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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
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"Broadway Gondolier" ·
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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.