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CINEMA NOTES
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Perry Mason, in the person Warren William, is due to-day at the Queen's Theatre, in what is described as the big surprise hit 'of the year. Erle Stanley Gardner's "The Case of the Lucky Legs." In the cast are three other stars Genevieve Tobin, Patricia Eilis and Lyle Talbot. The picture itself is said to be the most thrilling and exclting of all of Gardner's stories, and carries an un- fugue and hilarious comedy situations, the sparkling dia addition to breath-taking sequences. It opens with a contest for the girl with the must beautiful who promoted it, after he had skip- legs, with the murder of the mun
usual romance with
In
THE
ped town with all the proceeds. killing is tied up with a triangular love affair in which the winner of The contest Patricia Ellis, her boss,
h Porter
and her doctor-Inver Hail, ant Lyle Talbot are involved. Genevieve Tobin has the leading feminine role as the wise-cracking secretary of the lawyer-detective. Others in the cast include Allen Jenkins, Barton Mac- Lane, Peggy Shannon, Anlts Kerry, Craig Reynolds, Henry O'Neill and Joseph Crehan. Archle I, Mayo di- rected the picture from the screen play by Brown Hulmes und Ben Markson,
hdapted by 13
Jerry Chodorov.
"Exclusive Story“
What's in a nome? . “A lot of head- aches," Joseph Callela will tell you. On
the "Exclusive Story" set M-G-M. in which picture he appears Tone, when it opens to-day at the with Madge Evans and Franchot Alhambra Theatre, the screen's new
arch-villain told of his personal ad- "I was born ventures in this Joseph Spurly," he
began. my mother's
Jike
When I decided to become a
DINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its HEAD OFFICE, Union Building, Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, 22nd der
malden name. Callein is Spanish, MAY, 1936, at 11.20 a.m., for the the name of my father who, purpose of receiving the Report myself, was born on the island of
Balta, of the Directors
the State-actor-that was at a tender age-my and ments of Account to 31st Decem-father raised such objection that I ber, 1935, and of declaring dropped Callela and made my debut as Joseph Spurin. After my first success that war in London- Dividends, etc.
ceived a letter from my father. He wanted to talk to me. down to Malta and, half embarrassed, he asked if I couldn't arrange to use Jils part of the name. He was afraid
MISS BARRETTO LEADS GATHERING OF TALENT
Another member was accepted into: the comparatively large band of really;
pianists proficient
in Hongkong. when Miss Marina Barretto made her appearance sesterday at the pinno- forte recital given by Mr. Harry Ore's pupils at the Helona May In-
"YASUKUNI MARU," She was assisting the pupils. etStrate
Miss Barretto has been in long- loving arrived from the above ports, long some time, but previous to setil- Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- ing down here was a pupil of Madamo formed that their Goods are being
The SHARE TRANSFER BOOKS Marguerite Long in Paris and hoida landed and placed at their risk in the diplomes from the Paris Institute of Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and of the Company will be CLOSED Music. Miss liarretto's contribution Glown Company's Godowns at Kow from 4th MAY, to 22nd MAY, Both of the Danse Macabre showed her loon, whence unusual talent
Goods rat livery may be obtained. And
by the 26th May,Days inclusive. proficiency, and runks her as une of the Colony's 1936, will be subject to rent. leading musicians.
Dasinge packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Co.'s representa tives on any Tuesdays and Fridays at 2.30 pan. within the free storage Hong Kong, 24th April, 1936, period.
the examination of damared utiable goods, the consig nees must arrange for Revenue Officer to be
present,
The recital as a whole was very much enjoyed, and the pupils of Mr. Ore reflected credit on their teacher, Though they were not all outstanding they were nll good. The better among the evenings renderings were thase of Madame I Evelle and Mins Mary Hau, both of whom gave ex- cellent performances.
For
By Order of the Board,
A. W. HUGHES, General Manager.
re
I travelled
strongery wouldn't know Joseph Spurin was his son! "I went to New York and became Joseph Spurin- Callein," he continued, "keeping the the one successful Spurin because play hud established B. Then I came to Hollywood. The first thing that happened to me was conference in which I was decided that my name
changed. So
am. Josept Callela,'
here
All claims must be presented within BRITISH TRADERS INSURANCE was too long. It would have to be There was a fair attendance at the ten days of the steamer's arrival recital, but the performance of the here, after which date they cannot be pinnists deserved a far larger gather-recognized.
ing.
The
No claims will be admitted after programme comprised the the gonds have left the Godowns,
No fire insurance has been effected. following items:
NIPPON YÜSEN KAISHA. Hongkong, 19th May, 1936,
Polonaise in C sharp minor (Chopin) and Old Vienna (Godovsky) Miss Dora Chow: Spanish Capriccio
(Moszkovsky) Miss Rosabel
Trotto
Treng
Miss here on Friday.
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in Walter Wanger's Paramount fim starring Sylvia Sidney, "Mary Hurns. Fugitive," a colourful tale of love, drama and clashes with the law, nose
at the Star Theatre, Warrant Ofere
George R. Daly, formerly of the U.S. Marine Corps, begen his career when he learned his services wern valuable during the Alming of such pictures demanding
action Bun
episodes, "You get a real instead of a reel re- action when netus bullets begin to spatter during the filming of a sequence where players are working,” sold Daly, "and it's perfectly safe, too," added the man who is familiar with every type of arms from the flint rock mushels of Revolutionmy days to the midlern Tommy machine guns, and is also an expert pistol shot “Among players who have worked closely with me in shooting episodes are Richard Bartheless, Edward Robinson, and Jumes Cagney," Daly sal, who also teaches players how to "Mary properly. Burns, Fugitive" depicts the romantie and dramatic experiences of a girl who innocently becomes involved with the law.
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in longkong on behalf of the Trinity/DINARY YEARLY MEETING of In this writer's opinion, Hardwicke's handle Fifth Valse (Chopin) Miss 1.am; Bigarrures
and College of Music (London), arrivel the Company will be held at its (Arensky) Viennols (Kreisler) Caprice
HEAD OFFICE, Union Building, Lilina Eu
Third Concerto, first move nant (Beethoven) Madame 11. Evelie; and North China, where he has been 1936, at 11.25 a.m., for the purpose Mr. Mallinson comes from Japan Hong Kong, on Friday, 22nd MAT, Sonnta-Movement in F. (Mozart) and examining, and opening new centres. Nocturno (Rowley) Mi Maureen From Hongkong he will proceed to of receiving the Report of the Mair: Sonnta-Movement in D minor the Malay States, Ceylon and Aus Directors and the Statements of (Beethoven) and Impromptu in Ftralia.
Account to 31st December, 1935, sharp (Chopin) Pez Lacayo: Eighth The Hongkong centre was opened and of declaring Dividend, etc.
Miss in 1920 with only a small number of Hungariun. Rhapsody (Liszt). Mary Hau; Danse Macabre (Saint- candidates. This year the number The SHARE TRANSFER BOOKS Saens) Miss Marina Barretto and for examination totals two hundred of the Company will be CLOSED Mr. Harry Ore.-B.
and fifty, Trinity College of Music from 4th MAY to 22nd MAY, Both Mr. Albert Mallinson Here
in the aldent examining body. for
Days Inclusive. Mr. Albert Mallinson, the well-music in the Empire, and holds known English composer, who will be laminations annually in some twenty- examining candidates for a fortnight five different countries.
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"Follow the Fleet"
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"The King of Paris"
Dominated by an Individual per- formance that has not bem excelled on the screen for many months, "The King of Paris" is being presented at the King's Theatre to-day with Sir Cedric Hardwicke in the leading role, work as Max Till, a Paris theatre impresorio, really deserves the over-
is sustained used adjective "super". The charac terisation is splendidly conceived and effortlessness which has built up his reputation to its present exalted post- "Follow the Fleet," starring Ginger | tun. Every shade of expression and Rogers and Fred Astaire, which emotion is painted in with the deli-
comes to the Alhambra on Friday, a master, making cate touch of
the complete picture of Max Till on the latest musical screen..comedy ostaged by that genius, Director Mark which must stand out in the memory Sandilch, who tops the laurels he of every one who sees it. And every one must. Hardwicke's make-up is won with "The Guy Divorcee" and
It comes as a "Top Hat."
Pandro that of
youthful Frenchunan Berman production from the almost the
11111 Orst
limo been seen looking anything like his credited with similar responsiblity for "Alice Adams,” "The Little self-and the role he portrays is Minister," "Break of Hearts" real the
King of uncrowned of Paris theatre-
"The Fountain," besides fhree land; nuthor, producer, and
Astaire-Rogers musicals. Ansong zenith of his theatrical
success can think of life only in terms of the theatre. Bombastic and egoistic, Til lives only for power and applause, His nerve almost leaves him when a girt (Marie Glory) he has built up from nothing, becomes more popular
and lovely "Roberta" than her but his bombast sours again models adds glamour. Maxine Jen- as he starts afresh with another un- ninge?
nings: Another 'Roberta' model, who kan, Marie Glery, the Continental wo
contract, is a
a hostess. Tony favourite who is co-starred with
Martin: A former night club singer, Hadwicke, makes an excellent debut
with a lot of possibilities, is one of in British films. And lesser parts Astaire's saller buddies. Edward are competently played by Ralph Burns: Young tenis player Richardson, Lydia Sherwood, Joln actor, is another sailor lad. Deverell, Phyllis Monkmun, Jeanne Stuart, Joan Maude, and O. B. Clarence.
the
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"The Case of the Curious Bride"
A new and baffling mystery thriller, "The Case of the Curious Bride" First National picture screened under the auspices of the Clue Club will be seen at the Oriental Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday with War- ren William and Margaret Lindsay in | the-featured-roles-The--picture
supporting the stars are:--Betty K-nock K-necz" in "The Gay Di- vorece hel
helps Ginger lyric a song. Joy Hodges: One of the young stars of "Old Man Rhythm," sings in the show. Jane Hamilton: One of thei beautiful
"Frisco Kid"
turned
"Frisco Kid," Warner Bros. drum- alle picturisation of the thrilling plancer days of old San Francisco when the Barbary Coast seethed with activity and life within its borders wns the wildest adventure, Is eduled as the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre shortly. The all-star cast is headed by James Cagney who is supported by Margorel based on the popular story by Erie Lindsay Ricardo Cortez and Lill Stanley Gardner, is another of the Damita, more than forty persons in exploits of Perry Mason, brilliant the principal roles and thousands in criminal lawyer and detective, by Warren Duit and Seton I. Miller, the gigantle mob scenes. The story, story deals with the "Curious Bridle,"
who also wrote the screen play, who weds a wealthy youth, believing centres about the terrific conflict be her first husband to be dead. The tween the denizens of the waterfront first husband, however, had foaled and the better class of citizens at a the authorities by slupping a wooden
***** time when there was no effective law cigar store Indian Into a casket, and except that laid down by the dread after his wife's second marriage, hand of the vigilantes. Cagney has turned up to blockmail her. When
he is suddenly slain, there are five the role of a rough and rugged sailor, suspects, but the police arrest the who becomes king of the underworld "curious bride." Perry Mason tolves and controls his henchmen with an the mystery of the death through iron hand. Margaret Lindsay is the situations of tremendous suspense of the vigilantes. Supporting Cagney girl who saves him from the noose und
smushing and surprising climax. Warren William, for the und Miss Lindsay are Ricardo Cortez, Lill Damita, Donald Woods, Joseph second time has the role of Mason, King, George. E. Stone, Barton Mac. with Margaret Lindsay playing the Lane, Joseph Sawyer, Fred Kohler, part of the "curlous bride" and Claire
Crchan, Robert McWade, Joseph Dodd, Mason's elever secretary. sweetheart. Others in the cast are Robert Strange, Edward MeWade, Donald Woods, Allen Jenkins. Phillip Claudia Coleman and John Wray. Reed, Barton MacLane and Winifred Shaw,
"Mary Burns, Fugllive"
11.E. the Governor, Sir Andrew Caldecott, in to lay the cornerstone of the New Maryknoll Convent Acting as technical advisor and School in Kowloon Tong-it 5 pan. on supervisor of the gun shooting scenes' Tuesday, May 26.
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