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CENTRAL
THEATRE
TAKE, QUEEN'S RD., WESTBOUND BUS
Advance Booking at Andersons and the Theatre Tel 95730.
FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY At 280, 6.15, 7.15 & 9.30 P.M.
LO MING YAU PRESENTS
Miss CHAN YEN YEN
AND
LAU KAI KWAN
IN
A CHINESE PICTURE
"NEW YEAR'S EYE"
A UNITED PHOTOPLAY SERVICE CO.
PRODUCTION.
TO-MORROW
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL PICTURE PRESENTS
BEBE DANIELSTM
IN
"THE SONG YOU GAVE ME”
WITH
VICTOR VARCONI A, B. I. P. SPECIAL.
BRITISH FILMS
Coming To The
Forefront
TO-DAY AT THE CINEMA
King's
HUNG KONG
The Power and the Glory" Queen'
Indiscretions of Eve" "Broadway Berus"
Central
New Year's Eve'
Oriental
(Chinese Picture).
"Melody Cruise'
KOWLOON
Alhambra
Star.
#
Queen's
"Silver Dollar"
"Who Eadies Meet" Majestic.
The Unexpected Father"
Coming
"Love Lies"
"Day of Reckoning"
"Walls of "Gold""
Central
The Song You Gave Me"
Alhambra
"Ladies They Talk About"
"Her Bodyguard”
Honour Redeemed"
King's
Oriental
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1934.
LAST TWO-DAYS AT
2.30, 5.10.7.15
9.30 P.M.
•KINGS?
The woman who loved him made him great.The wom- an whom he loved turned his success to ashes.
THE
BOOKING.»
AT THE THEATRE TEL. 25313 & 25992
POWER
AND THE
GLORY
Stark drama told in a new way...
NARRATAGE
with
SPENCER TRACY COLLEEN MOORE Ralph Morgan Helen Vinson FOX FILM Presents
A Jesse L. Lasky Production Directed by WILLMM K. HOWARD Screen play by PRESTON STURGES
SHORTS ESPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THIS PROGRAMME
SID IN SPRAKE FOX
(Chines; Picture)
MOVIETONE
LOVE AND
NEWS
LAUGHTER
The Indiscretions
Of Eve
Eve,"
by
"The Indiseretions · of which was specially written, deris-
produced ed, copos d'and Coil Levis for B.I. P. showing at Queen's is a romantic comedy ex- travaganza about Eve, a beautiful little brunette who falls in love with Peter, Earl of Winchweisea дца Waterloo, on a New Year's Eve, unaware of his identity. She quar rels with her fiance Ralph who; ön awaking next morning is furious to Ind Peter occupying his bath room, This is the result of su"accident the night before when Peter was knocked down and picked up by Ralph's people.
A quarrel rasues, and the Ear! strides forth, still in night attire, the arrival of Eve. just missing Then follows a vast comedy of errors with Evo eventually run to earth in a wax worka lactory, ben- eath a plaster mould. Unfortunate- ly Peter is not aware that Ralph manages the factory, and a slap- up. fight ensues.
FOR
NEXT CHANGE
LATEST CARTOON
OUTPOSTS
OF
CINDERELLA
"
FRANCE
SALLY EILERS IN “WALLS OF GOLD
THE POWER AND A LOVE STORY
THE GLORY
Fine Tribute To Colleen Moore
Described as "Colleen. Moore's come-back Euccessful
to the screen." the current attraction at the King's Theatre, "The Power and the Glory" is drawing ex- tremely good houses as it is indeed an excellent Alm.
The selection of Miss Moore for the female lead, is, in itself, a big compliment to that lady's, cap- abilities, for Mr. Lasky, the pro- ducer, desired an actress possess tng the emotional capabilities of
ä
Helen Hayes.. It is not de- to say trimental to Miss Moore that his suggestion, that she be given a test met with little en- Steffi Duna and Fred Cunynghamcouragement from his production as Peter and Eve make their screen staff. Colleen Moore was a type. debut in this film, and are ably
Everyone knew that. She was the supported by Lester- Mathews, first flapper to grace the screen. Muriel Aked, Arthur Chesney, Clifford Heatherley, Hal Gordon, Teddy Brown and Marius B. Win- ter's band.
GERMAN FILM IN CANTON
First One Of Its Kind
To Be Shown
The German community in British Alms are steadily gain-Cantón had a" treat last Tuesday ing recognition in all parts of the when the first German Talkie to world. During the last four years be heard in Canton, was screened English studies have pursued the at the Sun Wah Theatre.
"Deutschland Erwacht" the wise policy of putting quality
title of the dim, was shown here the Arst and awaiting
moment when the general demand for sometime ago and as was previ- their production would justify an ously reported in our columns, Increase in the quantity of films the film was excellently put over, to be made. It would seem as if the introduction being given by Herr Goebbels. Minister for Pro- this moment has now come, to Judge by the programmes of the paganda" and pictures are shown various studios for the next few of mass meetings in the Sport In Berlin leading up to mor.this.
Hitler's accession to power in March 1933.
In one studio alone no less than were made in films seven
of December,
the month
many others "had
Palast
Hitler in his speech, appears a and
fascinating character with plenty been planned of "Stimmung" (there is no Eng- Some of these films are being ish equivalent word) and keeps Pic- produced on a most lavish scale his audience spell bound. The best directors, cameramer,
tures are shown of Goering the writers and artists are
Prussian Premier, Frick the Home
engaged
regardless of cost, and no pains Minister, General Mackensen, and are spared in the perfection of
last but not least, that wonderful
detalls. The Alms include spec-agure, Fresident von Hindenburg. tacular, and
the latter looking in excellent
drama, historical
musical comedies, films of travel health in spite of his years. cartoons with sound accompani-
and ment,
even, "Wild West"
drama, of which Hollywood has
great
Mr. Stephen Fry, son of Com. famous mander C. B. Fry, the cricketer, has become engaged to Miss Gladys Yvonne Blunt, daugh ter of Mr. and Mr. Bernard Blunt, of New Jersey, UB
hitherto had. the monopoly. C. B) FRY'S SON ENGAGED There is one film in preparation which promises to be not only an artistic triumph. but of *general interest, and this is called Man Of Aran. It deals with the lives of the simple folk who in habit the Aran Islands off the Irish Coast, and gain a livelihood
Commander C. B. Fry is famed by fishing in the turbulent seas
this is one of the greatest batsmen of thereabouts. There is in filma background of strange, all times. It has been sald that wild beauty which could not be a lils zenith he rivalled and even imagined by anyone who had not excelled the feats of Grace and visited the islands.
Hobbs, T
FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY
FOX PICTURE
OF LONG AGO
Silver Dollar" "Aty to riches, deserted his first
Alhambra
One of the most romantic and
un-
wife to marry a younger and more dashingly beautiful woman. One of the most popular characters of the time, because of his equalled generosity, he could not believe. that the gossip could hurt his when bim politically. but party refused to run him for the U.S. Senate unless he gave up the younger woman, he refused and 30 secured his appointment to a day unexpired term in the Senate through his wealth and influence.
most gossiped about love affairs. of the 19th century is brought to
Dollar" the screen in "Süver First National picture, now show- ing at the Alhambra Theatre.
which was The screen play
and adapted by Carl Erickson Harvey Thew "trom David Kars- ner's book of the glamorous days
While a 30 day senator he mar- of the gold rush and silver Strike In Colorado, takeà" for its central ried the girl at a spectacular and, character, Yates Martin, the all-historical ceremony in Washing-" ver king, a part so well played tan, attended by President Ches- by Edward G. Robinson.
ter A. Arthur and officials, but Martin, after rising from paver-
not their wives.
Strangely enough, she stuck by him, when he lost his entire for- the Daniels plays tune. Bebe leading feminine role, and Aline MacMahon, the part of the first wife. The picture was directed by Alfred E. Green.
a piquant, earnest little comedian. But Lasky persisted. induced the actress to take a test which car- ried her from a young girl to old age. The result was a new per- sonality.
The
QULLA'S
INDISCRET
FINAL SHOW NGS TO-DAY
STAR
At 2.30, 5.10 & 7.20
Ar 9.30 P.M.
THE FIRST BROADWAY REVUE TO COME DIRECT TO HONGKONG Henry Bellit's
.21
"Hello Hongkong?
in
20 ACTS 20
At 2.30, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.20 p.m.
METRO'S SUPERB COMEDY DRAMA
"When Ladies Meet
with Rt. MONTGOMERY-ANN HARDING-ALICE BRADY
TO-DAY & TO-MORROW ALHAMBRA
FUENTIE
DRAMA THAT WILL ECHO DOWN THE AGES!.
EDWARD. G.
ROBINSON SILVER DOLLAR
with BEBE DANIELS — ALINE MacMAH 'N
At 2:30, 5.20, 7,20 & 9.20 p.m.
NEXT CHANGE-
Barbara Stanwyck
LADIES THEY TALK ABOUT
DIARY OF LOCAL EVENTS
TO-DAY
(February 27)
MAJESTIC
THEATRE
Nathan Roar, Kawlohu. Tel. 57222 TO-DAY & TU-MORROW
Auctions-Lammert's Sale of At 2.30, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.20 p.m.
Household Furniture, 89B, Water- loo Road. Kowloon, 10.30 a.m.; Hughes and Hough's Sale of Con- demned and Confiscated Goods, Upper Level Police Station Com- pound; opposite Ells Kadoorle School. 10.30 a.m.
Cinemas.
King's: "The Power And The
Glory."
Queen's: — Eve." Central: New Year's Eve"
(Chinese Picture). Oriental Melody Cruise." World:"Gallant." (Chinese
Picture).
"Indiscretions. Of
Alhambra: "Silver Dollar.!! Majestic: A Bill Divorcement." Star:-"When Ladles Meet." Lectures:-Mr. G. P. de Martin, M.B.E., M.A.. on "Impressions of Italy in the Year XI.," Grill Room. Hong Kong Botel, 5.30 p.m. Moon:- Moon, 14th Day.
Principal Malls Outward, air" mail for Europe by Aramis 10.30 a.m.: steamer 11.30 p.m.
N
Sports
JJ
Cricket.-Hong Kong C.C. , Volunteers,
Hockey-Mamak" "Tournament. YM.C.A. V Royal Engineers; YM.C.A. seniors v. Radio Sports, 5.15 p.m.; Central British v. Bor derers, 5 p.m.
Racing-Annual Race Meeting.
4 SHOWS
DALY
2.90-5.13 7.15-0.30
THEYVE GIVEN YOU MORE LAUGHS HAS ANY TWO PEOPLE ON THESCREEN..... AND NOW THEY'RE TOGET HER IN A PICTURE MADE FOR LAUGHING PURIOSES ONEY."
Sim SUMMERVILLE
ZASU PITTS
UNEXPECTED FATHER
TAKİ SAY TRAM OR MARRT VALLEY BUB
ORIENTAL
LAST 4 TIMES
TO-DAY
THE MOST LAVISHLY PRO- DUCED MUSICAL COMEDY SHOW YOU EVER SAW! ALIVE WITH COMEDY, NO. VELTY AND MARVELLOUS DANCE NUMBERS
DO YOUR EYES BOTHER YOU?
They will when
you
"MELODY CRUISE
CHARLIE RUGGLES
PHIL
HARRIS
Greta Kissen, Marjorie Cata-
Mask, Chick. Chandler, Jusia.
(Happy Valles), 11.30 am.
Sunrise: 6.47 a.m. Sunset: 6.25 p.m.
Tides: High at 9.56 arid 20.25: Low, at. 245 and 13.38.
WEDNESDAY.
(February 28)
Aniversaries grid
Hobdays:
Feast of Lanterns. (Shang-yuan- chieh). Jewish Fast of Esther.
Cinemas
Queen's: "Love? Lies" Central:-"The Song You Gave
Me."
Oriental: "Honour Redeemed"
(Chinese Picture).. World: Gallant
Picture).
(Chinese
FLEMING.
8 ROAD
WANCHAL
TEL. ZBATE
SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT
TO-MORROW... - & THURSDAY
A
CHINESE TALKING
PICTURE
In Cantonese Language.
REDEEMED HONOUR
Produced in Bangkok, MARVELLOUS ORIENTAL SCENES AND SETTINGS.
י,
FOR TWO DAYS ONLY,
MR. S. S. SELLICK GOES HOME
Engineer Leaves After Many Years in Shai
Mr. Sellick, and Mcs. 8. 8.A lick left, Shanghai for Londonto the ss. Rawalpindi after they b
King's The Power And The bidden goodbye to a large turn c
of their friends at the Cusion Cory."...
Jetty. Mr. Sellick, who came Shanghai in 1899, is retiring Chief Engineer for Arnholde Co., Ltd. because of falling head. Mr. Sellick joined the stain Arnhold & Co. upon his arrival Shanghai in 1899, and has be connected with the firm durk the majority of his years in Chip He was one of the officials' adi ciated with the founding of on China General Omnibus Co, whi Is operated by Arnhold & Cómo ễ and in recent years was connected with the managem of the bus system He spent Bu
Alhambra:-"Slver Dollar" "Majestic: "A BI Of Divorce- ..ment."
..
Star: Strictly Personal." Miscellaneous: "Whist Drive, Seamen's Institute, 9 p.m.
Moon:-L Moon, 16th Day.
Principal Mails
Outward for Europe via Bucz by the also with the Jardine Ent Deucalion 2.30 p.m.
Sports
eering Corporation.
At the outset of the Great Mr. Sellick went back to E and become an officer in ther
Hockey: Triangular Tourna-Corps. He took part in the ment: Navy v. Bong Kong Hockey tank attack on the Western
and attained the rank of major Club (Navy. ground), 5 p.m.
Racing Annual Race Meeting returned. to China at the
the war.. (Happy Valley); 11.30 am.
Bunrise:--6.46
a.m. Buriset:
8.26 p.m."
Tides: -High at 10.07 and 21.00, Low at 3.14 and 14.19.
SAYING OF THE WEEK
to
Mr. Baldwin, speaking, in support of the Founding Bite Appeal Fund-It is about as Safe play in the streets to-day as it on the main line of the North Western Railway
Miss Ellen Wilkinson-We are dis placing. Jabour so rapidly that
Old-time members of the air hal Volunteer Corps will regre departure of Mr. Sellick, as f active in the affairs of the E in his early Shanghai day was especially noted as an inst tor in musketry, in which capt he served the S.V.C. for period of time.
soon the Inst man will onl to press a button to get funeral..
Mr. David Black chains
Edmundsbury Co con Society Mfr. guardian of the
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