THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY,

The Gifts Men

Always Like

of the first Of all the necessities of life, clothes are one essentials and therefore the most acceptable Gift. For the most comprehensive collection of Xmas Presents you should visit "

Powell's "--where his gift is easily selected. Enumerated below are a few of the many presents we have on show.

Dressing Gowns

from $19.50

from

Ties & Handkerchiefs

$ 4.75

Travelling Rugs

14.75

Sweaters

10.50

Shirts (with 2 Collars to match) Golf Hose

4.75

3.75

Comfy Pyjamas

6.75

Slippers

5.75

Socks (Silk or Wool)

1.75

Trouser Presses

12.50

Scarves (White or Coloured)

4.75

Handkerchiefs, dozen

5.00

Brace Sets

3.95

Nockwear

2.75

Walking Sticks

4.75

Cloves

5.75

6.50

Umbrellas

JAEGER

Specialities in a large assortment.

Wm. POWELL,

10, Ice House Street.

The Store Will Remain Open Until 6 p.m.

TO-MORROW

AT THE

Ltd.

ALHAMBRA

Here they are !..

MORE WESTERN STARS THAN YOU EVER SAW IN ONE PICTURE!

HARRY CAREY

and

HOOT GIBSON

POWDER SMOKE RANGE

With "Boots" Mallory and these quick-trigger hordes of the West: Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, Gulnn Williams, William Farnum, William Desmond, “Buzz" Barton, Wally Wales, Art Mix, Buffalo Bill, Jr., Buddy Roosevelt, Franklyn Farnum, Sam Hardy, Ray Mayer. Directed by WALLACE FOX. Associate Producer, Cliff Reid,

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CINEMA NEWS

NOTES FROM THE THEATRES

DECEMBER 21, 1935.

the the story, adding interest to notion thrills. Rollicking comedy is also a factor in the varied entertain Morris ment. Frank Rico, Adrian Franklyg Farnum, Bill Desmond, Wally Wales, Art Mix, Buffalo Bill

and William Farnum, Kay Mayer

Dunn are among the western No one pleturs in years offers the 8lm favourites adding to the excol- lence of the production Wallace the ontortainmont,

quantity

Fax has directed the authetic story quality of music, the comedy

West with skill. The romantle action that are contained in of the old

and and

"Broadway Gondolier" ·

Lort

the 20th Century Fox film, "Metre-screen play by Adele Bangton 18 regular novel of the politan," which comes on Wednesday based on the

Starring

kamo name by William Colt Blac to the

King's Theatre. Lawrence Tibbett, hol of the world Donald, noted author of western music-loving public,

"Metropolitan" stories, Cilit Rold, production super-

vinor of such hits as "The tells an animated story of a youngatrol," "The Informer" and "The world singer, his triumphs, tragedies

his Arizonian," supervised and can ad And

romantic adventures struggle for

recognition. Tibbett to his list of successes a picture that veta a high standard for outdoor plays tho vigorous and ambitious young singer, who strives against action tiraman. almost insuperable obstacle to attain his ambition. Leaving the Metropoli.

Warner Bros' latest musical tan Oper because he receives no en

himself couragement, he attaches

comedy "Broadway Gondolier," which the company of Alice Brady, a

reunites the popular stars of "Gold peramental and amorua prima donna. Diggers, of 1934, Dick Fowell and She loves Tibbett, aud ho m ivin Joven Virginia Bruce. But because Joan Blondell, next main attraction at the Queen's Theatre. There is an he realises that the fate of every all-star cant which also includes bray in the company depends on his Adolph Menjou, Louise Fazenda and actions, Tibbett manages somehow George Barbier. The story which is 1 temporise. Finally, Miss Brady

concerns a New York taxl leaves the company estranged and driver, played by Dick Powell who

to be a penniless, just before their anticipated aspires

singer and takes opening The climax of the picture lessons from a down and out Italian shows how Tibbett and bin fellow teacher. The taxi-driver gets an

a and audition at singers achieve the impossible

pen and win a success wildest dreams.

Arough

manage to beyond

blend of popular

features

In

and

and classical music

but

radio station, but series of humorous milx- falis to arrive. The professor

sic sings for him, but his one time. Ine Dick loses his of voice is gone and the song programme

ranging from "Pag-chance. They go to Italy, where the Road to Mandatay": professor Belis

becomes

"The

addition to Virginia Bruco andreet and the tatables on the

Alico Brady, the cast includes Cenar 1 Romero, Luis Al

Alburni and George to

Sunday

"Powdersmoke Range"

scenes

of

сродное по

"Goin' to Town"

in the

finally singing his way. and back to America to Marlon, St. The picture was produced Joan Blondell the

The girl he loves, by Darryl F. Zanuck and directed by Adolphe Monjou is the shabby, pro- Richard Beleslawaki,

fessor while Miss Fazenda

of

There is programme. ปี

pro- novelty radio gramme, which features not only Blazing a blistering trail for out- door netian pictures of the future to Dick, Miss Blondell and Menjou sing- follow, nearly a score of the screen's ing, but To Fio Rita and his famous band, the Four Milik Brothers, and greatest cowboy stars ride together the

Canova Family. Lloyd Bacon through the stirring

directed the picture. "Powdersmoke Range showing on at the Alhambra. Harry Hoot Gibson, Guinn "Big Boy Williams, Bob Steele and Tom Tyler In her starring Paramount film, are leading figures of the hard riding. "Gain To Town" which comes straight shooting brigade which the Oriental Theatre on Sunday and makos this the first all-star. rangu | Monday. Mae Weat undergoes the romance of picture history. As the strange and eventful transitions from heroine, Boots Mallory H діло a branco-busting cowgirl to the sweet- festured. And names of supporting heart of society in Southempaton, players are scarcely less familiar to without losing lovers of virile, red blooded action, cracking ability, Mac West's adven- in "Goin' to Town" which RKO Radio staged a western hero tures

unprecedented iri film presents her in modern clothes, and "Powdersmoke Range" --date settings, start way back she in- and the results more than justify in the cattle country when that procedure. Tucson mith herits the money of a cattle barn. (Harry Carey), and his two pals and decides to go after a handsome Stony Broke (Hoot Gibson) and (Continued on Page 13.)

for

Lullaby Joslin ("Big Boy" Williams)

arrive on the Los Potros range

too late to prevent .. stage holdup.

In the rifled mall sack, Smith finds. "It a letter addressed to himself. contaltis an option drawn in favour of himself and his two pals on u big ranch property. Investigation reveals that Jeff Ferguson (Beb

keep Steele) made out that option to the ranch from falling into the hands of a ring of politician-thieves head- ed. by Steve Ogden (Sam Hardy). The In protecting their new property, the three riders are drawn into savage

range war. Not, however, Tuesan had met the notorious killer. Sundown Saunders (Tom Tyler) in A alx-shooter duel 02 the street Low-Potros-Love-interest of

of

the

story is provided by Boots Mallory, who plays a ranch girl, and Steele. The romance is skilfully woven into

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Season's Creatings

ASSURING YOU OF GOOD. CHEER FOR CHRISTMAS

A RIOTOUS REUNION OF THE SINGING STARS OF "GOLD-DIGGERS OF 1933"! Sapristil If it isn't Dicko Powello..hiding under that mustachio Italiano! He's a gay gondoliero..from the Bronx..with Joan all set to give him three cheers..Bronx cheers..in Warner's romantic trans-Atlantic joyride-

broadway gondolier

with

DICK POWELL-JOAN BLONDELL ADOLPHE MENJOU, LOUISE FAZENDA, WILLIAM GARGAN Ted Fiorito & His Band, The Four Mills Bros., The Canova Family

Hear 6 Sensation. al New Song Hits, including "Rose In Her Hair", You Can Be Kissed“

AT THE

QUEEN'S

FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS!

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, HONGKONG ANNOUNCES A

FREE LECTURE

ON

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

ENTITLED:

"CHRISTIAN SCIENCE: THE SCIENCE OF HARMONIOUS BEING".

BY

DR. HENDRICK J. do. LANGE, C.S.B.

OF NEW YORK CITY.

Bomber of the Board of Lectureship of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Solentiet, in Boston, Massachusetts.

IN THE

ROSE ROOM, PENINSULA HOTEL

On MONDAY, December 23rd, 1935, at 9.15 p.m.

A CORDIAL INVITATION IS.

ENDED TO ALL.

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