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beautlen picked from some ten thon sand appileants in various cities throughout the country, Gable's role Is another two-flated characterization. Ho plays the part of a hard-boiled danco director in a musical comedy who eventually falls in love with the
OF NEW TERRITORIES If you've never seen a man wrestle fresh chorine whom he has tried un-
An appeal for help was made by She started away, n slubborn jackass, prepare to roaring names in
successfully to browbeat Outstand-
tho 'Rev. Cheung Cheuk-ling, the large supporting
But Amy ran after her. "Re at the anties of Guinn Williams and cast include Franchet Tone. Miny American Airways have applied when addressing a large gathering "romembor. I am always your It is learned here that Pan- Pastor of the Hop Yat Church, member, Jane dear," she crled Vince Barnett, as Big Casino and Hobson, Winnie Lightner, the famous for permission for a service be- at the annual meeting of the New friend. If there's ever anything Little Casino, two comedy-cow-pun-stage dancer Fred Astaire, the cele chers. They appear in Zane Grey'su Healy and his stooges; Gloria kong with the object of linking held yesterday in the hall of the will."
brated literary wit Robert Benchley, tween the Philippines and Hong-Territories Evangelisation Society, in the world I can do for you, "Man of the Forest" which opens to- Foy, Art Jarrett, Grant Mitchell, up with their Shanghal-Canton Hop Yat Church.
At those words another Jane morrow at the Alhambra Theatre, In Maynard Holmen, Nelson Eddy and line.
Those present at the meeting looked at Amy, a Jane whose the cast are featured Randolph Scott, Sterling Holloway.
included: Mr. J. L. McPherson, eyes were full of 'doubt and fear Harry Carey, Noah Deory, Verna
It is understood, however, that Itev, and Mrs. F. Short. Rev. and a lonely frightened Jane who Hille and Buster Crabbe. These two
"Runaway Bride”
the British Government will re- Mire, E. G. Powell, Mr. and Mrs. wanted kindness and help as it screen tomedians, plus the "Wrenti-
Reversing the story of the bride fuse the American company per S. V. Boxer, Mr. H. Nobel, Mr. E. the years gone by Aray had seen ing Jackass furnish the laugh relief deserted at the altar, Radio Pictures mission while the Chinese Govern- limeworth, Rev. H. R. Wells, Mrs. this June in this fast-moving action story of the away Bride," with Lloyd Hughes and to enter China, thus blocking a Kwai-chu, Rov, Ho Sam-yu, Dr. R. at or neglected by the other chil before at times wher newest all-talking production, "Run- ment forbids foreign aeroplanes Ashe, Mrs. Cameron, Rev. Les she had been slighted or laughed old West, the twenty-ninth of the Bary Astor, at the Queen's Theatre, branch to China from the Anglo-M. Alderton, Miss Silcocks, Miss dren, or when she had done some Zano Grey novels to reach the screen, proves to be a highly diverting roman- Australian line. "Man of the Forest" starts "new" tic drama with a host of unusually
Shim, Mr. Fung Iu-cheung, Mr. thing reckless and daring that note in Westerns.
entertaining episodes and some clever It gets away from acting by a fine cast. The tempo of Pan-American Airways have aug-wo and Mr. T. Moffatt,
It is further. reported that Wong Fal-kwong, Mr. Kwan Chiu« needed pardon. This was the the modern conversational Western the production is
Jane Amy had always been so drama and brings back the whirlwind established by the opening sequencesgested that they got the permis occupled the chair, said that it was comfort. But the glimpse of this
Immediately
Mr. Ngan Shing-kwan, who quick to champion, to defend, to action of the old-fashioned frontier depicting an
the branch line eight-cyclinder elope. alon to operate
to Importbl Air- the first meeting of the sixth Dia-other Jane lasted only an instant thriller, Scott portrays a strong,
ment by a young couple, scions of and b-let it wealthy familles. Ar swiftly on the ways; but the scheme is not trict of the Kwangtung Synod of was 50 brief that Amy almost silent here of the forests, and the elopement careers on its wild start, favoured by the British Govern the Church of Christ in China, doubted that she had seen it. Al story tells of his efforts to avenge the no swiftly does it break on the rocks ment
He thanked the European mia- she now saw was the smart slim death of a friend. The picture speeds of discord, with Mias Aster running
sionaries for organising the society, brown-clad figure walking swiftly through thrilling gun battles before away on her wedding eve in the
Popularity of Lines, and also the Hop Yat Church and and decisively away from her as it drives on to a Alery conclusion. turmell of a sensational robbery and
That the British public la be- the London Mission Society for the from a stranger. Scott, Carey and Noah Beery are the look for wealthy bachelor, play coming increasingly air-minded help they had given. Since
shooting, She secures employment
(To Be Continued.) kind of Western characters that made ed by Lloyd Hughes. The romance is evidenced by the popularity of Chinese had taken over charge of this type of action thriller so famous that develops is enlivened by situn- air lines, operated by the Imperini the work, they had found numerous in the old days. Verna Hillie, one of Lions of rousing drama and elever Airways and British railways dimculties, and he hoped the Euro- different chapels in the Now Terrt
lively denoue, Paramount's new consers, seen before comedy, coming toe buche une combine, which was formed Justpean would continue giving them tories was then read by Mr. L
ment in which in "Under the Tonto Rin" is quite groom-to-be and the girl settle their March. The service
between help in their work, and also help Shue-kwal, after which the meet
them with funds. lovely, as the girl for whose rights dimeulties in Д
Ing terminated. smartly directed London and the Isle of Wight,
The Roy. Cheung Chouk-ling | to Scott battles. And 自转 for Guinn cene. Mary Astor, as sweet and especially, has been running then gave the history of the Williams, Vince Barnett-and the lovable as ever, and showing herself capacity,
Society, which, he said, was first an actress of great competence and charm, offers an ingratiating portrait Now lines will shortly be open-started by Mr. Hickling and carri as a young society girl whirling toed between Birmingham, Bristol ed on by the Rev. H. R. Wella and Iwed without thinking of the future. and Southampton, commencing on others. Last year the Chinese had Lloyd Hughes, appearing with Miss July 30, and London, Belfast and been given charge of the working Aster for the first time in the talkies, Ginsgow, starting on August 20. of the Society, and be appealed to although the two virtually established
the two Union churches and the themselves on one of the screen's The Postmaster General, Sir other churches to help them in that, their work, as quite a large amount most likeable couples in silent films. Kingsley Wood, announeca enhances his reputation as a delight. fai lending man with his playing in view of the phenomenal success of money was required to carry on of the Inverness-Orkneys air mail, the work. There were numerous services will shortly be extended difficulties, but he hoped with the to all chief business centres in help of the other churches, they the work and the British Isles at postage rates could carry on of 4d, for two ounces and 1d. an succeed. ounce thereafter.
the screen.
Inugh
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"wrestling Jackass"-you'll loud and long at each appearance
"Ann Vickers”
Irene Dunne, who revolted so strikingly against maternal domina tion in the recent nim success, "The Silver Cord". pinys a mother role in "Ann Vickers", commencing on Fri Runaway Bride." The role of the day at the King's Theatre. Carry Jilted young society senpegrace is ing the title part in the KKO-Radin faithfully portrayed by David Newell, Picture based upon Sinclair Lewis' a talkfilm player who is rapidly enter Intext best selling novel, Miss Duune x the ranks of the notabile. A palm must be awarded Donald Crisp Portrays a social service worker who for smooth, flowing direction which an hour of sheer is brilliantly successful in the field of makes this film prison reform, but who finds true entertainment. The supporting cast happiness only after serlacing her also deserves more than passing men- carver on the altar. of romance, tion, and tribute is hereby paid to Edgar Norton, Walter Huston portrays the man for Natalie Moorehead; whom she defes conventions and Francis MacDonald (na a particular prives up her career. Other male y fine gang leader specimen), Faul lends are played by. Conrad Nagel,; Hurst and Theodore Lairch. Bruce Cabot and Sam Hardy, Eden May Oliver has a strong supporting role, Jolin Cromwell directed the production.
"I Like It That Way"
Under the new system, a letter posted in Belfast at 8.45 am. can' be delivered in London at 4 pm.— Our Own Correspondent.
Air Mail Service
London, July 26.-
An air mail service between Lon- How does it feel to be the other don and the chief provincial con- fellow's sister? That's the question tres will, from middle of next that confronts Marian Marsh, who is month, be made available to the "Shouting Straight"
featured in "I Like It That Way, public at no extra charge. "Broadway's youngest lending Universal's dramatic comedy with
Co-operation between the Post Lasty" In the Litte Mary Lawlor took to music, now nt the King's Theatre, Hollywood. She also took five with Gloria Stuart and Roger Pryor, Office and the railway companies. foot-two stature, a pair of laughing who plays the big brother. It's the who are to add further inland air blue eyes, blonde personality and a
other fellow's sister who has all the services to those they are already real enthusiasm for the talkies, In fun", this girl proclaims bitterly, but running, has made this develop- her second film, assignment ahe her brother feels differently about it, ment possible. realises the ambition of a lifetime. shielding and protecting her until she
A
She plays apposite Richard Dix, her breaks away and, then the brother's The centres to be connected by Invourite star, at the Alhambra sweetheart steps in, bravely and de- the new services Include Landon, Theatre, Kowloon, In Radio Pleberately risking her own reputation Birmingham, Manchester, Belfast, tures' all-talking drama, "Shooting to save the girl from dishonour. Southampton, Glasgow, Liverpool, Straight." Searcely 10, Mins Lawler The story is poignantly told, reaching Cardiff, Plymouth and the Isle of played leads in Dillingham, Ziegfeld into the human feelings and emotions t and Schwab and Mandel productions of everyday people whose problems,
during the last three years. Aurong fancies and folbles you will under- The result will be to consider- some of her stage plays were "Anniesland keenly. The supporting cast is ably necelerate postal deliveries, Dear," "No No Nanette" "Queen one-of-the-finest-that-could-be
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PATRUOLUS The Postmaster General, Sir Rochelle, never dreaming of an acting pilots Naval Academy at Annapolis, Kingsley Wood, says it is now the career. The success and appeals of and nine submarine-chasers fully settled policy of the British Post her old schoolmates Marilyn Miller, equipped with the modern implements Office to tise the air wherever prac
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The official report shows that fea while mist and night prevented fighters from Aying they enabled raiders to bomb the Air Ministry at Dagenham and Wormwood
"Dancing Lady" Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's co-starring vehicle for Joan Crawford and Clark Gable, "Dancing Lady" showing at he breaks his probation. The picture the Oriental Theatre on Friday and was filmed al-Annapolis, and also Saturday, is the highspot af the features Betty Гиглеля, Frank entertainment features. This is pro Albertson, John Darrow, Purnell i On the other hand, fighters in
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