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TUESDAY, MAY 20, 1930,

ROUND THE CINEMAS

"So This Is College" Talking Comedy.

LAST SHOWING TO-DAY.

THE POCKET HERCULES."

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sympathetic figure of Richard Arlen alone would have added lustre to any picture. The combination of the two in this dashing plece pro- duces an exceptionally fine picture and an enjoyable entertainment.

CHINA MAIL.

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of a young college girl to break into INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED.

The main feature in the Star Theatre programme last night was the exhibition of strength given by "Sandow"-the "Pocket Her- cales." Amazing feats of almost In the early sequences of the superhuman strength were per picture, which deals with the efforts formed to the appreciation of the "So This Is College?" which, has

audience.

The object of this the screen racket, Marian Morguin's its final servening at the Queen's purely amateur demonstration was dancers perform beautifully in Theatre to-day, is another Metro-to encourage the cultivation

of several scenea. Throughout the control and physical picture the life behind the scenes on Goldwyn-Mayer 100 per cent. talk-muscle

"Sandow" had such Broadway is revealed in all its ing-singing-dancing picture and strength, easily takes the place at the head complete control over his muscles reality. "Manhattan Cocktail" is, that at times he resembled a rub- if anything, a realistic pleture, but her form with some device inside it is also n moving and thrilling to cause the rippling all over the meldorama.

Weight Bfting up figure. 250 b. was nothing to this Tar- zan, not even the sticky atmos phere that prevailed throughout the hall could deter him in any way, and by the time he had finished his exhibition he was like a wet sponge.

of its class in entertainment value. Sam Wood is largely to be credited with its success since the plcture stands upon its own feet and uses no star's popularity to meet the exigencies of a critical box office. Indeed, the east is one entirely unknown s

picture mution audiences but one that decidedly will find great favour with the film fans. Robert Montgomery and Elliott Nugent, who share the lead- ing roles, are juveniles of wide note on Broadway. Sally Starr, n new "find," makes her debut in the collegiate talkie.

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Tremendous courage is needed

Dorothy Argner is "Manhattan Cocktail's" director.

She is the only active woman director in Hollywood and has produced this picture on a large scale.

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JUDGE'S SON.

for a man who can lie on a bed Charged with Abducting

of five inch nails, have a slab of concrete placed on his chest, and get two men to hammer this slab af concrete.

His exhibition is well worth seeing, and, as every one knows, believing," and his fents apply this

to

(Ukelele Ike) Edwards, "secing is known throughout the phono-different graphic domain for his moaning maxim. blues and clarinet gurglings, plays u comedy-relief part. He not only puts his numbers over with a greater personality than on cords but he turns out to be likable and adroit clown as well,

"THE LOCKED DOOR".

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When George Fitzmaurice was making "The Locked Door," the all-dialogue feature coming to the Queen's Theatre to-morrow be felt that he had a second home in the studio.

An exact reproduction of the living room of his Beverly Hills house. even to the onk panelling of his walls, the rugs, furniture, and incidental appointments, was installed or the United Artists sound stage.

Architects, builders, and decora- tors were a week in making the replica. This costly duplication was necessary in order to match shots made at the director's home. Fitzmaurice, incidentally,, wants to know if there is anyone else in the wurk with two perfectly matched living rooms.

Rod La Rocque, Barbara Stan- wyck, William Boyd and Betty Brouzon are featured in "The Locked Door.” The picture is a fast-moving drama of modern people, with a vivid background of action.

Girl.

Kuala Lumpur, May.3.

A case of interest to the Chinese Community has begun in the local Police Court. Wee Kok Chong, son of a well-known Justice of the Peace was charged with abducting a Chinese girl, Yeong Seong-yin. Mr. Hereford held a flat from the Deputy Legal Adviser of the prosecution and Mr. M. N. Malik appeared for the defendant.

A light entertainment supports this unusual turn and affords the business man an opportunity for lying back and having a quiet latgh. Reginald Denny is, up-

It was alleged that on the night roariously amusing in "His Lucky Day." a Alm relating to the life of April 7, the complainant left a The cinema in a rikisha and her husband of a young, estate agent. ghost and uncanny scenes in the on a motor cycle. In Sultan Street picture are enough even to make the rikisha was stopped by a red car one of the villains of the piece driven by the accused. The com admit that he is as frightened as plainant was dragged out of the An oat looking at a hungry horse.rikisha, put into the car and driven

Backed up

by a film dealing with the life and capture of the alligator and a comedy-"The Fatal Photo"-the Star Thestre offers of their best

one grammes for the benefit of their patrons.

pro-

"MANHATTAN COCKTAIL."

"Manhattan Cocktail," which is now being shown at the Majestic Theatre, Kowloon, hus all the bright and lights, thrills. mysteries, sparkles of Broadway and, in addi- tion, it has two exceptionally bright stars leading its cast, Nancy Car- roll and Richard Arlen.

"Manhattan Cocktail," the story of New York back-stage life, is the background chosen by the artistes in which they do ample justice to The flashing pèz« the selection. sonality of Nancy Carroll or the

away to Kajang Road where an attempt was made to strip her of her clothing. She was later brought back to Birch Road, her sister's house. She then made a report at the Police Station. The accused was arrested later and was identified by the complainant. After a whole day's hearing, the case Vas adjourned.-Ex.

HARBIN INCIDENT.'

Refusal to Hand Over Koreans.

Harbin, May 8.

It is learned here, that negotia- tions are proceeding between the local Japanese Consulate and the Chinese Authorities about the Koreans, arrested in connection with (Continued at foot of nert Column.)

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KOWLOON RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION is arranging a Series of PUBLIC BAND CONCERTS The first of which will be held at the KOWLOON FOOTBALL CLUB,

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on Wednesday, 21st May, commencing at 9 p.m. The Full Military Band of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) will play by kind permission of Lt. Colonel R. G. Maclaine, M.C., and Officers, 93rd Highlanders.

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ROBBERY CHARGES.

Another Defendant Discharged.

After Lau On, one of the accused in the charges of robbery at Nga Chin Wai, on the night of April 11, had been discharged at the Criminal Sessions yesterday, statements by-the other two were made from the dock...A

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Social Functions. To-day Tea and Dinner Dances at Peninsula Hotel, 5 and 8.80 p.m. respectively.

To-morrow Tea and Dinner

Lau Sang, the second accused, denied any knowledge of the robbery. The basket which con- tained the stolen articles, he said, was not found in his possession: Dance at Hong Kong Hotel, 4.30 He alleged that it had been and 8.30 p.m. respectively.

May 80 H.K.V.D.C. dinner, "planted" on him.

Heung Yung also denied all the Volunteer Headquarters, 8 p.m. charges, and stated that. Chan Fat (the victim of the robbery) had a grudge against him.

His Lordship, in gumming up, said the jury must be satisfied as to the complainant's story that he was stabbed by Heung Yung. and also that Lau Sang was found to be carrying the basket. If not, it was their duty to acquit both

men.

The Jury, after an absence of 20 minutes, return verdict against Lau Sang on the first count of robbery by two or more.. Yung was found not guilty, and discharged.

Entertainmento

Theatre,

Star Theatre,

To-day Queen's "So This is College.".

To-day "Just Tony."

Today World Theatre, Zander the Great,"

To-day Majestle Theatre; "Manhattan Cocktail",

To-morrow--Kowloon Residents' Association Band Concert, Kowloon Football Club ground, 9.15 p.m.

His Lordship stated that he 8.. would pass sentence on Lau Sang Jon Monday next.

Third Trini Adjourned. The third trial on the calendar was adjourned until Monday. The accused, Hui Tim, is charged with maliciously wounding a Butcher named Leung Lin-shing during the 1925striko. The latter, however, who was the principal witness at the Police Court proceedings, died from natural causes after the case was committed to the Sessions

the recent anti-Jajhnemo denionatra- Lion In Harbinger

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May. 22-Legislativo Council Meeting (Finance Committee), 2.80 p.m.jbla

N May 22-Mid-Levels. Residen's". Association, Messra Shewan Tomes Board room, St. George's Building, 5.30 p.m.

The Chinese Authorities continue to refuse the demand regarding the hending of the above Koreans to the Japanese Consulate, on the ground that those arrested men committed their acts on Chinesa soil and, there- fore, are liable to Chinese law Apgasta.

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