AUEEN
AIR CONDITIONED THEATRE
TO-DAY ONLY AT 2.30, 5.15.7.20 & 9.30 P.M, THE SURPRISE FÜM OF THE YEAR!
BOBBY BREEN
The Hobby af £ddia Canter's
prog
Bobby
in
You've marveled at itis glorious voles ven NOW isao him on the screen ... In this drama drenched with SONGI
BREENLET'S SING
All the adventure and
heart-throbs that could come to an 8- year-old boy are in
this thrilling picture! with
HENRY ARMETTA
AGAIN
Hear him sing
"Let's Slag
Again" and "Lullaby"
GEORGE HOUSTON
VIVIENNE OSBORNE
TO-HORKOW:
HENRY FONDA PAT PATERSON. i "SPENDTHRIFT"
*
Paramount Picture
SHOWS
DAILY 2.30-517
ORIENTAL
FLAMING
ROAD
TEL 20473
OLAST 4 TIMES TO DAY?
MURDER IN THE STUDIO
HOLLYWOOD'S SENSATIONAL MYSTERY
THRILLER !.
Murder Steals the Show! "Famous star found deed et gele picture premiere... murdered in
- his suet! How? Why? By whom?
Adolph Zuker pranta
The
PREVIEW Murder Mystery
A Paromaust Pitture with Reginald Denny-Frances Drake Golf Patrick - Rod LaROGES
SPECIAL! TO-MORROW 1 DAY ONLY
Pidura
That
gorgeous production of the South Sea's
DOLORES DEL RIO and JOEL McCREA
י |
SPECIAL! THURSDAY 1 DAY ONLY
The screens
JAMES
RULY
DICK
s outstanding musical comedy spectacle.
CAGNA
KEFØ
POWELL
SAN BLONDEL,
FOOTLIGHT PARADE
CHURCH WORKER'S
JUBILEE
London, Sept. IB.. Dr. Ecott Ledrett, well-known Methodist breacher and noncon formist leader has been presented with an album signed by members of the National Free Church Coun- cil congratulating him on the at- itainment of his Diamond Jubilee
in the Methodist ministry, British Wireless.
'WHILE PARENTS
SLEEP"
Jean Ollite, the nineteen years old star of "While Parent Sleep," showing to-day at the King's Theatre. Is a British discovery of treat importance.
•
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1936.
TO-DAY AT THE CINEMA
Hong Kong
KING'S:
"While Parents Sleep" QUEEN'S :-
"Let's Sing Again"
ORIENTAL:---
"The Preview Murder
Mystery"
Kowloon
ALHAMBRA:—
"Pride of The Marides" MAJESTIC:-
"Wife vs. Secretary STAB:-
KING'S
"Klondike. Annie"
Coming
"The King Steps Out" QUEEN'S :-
"Spendthrift"
ORIENTAL:-
"Bird Of Paradise" · "Footlight Parade"
ALHAMBRA:-
"The King Steps Out" MAJESTIC:-
*Payo?!"
STAR:-
"Woman Trap"
LET'S SING AGAIN'
"ROMEO AND JULIET" FILMED
New York Critics' Praise
"A PERFECT MEDIUM FOR SHAKESPEARE”
New York film eritics are loud and unanimous in their praise of **Romeo and Juliet.", which had its prem.ere before a "distinguished audience at the Astor Theatre re- cently. They feel gratified that the play remains Shakespearean rather than Hollywoodean under the dever direction of George Cukor and the, adaptation of Tal. bot Jennings.
Of the latter Mr. Howard Barnes, the "Harald" Tribune's" critic, says: "In Mr. Jennings' carefully wrought scenario the plot loses its jerky episodic the quality, and
misadventures. that lead to Juliet's tomb are ex- plained for the Arst time with clarity and dramatic conviction.
"Meanwhile all the tricks of the camera are used to give the pro- duction an excitingly varied tem- po, and to conjure; a visual ac-
to the companiment
shifting
moods of the drama,
Where the screen Romeo is most likely to belle those sceptics who feel that Shakespeare's place is the stage alone is in the handling ef the poetry. The Impassioned magical lines may not convey the overtone they have on occasion in the theatre, but they have a clear enchanting utterance.
They excellent company are never declamatory prosale.
and rarely
The fame and applause which Bobby Breen earned with his golden-voiced tenor on Eddie Can- tor's radio broadcasts follow hin: to the sound screen on which this Normad Shearer has not the ex- eight-year-old vocal marvel makes quisite diction of several of the his bow in "Let's Sing Agali" now great Jullets of the past, but her showing at the Queen's Theatre. | soliloquy where she drinks the po- |
Once in a blue moon a delight- | ton-la superbly moving.
ful personality comes to the screen As Mercutio. John Barrymore "as an absolute sensation. Such is gives a matchless reading of the Bobby Breen. Like last night's part. As Romeo. Lesile Howard is audience. We promise that you will almost too constrained, although. sit un the edge of, your seats en- he conspires with Norma Shearer thralled by the dream-like volte | tr make the lovers' meetings in- Intonating operatie arías. folk cidents of haunting 'beauty." tunes and popular melodies in Eng- Mr. Frank Nugent in the "New lsh and Italian. “La donna e mo-York Times" feels "We reach the b'le" from Rigoletto, an air only at end of the film with the" realisa- tempted by Anished singers, ton that the screen is a perfect sung with ease by Bobby, as well ruedium for Shakespeare, but LAY "Sante Luca." "Ob. Marte. whether Shakespeare is a perfect "Lullaby." and the title song scenarist for the screen is uncer "Let's Sing Again." The lullaby tain. and the title song should set the world a-humming, a-dancing and e-whistling. No wonder Bobby's value has been compared to that of the immortal Enrico Caruso!
As the first of a series of pro- ductions starring Bobby Breen Sponsored by Sol Lesser, "Let's Bing Again? shows excellent choice, Bobby's career under the aegis of the drous worker, an erst while opera singer, 13 set against colourful backgrounds® ranging from a complete carnival on wheels to a New York broad- casting studiu and an opera star's sumptuous residence. Bobby and Joe Pasquale. his cireus tufor, come to this latter locale in one of the most tend 'r citmaxes this re- viewer has seen on the screen this season. It is the reunion of a sub and a father, separated for about seven years, now brought together by the magic of a lullaby the parent used to sing to his baby. And don't feel ashamed about the lump in the throat and tear in the eye this charming depouement will produce in you
George Houston, as
Flarence Rice in "Pride of the Marines" A Columbia Picture
"PRIDE OF THE,
MARINES"
All the elements of good enter- tainment are embodied in "Let's Sing Again" making it excellent
Against the colourful back- fare for young and old. There is
States comedy, and moments of drama ground of the United the performance of the chief fea Marine Base at San Diego, Calif. ornia, Columbla'e comedy-drama tured player, "Henry Armetta, Il-
"Pride of the Marines" which Han dialectician. whose mere screen appearance evokes the opens to-day at the Alhambra laughs...
Theatre, was filmed. Its cast in- Bobby's father, provides heart includes Charles Bickford, Florence terest. Mr. Houston also deserves Rice, Billy Burrud, Robert Allen
and. Ward Bond. acclaim for his vocal rend'tions
Fils with
It is the story of an orphan lad voice, opers-trained Vivienne
who is adopted by a Marine with Osborne and Houston: offer a pleasant romantic angie a steel exterior but a soft heart. and Inez Courtney. Lucien Little-Billy Burred plays the part of the aeld, Grant Withers, Ann Doran orphan lad, and Bickford that of and Richard Carle round out a the leatherneck who takes the boy under his wing and bring him to splendía cast.
most successful featured
the San Diego war base to live. During manoeuvers under actual battle conditions, Ally is serious- party injured as he tries successfully
The character is a abopgirl who is to save the Ife of his hero: this projected into a high-class family almost tragic juncture in the boy's as a future daughter-in-law, and happy life at the Marine Base
ut first looked down upon by them, brings to a dramatic denouement until she wins them over by her the romantic dilemma of the three charm. In the scene where she pncipals.
holds her own against the com- Columbia Pictures received the bined forces of her hostees and full co-operation of the Marine friends, Jean Gillé gives a splendid Corpe in making Pride of the portrayal of hurt pride and just Marines. The 8th Regiment ac- indignation.
tually became extras during the The part of Jerry, her boy friend, aiming of the picture, going is taken by Mackenzie Ward, while through their dress parade drills the remainder of a first-rate cast and battle manoeuvers while As the heroine of "While Parents includes Enid Stamp Taylor, Athole caïneras recorded the inspiring Sleep," an adaptation of the Stewart, Ellis - Jeffreys, Romilly scence, the famous play, she is at present | Lunge and Rebla, the well-known D. Ross Lederman directed the playing her first important and | Juggler.
screen play by Harold Bhumate.
Her Onst part was In Jack Buchanan's picture "Brewster's Millāns.".
DIARY OF LOCAL
EVENTS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER
and
Holdaye.-St.
Anniversarios Thomas of Villanovs
Auctions.-Household Furniture, 35 Faukuw Boad, Kowloon, 2:00 p.m. Cinemas.
King-While Parents Sleep." Queen's '—"Let's Sing Again. Oriental:The Proview Murder
Mymory."
World:"Chlabes Picture." Alhambra "Pride Of The Marines'
· Majestic:-"Wile vs. Secretary.", StarKlondike Annis."
at
by
Entertainments.Lecture-Recital, Gerald Sydney, at St. Andrew's Hall,
9.00
Aleetings-ShAndrew's Church Mo thers' Union, 300pm,
Miscellaneous Rotary "Tiffin, Hong Kong Hotel: Claims against the Estate of Kenneth Eric Jolu Ainsworth Dabelstein, due.
Rehearsal-thong- Бо Singers, "King Olaf" (Elgar] Union Church, Keunedy Boad. 3.30 p.m.
Social-Cheero Club Whist Drive,
P.2).
9.00
Sports
Golf.-F.gclion Autumist Mesti (Deepwater Bay).
Moon.-VIII Moon, 7th. Day. Sunrise.-6, 12 4.1. Sunset.-8.20
P.D.
Tides High x 15.50; Low at 7.30 rud 17.50.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23. Anniversaries andi Holidays.--Au- tumaal Equinox. (Ch'ia fen),
Auctions.---Crown Lands, at District Office. North, Taipo, 11.39 m.,
Cinemas.
King's "While Parenia" Sleep." Queen's ;—“Spendthrift."** Oriental Bird Of Paradise." World-Chinese Picture." Alhambra :-"Pride Of The Marines' Majestic-The Payul." Star Women Trap." Do-Cheer Cluh Daacë, 8 p.m. Union Church Meetings.—Kowloon Women's Guild 10 nm.
Social-Whit Drive, Sailors' Homs and Seamen's Institute, 9.00 p.m..
Sports.
p.m.
Swinning.-European Y.31.C.A. Gala, 6,30 p.m.
Moon.-VIII Moon, 8th. Dag, Sunrise.-6.12 A.M
Sunset.6.19
Tides. High at 9,9; Luse at 9.00. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24. Anniversaries "and Holidays.--Or Laly of Ranscis.
Auctions.-Crown Lands, at Land Oce, Ping Shain, 11.30 ..
Cinemas."
King's "The King, Steps Out." Queen's Spendthrift."
Oriental "Footlight Parade." World-Chinose Picture. '""' Alhambra "The King Steps Out." Majestic-The Payoff." Star-Woman Trop." Meetings.-Hong
King
Philatelic
Society, in "8. C. 31. Post" Board Room. 5.80 p.m.; Toc H Supper Meeting at the Seamen's Institute, 7.30 p.m.; Annual, of St. Andrew's Club, 9 p.m.
Miscellaneous-St. Andrew's Wo when's Fellowship, 3,00 p.m
SocialCheer Club Bridge and Mah Jong Drive. 8.00 ..: Civil Service Cricket Clubs Whist Drive, 9.00 p.m.; Kowloon Cuina Church Whist Drive. 8,45 p..
Moon-First Quarter, 6.12. VIFT Moon, Oth, Day
Harise.- 12 2.1. Sunset.-6.18
p.m.
Tides High at 1.10; Low at 10.29.
ESTARE
4 SHOWS DAILY ·
At 2.80, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.20 p.m.. TO-DAY ONLY
Mae West goes North. and Alaska goes West!
Mae
WEST
Klondike Annie
VICTOR
MCLAGLEN
bluded by Leevi "Walsh, A Puramount Picture TO-MORROW
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SHOWING TO-DAY AT 2.30. 5.10, 7.15 & 9.30 PM
JEAN GILLIES.
"WHILE PARENTS SLEEP"
WITH
ELLIS JEFFREY'S ENID STAMP-TAYLOR
MACKENZIE WARD
UNITED ARTISTS RELEASE
COLUMULA FICTURE | NEXT CHANGE A COLUMBIA FICTURE
GRACE MOORE in
THE KING STEPS OUT"
with FRANCHOT TONE
ALHAMBRA
NATHAN RD, KOWLOOFT DAILY OT |
• TO-DAY & TO-MORROW
A Most Striking Production of the Marine Corps.
CHARLES
BICKFORD
PRIDE of the
COLUMBIA
SHOWS DAILY
2.30 5.10 720-930
MARINES
-NEXT CHANGE---
FICTURE
GRANDEST MUSICAL LOVE DRAMA OF. THE YEAR!
Grace
MOORE The King Steps Out FRANCHOT
TONE
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THEATRE
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ROAD
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GABLE HAREW LOO
Wife Secretary
MAY ROBSON
GEORGE BARBIER: JAMES STEWART HOBART CAVANAUGH
"A Metro Cipidwyn-Mayer" Pictura
TO-MORROW, ONE DAY ONLY ● MRILLING PICTURE FILLED WITH TENSE DRAMA,
ROMANCE AND BIOTOUS LAUGHTER {1};
DUNN
JAMES CLAIRE DODD
IN
"THE PAYOFF"
A WARNER BROL PINTURE
DANGEROUS CARGO
Standard Sign Should Be Carried By Lorries
explosive
debatable; the beatles" are already as much hampered by Jegislation - as ste private motor cars. But one thing is indisputable. There should be a recognised "danger" sin clear- Last feek one man was killed ly-vis ble from any direction. and over twenty people were borne by all goods vehicles whose affected by hydrocyan's fumes loads make the effects of a when a tramcar came into coli collision more disastrous than sion with a Leeds Corporation they would be otherwise, lorry bearing gas cylinders It This is done on the water in the must be admitted that the result form of a red metal dag bearing a
"WOMAN TRAP might easly have been far worse. white circle, and there would seem
with GERTRUDE MICHAEL
GEORGE MURPHY -
Whether or not there should be a stricter control over macellane ous loads that are naammable or
to be no reason why the SAMB
not also des gn shou'd on the land.
be used
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