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CENTRAL THEATRE
The best ventilated Theatre in the Colony, with over hundred windows which, open at night, give fresh and natural air to the whole house. Our machine is of the biggest size-the sound is the clearest and the price is the highest.
We have two large sized lifts for the convenience of our patrons.
SHOWING TO-DAY
at 2.30; 5.15; 7.15 & 9.30 p.m. The Newest Chinese Movietone Singing and
Talking Super Special Drama
CHAN YUK MUI & WU SHAN
IN
"The PEARL NECKLACE"
Adapted from the World-famous Novel Extravagantly produced by the Unique Co., Shanghai.
SHOWING
NOOS
The Latest 1932 United Artists Special Feature
Polard
Werth ORSTAIN
WESTE
United Artists Picture
Chester Morris
ALSO
Tips Newest Universal Special Protams s WALTER HISTON and HELEN GIANDEER
IN
"A HOUSE DIVIDED
CINEMA SCREENINGS | which
NOTES SUPPLJED BY THE THEATRES.
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presence
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explains famous stars of the screen in even minm ralus
stage hitz, Among his mont recent sluge pr Anctions have been Shaw, "Arm and The Man" and "Among the Married."
The unusual title of that excellent
in "Once A Gentleman" this ex- ly konceived and finely executi mystery drama. "At the Villa Rose, comedian appests in the rule of
a valet whose employer gives him given little iden of its interesting dẹ-
month's vacation in which to play velopment into a story that will puzzle gentleman. The
for a dis-
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Alan goers right up to the end. It is en he is mistake he gets 4 picture that once again introduces nea Austin Trevor to the Hongkong tubing series of laughs, arisitoz
Linguished colonel provides an unemi lic in his favourite role of linnand,hilarou and novel situatiates. the greatest of all French detretives. Wilson, George Fawcett, Francis X. Madanie d'Auvray. Barbara Chotty Bushman, King Baggot and Evelyn the mistress of Vilin tose, is a kinder appene in support or Bort in hearted and charming a lady, and his riginal story by George F. her young partege, Cella Harland Worts. Walter Wonds, provided the (North Baring) anl Helen, the junid (Violet Farchrother) are apparently dovolul to her. Madame has wo
יויוויי:
James
adaptations directed the production,
what
the
"Dancers to The Dark." passions, the first, delight in playing upon her on as often!
Heart-break get! That's as possible her collection of jewels, Hollywood enllest tit pretentions which includes priceless
ear-pinge, duere ball getting erectvit at coveted by many persons, and the Paramunt West Coast studio. On second, a love of the occult. By this 6 500 extra players served as series of circumstances Celia is fore-atmosphere background for the pie ed into the role of a medium. It wasture drama "Dancers in the Dark." only in the nature of things, that featuring Mirian Hopkins, Fuck the foolish ukl Woman should be) Dakin, William Collier, dr.. marked down by unscrupulous peoply, Eugene Pallette. and her marder during a sentre di]
not come as a surprise to M. Hannud.
even
Work for the -called "Extra," has been hard to get during the past Suspicion naturally falls on the year. This picture gave needed em urdered woman's ward, Celia, who ployment to many people who had isappeared on the night of thef once seen better times, held high crime in the midst of the ranes. How; positions, and some who bul Hannel, step by step unravels the achieved fame in other
Vocations. mystery forms one of the best dra-Among the were the youthful, and matic episodes seen on the screen the more hopeful, who regarded their a long time. The denouement in extre work in "Dancers in the Dark" 100st unexpected, and we are kept in as a step toward eventual
gereen the dark as to the identity of the stardom. In this crowd was a
than murderer right until the end of the who, eight years ago, was a famous picture.
director. He directed Bebe Daniels, Curia Swanson and "At the Villa Rose" is from the celebrities.
muny uther Now he is atmosphere atory of the same name by A. 2. W for Mirian Hopkins, Jack William Mason, and was directed in produr-Collier, Jr., and Eugene Palette. tion at the Twickenham Film Studios
for
by Che most famous, of all English Another man, sixty-five years old, directors, Leslie Hiscott. The pica small-town bank president, lost his ture enjoyed an extraordinary run money, during the past two years. to capacity in London and the pro- A girl, so beautiful shy may some vinces where it was released late day achieve her goal, gladly worked for the usual extra check. A star in Seville, Spain, she enne to Holly
year ago expecting to becom
last year.
The picture represents a decided wood advance on recent British produc-in featured player. In some quality tions, and with very little exeuption, she was scking and now takes ang the atmosphere has been most con-work for living expenses. vincingly achieved,
The author of a bust selling novel Horton Famed As "Actors Actor." seven yenes ago also worked as #1
The actors' actor-that's what they
and is grateful for a few days extra extra, ffe has lost his literary touch call Edward Everett Horion Hollywood. Moviedot looks to "Ed work now and then.
die" Horton for recreation, and he
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A former screen sta whose notae
WAS
gives it to them. Ils little theatre was once in lights and who ms for several years been fixture known thoroughout the world, a holf in the night life of the film city, and dazen former featured players once more celebrities than have ever been admired by thousands of fans, and crowded into one picture, fill the several hundred who have been at- scats of his popular playhouse of an
an mesphere players for from one to evening. Despite the set in the stunt yet there for the in common
appearing in role
ground at foot talkies--hin Intest being James Cruzo's merry comedy "Once A den- tleman" now at the Queen's Theatre -Horton appears nightly in his own playhouse.
ladder.
All consider their troublen but temporary gut-backs. Thus "Dan- curs in the Dark," which is now show- ing at the King's Theatre, gave time- ly nid to half thousand screen Horton lenses the theatre, engages extras at its inception.
The
picture, the players, directs the performances, an adaptation of the play "Jazz and usually appears mself in King' is a story of youthful sop- leading rolo, Practically overy histication in which action and rom- player in Hollywood is his friend,jance ure cloverly intermingled.
Printed and, Published for the Propriotora by FREDERICK PERCY TRANKLIN, at 1 and 8. Wyndham Street, in the City of Victoria Mangkong.... ....
THE HONGKONG
HOARE POLICY IN INDIA
CRITICISM IN COMMONS
TELEGRAPH.
THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1932.
DOUBLE DEFEAT CHINA MARU GOES
FOR PIRATES
BOSTON AGAIN IN PICTURE
New York, July 13. Home runs by. Worthington in the first, game and Hargrave in the second enabled Boston Braves
AGROUND
MISHAP ON PRATAS SHOAL
ARRIVAL IN H.K.
The arrival of the 8.8. China Maru in port yesterday brings the first nows of a mishap which the vessel encountered on her run from Dairen to Saigon.
p.m.
ran
of July 10. the vessel
treacherouR The weather at
London, July 19. to score a double success over the fadian dissatisfaction with the Pirates, leadera in the National home government's recent decision | League, to-day. to adopt speedier methods of deal- In the Amerienn, Philadelphia ing with the Indian constitutional were again beaten by Cleveland al- On the evening problem than the Round Table, though At Simmons hit two home about 9 was reflected by Labour speakers runs and McNair another. These around On the during the debate in the Commons were countered by circuit clouts Pratas Shoals. on the subject to-night.
from Averill ́ ́and Morgan.the time was quite fine, it being Sir Samuel Floare, the Secretary The Athletics were again outhit. clear and a moderate swell pre- of State for India, defended the Bath and Crosetti made homevailing. The cause of the ground- decision, but said he would be runs for the Yankees. Burning, therefore, cannot be explain- elad to her suggestions from, the plied for St. Louis, but the Yan-ed, but it will be the subject of an other side which would improve kees were winners. his proposals.
Stone for Detroit and Beeds fo,inquiry by the owners, Chiengo both landed the pill in the: Mr. George Lansbury, In an in-bleachers. Neither team was, how terview with Reuter after the debate.
ever, miscegaful.
Results:
emphasised that the Labour Party could not CR-
operate with the Government while the present policy re-things mnined.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
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Brooklyn Cincinnati
He hoped that even get the Philadelphia Viceroy would take action to grd Pittsburg the present impasse by arranging | Boston 16 meet Ghadi and his colleagues
to discuss the whole situation.--. Pittsburgh
Reuter.
LOAN CONVERSION
SUCCESS
FAR GREATER THAN EXPECTED
Lonton, July 13.
The sees of the War Loun conversion scheme has been great-
er than Mr. Keville Chamberlain
Bustin
St. Louis.
New York,
Boxcomm
Detroit
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AMERICAN LEAGUE.
New York
1. Luis
Poludelphia Clevelmid Washington Chiengo
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or his advisers had expected. ARMS EXPORTS
This slatement was made by the Chancellor of the Escheuer, be Fore he left for Otlawn, in a fet ter to General Seely, the
hair- man of the National Savings Com- mitter,
Mr. Chamberlain added that he has every confidence that before the end of July the vast majority holders will have converted Hetes.
THE DISARMAMENT QUESTION
COMMISSION MEETS ON SATURDAY
Genova, July 13. A meeting of the General Com- mission of the Disarmament Con- ference has been convoked forj Saturday morning. in order to examine Sir John Simon's recent resolution.
EAST
Rroter.
LATEST BRITISH
FIGURES
The vessel remained (21 the shout until next morning, when she was got off with the aid of the high tide. The weather re- mained fine all the time, and the Vessel therefore did not Hu Ter much damage. She was able to proceed to Hongkong under her own steam,
GOES INTO DOCK.
On arrival in port yesterday, the China Maru berthed at the Kowloon Wharf and early this morning left for Taikou Docks,
con-
where an examination as to the damage she sustained was ducted. Enquiries made at the ndice of the local
agents. the NY.K. Line, as to the extent of the damage were met with the re- she that they were' not in a post- ten to sinto the damage until an examination of the vessel had heen made.
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The China Maru is owned ith Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Company of Kobe, and was on a voyage from Dairen to Saigon TO with a carga of beans. She is a
A
enrgo boat, and carries no pas-j ¡Rengers. Her crow consisted of about fifty men. The vesse1 is !commanded by Captain Mayeda.
The China Maru was built in 1920 by the Kawasaki Dockyard ¡Company. Kobe, for the Kawasaki
Kisen Kaisha. She is
steel London, July 13. screw vessel with a gross ton- In the House of Commons. Manage of 5,870 and a net tonnage ior Colville, Secretary of the Over- of 4.266. She measures 385 feet seas Trade Department, announ-in length: 53 feet in breadth, and ced that export licences for arms is 36 feet deep. despatched to China during Junegistry is Kobe,
Her port of re- had been issued in respect of 500 aircraft bomba.
of
Litences issued in respect
Four hawkers were charged before Japan for the same period covered the Hon. Comdr. fole, at the Marine 50 machine-guns. 800,000 machine-Court this morning, with having
Kun.
Krater.
Was
Ad-
one
[11] cartridges, 200 Time fuses boarded the 5. Tjisndane without and spare parts for anti-aircraft | permission. Three of them were fined $20, or two weeks each. while the other, who admitted a previous conviction, WAS sentener! Wong She (29), living at Saiyeung-month's imprisonment. choi Street, Shimshuipo, mitted to the Kowloon Hospital yes- terday, with a scalp wound. A pollee report issued this morning Sir John Simon,
states Sir
Herbert that he stepped on a piece of water Samuel and Lord Londonderrymelon peel in Shanghai Street, with have arrived in Paris by air from the result that he slipped and struck Landon. Keater.
his head neainst the ground.
• SHOWING
TO-DAY
At 2.30, 5.10,
7.1
The virtion of an ntruy in Yaumati, Sui Shan, a fitter, was taken to the Kowloon Hospital yesterday, with multiple cuts to his body and head. Two men said to have been the as- sailants, are now being looked for by the police.
KINGS THEATRE
KINGS
The "It" girl of “Dr. Joy! G, Mr. Hyde” in a warm-bladed, matern romancs to thrill 10.
"Sorry! Busy!””
She TALKS a great game of LOVE. When Real Lover demands ACTION—thon what?
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BOOKING AT THE THEATRE TEL. 25313
--NEXT CHANGE-
SUNDAY, 17th JULY
GREATER AND BETTER THAN
"THE HOUSE OF THE ARROW"
"AT THE VILLA ROSE" -
A Twickenham Film Production-Diatribuind by
Warner Bros. Notaras Ltda
DANCERS IN DARK AT THE VILLA ROSE"
a Paramount Picture
with
MIRIAM HOPKINS JACK OAKIE WILLIAMCOLLIEN, Jr. RUGENE PALLETTE
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with
AUSTIN TREVOR RICHARD COOPER FRANCIS LISTER A British Picture
QUEENS-THEATRE
The Air is Always Cool and Fresh
No Circulation of Old Air, hut Natural Ventilation Comfortable Healthy Safe
FROM NOW ON THEATRE PAYS YOUR TAX
To-day to Saturday at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20
ONCE A GENTLEMAN
SCREEN'S FUNNIEST
COMEDY
with
EDWARD EVERETT
HORTON SCREEN'S
FUNNIEST COMMEDIAN
and
LOIS WILSON, KING BAGGOT Directed by JAMES CRUZE
GIVES YOU THE HA! HA!
Also Showing-
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWS
NEXT CHANGE
A Picture for the Ages!
With a cast of thousands
headed by
RAMON NOVARRO
BETTY DRONSON MAY MCAVOY CARMEL MYERS FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN
From the novel copyrighted by Harper Deos. Tilley by Katharina Hilliker and H. It. Caldwell. Adaptation by JUNE MATHIS. Scenario by CAREY WILSON.
BEN HUR
TO-DAY TO SATURDAY
T
E
Three Years in the Making
at a
Cost of $4,000,000
STAR Daily at 2.30, 5.20
In Her Great Successor To THE DIVORCEE'
with ROBERT
MONTGOMERY
Nell Hamilton
TO-DAY TO SATURDAY
T
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៥
7.20 8 9.20 p.m.
NORMA
SHEARER
in
Strangers
Maykis
Directed by George zitzmaurice
7.15 & 9.20
WORLD At 2.30, 5.15, REDUCING
MAJESTIC
FOR
MAN
with
Jeanette Macdonald Reginal Denny Marjorie White
TO-DAY ONLY
At 2.30, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.20 P.M.
He Stole
Right
Heart!
into her
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