CENTRAL
HEATRE
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NOW PLAYING
At 2.80, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.80 P.M.
A STORY OF MODERN YOUTH!
TO-DAY AT THE
King's
CINEMA
HONG KONG
"The Third String' "Such Heroes"
(Chinese Picture).
Queen's.
"Strictly Personal." Central,
"The Age of Consent."
Oriental.
Tarzan the Ape Man"
World.
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The World Acclaims a Newborn Star
Star.
This is the g you've been reading shoul
Reaching for the Moon,”
KOWLOON
"State Fair."
Majestic.
...who sleppid
from lype
King's.
don la a day.
AGE OF CONSENT
A Drama 'd love Under the New. Rules with DOROTHY WILSON, Arline Judge, Richard Cromwell, Eric Linden, John Hal- liday, Aileen Pringle Directed by Gregory Le Cere · AA BUD SADIO Paws of Caunei David O. Selznick, Executive Producer
ALSO
A SPECIAL FEATURETTE
WHEELER & WOOLSEY
in
“OH! OH! CLEOPATRA!”
NEXT CHANGE
5.15 & 9.30
OSSO FILMS
PRESENTS
LUCIEN MURATORE...
TENOR OF THE PARIS OPERA
in
"THE UNKNOWN SINGER"
A SENSATIONAL FRENCH TALKIE WITH ENGLISH TITLES.
12.30. 280 7.15
A CHINESE FILM WITH MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT
PEAR LING
and
SUI LING SHEN
in
"BELLE OF THE SOUTH SEAS"
A UNITED PHOTOPLAY
PRODUCTION.
“STRICTLY PERSONAL
+
FILM OF A LONELY-
HEARTS CLUBS"
Make me a Star."
COMING
Love on Wheels." "Wild Girl."
-Queen's.
"Song of the Engle."
The Woman Accused." "Reunion in Vienna.”
Central,
The Unknown Singer." Belle of the South Seas. "The Woman Commands." Oriental
"The Devil With Woner." Star,
"Too Busy to Work," "Man About Town."
Washington. Masquerade,"
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JULY
FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY
KINGS THEATRE
THE
AT 5,10 and 9.30.P.M. ONLY.
A misthquake.
The THIRD STRING
The funniest adventure
of W.W.JACOBS mio of rascally sailor men,now a mirth-provoking film..
WITH
SANDY POWELL
AND
KAY HAMMOND
„A GAUMONT WELSH-PEARSON
PRODUCTIONS
Pictures In Hong Kong
A 1913-33 ROMANCE
STARTS TO-MORROW AT
QUEEN'S THEATRE
"LOVE ON
WHEELS
AT THE KING'S THEATRE
TO-MORROW
ford, Richard Arlen, May_Brian, dances arranged by the inimitable
HONGKONGS FINEST
AIR-CONDITIONED THEATRE
At 2.80 and 7.15 P.M. ONLY
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A CHINESE PICTURE
HAU LAN KAN
LIU CHI CHUEN
IN
"SUCH HEROES"
WITH
TAN YING
`A UNITED PHOTOPLAY
SERVICE PICTURE,
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'ANIAKCHAK'
A REALLY WONDERFUL
FILM
I was fortunate enough to be one of the few previleged ones who at tended a preview of that wonder picture, Aniakchak at the King's Theatre and I came away with the impression that nobody hould miss it when it opens its run at this theatre.
וי
many records as this one.
:.
All the tremendously exciting events you have lived through in the last twenty years are vividly pictured on the screen in a sweep-
We would like to take this op- Arinkchak is not merely one ing panorama of American life portunity to remind our reagera ol of the many exploration pictures entitled "Song of the Eagle," the arst showing of Love On we have seen during the past few to-morrow at the King's years. It is nothing short of a re- Paramount's thundering epic of the Wheels" American scene, which commentca Theatre. It is another Gaips velation and it has been stated to-morrow at the Queen's Theatre. borough achievement and quite as that no picture that ever came out A superb cast including such ex-] delightful as "Sunshine Susie." cellent players as Charles Bick it apounds in catchy songs and of Hollywood may lay claim to as Jean Hersholt, Louise Dresser, Jack Hulbert. There are some ex- It tells the story of how Father Andy Devine and George Equisitely delightful moments in this Bernard. Hubbard, known also as Stone, are featured under the alm. Jack Hulbert works in a big the "Glacier Priest." and a little direction of Ralph Murphy,
department store, and gets sacked band of students, with little or not Two tremendous decades flash by quite frequently; in between times money but plenty of pluck and a in a compelling picture of the ne manages to fall in love. Lon- keen sense of adventure spent six years through which you have just don Press Critics declare it is well years naking this picture They lived, giving them a point, a mean.
worth seeing, so do not miss it at went out to explore the erupted ing,
Aniakehak crater, pitched their ED objective depicting the King's Theatre. America's post-war inertia in the By kind permission of Lieut-Col, tent within it and lived there for midst of prosperity and the heights G. T. Raikes, D.S.O., the Band of three weeks, journeying forth to to which this mighty nation rose the 1st Bn.. South Wales Borderers explore the havoc wrought by this during the depression. Here is an will play at all the performances.
titanic eruption each day. They intrepid battle against the forces
skirted pits filled with
Been
of evil and corruption 65 through the startled eyes of one average family-here, too is a pro- gnostication of the future, for the picture carries you up to the end of 1933,
In reality, it is the story of the Hoffman family, makers of the famous "Amber Brew" in the days before prohibition against a back- ground of war, politics and
cor.
ruption. It shows the way out and the road back that Americs must take to win the freedom that was har heritage. It offers në ja solution to the problem of evil, the use of the same methods through which the despots of the under- world attained their power.
Charles Bickford gives a strong, impelling characterization as the man who rises from truck driver to leader of the gangsters. He imparts to the role all of the brus que virility that he displayed in "Anna Christy." Arlen is like
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able in the role of the brewer's Jack Hulbert in · Love, on Wheels," son who leads the fight that gives showing at the King's Theatre to- back freedom" and pride to a sham. morrow.
ed nation. Mary Brian is delight
ful as his wife. Jean Hersholt,
one of the screen's most important
character actors, is Otto Hoffman, nership by threatening to expose head of the family through whose him, the character of the place First movie of its type," Strict is one of his great roles, long comes a rendezvous for persons of eyes the American econe is pictured. changes radically. It soon be ly Personal," drama which plays to be remembered. You'll like too, varied types of amorous disposi upon the theme of "get-acquainted Louise Dresser, George E. Stone tions. clubs" is having its anal showings and practically every member of to-day at the Queen's Theatre with the capable cast. Marjorie Rambea, Eddie Quillan "Song of the Engle is Para con, man," but when she, think- ... gages the personal attention of the and Dorothy Jordan in leading rofes
mount's contribution to this coun- ing him in love with her, confesses try's few great pictures. It is in that she hasn't a penny besides her "get-acquainted clubs," a class with Cimarron a gigan jewelry, he goes into a hysterical where bashful Romeos are brought tic, thrilling story of a mighty na frenzy and kills her
The
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An apparently wealthy widow en.
in contact with shy Julieta, have tion'e travail," swift-moving The film reaches a breathless inspired numerous irouis wise through the tempestuous years of cracks and denunciatory articles in the past two decades. newspapers and magazines, but
they have never before inspired a aration picturz. Action "of
Strictly Personal These two, aided by a young centres around a couple who run woman who is their ward, conduct such an enterprise an escaped an orderly club. convict, who has had his face ro modelled by a plastic surgeon and his careen remodelled by his own desire to go straight, and his wife
climax in his attempt to escape across the border with the ward of the convict, W and to thrust the blame for the murder on the con vict.
tive" fame, plays the role of the Edward Ellis, of “I am a Bugi convict, with Marjorie Hambeau as When a "confidence man" re- his wide Dorothy Jordan is their cognizes the proprietor, however, ward, and Eddie Quillan her boy and muscles his way into a part friend. Louis Calhern is the (Continued at foot of next column) menace.
gases so
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-COMMENCING · TO-MORROW- THERE IS PLENTY: TO; LAUGH AT AND A WHOLE LOT TO CHARM YOU IN
"LOVE ON WHEELS"
JACK HULBERT
In
LOVE on WHEELS
WITH
- - -
LEONORA CORBETT GORDON HARKER.
A GAINSBOROUGH PICTURE.
“A: MUSICAL TREAT
THE AGE OF
CONSENT
STORY OF YOUTHFÜL ROMANCE
Hollywood sends to the Central Theatre a story of deep pathos a poignant tale of two young lovers facing life and its eternal probleins alone, and a bit afraid, in Eko- Radio Pictures' "The Age of Con. sent which must, if you still like to see two clean youngsters holding hands, remind you of your young loves and dreams,
own
It is a picture that must"appeal to all ages and to all persons be- cause of the. wholesomeness of its theme, the dream-like quality of its romance, and Because its cast is na- tural and fresh."
The players acting is natural, fresh and untainted by affectations. Particularly is this trus of Dorothy.. Wilson-and all the more remark- able since she was lifted Cinderėl- la-like out of a typist's position at the sudio into the lead of the pic- ture.
Miss Wilson, judging by mer superb work, is the type of giri any parent gladly would claim as daughter. “Her" wholesomeness' is genuine, her moral outlook purged of sophistication.
You also see Richard Cromwell, with only a few pictures behind. him, give, a superlative perform. ance of young manhood at the cross- roads of life.
"The Age of Consent" which Gregory La Cava directed, with a deep understanding of maturing boys and gizle, is the story of two youngsters attending college who Cannot decide whether to marry or pursue their scholastic careers
As a college picture it is genuine ly different and refreshing. There: no football games, no sweater. ed romeos-it is nothing less than a truthful depiction of the deeper campus life, with its budding ro AT THE PENINSULA HOTEL manoes, ita frustrations, noble re solves and immature: nibblings at forbidden joys..
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THE UNKNOWN
SINGER"
At the Peninsula Hotel last evening, Senorita Asuncion Gran- dos, the world renowned dancer and Spanish Guitarist, gave one. of the rarest treats of its kind ever seen in the Colony, Unfortunately, many people-availed themselves of however, not the opportunity to listen to some delightfully rendered selections on this charming lady's guitar, and her dancing too was nothing short of wonderful. However, the sixty ped people who were there were not slow in showing their appreknown Singer repeated demands for encores. ciation and the lady had to answer
This account of the concert would not be completed if mention was not made of the sympathetic way in which Senor Jose. Ma. Gil Serrano lent his accompaniment on audience to some delightful piano the piano. He also treated the aids,
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will be appearing in the Hong These two, charming personalities Kong Hotel on Monday and it is to be hoped that music lovers will make a point of attending, as per- formances as given by them are all toe rage in the Colony and such an opportunity should not be missed.
FINE FILM AT CENTRAL THEATRE
The privileged ones who were present at the preview of "The Un- splendid film and those who are agreed it was a interested in something fine and defferent from the ordinary have. and opportunity of witnessing it to-morrow at the Central Theatre. Although a French picture the to understand it. English Caption's will enable one.
The Tenor is a noted singer, Garden and other celebrities. The having appeared with Melba, Mary story is rather pathetic bat, the parts are well cast and you are assured of excellent entertainment.
WILD GIRL
Filmed in one of the most im the big trees of Scquoia National Park among the California, Bier
poisonous that birds flying across school boys and "girls should bepressive scenic spots of the West them died instantaneously. They made to go to it, but that is not descended into still seething volall. It is also a picture that canoes and had their faces scorched should not be missed by adults, and their extra heavy shoes char- and from what I saw of it. I ven- red. To go to the other extreme, ture to predict a big demand for they had to battle against the bitter seats when it opens its run at the Alaskan winter and all its atten-
King's Theatre.-F.M.A. Idant terrors, but they won through in the end, and the result is this marvellous picture.
Aniakchak is a picture that should be made part of the lessons taught in the local schools. All (Continued on next column).
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Boy: "Twenty cente' worth of, liver and five cents change. Father will bring the quarter in the Įmorning."
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A DEVII WOMEN
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Wild Girl is said to offer breath-taking backgrounds for its wift action. The now Fox picture pens on the screen of the King's Theatre very shortly. Charles Far- rell, Joan Bennett and Ralph Bel- lamy have the principal roles.
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"I'm for SALES
"I'm a lonely girl and I want
love i want to satisfy the -pant-up desire of my heart... my soul !
She came to the Lonely Hearts Club... where acz was sold to the highest
STRICTLY
PERSONAL
with
MARJORIE RAMBEAU **EDDIE QUILLAN·· DOROTHY JORDAN
“Directed by Rh¿PIE MURPHY- A Paramount Picture
AL:80
Paramount Pictorial
and
CARTOON
TO-MORROW
THE STORY OF, YOUR" GENERATION
Flashes before `your ayat astwo
lovers battle the rackets for their right to happi-
SONG
OF THES
EAGLE
with CHARLES "BICKFORD RICHARD ARLEN MARY BRIAN: JEAM HERSHOLT LOUISE DRESSER ANDY DEVINE GEORGI-E-STONE A Paramount Picture
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STUART EUMD
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"Reaching for the Moon
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