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The name quality of half-gny, half- sad beauty that old Jonnnn Strauss poured into his waltzes, has found its pletorial expression in "Evenings for Anic" the fonder comedy which will be shown from Sunday at the Queen's Theatre. The story itself. suggested by a tale of LA.R. Wylie's, is light as ir, and its musical setting a handled in such an unusual manner that the lm promptly steps into the class of This year's important picturen.
TOKYO STATEMENT
FRESH OPERATIONS SOUTH
OF WALL.
Tokyo, Muy B.
In a statement to the Press, the Japanese War Ofce fore- shadows. the likelihood of fresh operations to the South of the Great Wall
The statement says that unless the Chinese forcen cease their activity in the area to the East of the Lunn River, from where the Japanese recently withdrew, A "grave situation" is likely to recur.
Chinese in Doloner.
Nanking, May 2. An official Communique issued to-day confirms the report that Delonor is again in the hands of the Chinese troops-Reuter,
It tells a story of Vienna after the war, with Herbert Marshall in the rule of Franz von Degenthal, gallant Reuter. young aristocrat who has been re- duced to poverty by the social up- heavel which followed the war, Hin enstle and all his belongings scheduled for auction to pay off his debts, the gloomy prospect of a bourgeois world in which he has no place looming before him; Franz decides to pawn his revolver, a family heirloom, exchange for his old uniforin, have one last night of gaiety at the carnival ball, and then, retrieving his revolver in the morning, take a sure way out of his difficulties.
in
Manchukuo Attack.
Peking, May 2. Chinese reports from the Luan region report that Manchukuo troops made a counter-attack yes- terday between Foning and Pai- taiho, but the attack was not of a serious nature.
At the ball, however, he meets Lela Fischer (Sari Maritzo), daughter of 4 bourgeois merchant, And as they dance, Franz realizes that he something to live for after all. It fa
According to reports received because of this new-found love that be accepts the suggestion of Dimfel yesterday the Chinese were con- (Charlie Ruggles) his former valet, tinuing their advance, having oc- that he becomes a paid entertainer in cupled Peltaiho and were then nd- the enfe where Binife! works as avancing towards. Chinwangtno.→→
Renter.
waiter,
At the cafe, he meets Jenny Kent (Mary Boland), a middle-aged Amer ican widow, who, at last, he been able to gratify her life's ambition-a trip to Vienna. But Vienna isn't as friendly an Jenny's own village, and she is lonely. In line of duty. Franz naks Jenny to dance. He continues to dance with her because he likes her. beenuse he recognizes her for the simple, genuine, lonely woman that she is. And Jenny'a khulness is lalm for the Jurt of Lela's snobbery, for the air feels that he fins dehased himself by accepting work in the
cafe,
Naturally, also, LeiR does not understand about Jenny. At the auction of Franz' castle, the two women get deep into competitive bidding, which is brought to an abrupt end when Jenny buys the whole castle and Lein provokes an insult for which Franz must issue a challenge to a fuel. The love of Franz and Lela, therefore, still has many trials to Dass before it reaches A happy fruition.
The whole film has charm-in ila
verformances, In Stuart Walker's direction of it, and in its musical setting.
Mischief
RAILWAY TIMETABLE.
ALTERATIONS IN THE KOW- LOON-CANTON SERVICE
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The 9.05 p.m. from (Sunday only) is cancelled.
The 7.11 p.m. from Shum Chun
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Extra express week-ond traine will run between Kowloon and Canton as under:
Saturday only-Kowloon dep. 1.36 pm, Canton arr, 4.47 p.m
Sundays only.-Canton dep. 6.14 | p.m., Kowloon arr. 9.23 p.m.
the
movement with A
striking
One of the great charnus of "Mis-obligato, much to which is pitched in chief", the Ralph Lymm faree at the
minor keys. King's is the fidelity of the country- side scenes. Kentish beauty ren been made considerable use of and the characters fit with
Aures have
rare excellence into the neunes.
munic
Polynesian alphabet is made up of As the greater portion of the vowels, so is the South Sea composed largely of minors. Mr. Nowman has capitalized the native Nothing can be Ko funny as П comedy that is played seriously and use in his scare, the result being
one of his best pieces of work. with a fair regard for logic and com-
Customs of the South Seas, glorious mon-sense. This is one of the rea-pletorial value and unique costuming
sons
Crusoe".
why "Mischief”, is such Hend success, for each instance is nently lovetailed achieving a flowery style that not only sustains Interest but enchanes it." -Ralph Lynn has never done better work. Winifred Shotter, James Carew, Jeanne Stuart and Kenneth Kove are also in the cost.
"Rockabye"
great novelty to "Mr. Robinзn
"Girl of the Rio"
In "Girl of the Rio" which is scheduled to open at the Central Theatre on Saturday, Miss Del Rio makes her return to the screen back- ed by one of the best casts engaged at the studio In many · years. In support of the Latin star are Lo Carrilo, himself a star, who portrays the unforgettable role of the super- egotist, Dor. Jose who is "The best damn caballero in all Mexico"; Nor- man Foster, who plays the character
Miss Constance Bennett is showing at the Central Thentre in "Rockabye", und she proves what theologians, moralists and psychologists often fail- ed to prove that a woman's primary hunger is for motherhood; and that no measure of fame can compensate of Johnny Powell, Huave, cool- her for a failure to satisfy this beaded American gambler; Lucille. hunger. The gay and airy Constance Glensot, mentor of the commission even went a step further in her girls; Stanley Fields, a gambling portrayal of Judy Carroll, gifted but house proprietor; Ralph Ince, a ather erratic actress. She proved ruffian; and Kitty Kelly, former that even a talent for winning men Broadway favourite, plays a role. away from their wives proves to be a hollow thing, a pitiful victory, Miss Bennett proved these things by the intense reality of her portrayal, the screen by Elizabeth Mechan Here was a slice of life that must home have sent my Wonenn wondering whether the emancipated sex hus not chosen the wrong road after all.
"Mr. Robinson Crusoe"
grent
The film is from the American success "The Dave", wrillen by Willard Mack. It was adapted to
A Gripping Melodramın
A British film which is Grand Guignol in conception and has a star of Grand Guignol for its villain, should certainly be seen at the Queen's Theatre.
It is called "Puppets of Fate," and in adapted from the stage play of the same title.
The
One of the outstanding features of "Mr. Robinson Crusoe, the Duugins Fairbanks picture which comes to the King's Theatre on Friday, is the
story is non-stop action, musical score which supplements it. mystery and thrills, telling of a mad Alfred Newman, famed composer, doctor who commits a murder and did it, and by so doing, he has lent ingeniously disposes of the corpse in infinite quality and estour to the railway accident and fire to which South Sen idyll pictured in the Fair- he is summoned. But that is only the banks in. The quaint and nlaintive beginning of the excitement, as he strains of the South Seas undertone, has been spotted by an escaping con-
FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS
OH, NOW YOU KNOW
UNCLE HARRY'S I HAVE TO PUT IN
UNEXPECTED
VISIT TO SHADYSIDE IS CAUSING
A LOT OF
CURIOSITY ON THE PART OF FRECKLES' PARENTS...
MY APPEARANCE ONCE IN A WHILE..... AND I THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE A GOOD TIME FOR ANE
TO
SHOW UP!
YES, I KNOW...BUT USUALLY, WHEN YOU, DROP IN, IT MEANS:
THAT YOU TAKE FRECKLES WITH- bu....FESS UP
NOW, YOU OLD
RASCAL!!
TO BE FRANK WITH YOU, YOU'VE HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD - MY YACHT LIES AT ANCHOR IN SAN PEDRO, PREPARATORY TO ́'A CRUISE TO LOWER CALIFORNIA .......
COMING TO THE QUEEN'S
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Something new in
THRILLS/
COMING TO THE CENTRAL. HE!.. the bes' caballero in all Mexico....FLOUTED .... SCORNED..SUBDUED..
BY A GIRLI
HERBERT
BRENON'S
GIRL
OF BIO
withom
'I DOLORES DEL RIO
LEO CARRILLO
NORMAN FOSTER
Directed by
HERBERT BRENON
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vlet; and with beautiful lady in danger in an underground coining den, thrill succeeds thrill right to the end of the story. It would be unfair to reveal more of the plot than this, but you can be sure that there is someone solving the mysteries urged by a liking for the lady in the caso.
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