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Sinclair Lewis tossed Ann Vic- kers" as a literary bombshell into the trenches of tradition and now "EKO-Radio Pictures, which was high bidder for the screen.rights. has picked it up and hurled it further at the old fortresses which have held back the march of womanhood.
Irene Dunne and.. Walter Kus- ton are co-starred, and other Lu- minaries of the screen have done their share, but credit must be given to the Lewis theme for con- siderable of the popularity of the current hit which is keeping the motion picture theatres clicking.
Ann Vickers is a girl who has modern ideas about the love and the courage to do something with them. Things are quiet enough with her back in a mid--Western small town intli she is caught in the war hysteria and suddenly falls in love with a handsome army captain, who betrays hier, and destroy her illusion of love.
Another setback in love, and Ann grows bitter. She strives to drive all thoughts of romance from her and seek comfort in a career, hoping to gain the plau- dits of the public while she im- proves civilisation. Ann finds fame, but it is the fame that leaves a void in her heart. Next,
a brilliant jurist crosses her path,
and another affair seems to
Ering her happiness.
But the man with whom she falls in love is sentenced to prl". 'son. Forced at last to choose be- tween the love of a man behind the bars and her own brilliant career, she makes a dramatic de: cision.
The storm of protest raised by Ann's course when the Lewis vol- ume first exploded amid the read- ing public will no doubt. be re- vivid, what with the dramatic version packing in the fans from one end of the country to the other.
Many women will stand with Ann Vickers in her couragecus denance both of convention and of selDähness among those high in executive positions in public Institutions. Others will protest, "censure her, condema her.
The result, of course, will be "more "and" more discussion about the age-old bouandaries thrown around the woman hungry for toplanctThe theme is undoubt- edly popular one and that counts heavily pr
Supporting Irene Dunne and Walter Huston, are Bruce Cabot, Conrad Nagel. Edna May Oliver. Bam Hardy and Ferdinand Gotts-
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 1934.
"SORRELL AND SON” AGAIN
H. B. Warner Repeats Role that Made the World Weep
A classic of literature, and a classic of the silent screen, War- wick Deeping's "Sorrell and Son" comes before the public again this time in the form of a tal kle made by British and Domi- nions
There has never been' made a more strikingly successful emo- tional drama than the silent film and it is safe to predict that a similar reception awalts the new version.
The star of the
silent, H.B. Warner, plays the part of Scrrel) once more in the talkie verston. thus making his British Alm de- but.
He was brought specially from Hollywood by M. and D. because it was though that there was no one within the entire ranks of the acting profession who could play Sorrell as well as he.
In this part, he has behind him not only the experience and knowledge gained while portray- ing the character six years ago but the lesson of over a hundred" screen performances in Holly- wood.
He brings to the taikle a new attraction-namely a rich and elo- quent English-speaking "yolce, which supplementing his com- plete mastery of screen technique and his ability to register all shades of emotion brings it about that his characterisation of Sor- rell stands out undoubtedly as one of the greatest film acting triumphs of recent years.
Warwick Weeping's story
has been rigidly adhered to in the scenario of Lydla Hayward, in the writing of which one author him- self took an active interest.
The director chosen to handle the subject was Jack Raymond, than whom no one could be bet- ter "qualified. Although he has done much work for B. and D as a comedy director no one is more expert than he in the develop- ment of an emotional human theme. It is significant that one
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of his greatest silent Alm 'Buc- cesses was a subject of this or- der "Somehow Good”—from script by Miss Hayward,
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The supporting parts are play- ed by mammoth cast,
Kit, the son, is taken by Pe- ter Penrose and Hugh Williams- it is the latter's last British screen appearance before lear- ing for Hollywood,
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Winifred Shotter appears as Molly Pentreath, the young no- vellst whom. Kit marries, and ft. Is lateresting to see this very accomplished actress playing a distinctly new type of character.
Sorrell's ex-wife is played by Margot Grahame-again in inter esting choice, for Margot has re- cently been the leading feminine Dersonality in two musical ro- mances. Her performance in. "Sorrell and Son" reveals her as a highly talented character act-
ress-
Donald Calthrop is Orange, the .surgeon. Buck, created' "on"the silent screen by Louis Wolhelm. is protrayed by. Wally Patch, one of the most notable of present i ay screen "heavies," while Eve- lyn Roberts, now playing in "A Sleeping Clergyman,” is Roland,
e quixotic potel proprietor. Hope Davy and Louts Hayward appear as Ethel and Duncan, a
pair of film lovers.
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The action of the story covers London and two country districts, known as Staunton arid Wiston- bury.
The country scenes were shot in the Cotswold village of Broad- ̈ way, Worcestershire, while the Pelican Hotel, where Sorrell finds fortune. is actually a beautiful Broadway Hotel, dating back to the seventeenth century-the fam- ous Lygon Arms.
Art direction, by W. Arnold ac- hieves realism and distinction throughout, the Contrasting set- tings of the old-world. Pelican, and the austere operating theatre being typical examples.
H·B-Warner in "SORRELL & SON" ́
A SONG FOR YOU
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The new Jan Kiepura musical- tim is now well under way at the Shepherd's Bush Studios. Scenes shot during the week show two private supper-parties st the Morbijou Restaurant, in Vienna. The Arst is given by the middle- aged, dashing and amorous Herr Kleeberg (Reginald Smith) to FIA: hts lady-of-the-moment. played by Gina Malo,,
This scene brought tears to the eyes of the Studio Dress Depart- ment. In order to rid his best private-room of the unwelcome ...Kleeberg and bis flighty com- panion, and prepare to receive. the great Gatt! (Jan Klepura) "opera-star and general favourite, the Headwaiter, after making the meal as unpleasant as possible by upsetting pepper in the soup, sait In the sweet, and several other unpleasant ruses, ensures the im- mediate departure of the lady, at least, by upsetting an entire glass. of zed wine over her frock!
The frock worn by Gina Malo in this scene was a beautiful creation of shell-pink satin, of extremely daring cut; completely backless, and sustained by wide diamante pecklet' at the throat. This Was the gown which was doomed to glorious
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ruin in a welter of Burgundy. Apart from the tearful entreaties of the Dress-Department. scene was made dificult by the fact that actual "spilling" se- quence could only be shot once, for the very obvious reason that New Season's Models of shell- pink satin are never duplicated. It is not as easy as it sounds to spill a glass of wine, in a natur- al looking manner, over the pre- cise area on a lady's tollette where "it will do the most dama- ge. The shot, however, went off without a hitch.
Later sequences shot show the second dinner-party. The two diners
are Jan Kiepura and Alleen Marson, and it is in this scene that Kiepura first sings "My Song For You," the beautiful air from which the film takes its name. It is when he is singing.. that Jan Klepura is to be seen- and heard-at- his happlest; ,although, -for-
that matter, there can scarcely be happier or more light-heart- ed Alm-star in the studio. He walks with a spring in his step; he has a smile for every one; his only source of unhap- piness, seems to be the fact that the moment he enters a room or office at the studios, the oc- cupants immediately throw away their cigarettes.
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NINE TURNING POINTS
IN MY CAREER
by DOLORES DEL RIO
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The first turning point in my career is the most important, be- Cause had it been different. there would have been no others. I refer to my removal from Dur- ango, my birthplace, to Mexico City to escape revolutions. With all the turmoil through which I have since struggled-I am still glad that I decided to leave Durango that gray autumn môr- ning.
"who said to me "Your accent Is so slight, it gives your speech an added charmi." Unimportant
It may
seem, this nerved me to come, back.
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I cannot ignore a, personal factor that I am sure will prove to be a most important influence on my future in picture in pic- tures. It is the assignment of Daniel Reed as dialogue director on "Du. Barry". He has done wonders" with my diction and enunciation-80 much 80 that English no longer presents any difficulties to me.
The Beautiful Mexican Star Delores Del Rio and Richardo
Cortes-in "Wonder Bara Warner Brothers Picture.
My mother took me to a Sun- "day Matinee Opera, where I saw Pavlova dance. Here was the spirit of life and joy incarnate. It fred me with a a sense of ad- venture-made me long something more exciting my convent days; At this ma- tinee was born the ambition to dance and sing and act
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CHARLES LAUGHTON TO PLAY FATHER OF NORMA SHEARER
With the signing of Charles Laughton to than
play the strange role of the elder Barrett in the. Alm production of The Barretts Of Wimpole Street, Metro-Gold- wyn-Mayer continues.
A charity ball was planned under the "management of Jaime Del Rio and I was invited to play Columbine. I had other plane for the particular evening on which, the affair was to be .held. I debated a long while before deciding to take part This was a real turning point for me as it led to my marriage. 4
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I have always thought that i very narrowly missed being humdrum young society "matron with no thought above my housewifely duties, golf, parties and dances. This is exactly what I would have been except for an inner urge to accomplish something I did not know what.
I only knew that my life was not full enough. I needed a hobby some outside intellec- tual interest. I decided to take a course in the History of Art at the Academy. It was at the Academy that I met the people" who were indirectly, responsible for my having a picture career. 5
Among my newer friends was" Senor Pesquiera,
our Ambassa- dor at Washington. He intro- duced me to the Lytells and the Edwin Carewes. Mr. Carewe
gave me my first picture con- tract.
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Ope o the most definite tur ning points in my career came about unexpectedly. It was a chance
meeting with Raoul Walsh at the very time he was looking for a girl to play Chara- mine in "What Price Glory""" That was the moment of mo- ments for me.
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While the talkies did not lok me. they had me worried. The trip. I took
ta Europe was for the purpose of getting away where I could have the proper perspective, on the whole situa-, tion created by talking pictures. I reallshed that my accent was a drawback. At one time, I remember the situation looked so hopeless that I had almost decided to stay in Europe and let thy picture career go.. At a tea. I mat a to stay in Europe and let my picture carreer go. At a tea, I met a young man
prepara- tion for early screening of the famous stage hit.
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Laughton, whose
recent por- trayal of King Henry the Eighth won him outstanding recognition. was assigned to the dramatic role by Irving. Thalberg, produ- cing the Rudolf Bester play with Norma Shearer starring as the Elizabeth in the romantic court ship of the poet Robert Brown- ing.
Signing of Laughton for the powerful characterization in- iicated that the most sensatio- aal aspect of the play la, not so be ignored in the film by Sidney Franklin who is to "direct" from a script by. Ernest Vajda and Claudine West..
ELIZABETH ALLAN TAKES UNUSUAL SCREEN TEST
There has been every kind of screen teat. Elizabeth Allan's latest is nevertheless a departure. :, Six thousand miles from the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, she stepped before sound
ap- paratus and cameras in England -and was personally directed by George Cukor, who was sitting In his office in Hopwood. Cali- fornia,
& Long-distance trans-Atlantic
telephone was utilized.
The test was for Miss Allan's forthcoming role in David 0. Selznick's production of David Copperfield. She will play David's young mother...
The test originally was to have been made before Miss Allan left for a vacation in England. Then it was decided that Cukor would make it when he went to Eng- land; but it was found that Miss- Allan would have to start back to California before Cukor "could reach London. ..
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TO-DAY'S RADIO PROGRAMME
Broadcast by Z.B.W.
on 355 Metres.
1-2.15 p.m., European Programme. 1 p., Local Time and Weather
Report.
1.03 p.m., Recorded Music. 1.15 p.m., A relay of the Bong Kong Hotel Orchestra. from the Hong Kong Hotel Gr Room.
(by courtesy, of the Management). 1.30 pm, Rugby Press. News, etc.
2.15 p.m., Close Down.
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TWO STUDIO CONCERTS TO- NIGHT SELECTIONS BY THE "MUSIC MAKERS. 4.30-7.30 p.m., Chinese Programp-
me.
p.m.,
B-6.15 pm., Childrens' Studio Con-
cert. 730-10.30
European Pro- gramme, 7.30-8 p.m., Concert Items. Song-Serenata (Tosti) Song Carceleras (Prison Bope) (Chapi) Madame Ameli- Galli-Curci (Soprano), Violin Solo-Gypsy Caprice
(Kreisler)..
Violin Solo Shepherd's Madri- gal (Kreisler).......... Fritz Kreissler.
Song-Glory of the Bea (Bander-
son).
Bong-The Border Ballad (U0- wen)......Peter Dawson (Ba2- Baritone. Planoforte Salo-Stude in E Ma
Jer (Chopin, Op. 10, No. 3). Pianoforte Solo-Impromptu in". A Flat (Schubert, Op. 142, No 2)... Ignace Jan Paderew-: ski.
Report.2% 8.03-8.30 p.m., From the Studio..
Belections by Kall's Hawaiian
So the script was cabled to 8 p.m. Local Time and Weather her,' and Cukor not only heard herspeak the Knes, but directed the re-takes by a double telep- Hone hook-up across 6,000 miles of land and sea. The teat film, is expected at the studio in about two weeks."
Troubadours.
(Quegaf Pearl, and Davids, 1-What-Aloha Means
-Hear the Ukuleles a 'Calling:
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3-Hawaiian Lullaby
4 Steel-Guitar Selection. (Honolulu March);
5-My Little Grass Shack. 6 Aloha Baby Boy.
7-Im Au (King's Serenade) 8-Steel-Gultar Selection
(a) Chimes.
(b) Hilo March.
Haole Hula.
10-Ukulele Lullaby.
11-Old Plantation (Bartone
Solo).
12--Song of the Islands. 830-9 p.m. Orchestral.
Rosamunde-Overture Schubert)
......Bir Hamilton Harty ducting, the Balle Orchestra. Polonaise No. 2 (Liszt, arr, Mull-
er) ...
Berlin State Orches- trat
Carneval Overture (Dvorak) (Op. 92) Chicago Sym- phony Orchestra. Symphony Antar-Third Move- ment (Rimsky-Korsakov). Sir Thomas Beecham conduct- ing the Royal Philharmonie Orchestra.
6-8.30 p.m. From the Studio.
Selections by the "Music Mak-
ers."
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6.30-9.40 p.m. "Drinks all Round" by the Columbia Vocal Gem Company.
9.40-10.30 p.m., From the Studio.
Selections by the Orchestra of
of "R.M.8. Ranchi."
the
PROGRAMME 1-March-Blaze of Glory
Holenanri. 2-Selection Mald
of Mountains... Fraser-Simson 3-Saxophone Bolo-Supplication 4-Entracte-Valley of Popples.
(Charles Ancliffe). 5---Waltz Verschmahte
Lincke,
Paul
DANCE MUSIC 10.30 p.m., Rugby Mid-day Press:
News.
10.33 p.m. Close Down.
DAVENTRY PROGRAMME 11a.m. Time, Signal from. Big Tom. Quentin Maclean at the trgan of the Trocadero Cine- ma, Elephant and Castic, London.
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