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SINO-ITALIAN RELATIONS
President's l
's Message To Il Duce.
"VIVA VILLA!”
Wallace Beery At His Best
the
*Viva Villa 1" Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer's" spectacular story which opens on Wednesday at Queen's Theatre generally classed among the great mastər- pieces of the screen of all time.
Nanking. Sept. 28. The following telegram was sent to Premier Mussolini yesterday by President Wang Ching-wel on the occasion of the Italian Govern- ment's decision to raise the status of the Italian Legation in China with an exceptional supporting to an Embassy :—
Filmed largely in Mexico, with Wallace Beery as the alar and
cast, Viva Villa" has emerged
More than
100,000 Mexican
natives were used during produc- on, as many as 6,000 appearing- on the screen at one time.
"His Excellency Signor Benitoas one of the truly great produc- Mussolini. Premier of the Royal tions of recent years. Italian Government, Rome. learn with utmost pleasure that the Royal Italian Government has decided to represent Italy in China by an Ambassador and to create here ar. Embassy.
"I
am
Months were spent by the stars in the remote interior of Mexico their only means of communics- tion, with the outside world being by airplane.
convinced that the iriendly relations existing between Our two countries, which represent
Its battle scenes, including the the two oldest civilisations of the storming and capture of Mexican Fast and the West, will become chies which were in newspaper further strengthened.
headlines during the dozen years "I take
this opportunity of Villa's turbulent reign, have express to Your Excellency my been classed with the unforgetable very cordial sentiments: Wans march of the Clansmen in. "The Ching-wel, President of
Birth of A Nation" with the Executive Yuan and concurrently chariot race tri "The Ten Com- Minister for Foreign Affairs of the mandments", and with the Okla- Republic of China"- Kuo Mià,
CHARITY TOMBOLA
the
homa land rush in “Cimarron " as soul-stirring spectacles.
Added to its lavishness 13 a nctional romancé which runs through the photoplay, presenting Beery for the first time in many
At The Garrison Lecture Hall years as a lover...
With Beery in the notable cast appear Leo Carillo, Fay Wray.
At the Military Charity Tombola Donald Cook, Stuart Erwin, George field at the Garrison Lecture Hall Stone, "Joseph Schildkraut, Frank on Saturday night, Mr.
was
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1934.
LAST TWO-DAYS
AT 2.30,6.10.7.15 & 9.30 P.M.
JUST HIS LUCK..
to elope with another' Man's wife, and then Tun right into the wife skåleft behind....... slop- ing with another man!
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There's never "a dull moment at the road side rendcarous "Where Stadera Meet",
LIFE IN THE RAW'
AIK-CONDITIONED THEATREN
Where Sinners Meet
BILLIE BURKE
REGINALD OWEN ALAN MOWBRAY GILBERT EMERY
Directed by J Wahur Ruben From the Day. The Dover Road,” by A. A. Milna
· Bandra 1 dermen, pretváre pradheter
WHERE SINNERS
MEET
biggest Puglia, Adrian Rosley, and Heary A Zane Gray Story Screen Version Of
the winner of the biggest Armetta The picture was direct- prize while Sergeant C. Beestoned by Jack Conway.. and Mrs. Gould were again success- ful
The following were among the prize winners:-A J. Cutler, G. Smith, C. Weston, of HM.S. Whit- shed; G. Kiddel, of H.M.S. Osiris; C. Farmer, of H.M.S. Whitshed; J.
·Caston, O. W. Connor, W. Spick G. Soper M. Cubitt, E. James, D. Walter. T. Hesford, M. Barry, G. Stuart. L. Tucker, F. M. Little. S V. Smith, A. Clayton, D. John, E. Parkin, J. Kinnar. C. Digby, P. Giles, G. Brown, I. Huxford, A. Hines, V. Smith, W. Pentos, C. Grossmith, B Hill, C. R. Johnson, J. Styles. H. Cooper. F. Hawkes, G. Knight, S. Stelling, M. Smith, Mrs. Champion, W. Clements, J. Twenty man, N. E. Smith and S. V. Dyer,
MISSION TO LEPERS
China Sends Greetings
London, October 8. The Mission to Lepers founded sixty years ago is celebrating its Diamond. Jubilee," by meetings
in London. Many greetings from its various branches abroad and from lepers in the homies of the mission in various parts of the
For those who like a pléture, with plenty of action, a visit to the Alhambra Theatre is recom- mended where "Life In the R&w, a picture adapted from one of Zane Gray's story, is being showi
The Dover Road
Romance, satire and farce are combined with highly pleasing results in "Where "Sinners Meet " RKO-Radio's sparkling comedy of human foibles, which had its first showing at the King's Theatre yesterday.
The story concerns a young and attractive girl who finds herself among the more or less primitive elements of the western wastes, She no sooner lands in this strange not offend, the
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The story, although somewhat daring in theme, is handled in such skillful fashion that it will most fastidious. territory than she becomes the In gay and light-handed manner centre of attraction-among the it advances the belief that many men, at least. Her very obvious contemplated marriages would newness, to her surroundings, and never take place if the prospective her need for protection are the bride and groom each had an agents that bring her and O'Brien opportunity to see the together. In a series of adven his or her worst during the pre- other at
tures that involve a number of nuptial period. the most hair-raising feats of riding you ever saw, O'Brien esta-
Diana Wynyard and Clive Brook are co-starred, and it is the arst
POLICE DEFEATS SIGNALS world have been received and blishes his pre-eminence over the time these popular players have
In Mamak Competition
these include a banner sent by rest of her admirers. lepers in Central China bearing in Chinese characters the phrase "Kindness to Chinese people."
The record of the mission is one CARY GRANT POISONING
In a Mamak hockey match played on Saturday, the Police. of great heroism and as it has last year's champions, won their grown in its work it has received first match of the season when increasing recognition, particular- they defeated the Royal Corps of ly from the Government of India Signals by 3 goals to nil on the Messages were sent by Messrs. Police Training School ground on Wellisley and Bailey the only sur- Friday.
vivors of those who founded the Wass playing at centre-hall for mission.- the winners was outstanding while Britt Wireless, Marten and Whitehead played a nice game.
The Signals attacked from the start but poor shooting by the forwards spoiled many opportuni ties. An Indian player" B756 and: Woodby scored for the Polles in the first half while Pennell neited the third goal ten' minutes before the finish.
HOME RUGGER
ELEVATING STATUS OF
LEGATIONS
Japan To Make Her
Own Decisions
DENTED
been seen together since they scored such personal hits in the epic, Cavalcade."
Billie Burke, as a wife who is
BOOKING AT THE THEATRE
TE No. 25913 25332
WEDNESDAYTM
WHEELER
Mercie
maidens! Gay musick! Droll witte und humour!
WOOLSEY
in a tayle of olden symes!
COCKEYED CAVALIERS"
THELMA 1000
DOROTHY
LEE
RADIO
Pictura
THE ORIENTAL
An Excellent Show
A most Unusual
and extra- ordinary type of story is being presented. at the Oriental Theatre in the Warner Brothers picture, "I Am A Fugitive From A Chain Garg" starring Paul, Muni, with the most brilliant supporting cast.
The screen play is based on the autobiographical novel of Robert E. Burns. The picture treats of the astounding experiences of a man sentenced to a state chain gang for the theft of less than five dollars, who escaped and is still
at large. It portrays the terrora of chain gang life. This shows how prisoners, their legs shackled together and to each cther, are forced to work on rock
They are not even permitted to piles until they fall exhausted.
wipe the sweat from their brows.
Inhuman foggings are inflicted under prisoners screaming in agony as the slightest pretext,
the cruel leather lash descends on their bared' backs.
In addition to the many thrills and the tremendous drama of the
never happy unless she has a man plece, there is a glowing romance to pamper adds new laurels to of the fugitive's undying love for her long list of comedy successes.
a woman he can never marry and Reginald Owen, as Miss Burke's the heart-breaking experience of husband, and Gilbert Emery, as
his marriage to a woman who held one of the most remarkable but-him through the knowledge of his It is now disclosed that Carylers ever seen on the screen secret and eventually betrayed Grant, the film star, who was rush- ed to hospital last night, did not mouthful of deadly
Hollywood. Oct. 5.
swallow. a poison.
His wife, the former Miss Vir- ginia Cherrill, as well known on the screen as her husband, rush- ed to bs apartment when she first heard the report that he had een poisoned, but returned to her mother when the report was con-
radicted. Tokyo, Oct. 6. The elevation of the Italian Legation at Tokyo to the status of an Embassy, has re-directed at- tention to the question of Japan | ago— following suit.
-Reuter
London, Oct. 6. The following are the results of It is authoritatively stated, how- rugby football matches played 10-ever, that Japan will make her flay;-
own decision in the matter separately from other countries.
Japan does not consider it op portune to elevate the status of the Legation at Pelping at pre- sent
Bath, 12: Rosslyn Park, 0. Blackheath, 39; Plymouth A., 8. Bradford. &; Headingley, 3. Bristol, 13; Devonport S., 85, Gloucester, 22; St. Bart's H., 5. Guy's Hospital, 18; P'mouth 8., 8. | Reuter. Harlequins, 17; L'don Scottish. 4.
Leicester, 10; Coventry, 3.
Manchester, 3; Waterloo, 3.
Northampton, 0; Bective R.; 8.
Richmond, 8; London Welsh, 0.
Moseley, 18; Bedford, 7.
Newport, 3; Cardiff; 3.
SILVER MINE AT HUNG. SHANKOW
Tientsin, Sept, 23. A silver mine extending over an area of..... 40
Watsonians, 3; Edinburgh A, 0.square . (over 10 sq. miles) has
W. O'Scotland, 11; K'side A, 14 been discovered at Hung-
Bruter.
SHIPPING EXCURSION
RATES
London Conference Agreement
London, Oct. 8.
The Atlantic Conference of ship-
ping lines held in London bave
| shankow, north-east of Tauhus
district in Hopei province,
Mr. Shen" Chung-yo District Magistrate of, Tsunhua, has tele- graphed to the Hopei Provincial Department of Industry, reporting on the discovery and Euggesting that the exploitation of the mine be offered to the highest bidder.— Kuo Min
The new excursion fares will apply. decided to adopt special excursion to visit representing stays shore rates with a short period of of up to 15 days during perio validity in tourist and third other than the.
classes Hitherto there have been passenger season- simply winter and summer rates. | British Wireless
sum
Miss Cherrill went to stay with her mother after ân eariler household quarrel", not very long
TO-DAY
&
TO-MORROW
anywhere else, for that matter garner a large share of the laughs with which the photoplay is studded.
Brook is seen as a wealthy Englishman whose hobby is pre- venting prospective elopers from taking the plunge before they have learned each other's short- comings, and to this end he lures them, to his home on the Dover Road, and virtually holds them prisoners for a week. During this period he so engineers things that all the Little tranties of the elopers are exposed.
His plans-succeed only too well. and both eloping men, are "so
him and surrendered him to the authorities
TO-DAY AT THE CINEMA
KING'S:-
HONG KONG
"Where Sinners Meet"
QUEEN'S :-
"On the Air*
ORIENTAL:--
"I am a Fugitive"
KOWLOON
ALHAMBRA:--
"Life in the Row"
MAJESTIC:
"Devil Tiger"
KING'S:-
Coming
"Cockeyed Cavallers"
QUEEN'8:-
MR.
"Viva Villa"
NELSON JOHNSON'S.
DEPARTURE
Shanghai, Oct, "7. The United States Minister to China, Mr. Nelson Johnson, "to- gether with his wife and infant child, are leaving for the States On Tuesday by the President Hoover.
Mr. Johnson will be returning next January- Reuter.
4 SHOWS
1.30-5.13 758-8.40
MAJESTIC
THEATRELASKAN
Nathan Road Kowloon.. Tel. 57222 TO-DAY ONLY At 2.30, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.20 P.M.
DEVTE
TIGER
kale'z Jiurense Jungla koosta clash on morroï combat l'
Directed by CLYDE E. ELLIOTT
TAKE UNY THAN OR HAPPY VALLEY QUE ·
director of “BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE"
ORIENTALE
THEATRE:
2 MORE DAYS-TO-DAY & TO-MORROW THE STORY THAT ROCKED THE WORLD! MADE INTO A MIGHTY MOTION PICTURE! The real story of life in the chain gangs . The sweatbox that breaks men's spirits... The whipping, post that seals their Hus You're read about it in screaming headline, but you wo't know half of it until you see this thrilling picture..
This picture put a price on its "author's head..
PAUL MUNT TAM A FUGITIVE LIGAN
shocked Amin!
"ON THE AIR”
HUNAN REFUGEES
Entertaining Film and the terrible
At The Queen's
{
Canton, Oct. 6. Owing to the famine conditions
distress," which ́ prevails in southern Hunan, where. the rice crop has totally failed, parties of starving refugees are making their way into the Hing
thoroughly cured of their respec-
A film that is something out of On, Koon Tong, Chuen Chow and tive infatuations that they flee
the ordinary and well worth see-Foo Ho Districts of Kwangsi. precipitately, leaving the hosting is "On The Air" now showing On receipt of such information. with two lovelorn women on his at the Queen's Theatre. The pic-the Kwangst Provincial Authorities hands. "How he handles this un- looked for situation furnishes the instead of the usual screen stars,
ture is refreshingly different, and, have instructed all the different districts magistrates to expel all pleasing climax of the picture. It features a hosts of famous "stars | refugees attempting to enter the
The dialogue le exceptionally of the air." Rby Fox and his won- clever, and the direction of J. Walter Ruben is of his usual high quality, making "Where Sinners Meet one of the comedies that should not be missed.
GULLN'S
Britain's Big Broadcast
AT 2.30, 5.10
7.20 & 9.30
province from Hunan,---- derful broadcasting" band heads Nam Wah Yat Po. the cast and appearing with them number of famous stage and are many talented radio artistes, A. } [7******
screen stars are in the picture 88 weil, including Betty Astell, Wilson, -Keppell-and Betty, Max Wall, the eccentric dancer, Jimmie Jade and
Laurie Devine.
The
story is quite simple but nonetheless amusing, and it forms an excellent medium for the pro- ducers to present their many won- Kdertur music and dance items, to say nothing of the very welcome humorous interludes.
ALHAMBRA
DENTRE
TO-DAY & TO-MOEROW Romance Rides to
Life from the pages
of
Zane
Greya
MILLPOOL PRESUMED TO HAVE FOUNDERED:
London, Oct. 6. After several days of uncertainty. as to the fate of the West Hartie. pool freighter Ainderby, 4,860 tons. which was badly damaged during a terrific gale in the North Atlan- -tie the owners, have received a message from her master stating that the situation is well in hand and: no assistance" required" and it was hoped to make Bristol Chan- nel on Tuesday
Search for the sa stiilpool, has, been abandoded and it is presum ed the vessel with her crew of was lost in the same gale-which
ippled the Ande British Wireita.
LIFE
IN THE
RAW
George O'Brien
Claire Trevor Greta Nissen
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