HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1932.
QUEEN CLEVEE AT THE PENINSULA. TO-DAY AT THE
FINLA SHOWINGS TO-DAY AT 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 AND 9.20 ALL-COLOUR RIOT!
WERNE
The LIFE
SYMPHONY CONCERT TOMORROW NIGHT;
The programme of the Peninsula Hotel's Symphony Concert for to- morrow night appears in an adver- tisement today, which, besides n good selection of orchestral nuu- bers, includes vocal items and violin solos. The vocalist is Mrs. W. R. Fleming, who will be accom panied by Mr, Fleming
Sho in well-nkown to local audiences and will sing two old favorites, " Angus Macdonald " and Mighty Lnk';a Kose." The
OF THE violin solos will be played by Prof,
PARTY
and
funnier
Ishon "Gold
Diggers.at
JA
Broadway
Wob
́WINNIE LIGHTNER
VITAPHONE
She Wrote the First
and Last Chapters
In the Book of
Whoopee!
TO-MORROW Something New!
Sally
It's
It's young! It's : different.
witty and wise! The low-down
on radio's
Hills &
romancel
ARE YOU
Anita Page
Karen Morley Neil Hamilton Wallace Ford Jean Hersholt Joan Miljan
CHARLIE
CHASE
COMEDY
(STAR)
FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY AT 2.30, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.20
with
ABLE
Sporting
Blood
Mayer Picture
C. de la Cruz" with piano avecm- paniment by Prof. F. Gonznicz, who has been heard before to ad- vantage at a previous Peninsula Concert. Judging by the construų- tion of the programme very, entertaining evening is assured.
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Queen's.
CINEMA.
HONG KONG.
The Life of the Party."
King's."
"The Calendar."
Central.
"Dark Red Roses" and
"Ingagi."
World.
Oriental.
"Strangers May Kiss":
Ilia Woman,"
KOWLOON.
Stat.
Sporting Blood,"
again Queen's,
IMMORAL TRAFFIC
IN BENGAL.
COMING.
Are You Listening."
"Tell England;"
King's.
"The Spy."
"Misleading Lady,"
Central.
"Corsair."
BILL TO SUPPRESS IT.
Star.
WOMEN GIVING IT THEIR
SUPPORT.
Sidewalks of Now York." Man in Possession."
World.
Calcutta, July 30.-The Bill for the Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Bengal, which will shartly come before the Legislative Council, has aroused widespread interest. The measure is an amendment of a Bill of aine years ago, no longer in kecp- ing with the march of progress,
Trader. Horn.". Hold Everything."
Oriental.
**Dude Ranch.”
"THE SPY."
SOVIET DRAMA FOR THE KING'S.
A trade notice states:-
A now body of women-The All- Mengal Women's Union-has come into being, with, as its primary ob- ject, the rousing of public opinion, and the organising of a monster,
The Russian intelligence system petition to Government, pressing supplies the story for The Spy," that the Bill (but with amendments) the thrilling Fox movistone drama, may be placed on the Statute Book. which begins its engagement to
Social workers, and societies con-morrow at the King's Theatre. centrating on the interests of wo This enthralling drama relatea men and children, have united in the struggles of an aristocratic their support of the principles of Russian family to hold together in the Bill. Among the Societies oro the face of terrifying economic included the Bengal Council of conditions brought on by the "Red" Women, the Caloutta Vigilance As-Revolution and the fight of a wife sociation, the Society for the Pro- and
mother to maintain her
tection of Children in Indian and honour against the advança, of an other well-known associations.
agent of the Tchaka.
Already, the signatories to the
Intimate scenes in the divorce petition number nearly 10,000. They courts, gay, mad revels of the bloat- comprise Bengalis, Punjabis, Mared profiteers who gambio, drink and waris.. Mahrattas, Europeans, dance away the nights in utter dis Anglo-Indians, mon of Hills, all re-regard of the thousands who strug- sident in Bengal. Included amonggle to erect a more stable economic them are prominent men and woundition, are vividly shown men in almost every walk of life.'
throughout the picture," "
KING'S THEATRE
FINAL SHOWINGS
TO-DAY
At 2.80, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.80 p.m.
"The
Calendar"
with
HERBERT MARSHALL and EDNA BEST A BRITISH PICTURE Edgar Wallace Drawin of the Tarf. -ADDED FEATURES LATEST GAUMONT SOUND NEWS
AND
"PATHETONE" SPECIAL
TO-MORROW
with
SPY
KAY JOHNSON NEIL HAMILTON JOHN HALLIDAY A FOX PICTURE.
ORIENTAL
THEATRE
FLEMING ROAD, WANCHAI,
TEL: 28473.
FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY
The principles involved in the Nor are comedy and lightness. new Bill are, broadly speaking, ex-ignored, according to advance re- tended protection to women and ports on the picture, It is said children, the stopping of commer: that although Berthold Viertel, the At 2,80, 5.15, 7,15 & 9.80 p.m. cinlined vice, and the penalising of director, had first of all to tell a won who live on its proceeds,
Action Agalusk Landlords, Sterner measures are contemplat ed against landlords who let pre. mines as "houses of ill-fame." against soliciting, and against for. eigners, who are undesirables within the meaning of the Act.*
camera story of a beautiful ro inance, and to adhere to historical Recuracy in the telling, his first- hand knowledge of actual condi tions in Russia made it imperative to lighten the picture throughout with a plenitude of both subtle and broad comely.
The c
cant is a prominent one, head- ed by Kay Johnson, who scored
The Bill is designed to come into force." in whole or in part," on such dates, and in such parts of heavily in "Dynamite" and "The Bengal, as the Loinl Government Spoilor." Neil Hamilton, remem may direct,
Tu Bombay, vigorous action has Upen taken; and the Vigilance As sociation emphatically contradicts the report that the abolition of tolerated area has made things
worse.
il
In Madras, the Act placed on the Statute Book in 1930 became opera
tive at the beginning of April, 1942
bered for his fine performances in Beau Goste" and "The Dawn Patrol", enacts the male lead with John Halliday, who was starred in the Broadway production of The Spider," in the title role.
to children and, to defencelesa women...
That there will be opposition to To the credit of the women of the Bill is undoubted. There are Bengal, it must be recorded that
intercats at stake. There they are coming forward in num vested interentes
are still those who cling to the idea hera to press for reform and for of registration, and its Erst cousin the more efficient protection of #recognition," he lesser evils than women, and particularly of children thuge which they maging will ensue growing up with a heritage of as a consequence of the proposed slavery and suffering. It will not legislation. The point
point which will be for lack of support and effort on appeal to the great majority of the part of women it advantage is people is the extended protection not taken of the present opportuni. Urushnudd at fast of Hexi columisji.ty to secura logislatí
GARY
COOPER CLAUDITTE COLBERT
EM
His Woman
CA Garamctant Cabine
TO-MORROW
"DUDE
BRANCH”
with benc JACK OAKIE STUART ERWIN 32:4 Paramount Picture:
ASCOT BACKGROUND
OF FILM.
CHARM OF "THE CALENDAR."
A trade notice states:—
Few people are not acquainted with Edgar Wallace, the Master of Fiction," from whose play "The Calandar," the film showing to-day the King's Theatre, was adapted.
at
:
"The Calendar" is a racing pic-A ture, and anyone who is in any way interested in racing, should not miss this exceptionally fine production. Even if you don't know anything about racing you' must have heard of the famous As- cut Stakes, one of the most fashion- able races of the year.
1
Tho Gainsboro compiliny-co- operated with the British Lion | Corporation, with special Calen- dar” at Ascol, thus getting the true effect and atmosphere.
The actors and actresses all give exceptionally polished performances |Herbert Marshall and Edna Best us the hero and heroine, are, sup- ported, by a remarkably fine cast of English players, including Anne Grey and Gordon Harker. The latter gives what is described as his most enjoyable characterization in this film.
CENTRAL THEATRE
SHOWING
TO-DAY
at 2.30; 5.15; 7.15 & 9.30 p.m.
-DOUBLE-FEATURE ATTRACTIONS-
TWO BIG PICTURES IN ONE SHOW. BRAND-NEW WONDERFUL TALKIE PRODUCED
BY THE BRITISH SOUND FILMS, LTD. AN ASTOUNDING DRAMA OF LIFE. HUMAN-ROMANCE-SUSPENSE-INTRIGUE
THE ETERNAL TRIANGLE! Jealousy Heartaches Cruelty A Soul Laid Bare The Picture Beautiful
DARK RED
ROSES
WITH AN ALL-STAR CAST INCLUDING STEWART ROME, FRANCES DOBLE & HUGH EDEN
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'LIFE OF THE PARTY."
THE
WONDER
66.
FILM
QUEEN'S.
ALSO
INGAGI'
THE
WONDER FILM
A RECORD OF TRAVEL, OF ADVENTURE IN THE HEART OF
REALLY GOOD COMEDY AT EQUATORIAL AFRICA, WITH THRILLS THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE IN A SIMILAR PJOTURE & WITH A GRAND CULMINATING_CLIMAX, THE DISCOVERY OF OREA- TURES, HALF HUMAN, HALF APE IN THE WILDEST JUNGLES OF THE GORILLA COUNTRY.
A trade report atates:-
"Gold Diggers are born and not made," says Winnie Lighter, fea-
SHOWING SOON
tured in "The Life of the Party," THE LATEST 1932 UNITED
the Warner Bros. and Vitaphone
all technicolour comedy which is
now showing at the
Theatre.
Queen's
Bong.
Miss Lightner and Irene. Delroy depict twa music-shop pluggers who decide, to fare forth into the world as professional gold diggers. Their first attempt is suc- cessful, and filled with confidence, they journey to Havana in search. of a millionaire. They become in. volved in a series of highly amusing. events which lead them almost to jnil and altogether to the altar.
Roland
ARTISTS SPECIAL FEATURE
DE CORSAIR
WESTS
United Artis Picture
if
ARE YOU
Chester MorTİS
LISTENING?"
AT THE QUEEN'S...
A trade report states:
AT THE CENTRAL.
DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAMME.
A trade notiva states:- Lovers of the art of Russian bal-.
Jack Whiting, Charles Butter TO-MORROW'S ATTRACTION worth, Charles Judels, John, David: xon and many other appears in the supporting cast. Credit for the Bereen adaptation and dialogue
You've got to play a spitefullet dancing will find in "Dark Red goes to Arthur Caesar. Roy Delsarcastic selfish and utterly despic-
Roses" a dance staged by Madame Ruth, who directed Miss Lightnerable wife. That's what they told Lydia Lopakova, Anton Dolin and in Gold Diggers of Broadway" Karan Morley when she was
Georges Balanchin, which is the and “Hold Everything," directed opposite. William Haines in Are essence of beauty and grace. The “The Life of the Party!!!
You Listening?" the unusual dramadance forms one of the highlights of radio life showing to-morrow at
of the picture and is, in itself, a beautiful drama, the Queen's Theatre. I'll be as mean and unattractive as possible," was Miss Morley's reply.
HIS WOMAN.
FINE DRAMA AT ORIENTAL.
One of the very newest and a vers good one, too, of starring teams in the movies, is now showing at the Oriental Theatre, where the Para mouat dramatization of Dale Col lins' novel, "The Sentimentalist", is being offered na "His Woman” -
The team is that of Gary Cooper, lank here of many heroic westerns and fisticuffs, and that fascinating lady who knocks em for a loop with her expressionate orbs, Clau dette Colbert.
Direction is by Edward Sloman who has given proper consideration o the decvloping of the plot with scenes in which spectacle is per witted to harmonize with moods, rather than overpower them with sheer mechanical weight,
The story is that of an abandoned girl from a tropical port, strangely attracted and attached to a band some and aggressive young "minn who sees in her only a chance to mother his founding. The manne in which real love and
Lupin,
cast
The theme of the dance has 6- direct bearing on the picture and This from the girl who had only proves the subtlely of the director
in incoperating it in the feature. recently scored as the utterly charm-
The group statue, "Youth," done ing and seductive beauty opposite by David, the well-known London. John Barrymore in Arsene sculptor, was given a public show- piu.? The answer is typical ofing and every critic of any note Karen Morlay. She's not afraid attended aad were extravagant in their praise of the sculptor's work, to tackle an unsympathetic rôle. Following the viewing of the She feels that it's all part of her group, an interesting musicale was training...
staged at which time Anton, cellist, played for the first time publicly his now ballad, Dark Red Roses."
Hear this wonderful-theme song
Contrary to general belief, Miss Morley's Arst rôle before the movie
camera was not with Garbo in
;
in
"
Dark Red Roses" at the Con·
Inspiration," the picture which won her instant recognition and a tral Theatre, long-term contract with Metro- And besides this you will sne the Goldwyn-Mayer. She first played wonder picture "Ingagi" which is
to be shown with Dark Red Roses" in one programme" to-day,
Through Different Eyes" as an insignificant extra. The screen did not seem to beckon at that time, so: Miss Morley again turned her
attention to the stage, working
Little Orchid Aunie" for the
mutual weekly sum of twenty dollars. understanding ultimately dissolves Her real "break" occurred when both their pasts, and leads them to
a huppy' goal arm-in-arm, but only she gained admittance to a casting after the most dramatic-kind-of
test scene with Robert Montgomery This rehearsal with Montgomery. won her the part of Liang in the
picture,
Miss Morley, a new role in “Are You Listening gives her a bran
adventures, is sure-fire as a screen director at the M-G-M studio who new opportunity. It formula,..
takes
reotyped
Cast supernumeraries are Averill naked her to read Garbo ́s lines in sway from more or less Harris, Charlotte Winters, Her“ Inspiration while they made sheroine parts and fers stark char.;} chel Mayall, Hamtree Harrington
and Sidney Easton
(Continued at foot of rare communs | deterizati