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The Golden Arrow
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By Batie Damia
GEORGE BRENT
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HUMAN CARGO
› FOX Picture with
CLAIRE TREVOR
BRIAN DONLEVY
• THURSDAY, ONE DAY ONLY! DOLORES DEL RIO • WARREN WILLIAM in
"THE WIDOW FROW MONTE CARLO"
WARNER BROS. RITOUS COMEDY ROMANCE!
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AL JOLSON
"THE
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KID
With SYBIL JASON
THE YACHT CLUB BOYS
CAB CALLOWAY and His Band EDWARD EVERETT HORTON
TO-MORROW: THE TRAIL, OF THE LONESOME PINE
with Sylvia Sydney
Fred MicMoyTAY & Henry Fond
THE GOLDEN
ARROW'
Bette Davis, with George Brent playing opposite her in the mas- culine lead, is now at the Queen's Theatre in the fast moving First National comedy drama "The Golden Arrow."
of
role
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1936.
TO-DAY AT THE CINEMA
Hong Kong
KING'S:-
"Under Two Fings" QUEEN'S:-
"The Golden Arrow" ORIENTAL-
"The
Prisoner Of Shark Island"
Kowloon
"ALHAMBRA:-
it
"Under Two Flags" MAJESTIC;-.
"Human Cargo"
STAR:-
"The Singing Kid”
KING'S:-
Coming
"The White Angel" QUEEN'S:-
"Poppy" "
ORIENTAL:-
"Romance In Manhattan" ALHAMBRA:--- ·
STAR:
"Mëet Nero Wolfe"
MAJESTIC:-
"The Widow From Monte
Carlo"
QUALITY TEST
FOR
BRITISH FILMS
Bad Effect Abroad Of "Quickies"
CHANGES URGED IN BLUE BOOK
The report of the Cinematograph Films Advisory Committee submit- ted to the President of the Board of Trade on October 29, 1935, was published recently in a Blue Book as part of the eylence placed be- fore the Departmental Committee on Cinematograph Films, on July 14 last, says the "Morning Post.""
The Advisory Committee state that two main problemą urgently needing solution were, the streng- thening of Part I of the Cine- matograph Films Act, 1927, to en- able the Board of Trade effectively to enforce it, and the modification of conditions of eliginiitty far the registration of Alms äs British, to secure that. flima so registered shall be of a reasonable standard of quality.
It was generally submitted, states **The Trail Of The Lonesome the report, that the contraventions
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of the blind booking and advance booking provisions of the Act are widespread and that renters" and exhibitors were equally at fault.
The Advisory Committee recom- mended that "the existing condi tions of eligibility for the registra- tion of flims as British make" no provision for a quality test, Ex-. perience has shown that this is a major defect in the Act.
UNDER TWO FLAGS"
In a thundering dramatic spec- tacle that rivals the greatest of the screen's achievements, "Under Two Flags, the 20th Centry pro- duction which closes at the King's and Alhambra theatres to-day, brings to the screen Oulda's un- forgettable story of a man redeem- ed from the Legions of the doomed by a woman's love.
Thë picture presents Ronald Colman, Claudette Colbert, Victor McLaglen and Rosalind Russell with supporting cast of ten thou- sand.
น
Frank Laoyd, who has demon- strated his ability to handle spec- tacular productions in the past, directed this Darryl F. Zanuck production flawlessly and with tre- menduous dramatic impact. supporting cast of super character players assist the stars in their and playing of this. handsome stirring photoplay.
HUMAN CARGO
What has become racketeer?
of the
When prohibition was first re- pealed, the nation-wide opinion was that the day of the gangster had definitely passed. Where, in- quired columnists, radio commen- tators, and other moulders of pub- lic opinion, would the gangster find no fertile a source of income?
The answer was quickly supplied in one of the most horrifying forms of crime ever to sweep the country-kidnapping!
However, the thoroughness and dispatch with which the Depart ment of Justice, or G-Men as they are popularly known, swooped down on kidnapper after kidnap- per until not a single one remain- ed unapprehended, has forced the underworld into still another crime channel.
.
What, as stated before, has be Miss Davis appears in a
come of the racketeer? quite different from those which The answer is revealed in the won her the award of the Academy new Fox picture. "Human Cargo," Motion Pictures Arts and coming to-day to the Majestic Sciences as the best film actress of Theatre, with Claire Trevor and 1935. In the "Golden Arrow” she
Brian Donlevy heading an excep gives a light comedy portrayal with
tional cast that also includes Alan a romantic twist, which involves Linehart, Ralph Morgan, Helen also some dramatic moments. Troy and Rita Cansino.
Brent's role is also
largely comedy, he being a shy young re- porter whose chief Interest is a book he is writing but who finds time to fall in love with the blonde Bette after a series of misunder- standings and firtatious entangle- ments which nearly break the course of true love.
Other hilarious complications. are caused by the attempt. of a newly rich all heiress to break ap the love affair and steal her rivals lover after her retinue of foreign princes, nobles and other fortune seekers have.deserted her for the lovely blonde, who also is presum- ed to be fabulously wealthy.
The picture moves in swift tempo to the hilarious and surprising: climax in which the young beauty proves not to be wealthy at all, but a simple American girl whose whole yearning is for a real ro- mance and the love of the one man in the world for her.
The picture is set in the lavishi background of luxurious yachts and hotels patronized by millionaires and the rollicking Fun'is carried on the tune of popping champagne corks.
ROMANCE.
There's romance splency and Thrills galore for CLAIRE · TREVOR and BRIAN DON. LEVY in “Human Cargo", the Fox picture that tears the lid off of gangland's new jacket.
A
FOREIGN INTERESTS "Some renters. particularly those representing foreign interests, have taken advantage of the position to comply with the letter of the law by acquiring their quota Alms as cheaply as possible, with little or no regard to their entertainment value.
DIARY OF LOCAL EVENTS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3.
Anniversaries #ul Holiday-Presi dential Electiou, in the United States
Cinemas.
King's :-"Under Two Flags."! Queen's The Golden Arrow,“ Oriental The Prisonor Of Shark
Island."
·World :—“Chinme. Picturo.** Lea"The Black Room.” Alhambra :--"*Ünder Two-Flags,'* Majestic Heitman Cargu.“ Star: "The Singing Kid." Dances.-Misa Violet Capell's Annual Dancing Display, at King's Theatro, 5.00 p.m.
Lectures.-M. P. H. Loung on "Basic English v. Pidgin English," at Helena Mat, 5.15 p.m.
Moatings.-1938-97 session of Hong Kong Branch of the English Associn. tion, at Halens May, 5.15 p.m.; St. Andrew's Church Mothers' Union, 3.00
p.m.
Miscellaneous.--Rotary Tifin, Hong Kong Hotel,
P.
Bocial. Cheero Club Whist Drive, 9
Sports Billiards.Steel Coulson League, Boyal Welch Fusiliers v. P.O. Mess: | R.Á. Mess v. 0.8.C.C.; R.E. Mês v.
C.U.C.; D.R., v. .G.S. Mess.
Hockey.1/8th Punjab Reginant v H. Bde. R.A. (Marina), 1,30
P..
Taanis.~~Mixed Doubles Tournament, 8. Gray and Miss A. Mackenzie v A. E Sullivan and Mrs. Dowling (Kowloon (C.); M. W. Lo and Mrs. Litton v. J. F. Leys and Mrs. J. J. Pato1300.
Moon.-IX Moon, 20th, Day. Sunrise-1.28
p.m.
".. Bunset.-45
at 13.24, and 23.30;
Tides. High Low at 6.17 and 18,45.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4.
3),
Anniversaries sud Holidays.-S. African Union Parl, opened in 1910.
Cinemas,
King's The White Ange." Queen's ¿Poppy."
Oriental : Romance In Manhattan," World Chinese Picture." Lee
The Black Room," Alhambra :-"Mces Nero Wolfe." Majestic - Human Corgo,** Star Give Us This Night."' Dances.Cheere Clab, 8.00 p.m. Entertainments. —A. D. C. Play, “Night Must Fall," at, China Flost Club Theatre,
Mootings-Kowloon much
"These poor quality quota films are stigmatised as "quickies.' As the renters concerned control a substantial majority of the foreign Alma available, it follows that a | large proportion of the films which rank for renters' quota are inferior for exhibition purposes tr the foreign aims against* which they count.
"In
consequence.. exhibitors in competitive areas who are unable to obtain fims by the principal British producers and must rely on foreign renters, frequently find that they can comply with the quota only by showing quickles' which are detrimental to their business.
"Some of these quickles' go to the Dominions and Colonies, where they are unfortunately, regarded as examples of British flms, with regrettable results."
ENTERTAINMENT VALUE
The
Women's Guild, 10 a.m.
Union Church
-Relicarsals. Make Believe," by Central British School Old Pupils, in Old School Hall, "Nathan Road, 8.30 P..
Social-Whist Drive, Bailors' Home and Seamen's Institute, 9.00 p.m.
Sports.
Football. Kotowall Cup, Royal Navy v. Army (Caroline Hill), 4.00 pun.
Shooting-Hong Kong Hife Associa tion Spin and Practice Shoot (Army Range, Kowloon City), 3.00 p.m.
Moon.-IX Moon, 21st. Day, Sunrise-6.29 6. JL Bunset.-5.4t
p..
Tiles.tigh at 19.34; Low at 7.13 and 17.18.
FILM MAKERS.
position. It is generally MONEY FOR FOREIGN agreed, was getting worse now that the quota had riser. to 20 per cent."" "The position urgently calls for measures to secure that British films counting for quota purposes shall reach a reasonable standard of entertainment value," the re- port states.
The Advisory Committee urges that the section of the Act requir ing the author of the scenario to be a British subject, should be re- pealed
Remarkable allegations of the backing of foreign film producers and insurance by underwriters companies was told by Mr. J. Max- well, when giving evidence before the Committee on Cinematograph
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LOVE HAS A RENDEZ-
VOUS WITH DEATH
'ON' SAHARA'S
· BURNING SANDS!
UNDER TWO FLAGS
To-Masnow, AT THE KINGS KAY FRANCIS - In
"THE WHITE ANGEL "
A First National Picture
starring:
featuring
Ronald Claudette
COLMAN-COLBERT
MCLAGLEN RUSSELL
Victor Rosalind
with
Gregory Ratoff · Herbert Mundin Nigal Bruce • C. Henry Gordon AND A CAST OF 10,000
■ DARRYL F. ZANUCK 20th Century Production Presented by Joseph M. Schenck Directed by Frank Lloyd.
· Associate Producer Raymond Griffith Based on the novel by Oulde
To-Mounow AT TES A HAMERA 'MEEF NERO WOLFÉ
"J
15
'with 'EDWARD "ARNOLD.
A Columbia Picture
* Shows DULV
FAKE ANY TRAN OR HAPPY VALLEY BUN 19
MANCHAI
ORIENTALE
Films on behalf of the Kinemato LAST 4 TIMES TO DAY”
graph Renters' Society, and con- tained in a Blue Book issued re-
They also recommend that pub-cently. lle "try-out" exhibitions of films, before trade show, for editing pur¬ pases, should be legalized.
The report is signed by Sir Arn- old Wilson, MP, as chairman, on behalf of the Advisory Committee.
“GIVE US THIS NIGHT"
A new-style cinematic musicale "Give Us This Night" opens at the Star Theatre on Wednesday with Jan Klepura and Gladys Swarthout singing and playing the starring roles.
The story deula, with the rise of a young Italian naherman to the heights of operatic fame--a career achieved through the aid of a lovely young opera star and a middle-aged composer. The film reaches ita climax when the two men discover that they must com- pete with each other for the hand of the girl
Mr. Maxwell, replying to Bir Arnold Wilson, said the Industry, was handicapped be extortionate wages.
“I used to pay a cameraman £13 per week," he continued, "now I cannot get one under £40 to 250 a week. Some of them get £100 week.
"These foreign producers who have come over here get millions from insurance companies to chuck about, and they do chuck It about to make sure of it while it lasts and before the inevitable, bank- ruptcy superveties.
"Native British producers, work- ing with tight belts because we in- tend to continue in business and pay dividends to our shareholders, suffer from this unreasonable com- petition."
Bir Arnold Wilson-It comes to this, the plethora of cheap pioner is actually having a bad effect upon the cinema industry?
Mr. Maxwell--Yes. In fim pro- Klepura is the young herman, duction only by giving large sums and Miss Swarthout is the opers to irresponsible and often in-. star. Phillip Merivale star in experienced people, who often his own right on both the London | spend it wastefully." and Broadway stages, makes his And the average sum of 28 6d, movie début as the composer.
a week which the working man få "A new opera, written by Korn-induced to pay to industrial insur- gold, is introduced in the picture ance companies. actually helps to as a vehicle for Klepura and Miss debatch your industry? I might Swarthout. It is the mist original go further and say the penny and opera written for the screen, and twopence a week premium of the it introduced a new technique for industrial workers may goʻpin- that medium of musical ex directly, in gambling in making pression.
films.
À GREAT BIG FEATURE PICTURE
OF STARTLING REALITY:
WITH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN THE CAST!
Towering drama torn from life!
THE PRISONER SHARK ISLAND
WARNER BAXTER
Can Be Samed A. Madé
with a cost of one thousand
A DARRYL F. ZANUCK 2011 CENTURY PRODUCTION.
DAYS
2 TO-MORROW & THURSDAY THE SCREEN'S NEW AMAZING SWE+T HEARTS! They'll utterly charm and delight you in this refreshing
story of love, laughter and song. 'The screen's nów, sweethearts
LEDERER ROGERS
Romance MANHATTAN
ARTHUR HOHL
RKO - RADIO Picture
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