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**KID MILLIONS '
George Murphy who makes his first screen appearance in "Kid Milions,"" Eddie Caitor's... itth annual screen musical comedy for Samuel Goldwyn, showing” to-day at the King's Theatre. came to Hollywood from the New York stage where he scored berta" and "Or Thee I Sing," two o the outstanding musical come- dy successes of the past two sea-
THE FIRST WORLD WAR
The Crown Prince of Germany, reviewing troops and later shown while his father, the Kaiser, re- celves a cordial welcome from a. group of officers, is to be seen in "The First World War, the sen- "Ro-sational war flm coming soon to
the King's Theatre.
Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Murphy attended Yale, where hls father, the famous Mike Murphy, was athletic director. Because his athletically-minded dad thought It would be good experience for him he worked in the Pennsyl- coal mines one summer VARA vacation. An accident sent him to the hospital and when he came out the school year was well under way, so he started his busi- ness career in a broker's office New York.
this Laurence Stallings edited unusual picture
Film for Fox Many of the "shots" have been secured from the secret archives of Europe and have never before been screened for the public.
"The First World War" reveals many European royalties in. in- timate and unsuspecting moments. Among these are Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria, King George. King Albert the Prince of Wales. the Kaiserin, the Czar of Russia, late King Alexander of Yugoslavia and many others.
1.
MOSŤ PRECIOUS THING, IN LIFE
What is the most precious thing in dife? Youth? Love?" Memo-
Always fond of dancing, he de- veloped his terpsichoreanskfil to the point where, he secured an engagement dancing in a night club, He liked the work. It in- creased his income considerably,ries? Success? and being ambitions, the combina- tion of two jobs appealed to him.
Murphy has been placed under a long-term contract by Columbia Pictures. He is exactly six feet tall, has brown bair and Irish blue eyes and a grand smile. His hobbles are Badminton and rals-Richard Cromwell head the cast ing Kerry Blue Terriers.
THE FIRST JUBILEE
FILM-
celebra-
The answer to this universal enigma is dramatically presented in the Columbia production, lite- rally entitled "Moat Precious Thing in Life" which is due on Wednesday at the Queen's Theatre.. Jean Arthur. Donald Cook and
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. MONDAY APRIL
SHOWING:
TO-DAY
2,30,5.10,7.15) & 9:30 PM..
KINGS
EDDIE CANTOR
In SAMUEL GOLDWYN'S production of
KID MILLIONS
ETHEL MERMAN
BLOCK & SULLY end the GOLDWYN GIRLS G RELEASED THRU UNITED ATTYSTS
with ANN SOTNERN
ALSO LATEST WALT DISNEY'S.
"PECULIAR PENGUINS” A BILLY SYMPH NY
"LEGONG"
A Romance 01 Bali
"the Dance
under Lambert Hillyer's direction. As interpreted by its author. Travis Ingham, whose original story was published serially in "Legong McCall's, under the title "Biddy" "the most precious thing in life" is at all-consuming love. A love that laughs through its tears and sparkles with the heady wine of youth
portrays on
The film
"Most Precious Thing in Life" is vital, emotionist drama.
IN TECHNICOLOUR.
الالوان
1935.
BOOKING AT THE THEATREE TR No. 25
NEXT CHANGE
FROM THE SECRET ARCHIVES OF ALL THE GE NATIONS!
Lite's mightiest drama! Mankind's most powerful stary! History's most sen- sational event!
THE FIRST WORLD WAR
INDES BY JAYSEMIL STALIANIS
BROADWAY BILL BERGNER SETS A
Baxter And Myrna Loy
PROBLEM
Stage Charm And The Screen
"Broadway BIL," the picture that we have all been waiting for, (Specfal Al: "Mall Servic() started its run at the Queen's
London, March 15. Theatre on Saturday and those Is Elizabeth Bergner a good who went to this popular theatre screen actress The thought was during the week-end must have prompted by a showing of advance come away thoroughly satisfied shots for her new film--a 'screen
of "Escape with the entertainment provided transcription them. It was such an entertain- Never"-given at a London cinema
yesterday. ng film that it rather made up for the wet weather, and what better recommendation can we offer?
Me
Soon London and Glasgow will, see the finished production,
The glimpses were toe brist to be more than merely interesting, but they revived memories of Bergner's previous screen appearances, Loud
native were mean
uf the Virgins, the latest Paramount release to come to the local screne, was shown (Special Air Mall Service)
for the first time at the Alhamrba London, "Mar 15.
and Central Theatre simultane The first of he several alms
ously on Saturday. It is one of a wide those now being prepared in
techni-colour Aims which tion of the Silver Jublice was canvas the story of four lives are getting to be more and more
swift popular. privately shown this morning. inextricaby caught in the
In this particular case Producd by British Movietone cross-currents of love. She found the "natural colour is even more News, "The King. God Bless Him" her greatest love in something fascinating than usual, bringing consists of two reels of scenes forever beyond the reach of her out as it does all the charm and
He bartered this romance of old Ball. " chosen from contemporary news groping dreams!.
The principles are Warner Bax- reels to illustrate both the e great love for a faise honour,"
The story may be said to be anter, and: Myma apathe former and the reign of the King. It luxury, and social prestige.
old, old one about a
British audiences are familiari shy little in the role of a dissatisfied hus- opens with still pictures showing
maiden falling in love with the band and the latter as his "under- with her work in "Dreaming Lip "village beau" only to find that standing" sister-in-law. To make The Loves the King as a boy. Then, taking
of Ariane, anch
in Service at rea, it proceeds to
he favours her, sister. Griet matters worse for Baxter, his "Catherine the Great," and it gan- "the Coronation and such events.
stricken, the giri commits suicide father-in-law is one of those not be denied that the presiding as the Delhi Durbar, the wedding'
but in this case the story is so "wealthies" who expect everybody genius lost something indefinable of Princess Victoria 'Louise In
fascinatingly told that interest to bow to their every wish, and in every one of these pulsating ro- Berlin, and royal activities dur-
When Baxter leaves home, he
Undoubted Artistry ing the war. Subsequent scenes
takes his racehorse, Broadway. On the "etage Bargner's Artistry indicate many of the diverse du- ties of their Majesties, and their
Bill" with him, and also his co- is undoubted. Subtle, efortles loured groom, Whiter, a part and oddly engaging, she almost interest in the normal fe of the
played ably by Clarence Muse. wreck a play by putting her His sister-in-law, however, de- colleagues in the shade and thus people is well represented.
cides to go along with him upsetting the balance of the whole. (though he did not know of this Allied to her knowledge of the when he started out) and what theatre there is a powerful attrac- follows is
alled
tion-half mental, half physical. with drama,
----Before the camera the technical pathos and comedy,
naturally. "Broadway Bill" is entertain skill remains, but,"
enough, the actress is robbed of her a kind that we do not magnetism. Unlike the average get very often here, and my British or American player her advice is to pay a visit to the effectiveness depends heavily on her "Queen's" while this picture is actual presence,
Interesting Fum
The voices of both the King and the Queen are heard on two oc- casions.
For the rest the nim is accompanied by a commentary by Mr. Ward Price." Scenes of the wedding of the Duke of Kent and Princess Marina conclude a film which is admirably balanced. It contains few unfamiliar
OF expected shots, but while there is
kun-
record
FILM ACTOR ARRESTED
X (Special Air Mail Service)
Landon, Mar. 15.
Mr. George K. Arthur, the film
never wanes,
Preceding the feature nlm is actor, who appeared on the Lon-one of those "Sport Highlights
reels that are so acceptable. This don stage last year, was arrest-
one tells of America's "Wonder ed as he stepped off a Uner from Girl Athlete." but why spoil the Nassau to-day and charged with whicle show by describing it all to smuggling a stolen bracelet to the United States. He pleaded not guilty,
He has been held on a bail-of £500.
The detective who made the arrest said that Scotland Yard. the Department of Justice agents, and the New York police had co- operated in the case.--
Mr. Arthur "Kippe" of the screen.
was the original He pro- duced and acted in "Elizabeth
nothing that surprises it is gen erally as satisfatory (as a of this kind can be. But it can- not be pretended that even the Sleeps Out" a farce, at the White- successful editing of old news reels hall Theatre last July.
is a very enterprising or imagina- tive method of making a mim for the Jubilee. Interesting as this picture is, one stili awaits a fim worthy of the event.'
MASONIC BENEVOLENT.
INSTITUTION
(Special Air Mall Berrios)
London, March 15: -Sir Cecli_A" Cochrane, chairman of Armstrong College, Newcastle, Provincial Grand Master for North- umberland, presided last night at the ninety-third Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institu- tion held at the Connaught Rooms, Great Queen Street.
וי
BRITAIN OF A DREAM
Women's Equality In 1967
(Special Air Mail Service)
London, March 15,
you?-S. A. R.
LARGER CONSUMPTION OF RAYON
£6,000,000 To Be Spent On
Extensions
ment of
mances.
Atii running for it guaranteed It will be interesting to see if the to give satisfaction to even the forth-coming production can break. most fastidious film fan-F. Mela. the spell-whether it can capture something of that spirit that is the essential artist, instead of present- ing a capable conscientious some- body with large eyes and beautiful hands.
(Special Air Mail Service)
London, March 15 as ever at the end of 1934, and "In the course of a speech at yes- seemed likely to go on growing. terday's meeting of Courtaulda
Last year Courtaulds spent about Limited, the chairman, Mr. Samuel | £1,300,000 on capital account for Courtauld, referred to the steady ↑ extensions, and at the present time, increase in the consumption of Mr. Courtauld stated, the company rayon. Production of rayon yarns was committed to further develop and waste of all kinds in the ments which would cost, roughly, United Kingdom was, he said, another £6,000,000 most of this A picture of Great Britain in 1987 about 72,500,000lb. in 1932, -84,000,- money would have to be paid dur- as it appeared to her in a dream 0001b. in 1933, and 93,000,000lb ining the next two years, and if was given by Mrs. E. M. Hubback | 1934. Moreover, he was able to would I be spent in the United president of the National Council state that deinand was, as strong Kingdom. for Equal Citizenship, when open- ing the annual meeting of the council at the Millicent Fawcett † Hall, Tufton-street, yesterday.
Some of her prophecies were -----
The achievement of disarma ment save for the establishment of an international air force;
The reduction of the popula='| tion by nearly one-third, and the reduction of the population un- der 15 by one-half;
The establishment of a six-hour working day,
Equal pay for equal work for all, men and women;
The adoption of a State system
The amount collected totalled £102,271, divided 'as follows London £30,098, Provinces and Oversea £34,387, Province of Nor- thumberland the Chairman's Pro- vince, £37,786.The Province of West Riding, over which the Earl o/ Haréwood rules, treasurer of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institu- ton, brought up £12,000.0
Over 200+ stewards, including many ladies from Northumberland, supported Bir Cecil Cochrane k
Among the speakers were Lord Ampthill Lord Harewood, and Sir a social reformer was the reform Boyd Merriman
of family allowances as part of social-insurance, and
The raising of the school-len ing age to 15, "with part-time continuation – schools for all young people with 18:
Another feature of this dream of
home of the divorce laws, making it pos-
The largest list from Northum-, sible for a husband and wife to ob- berland was brought up by the tabi a divorce for adultery, deser Reserve Forces Lodge with 2735. tion after three year? The largest list for a London Lodge cruelty, habitua, dru was brought up by the Hercules curable ins
Lodge.
Morfew!
persistent
LAST
TWO
DAYS
Dear Me!
TO-DAY AT THE
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CINEMA
HONG KON
“Kia Millions" QUEEN'S
"Broadway Bill”
ORIENTAL:-
Baby Take A B
CENTRAL:-
Legong"
MAJESTIC
KOWLOON
“Caravan"
ALHAMBRAN
"Legong"
· KING'S:—
Coming
"The First World War"
QUEEN'S :——
**Most Precious Thing
Life
ORIENTAL:-on,
"The Night Is Young"
[4 SHOWS
1 DOLLS &
1.1-8.00
MAJESTIC
THEATRE
Nathan R45; ASWJ000 FINALSHOWINGS TO-DA
Lat:2.30% 5.20 720 2.2 RE
SPECTACULAR
in its lavish splendar EMOTIONAL
in its impetuous romance
JOYOUS
in its musical xhrythin AN ERIK CHARELL PRODUCTION"
CARAVAN
CHARLES BOYER LORETTA YOUNG JEAN PARKER PHILLIPS HOLMES LOUISE FAZENDA EUGENE PALLETTE ALKET SMITA CHABLET BRAPEWIN-NORD GEEKY
GYRO SÉ BER CHARELI
ORIENTAL
DAYS
19 MORE TO-DAY & TO-MORROW THE IDOL OF THE SCREEN NOW
PUBLIC FAVOURITE No.
IN THE BEST PICTURE
OF HER CAREER.
With this ADORABLE BABY
SHIRLEY
TEMPLE
BARY TAKE A BOW
JAMES DUNN CLAIRE TREVOR
7%
ALAN DINEHART
A MARVELLOUS "PICTURE “
THAT BRINGS JOY AND LAUGHTER TO THE WORLD.
PRINCE JUAN
To Leave British.
Navy
Special Air-Mail Service
London, March 15. Prince Juan, the third son and most probable heir to ex-As Alfonso of Spain who engagement was foreshadowed yesterday, is to leave the British Navy, Word has gone to oicials in the There is much speculation as to light entertainment department of the identity of Prince Juan's the B.C.C. that there must be stric- | dancee. but the 'secret. 1 is being ter censorship in variety. brond- kept very closely for the present. caste. In future “Dama,”", "Hell!”. When a message was sent from and "Blast" are to be excised from Fortsmonth to the destroyer Win- the plays
chester, asking if any Well, thank goodness, we, still would be made by Pri have "Bother{” left."
about his engagement, was.Absolutely none"
Prince Juan; who the Royal Naval
PULLN'S
WARNER'
2.30, 5.10
& 9.30
STYRDA
BAXTER LO
OWAY
COKOFH
mouth, after th
Spain. Recently
series of naval examina
It is understood that his
training has now been
He has served in
prise, the training shij
entered
and his present ship, the destro Winchester. He holds the rank midshipman
It is expected that
who has been in Lon will shortly Join his Queen Ena at Hotel
With
Clo
Roy
Showing Simultaneon
TO DAY
"the
CENTRAL &
ALHAMBRA
THEATRIS -
The most intimate picture of BALI. The pictures.
LEGONG
OF THE
ROMANCE IN BALL
Falaise
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