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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1930:

TALKIE

TALKS

By Diane

"Red Skin." (Central).

Another story of the type Rlchard I liked Dix knows how to play. him in "The Vanishing American," and also in this, which is so like it, The slight colourings are effective (when not splashed with their This favourite faring scarlets).

Are we all tired of War plays?, it just about passed, and gave us What was the matter with an inkling of how great the "Journey's End?" I feel that the Chevalier could be when given the direction was to blame-that it had proper direction and story. not the appeal of the play. Staging. on the legitimate is poles apart from directing als, and, after all, Whale is entirely new to the work that takes years of study. I do not think Colin Clive is for, the camera, or The Mike." I was frankly terribly disappointed, and bored to a degree. I have seen. so many Stanhopes, and they all could give him points. Judged by its re- eption here, after all the brosting, add the favourable comment from the American critics (I wonder why they gave it such praise) I think Tiffany have not such a winner as they hoped, when they out-bld all "the other, Companies who angled for this play, I doubt if they receive much remuneration for their huge outlay.

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"The Rogue Song." Hong Kongites, those of whom the critics write, who do not ap preciate good music-certainly lived up to the name they have required In the Far East, by staying away from one of the finest performances we are ever likely to have hore, The greatest baritone brought to our doors, exquisite ballets (alone worth the money) satisfying colour ( personally do not like it) amus- ing comedians; quite a decent story, delightful music by Franz Lehar, and the glorious voice of Lawrence Tibbetts. Yet it, did not receive the support it warranted. this for the large sum of about two ahillings. in London we should be sitting in the back row of the There is gallery for that price. certanty a great lack of apprecia. tion in this Colony of the good things of life-music is amongst the greatest of blessings that are handed to us and at such a reason- able price. Every man to his taste, There will be those who will much prefer "The Cuckoos." That's that? That wonder child Mitzi Green who scored the biggest hit in "Paramount on Parade," is playing opposite our old favourite Jackie Coogan now a fine youth of sixleen-in Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer (Huckleberry. Fin). She is developing into a very fine actress, and they are.scheduled to make a grent hit, according to the "Takes"

of course.

so far.

Marquise de La Falaise. Third at attempt, and gone where all the others have gone on the rock Our beautiful Gloria now divorces her Marquis husband, and He will most likely be snatched up by the beauteous Constance Bennet,

who received the enormous alimony of one million dollars from her mil- lionaire husband-Phil Plant, when she tired of him. All three sisters, very clever, daughters of a very clever father, sophisticated to a de- gree. They know what they want. and, what is more, they take what they want, and get away with it. We'll see.

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is sound only except for the theme song, due shortly at the Central, and, with the strong appealing story, should please.

Arthur Lake.

Tanned Legs" just fell short of being really good, That delightful youngster Arthur Lake (his sister Florence, acts the small part.so well with Tibbetta in "The Rogue Song, of the wronged sister) is now due for stardom. He is so much better than that much over-rated Charles Rogers, and since the release of his latest "Cheer Up and Smile" thore is no question about his stellary position. He says he fell in love with cute little June Clyde, but as they are both young and live in that city of Hollywood, where here is a continual change of heart, we do not take it seriously. The boy is really elever, and has natural charm, with out being too good looking.

Screen Stars Shop. Hollywood has a brand new bust- ness venue. Let me tell you about it. It is owned by the whole Motion Picture Industry. It will make lots of money, but nobody connected with it receives a cent. "The Screen Stars Shop" is in Cahuengha Avenue, and it is a dream of Mary Pickford's that one day it will pro- duce enough money to maintain a comfortable home for the aged and poor artistes "Who" to express Mary's 'words, "have contributed their share of joy and laughter. to the world, and not been so lucky as I have been." Its stock comprises nearly new apparel donated by the various atars. While the patronage of the public is welcomed, its main object is to provide an economical plan whereby actors and actresses of moderate means can "dress their parts properly." There is not a name of Influence among movie folk that is not on the list of subscribers. Mary herself donated the most

beautiful, garments, collected on her last tour of the world, and she gave a, varied collection of exquisite gowns from Parks which had never even been worn, She has the auc- cess of this shop very much at heart. An old favourite of the movies (how many years do I remember her?) Florence Turner, is the leading spirit. One whole show casa dis plays beautiful paste jewellery, quite an attraction for those who covet an article worn by their favourites. From time to time the stars will donate everything they do not want, and you know they have rather the name for extravagance, Bo the purchasers are able to buy the most beautiful gowns, shoes, hata and furs, for a most reasonable Vilma Banky,...

price. In fact, I saw some marked Vilma Banky, who will be seen at an astonishingly low figure. shortly at the Queen's, intended to Mary Pickford and Marion Davies, retire and just be a lovable wife to are the two of all others in that Rocque but Warper Baxter has pre-world that quickly forgets, who are vailed on her to act opposite him in continually helping those in distress, "The Cisco Kid." He is rather like the guiding spirits in enterprises Ronald Colman, I wonder whether galore to give help when needed they will prove as great a team as those two did in the movies. They were in a class by themselves and none of Colman's leads has proved quite so satisfying as the lovely Vilma.

Montana Moon.

The delightful talented Joan Crawford a part in which she stands alone.. Spolled daughter of a rich ranch owner. John Mack Brown supporting, and Ricardo "Cortez, also on the scene to lend dashing Latin colour. Pretty thème Bong "The Moon is Low." Not ona of Joan's beat, but, being quite good, she is improving all the time in the Talkies, her latest being "Blushing Erides" is acclaimed by the "Press as super. Her marriage is still & huge success, and her talented; poetic, dreamer of a husband, is about to be starred by First. "Nai tional, and not because be is the son of Douglas Fairbanks, but be chuse he has earned it by excellent work in every film in which he has appeared. I like Joan In every thing, so I im no criterion as to the merits of this corting film. p

Cuckoon (Central)..) From the musical candy "The you cared for Bert

The Kiss.

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TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME,

chance would come when he played tions as the best products in in the spots that were patronised by Hollywood," the film crities of the elite of the film, Colony. What the "Daily Mail" wrote recently. a hapel. It was only by the merest This typical of tau British chance that one day he went to theiress ieietion to the progress Roosevelt, and saw a pretty girl made by the Industry.

The following programme will sitting with an older woman and he

ba broadcast to-day from the asked her to dance with him. As Motion picture officials have Hong Kong Broadcasting, Station he left the hotel, he was asked at found lack of governmental co-Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 855 what studio he worked, as the man operation one of the hardest bar-metregi (a film manager) had noticed him riers to hurdle. They have been" 7 p.m.European Programme utilise of Columbia Records selected and dancing with Lily Damita; Imagine denied permission the kid's joy and surprise, as he had streets, historic buildings or the supplied by the Anderson Music had no idea with whom he had army or navy for their various Co.

While "shooting" The Tarantelle for Flute and. Clarinet danced. A small chance came after films.

(Saint-Saens), this, but nothing of consequence, "Middle Watch," popular stags.

Eastbourne Municipal Band and again months of hopelessness, play, the Admiralty authorised

(9750). Then this small part with the Garbo, actors to appear on board a naval Second Movement from Symphonie

Fathetique (Tschaikowsky), and now stardom with. Universal.cruiser but specified none should This is not one of the Garbo's beat, impersonate the role of an officer: Scene de, Ballet (de Berliat)..

Squire Celeste Octet (9825). "This la only one of many, but but, of course, anything she does pleases me. What is really her at one of the most important ob- Nocturne in E Flat (Chepin),

Liebestraum (Liszt),

Squire Celeste Octet (9142). traction? She can look downright stacles in the path of the pro-les

7.30 p.m. From the Studio: plain; the slinks and slouches. Shegress of British pictures, one hates dressing smartly, but, she can official told the United Press cor The Rev. H. R. Wells will give the 14th leason from "Cantonese for look, so beautiful. I really think respondent.

Another advantage enjoyed by Every One." her first Talkie, "Anna Cristle," will acore with every one. Her diction Hollywood is the weather, which is clear (English training), volce permits the filming of more na- slightly husky but full of tones. Itural exteriors than is possible am so glad that she is an enormous here. There are only a few weeks

as elsewhere, in of a year that rains or drab skies Czardas (Monti), hit, in Londen

keeps up that permit good "on location" shots. Madrigals (Simonett), "Romance". She broken Italian accent as well as Likewise, the natural scenery of Dorla Kean did (Oh and How won- the Pacific-Coast lends itself to derful that

that more successful plots than does woman was in part!) Greta's ambition is to be Britain's landscape. the greatest tragedienne on the to take London, New stage and York, Farls and Berlin by storm. She certainly does it in her films; her appeal is world-wide.

Dorothy Janis,

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8 pm Recording Programme continued. Sanctuary of the Heart (Kotelby),

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Ketelby's Concert Orchestra! (0405).

▾ 8.30-10

Reminiscences of Scotland,

Highland Military Band (9121),

Violin Bolo by Yvonne

Curti (6200).. Albumblatt (Wagner), Traums (Wagner),.

Squire Celexto Octet (DX20), Not the least of the disadvan-Faust-Prelude (Gounod),

Milan Symphony Orchestra tages has been the quota system

(9878), which under the Cinematograph

p.m.-Halloween Con- Films Act of 1927 fixed the "rent- er's quola" at 7 per cent. This cert enabled renting companies to pur- That clover little artiste, Dorothy chase inferior films cheaply and Jania, passed through from Borneo make no effort to paim them off Comin' Thro' the Eye," where she and twelve others have on exhibitors, and had the effect Robin Adair,

Doris Vane, Soprano (2688), been taking pictures in the native of encouraging ludicrous prodng-Aldershot Searchlight Tattoo, surroundings. She will be romem- bered for her good work with Ramon Novarro in "The Pagan." They left in the Empress of Canada, much to the disappointment of all as they were so keen to stop over for a few days more at "Heaven's gift to Hong Kong" (as she termed It) Repulse Bay Hotel, our little touch of the Riviera.

BRITISH PICTURE.

EFFORT TO BEAT

· HOLLYWOOD.

Elstree, Eng., Sept. 26.

Encouraged by the success of

ing to

tions.

Pipe Band of HIM. Scot'a

Guards (9110).

Next year, however, the quota will be 12 per cent, meaning The Hundred Pipers, that every American renting firm Gae bring to me a Pint o': Wine,

Laidlaw Murray, Baritone (3007). which seeks, tn gell pictures in

Scottish Britain must acquire one English The Thistle-Selection of

Melodies, Alm for every reven American ple

Regimental Band of H.M. tures rented to exhibitors.

Grenadier Guards (9102). Dr. McGregor,

Will Fyffe, Comedian (9108). Hamely Seats Melodies,

Tom Kinniburgh, Eas (8533).

The result, according to reports which, however, could not be verified, has been to cause Ameri- can producera to seck studio room in England where they could fill Seqttish Medley, ̧ their quotas. Other reports cur-

Debray Somers Band (9425). rent are that some are attempt | Lassie, Wad Ye Loo Met, ing to negotiate huge contracts Bonnie Wee Thing, with British producers with this in view.

The Industry has been aided in

its recent productions, the Britishita fight by the. fact that produc- motion picture industry is prepartion costs here are lower than in discard Its swaddling California or Long Island. It is clothes and challenge the world, estimated that a film produced at cost of 0.3100,000 would' cost writes Arthur, F. Degreve,

wood. United Press.

The big guns of Elstree, load-ore than C.$300,000 in Holly ed with dollars, however, are trained upon Hollywood. The competition from Germany and France is not regarded seriously.

is estimated in some quarters that between G.$25,000,000 and G$50,000,000 will be spent in the coming year in the production of "British 'films.

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FORD AIR LINE.

REGULAR SERVICE TO COPENHAGEN.

Copenhagen, Sept. 7:

Duet with Orchestra (6245), Clean Pease Strae, The Glasgow Highlanders,

Highland Military Band (4587).

Ye Banks and Braes,

The Auld House,

Nina Rai, Contralto (7800), A Night wi Burn-Selection,

Highland Military Band (4053). Sandy Todd takes the Chaira,

Humorous Aberdeen Sketch (4283).

Scottish Fantasia,

Squire Celeste Octet (9096), 10-10.30 p.m.-The Brd· Act of "Rigoletto" (Verd!),

10.80 p.m.-Close down.

Mrs Younge: "James," If you The Ford Motor Company has don't eat this cake I'll never bake : The Industry has had a hard been for some time investigating another!". tight to live. It was dealt the possibilities of organising a

Mr. Younge: "And if I do eat It severe body blow by the world regular, air mail service in Europe you won't need to bake another-for war and slowly was recuperating and yesterday the company submit- mal" in the face of super-productions ted to the Danish Postal Authorities from Hollywood, when the

an offer to establish two regular air "talkies" arrived.

services between Copenhagen and Leaders were dismayed. Thou-

Aarhus and Copenhagen and sands of feet of "ailents" lay un-Esbjerg. For a beginning one ma- saleable upon the shelves."

chine would travel each way daily first Hollywood taikies, as poor as they were, proved a novelty and that the service shall be worked en- on each route, and it is suggested filled movie houses.

| tirely on a commercial basla without Sound Machinery Installed. Studios here had to be remedel. any State or other subsidy. led; thousands of dollars had to each morning, the planes would Leaving Copenhagen at 3 o'clock be spent in sound machinery and reach their destinations about 5 the uneven battle with Hollywood o'clock or 580, and the mails could continued.. However, audiences! gradually began to tire of Ameri-be distributed by air to the principal can slang, phrases which they did}

towns in Jutland, the two mail not understand and with the ap same night. It is hoped that the planes returning to Copenhagen the| pearance of such British pictures charge for mail conveyance to the as "Rookery Nook" and "Atlan-public need not be increased and tic" they turned eagerly, to those each plane will have a capacity for aching the mother tongue.

This was the situation a year proposed to convey at a charge not 12 or 14 passengers, whom it is ago when British International Fictures, the largest organisation greatly in excess of the rail and in the industry, launched an am

A seaplane service between

The last hope of those who favour the silents will shortly be seen at the Queen's. Greta Garbo with Conrad Nagel, and the boy who has 'made good in "All Quiet on the Western Front Lew Ayres. This youngster used to play the banjo in orchestras, and by day heunt the studios, spending all his, spare money on his wardrobe (It means "Blackmail", and "Murder were Esbjerg and London is spoken of as so much to be well dressed). After highly successful as was, weary hopeless months, without one I Enda." chance coming his way, he loft for

bitious production programme.

steamer rates.

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ultimate possibility, and Mr. "Loose Ford is reported to be contemplat Beveled ing the establishment" of an "The United States had a long- Detroit, in an orchestra, then back start, but the best British pic-aeroplane assembling works at

Copenhagen. later to play at Montmartre and the tures are now superior artistical- Ambassador's. Thought his blgly, and, as profit-making produs

LUMBER BARON.

RICH MAN WHO DID HIS OWN COOKING.

Charles F. Ruggles was one of the richest men in New York. He was alumber baron, and was worth £10,000,000.

Yet he lived most of his life in one tiny room above his office.

And he has just been found dead. there at the age of 34.

In that little room he had cooked his own meals,mended his own clothing and done his own house- Work

He never had a narrant, he never Kell, I love, galite ka

Ruggles was a man with his own Ideas of the way to live. He did not Ilkka

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