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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1934.
· FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS
CINEMA SCREENINGS CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
NOTES SUPPLIED BY THE THEATRES
Some of the most romantle charac. tars in the history of the gold rush days of the early, west, characters as dazzling as those of the most ongaging Betion, are emblazoned in the First National picture, "Silver Dollar," which opened yesterday at the Alham- bra Theatre. The picture in based en the novel by David Karaner, which delves into the life storive of the ploneers and adventurers who swarmed the mining camps of Colorado during the richest silver atrike in the history of the world. The central figure is that of Yates Martin who struggled through days of starvation as a pros poctor to rise to fame as the richest of
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. The Steamship,
L'ANDRE LEBON" Arrived Hongkong on Saturday,
the 24th February, 1934.
From MARSEILLES &c. Consignees of Cargo by the above named steamer are horoby informed that their goods with the exception of Opium, Treasuro and Valuabice aro being landed and placed at their risk in the Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., Kowloon, whenco delivery can be obtained as the goods are landed.
Goods not cleared within 7 days: including dute of arrival, will be aub- claims must be sent to to rent.
the undersigned *before Tuesday, 0th not be 1934, March
or they will
dirt." Edward G. Robinson plays the
Packages must be left in Godowns for examination by the part of this Silver King who slapped consignees, and the Company's Sur-
the millionaires after he struck "pay TCOR ME′′,
the
a dry president on the back and naked
reyor Messrs:-Goddard and Douglas him to have a drink, ruled a State at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, the 2nd Legislature in a barroom to the pop-March, 1934. Consignees must have" ping of champagne corks, embarrassa Itevenue Officer in attendance when damaged dutiable goods ure examined ed General Grant, by making auch a disturbance in his own opera house by the Co.'s Buryoyoza.
No claime will be admitted after the the prima donna qult in a huff. and goods have left the Godowns. scandalized a nation with his divorce No Fire Insurance will be effected and remarriage. Other picturesque by us in any case whatever. personages include the horde of ad- venturers of the mining camps, the gambling roonis, dance halla, and political forums. Bebe Daniels has
R. OHL
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the
the lending feminine role opposite of his marriage. Serious complica. Robinson, that of the second wife of tiens materialize when Harris really the Silver King, while Aline, Mac. falls in love. Despite compromising Harris Mahon plays the part of the first situations of Ruggles' creation, Har
comedian wife for the letter from his wife whom he deserted for the marries the girl as
fra spicy, delightful climax. "Melody younger and more beautiful woman. In a The supporting cast is exceptional. Cruise" includes in ita cast Ruggles, including such players an Jobyna Ilarria, Greta Nissen, Helen Mack, Florence Roberts, June Brewater Howland, as Poker, Annie, Dewitt Stirley Chambers, chick Chand direct Jennings, Robert Warwick, Ilusal
Mark Sandrich Simpson, Harry Holman and Charles ed against a backround of rhythmic
and symphonic Middleton. The story was adapted by dialoguo Carl Erickson and Harvey Thow and novelties directed by Alfred E. Green.
"The Power and the Glory" Occasionally a film flashes its way seruas the screen to prove, as well as one can prove such things, that the motion picture has begun to find itself an a medium of artistic expression. Such a film is "The Power and the Glory". It is, as well, a sensitive and finely wrought motion pleture, which will stir audiences at the King's
Theatre to enthusiastic and well marited praise. There is no attempt in "The Power and the Glory" in adhore to a chronological sequence
"Wall of Gold"
musical
Despite the warnings issued periodically by certain Hollywood authorities telling girls not to come to Hollywood, because of the great ons against their chances of success, many of the present-day qtars have risen above that warning to become world famous But the odds are still there and keep from modest starts as extras. increasing. Included in that group are Clark Gable, Robert Armstrong, and several Sally Ellers Janet Gaynor, Sa others. The mest interesting rise
Ellera, who the group is that of Sally 1 was thrown into the grind by what
Aluko" of may be termed a cumstance."
of
clr-
Sally had beea visiting ket with her friend a Mack Sennett
player in telling the story. The scene shifts Carole Lombard, when
baulked at the order to we from the past to the prosent exactly in a scene, and Sally engaged on the as it would if some one were relating
Wear trousers
spot by Mr. Sennett. From that time an interesting yarn to a friend. The to this, her risa is a matter of know- death of Tom
Garner, railroad ledge in the public domain, for her services are In demand at overy magnate, recalls to Henry, his life-studio. Before she sailed for Europe long friend, the Thanner in which
Garner reached the heights of successcently, she made six pictures
King's Theatre.
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months, something of an all- from a humble start as trackwalker, time record. Now she has just com- Tom's life unfolds itself on the screen, pleted "Walls of Gold", with Norman It, is a bitter story, a tragic tale told Foster, coming on Thursday to the without compromise and with none of the usual amenities which have ruinedi similar pereen plots_It_fs_beautiful, In its tragedy. Spencer Trucy, usi Tom, contributes a sympathetic por- trayal of a man who yearns for hap piness only to find that "power and glory" are truly in the hands of some- thing greater than all mankind. Colleen Moore, us Sully, proves her ability as a dramatic actress. It is a Colleen who will amaze you und cause you to wonder why she has been in retirement so long. Ralph Morgan and And helen Vinson, ́are, excEnent. whether you are just a movie fan who knows what he likes or a student of the cinen.n, you should, see "The Power and the 'Glory", for you'll be sorry if you miss it.
"Melody Cruise"
Charlie Ruggies, enacting the role of an incurable married flirt in "Melody Cruise" RKO-Radio's musical production with Phil Harris and Greta Nissen showing at the Oriental Theatre on Sunday, Monday and Tues-
day finds himself on the spot when ho discovers two scantily clad chorus beauties in his steamer cabin while aalling from New York to California. His escapade with the chornes is penned by Phil Harris in a leker to Ruggles' wife, played by Marjorie Gateson, Livmails it with instruc tions that it be opened only in caue
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WELL, I HEAR
| SHADYSIDE HAS,
A RED HOT TEAM THIS YEAR...How
ABOUT IT; FRECKLES 2
PLENTY HOT, DAD...WE HAVE
A PLAYER WHO TOULD, LICK.
NOTRE DAME ALL BY HIMSELF!
Boy!
WAIT'LL YOU SEE CRASH DAVIS !! HE PLAYED WITH PRINGLE LAST YEAR....... HE'S BETTER THAN -
GOOD!
HE HASN'T BEEN IN A SHADYSIDE GAME YET, SO HOW DO You KNOW HE'S SUCH A HOT SHOT?
EASY, POP! HE NOT ONLY SAYS HE IS, BUT HE BACKS IT UP!!
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I'M GOIN
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CLEAN FOOTBALL JOCK SUTHERLAND
A
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LOT goes sa pile of football players
that spectators sklont mee; the referee, too,
has a tough job geting to the bottoms of a pỏe -
and taking in all the tricks employed by poor sports.
One action of e defentire backfield man who is backing up the line is deplorable--that is,
• striking • player carrying the ball in the face ni be Comes though the line." 3's true that lewe try
a action, but those who'da giro the pune 4. Black eye
The back waits until the ball warmer gets through and then jous back his head with a well- delivered blew unifor the chin...
The draws a penalty of 15 yards if clamed,
as unnecessary roughness, and hall duiance 19
Jline if classed as striking
The shaichy it left shows how the decesere pleyer gets in his dirty work.