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JOE PENNER MILTON BERLE PARKTAKARKUS HARRIET HILLIARD
WILLIAM BRADY JEROME COWAN
THELMA LEEDS
Barbara Stanwyck
·BANJO ON MY KNEE
TAKE ANY TRan be HAPPY VALLEY BUG
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1937.
TO-DAY AT THE
KING'S:-
CINEMA
Hong Kong
"London By Night"
QUEEN'S:-
"New Faces of 1937"
ORIENTAL:-
"Marked Woman"
Kowloon
ALHAMBRA:-
STAR:
"Man In Blue"
"David Livingstone"
MAJESTIC:-
"Captain Blood"
KING'S:-
[
Coming
"Saratoga"
QUEEN'S:- Joel McCrea
ORIENTAL
THEATRE
FLEMING ROAD WANCHLE
TEL. 28478
TO-DAY • TO-MORROW.
THE SCREEN'S MOST DARING AND SENSATIONAL STORY!
Au exposure of notorious "clip"joints," robbrug hostesses, racketeering in innocent girls and in method, used in trimming sucker's night club-,
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A PICTURE OF WOMEN YOU'VE HEARD ABOUT!
THEY HUNT
THEY HATE MEN, AND MER LOYE I
MEN,
BETTE
Hues the girls
who got roughs
In the sechs
DAVIS MARKED
WOMANTM
HUMPHREY
BOGART
LOLA LANE ISABEL JEWELL-EDUARDO CIANNELLI-JANE BRYAN ROSALIND MARQUIS - MAYO METHOT Allen Jenkins •.
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An Authentic Story Of The Life Of The Great Missionary, Explorer & Scientist !
David Livingstone
FRIDAY
ONE DAY
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PERCY MARMONT
Directed by J & Rizmetrisk"
Franchot Tone
UNGUARDED
Loretta Young.
FILM NOTES
"Banjo On My Knee" ORIENTAL:
"The Slave Ship" ALHAMIBRA:--
"New Faces Of 1937
STAR:-
"Unguarded Ecur"
MAJESTIC
"The Lost Patrol"
LONDON BY NIGHT
as
Contrast between stage and screen becomes more marked
to adapt Hollywood continues from the theatre and the same time draw from Broadway for its players.
There could be no doubt in the minds of those at the King's Theatre to-day that "London by Night." the Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer adaptation of W Scott's. stage play. "The Umbrella Man" was superior. The resources of the with the studio, coupled ability of the players formerly of the theatre, left no room for doubt.
"London by Night" is a mystery story and to reveal the plot would be not only to deprive readers of a thrill which they deserve to enjoy. but it would be unethical in the business of reporting pictures Let it go then. with the hint that
BARBARA STANWYCK and JOEL McCREA in an affectionate moment following tempestuous scenes in the Twentieth Century-Fox drama with music, “Banjo on My Kner".
United Artists
Mr. Alexander Korda and Mr. Samuel Goldwyn are said to have now completed the financial ar- enable rangement necessary them to take up their option on United Artists.
to
Under the terms of the agree- ment entered into in May. Mr. Körda and Mr. Goldwyn obtained the right to buy the stock holding of Mr. Douglas Fairbanks Miss Mary Pickford (now Mrs. Charles Rogers) and Mr. Charles Chaplin for £1,200.000 at any time, before the end on next December.
Mr. Korda has obtained the re- quisited Anancial backing and he will shortly and Mr. Goldwyn notify the vendors that they wish to complete the deal.
FIVE INTO TWO
Mr. Fairbanks, Miss Pickford and Mr. Chaplin each own a one- Afth interest in United. Artists. They will each receive £250,000 in cash and £150.000 in preferred stock for their shares.
Mr. Goldwyn. as a founder mem- ber. already owns a fifth share. Mr. Korda acquired Mr. Joseph Schenck's fifth two years go.
Thus when the deal is completed Mr. Goldwyn and Mr. Korda will be the sole joint owners of United Artists.
Murphy play's the role of a Fleet £1,250,000 Film Deal
a
Street reporter who solves
that baffles Scotland mystery Yard. Rita Johnson is the girl Involved and with whom he falls In love.
THE MAN IN BLUE
A
Striking in theme, "The Man In Blue." a Universal picture, showing at the Alhambra Theatre to-day, featuring Robert Wilcox, Nan Grey and Robert Ellis. powerful screen story. it drama- tically presents the proposition that faith and trust can be more vital factors in life than heredity, environment and training.
are
The central characters policeman and his adopted son. The boy was the son of a burglar whom the officer killed in a gug battle. Although he shot in self- the patrolman's con- sclence hits him and he takes the lad intu his home, to make amends.
defence,
Robert Wilcox, halled as an
new outstanding
screen find. Ed- plays the part of the son. ward Els is the policeman, while Nan Grey, one of the "Three Smart Girls." has the femining lead.
in- The supporting cast cludes Richard Carle. Ralph Mor- gan.
B'lly Alma Kruger and Burrud.
W
NEW FACES OF 1937
Going Through
and
VALUABLE ANTIQUE USED IN PICTURE
A
One of the oldest "planos in existence, constructed prior to the discovery of electricity, was used in Hollywood in sequence of Columbla's "Park Avenue Girl.".in which Richard Arlen and Fay Wray head the cast.
directing Al Rogall, who the picture. combed Hollywood thoroughly before discovering the pian of ancient vintage which is being used in the cinematic studio of Richard Arlen in his role of a commercial photographer..
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ise
The piece is estimated to more than 200 years old. It is an old English upright piano manu- Charles factured by the famous Gandy, one of the foremost plano manufacturers of his time. On each side of the antique are built- ir candlesticks, used by the old masters in place of electric lights. The pedals are wooden and it con- tains the old time sound box to amplify tones. It is hand carved.
Rogell discovered it was picked up in New York years ago at a public auction and if its lineage. could be accurately traced possibly would lead to the origination of some now famous musical master- ,pieces
NO" TEMPERAMENT TANGLE
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One of the nicer stories about Hollywood prima dennas came to light with the arrangement made between Grace Moore and Helen Jepson,
Friends of long standing, Miss Moore and Miss Jepson were sur-
"Mr. Samuel Goldwyn, the fint magnate, stated recently that be, believed the deal whereby and Mr. Alexander Korda might purchase from Mr.. Douglas Fair-prised to learn that they had both selected the same song for their banks. Miss Mary Pickford,
respective motion pictures, "I'll Mr. Charles Chaplin their shares
Take Romance" at Columbia and in the United Artists Film Cor-
"Goldwyn
Follies." Ordinarily, poration would be completed suc-
this situation would lead to a good cessfully.
old-fashioned battle royal to see which would slog the song. But, the battle didn't take place.
"Things look very favourable, Mr. Goldwyn said.
Mr. Goldwyn and Mr. Korda have an option (which expires in December) to buy the shares or the three stars for a total sum of aapproximately £1,200,000.
Mr. David Rose, president of the Goldwyn Company, has left, for London for the purpose, it is pre- sumed. of closing the deal,
Mr. Chaplin arid Miss Mary Pick- ford have flatly refused to com- ment on the matter.
LOST PATROL
Yesterday they were eleven. 10- day, they are but eight, What of tomorrow?
The number was the drinking song from "Traviata." Miss Moore offered to let Miss Jepson sing it and Helen "was equally gracious || and wanted to leave the number to Gracc. The two prima donnas ironed the matter out without the aid of producers. Grace will sing. the song and no other from ""Tra- viata." Helen will be left free to select any other number from the opera that she sees At.
Melvyn Douglas is Miss Moore's "I'll Take Ro- leading man in mance."
NO FILM STARS
Film stars are not always adored
come back from the France after Aiming
An official of the company went
to the place beforehand and tried. to book accommodation for sixty
That is the question which ever looms before the soldiers of "The Lost Patrol," RKO-Radio Pictures' and féted. Mr. Charles Laughton, drama of the desert, featuring Vic- who has tör Mclaglen, Boris Karloff, Regi-Bouth of nald Denny, Wallace Ford and "location" scenes for his new pic- ture, was refused bed and board others of a powerful cast.
Hostile Arabs surround the desert in the hotels in one town. oasis in which they are making A musical extravaganza featuring their last heroic stand. To move Fan unusual array of stage and beyond the fringe of sheltering
is to meet destruction, members of the film company. radio talent, comes to the fore as palms
After lengthy argument, the hotel a candidate" for first spectacular swift and terrible.
take the and entertainment honours. In McLaglen has what he considers proprietors agreed to
as fine a role as an actor ever could technicians, but they said, "No
Rím stars." preview, she nearly spollt Bam's "New Faces of 1837," RKO Radio
belleres it has augmented its plan be given, as the steel nerved, Iron
they set-up
to bring new faces to the screen willed sergeant, while Karloff plays Stood near enough the ropes for ' with a strong story, worthy of the a tremendously dramatic part as a Gary Cooper to bow to his leading comedians who portray the prin- religious zealot. lady. Or cald that have been the
cipal charactizations. set-up?
HOUR"
Sigrid Curie is being given a no- publicity pampaign. Express orders of master-publicist Bam Goldwyn.
Sam decided neither he nor che
Charles Starrett. late of West- should suffer from the advance ballyhoo which made a white ele-erns, gets the lead in "Freshman phant out or Anna Sten. First Felles," originally intended flush of confidence in his Nor- Buddy Rozers. weglan discovery led to a rumour he'd changed her name to Greta Gynt. Nothing more has been said of it.
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RALPH MORGAN BILLY BURRUD
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NEW FACES OF 1937 - with Joe Penner Parkyakarkus & Others?
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CAPTAIN BLOOD
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AN OLD FAVOURITE" FROM WARNER BROS.! TO-MORROW, ONE DAY ONLY!
A HEROIC SGA OF MEN WHO LIVE TO DIE!
BORIS KARLOFF VICTOR McLAGLEN
in “THE LOST PATROL"
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GINGER ROGERS
man wanted to team the ex- married Margaret Bullavan and Henry Fonda. Couldn't get Sul- lavan and it's not certain he'll get: Fonda.
Asked for their reasons, sald, "Film stars are no good.
Ginger Rogers has departed for They want the earth. They are al-
a holiday to Lake Louise in the ways making trouble. Also, they
But he will have Milton: Berle, simply pay for their board and Canadian Rockies certain that at "New Faces of 1937 has been
comic d'scovery of "New Faces of last her solo starrer, "Vivacious
-1937." Berle will be director of produced as first of a series of lowing via the air lanes his Gillette have all their meals out."
Parkya- Bo Mr. Laughton and his wife, "Lady," is about to be made.
Ginger was so pleased with her-recreations at Kamp Karefree, yearly filmusicals. Under the per-"Bingtime programme. manent title of "New Faces," the karkus, (Herry Einstein), formerly Miss Bsa Lanchester, had to stay series is to present new and pro- of Eddie Canter's radio act and at Sainte Maxime, twelve miles self for finding a really back-of-where Ginger and the problema-
had mising talent from all fields of now with Al Jolson on the Rinso away, while the humble "clapper-beyond village to hide in she just tidal Fonda go holidaying. entertainment in elaborate musical programme, appeared on the screen boy" lived on the spot,
with before Among the variety top liners comedy shows.
A nerve specialist says that when already lined up for the picture is
Featured roles are played eur-Strike Me Pink.”
On return Ginger goes straight. of radio with his number "New Faces," written by Jimmy Durante.
rently by Joe Penner. Miltorj. Berle. another star Parkyakarkus Harriet Hilliard, Cocomalt programme, has appear-Charles Henderson, who arranged to work on "Vivacious Lady," with, he is confident that he has cured "College Rhythm and all of the vocals in the picturen James Stewart opposite as origin- a patient he gives him a shock in order to test the success of the Thelma Leeds, Jerome Cowan and ed in
and coached the singers.
ally latended.
After that she'll make "Having treatment. The shock is of course William Brady.
Milton Berte, seasoned veteran One of the most striking en-
a Wonderful Time." Pandro Ber-usually quoted in" guineas,
And Johnny Green, the band- Now her orders are to behaye like leader and song-writer, will make an extra til "Marco Polo" makes his flim début as himself. Seems her a star. Forbidden. to make quite in order as he's also writing an appearance at the "Dead End" tunes for the film.
once
"Collegiate"
Canton
in
Poe Penner.
The film is showing at the of vaudeville. won his great fol- sembles is built around the title Queen's Theatre.
to tell Barbara Stanwyck. Found Barbara had picked the same. village.
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