister clouds their marital happiness. The vir cus girl then plane a desperate sacrifice to reunite the minister and The supporting cast includes such sterling players 48 C. Aubrey Smith as a bishop; Raymond Hat ton as a dipsomaniacal sexton David Landau as an old circus
Rath clown;
Balwyn, Maude Eburne, Little Billy Guinu Wil liams, Clark Marshall, Ray Milland and Lillian Biliott.
WORLD FLESHhis church,
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toith
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Alfred Santell, one of filmland's ace directors, was at the megaphone and of the production and is said
CENTRAL THEATRE
25720
SHOWING TO-DAY
· at 2.30; - 6.15; 7.15 & 9.80.
A FLOODTIDE OF STIRRING EMOTIONS & A TORRENT OF DRAMATIC POWERS, LOVE & ROMANCE AMID A THOUSAND DANGERS, MEN & NATURE IN TERRIFIC. COMBAT. A STORM · MADDENED RIVER A FLOOD THREATENED CITY. HEART-GRIPPING,
A THROAT CATCHING STORY. A SWIFT RUSHING QURRENT OF EYE FILLING, HEART-THRILLING SUPER DRAMA,
COLUMBIA
·PICTURES
presents
The FLOOD
ELEANOR BOARDMAN
Directed by JAMES TINLING
COLUMBIA PICTURE
SHOWING SOON
LOVE, DECEIT, SORROW, INDISCRETION, ROMANCE, EXCITE- MENT, LONG CHANCES, GREAT ENTERTAINMENT
}
MAE CLARKE and RICHARD CORTEZ
IN
RECKLESS LIVING
-ALSO ——
THE AVIATION'S - MARVELLOUS MASTERPIECE NOW PERFECTLY SYNCHRONIZED WITH SOUND.
a sparamount Picture
AWINGS
"THE FLOOD."
SPECTACULAR FILM AT. CENTRAL THEATRE.
wild about my part. I felt I wai feally living the life of a small town girl who is driven from home- by unnecessary and malicious scand.. |al."
"But you are not a small town' girl, Miss Boardman. Were you' A trude notice States:-
not born and reared in Philadel A big Airedale jerked about the room as if he were impatiently! Eleanor Bourdaian placed a hand.
phie ?" waiting for someone. Be scornful on the piano and carelessly drum ly repulsed all advances. And when Eleaner Boardman entered it od with his adoring eyes.
med her fingers. The Airedale star-
could be easily seen that he was "dog. She patted
one woman
the dog affectionately and sank into
"Yes," Miss Boardman answered, Philadelphia is my home, town.
an easy chair by the large piano, But that doesn't matter. Women The Airedale's eyes followed her, Buseip overywhere. You can almost
every morenent,
her eyes and she those who don't, Personally Ide
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say that there are two kinds of When Eleaner Boardman talks women. Those who like gossip and she doesn't roll doesn't coo. The youthful star of test malicious wagging tongues and Columbia Pictures latest spectacu tale bearers. I dislike it so much lar feature, The Flood which that I can easily play the role of comes to the Central Theatro to girl who is injured by it". day, is straightforward, direct and As she glanced calmly about the sincere. She has genuine acting room-it-was-easy to realized that- talent and such-wistful beauty that terests than gossip The exquisite Eleanor Boardman has deeper ing
it is postively threat catching. Her furnishings showed a thorough widely spaced gray eyes, her broad knowledge of interior decorating... forehead and regular features are The piano was obviously a com set in an oval of shining brown panion and, a refuge. hair. s
Eleanor Boardman was an in- "There was a lot of hard work torior decorator in New York, an in making The Flood, she suit-artist, and then received nationwide
to have achieved a masterful touched," but at the samo time it was acclaim as the Eastman Kodak
in bringing the story to the screen in, an up-to-date manner, He, is best known for his direction of ro mantic themes, his most recent boing "Daddy Long Lega,” and “Sob Sister.
mighty interesting. We worked in girl. She received many screen icy cold water and driving to get offers and-made her firab- appear- the actual food scenes shown in ance in Souls For Bale." Afte the picture. Ask Monte Blue. Ho many screen successes be, WAS awears that he doean's feel com engaged by Columbia to play the plately dry yet.. But I was simply feminine lead in ''The Flood.'