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SHAKESPEARE on
Outstanding: ¿The dancing of Nini Theil- Eade and
the "Flute": Sof Joe E.
Brown, to say nothing of Mendels- 'sohn's music.
the
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the stage version of the play as comedy that first impressione
a whole, he would produce a re- are bewildering.
sult which is neither good drama nor good film.
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SOME stand out very clearly; Shakespeare himself wrote the great song.of welcome to for a stage which was very. Theseus; Bottom's panic at find- limited in its equipment, and ing himself transformed into an provided with little, if any, ass; his awakening from the scenery. He had to gain most dream and his joy at seeing his of his effect by means of his own face in the woodland pool: poetry and dialogue. A talk Titania and the Indian boy; the ing picture which was mainly dancing of Nini Theilade; the dialogue would be deadly dull, grotesque dwarfs of Fairyland; The interest, therefore, in this the moods and charm of Hor- first serious attempt to film a mia; the angry lovers losing themselves and each other in the Shakespeare will be threefold:
First, to see how Max Rein- mist; and, underneath all, the hardt can transmute the stage sound of Mendelssohn's music.
I would be wrong for me to drama of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" anticipate criticism or to review this film in detail until'it is made into film drama.
Secondly, how he creates available to the public, but my the effects of mood and atmos- own impression is that It should
be seen at least three times, phere which Shakespeare
The first sight is so full of sur- could evolve by poetry alone.
And, thirdly, what impres- prises and unexpected twists. sion the film leaves as a work that half the subtleties are miss- ed. A second visit will bring of art in itself.
out new and telling significances. which have been overlooked. THERE is no standard treat especially in the opening min- ment or ritual performance utes. Only at a third sitting of any of Shakespeare's plays will one be able to gain a com- even on the stage the interest of plete impression of the whole. able film but in the vast sub- tach fresh treatment lies in the way in which old and familiar ject of the general possibili- scenes are given novelty, charm, IT will be a revelation of what are the essential differences between the drama of the films WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18, 1935.
ties of producing Shake- and new significance.
A film of Shakespeare will be and the drama of the stage as speare on the screen at all.
an entirely new and different interpretations of Shakespeare's NO ISOLATION
plays. There is a world of differ experience from any acted play. Differences within the British
ence between a stage play It will not be a substitute either for stage production or for rend- Cabinet regarding the Paris peace plan have brought into INTENSE interest is being and a film. On the stage, the ing, but. if well done, will add important consideration. Films is an interpretation presented read a line of Shakespeare. For prominence Mr. Anthony Eden, aroused by the forthcom- author, who provides the to the enjoyment of both, for it are seen by thousands who never Minister for League Affairs, and
production at the actors with their words, is not in the form of a critical the first time they will now see keen proponent of British at ing
presentation which they can understand and appreciato;' and. tachment to the system of collec- Queen's Theatre in Hong- the most important partner appreciation in words but in pic- one of his plays in a form and In some respects, indeed, the it will add to the enjoyment and tive guarantees for pence. Mr. kong of Max Reinhardt's film in the production, for the tures and music. Eden, universally regarded as one of the outstanding men in version of "A Midsummer greater part of the effect of film has great advantage over novelty of the experience that scribed by the size of the stage. such old favourites as James (Both Played by Jack Jackson's Orchestra). British politics to-day, has for Night's Dream.". The inter- a play comes from things the theatre, for it is not circum- the principal parts are taken by some time past been fighting the est is not only in this remark- heard; the ears are so much There is no end or limit to scents Cagney, Joe E. Brown, and bitter hostility of the isolation- BD-237 Squibs-Fox Trot (Film "Squibs")
more important than the of pageantry and magnificence, Ilugh Herbert,
such as the wedding of Theseus, This class of filmgoers and New Mayfair Dance Orchestra.ists towards the League and all
that it stands for. In a recent NOTES OF THE DAY eyes that many plays, espe- or the woodland settings in all their children will find the film speech, he declared that a policy Did you ever have a feeling you're flying-Fox Trot
cially when the dialogue is variety which are needed for the the greatest revelation.
To those of us who believe (Film "Squibs"). New Mayfair Dance Orchestra. of isolation by Britain would be NO EXCUSE FOR LAWLESSNESS good, can be reproduced for misfortuner of the lovers or the
full of dangers to our national
revels Fairyland.
that the enjoyment of Shakes- We call to the attention of any the ears alone in the form of I have been privileged to see peure should be spread wide, security, for it might result in
a private showing of Max Rein- Reinhardt's production of "A our being politically isolated, one who cares to read the question
yesterday's London radio plays. although we could never hence-printed
realities of the On the screen, the eyes are far hardt's interpretation of "A. Midsummer Night's Dream" is. Midsummer Night's Dream." as important an ovent in the forth be geographically isolated. Times: "Do the
It is a surprising experience educational as in the film world, Backing up his arguments with military situation in Abyssinia
justify the peace terms?" And we more important. references to the past, he showed draw attention to the answer of the
Actually, although most film, and entirely different from all and I shall be surprised if that even when, in the opening Times: "No!" And to its reasons years of this century, geograph-fer this judgment. It is not pro- goers probably do not realise it, expectation. The film is so full teachers, do not endorse this ical isolation might still have found. There are some who argue the proportion of dialogue to of unexpected beauties and rich opinion. seemed possible, political isola that if the Italian advance had been action is very small, and al-j-
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tion was found to be impossible, more rapid and the Italian success though the music is now part of was then that an Entente more pronounced, there might be the film itself and not supplied with France and Russia was claim to Ethiopian territory. At the best films the spoken word is some justification for the Italian separately by an orchestra, in thought indispensable. If, asked parently it was such persons the
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We felt much more sure of our ground when we were running a poker school, or a two-up game, or the fan- tan joint at Shum Chun.
We even tried our hand at running'
that jarred during the whole of tho our assistant, would insist on riding on the roulette wheel. Ultimately we had a special roulette wheel mado for him, and our clients used to gamble on which hole he would roll Into when the wheel slowed down.
One day he had fifty cents on the black and dislocated his hips trying to roll into the right hole. He has never Ibeen the same since.
time it was open was that George,
We never did care for ex- Mr. Eden, isolation was an im-Timca was answering when it sparingly used; so that where a
lost a lot of money trying to change gambling when we want-
led a flutter. its political, dangers were so ment in Ethiopia was not impres-comparatively little of the orig clearly evident, how much ive, that its northern advance had final dialogue is kept, for most of make a lot of money during the
past three or four weeks. greater must those dangers be not penetrated as far as the little the effect is conveyed by means
Italian expedition of 1895, and that of action and music. to-day in an overcrowded world, the only real victory in the south.
It only goes to prove that the in which we joštle one another had been nt. Gorrahel. Our view continuously? If we turn to is that such claims do not require IT follows that anyone who banks are the only people who, the present day, we find that any answer. No matter what the undertakes to produce a film know how to play safe. Biga roulette house once. The only thing
of the major nations of Italian success had been, no matter version of a Shakespearean play! Europe, in spite of their mili- if their armies were over-running is faced with all kinds of prob-steel-lined ones, with massive
If he were simply to film doors. tary, naval and aerial strength, all Ethiopia and if the Ethiopian lems. relish the prospect of isolation. defenders had been massacred on every battlefield, there would be Germany, Russin and France are no excuse for a surrender to the Cases in point. The truth is demands of Rome. Italy was res- that to-day all nations hangponsible for this war, the League together, and Geneva is the only found; and, by this very judgment, source of hope. Special alliances the League made itself responsible and balances of power are de for Ethiopia's sovereignty and in- vices which sooner or later break dependence, if not actually for its down and open the way to physical defence. There are some who argue, and with justification, catastrophe. It is a keen reali- that
a joint League of Nations sation of these facts which ex-force:should be sent to block Italy's plains the stand taken by Mr. communications with Africa out in Eden, and those who think with this way make an early end of the him, in meeting the challenge to affair. If such action meant a war with Italy, they argue, so would. the League system. Isolation
an oil.embargo, and the League nowadays for any nation would might as well take the Roman bull be disastrous, and in the case of by the horns immediately. How- Britain' such a conception of our
advocate nothing so international duty has been drastic. Our purpose in raising aptly described as one of "selfish this much argued subject is simply ignominy." Mr. Eden, in the to make it clear that whether or not Italy is winning the war in speech to which we have re-
not alter, the Ethiopia, it does ferred, spoke of another deep League's duty in the matter.
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larly in the politics of Con- murder less a crime. Although tinental Europe," he declared. these truisms are accepted in the social scheme of things, it would "Maybe," he added, "it is n sur-
nations are vival of a long period of semi- appear that where
concerned there are still some who detachment, and we are certain- believe that they are entitled to ly not good haters." It is there whatever they can take by force, fore easy to see why Britain's and that they can excuse their whole inclination is against lawlessness with a plea of necessity, alliances which pledge her be. It is for the League to teach that. forehand with any one nation to this bellef is erroneous, even if it In specific course of action against comes to wielding the stick. others. Her aim is to work
collectively for peace; that is the a sorry day for Britain should spirit animating her people in she at this juncture abandon the present crisis. It would be that attitude.
"I know my husban
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speech by heart. Would it be all right 1 delivered it Instead ?!
Wo put him on to burying the rui eldes, but he used to upset the cus Lomers too much, tramping around the room with his shovel over his shoulder, and singing out, "Next, please!" He was never of much Assistance to us in our sporting
carcen
It was just the same when we were running a shut-the-door al butter- scotch tournament. (Battledore and shuttle-cock, thank you.). On the ove of the finals he left the door of the eage, open and all our shuttle-cocks. got out. It spoilt everything,
People who had booked ringside seata months in advanco demanded their money back. There was a riot at the box office and the I.G.P. enme to us and anid, "I'm afraid I can't hold them back much longer.".
So then George said he could quieten the crowd by singing them a pathetic song about mother and silvery hair and being far away from homo and all that. Well, wo let him havo a shot at it, and by the time they had finished with him they were too exhausted to do anything else'and wo were able to escape..
We took our pal flowers and fruit while he was in hospital, hat he didn't not seem to be grateful, Thero's much gratitude and kindness in this world. You ask them for bread and they give you fourteen lbs.
It only goes to show that specula- tors have a hard time all round, and that uneasy lies the head that wears five bob and-Well, anyway, it only goes to show!