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FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1932.

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THE CHINA MAIL.

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

record-breaking group of comedy RADIO girls. Berkeley ran over 100,000 feet through the cameras to get the twelve "panics" who lead the large chorus through songs with Bert The following programma will Lahr, Charlotte Greenwood, Charles be broadcast today from the Hong Winninger and Kathryn Crawford. Kong Broadcasting Station ZBW. | collaborated with Morrie Ryskind The result, according to Berkeley, on wavelength of 355 metres and David Freedman, the star of "is the greatest chorus. I have ever (845 K.C.'n) ;—— "Palmy Days" projects himself assembled." Berkeley has assem. from hilarity to uproariousness in bled some of the greatest collec a series of ingenious Cantor situa- tions of gorgeous girls known to the show business for both Florenz tions.

Ziegfeld and Earl Carroll.

LOST RIFLE TAG GAVE WREN PLOT FOR "BEAU IDEAL."

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5-7 p.m. Chinese Programms. 7-10.30 p.m.-European Pro gramme of Victor Records. 7.63-7.33 p.m.--Variety. Orchestral.

Song of the Soul, -

Victor Salon Orchestra (22466), Whistling Solo-

Listen to the Mocking Bird,

Margaret McKee (19894). Chorus

Chant of the Jungle,

The Revellers (22270). Organ Solo-

Close My Eyes to the Rest of the World,

Jesse Crawford (22243)..

Song-

Me Too,

Chorus-

Gene Austin, Tenor (20143).

As Time Goes By,

Rudy Vallee & His Connecticut Yankees (22773).

Searching for You in my Dreams,

Gene & Glena (22396), 7.33-8 p.m.-Concert Waltzes. Vienna Blood (Strauss), Voices of Spring (Strauss),

"THE SLEEPING CARDINAL"

Arthur Wontner gives a really convincing and life-like charac-

Edward Sutherland, who rose to terisation of Sherlock Holmes, as visioned by the late Sir Arthur his mighty megaphone status after Conan Doyle, in the Gainsborough aaaiuting Charlie Chaplin in "A talkie production "The Sleeping Woman of Paris" and since direct- Cardinal," which was screened ing twenty-five comedy, successes,

"Boau Ideal," Radio Pictures' only recently the Queen's has inspired a dash and movement! Theatre, and is now playing at the in Cantor's latest endeavour that sequel to "Beau Geste," was in- Star Theatre. Mystery seekers gathers whirlwind momentum as it spired by the identification plate. its side-splitting on a French Foreign Legion rifle, will find this film, which was pro-approaches

according to Percival C. Wren, the duced at the Twickenham Studios, elimax.

A few numbers formed full of thrills, there being two In a startling swimming polo set, author. murders committed before the in-designed by Willy Pogany, the the only possible opportunity to

engages. In applause-follow up the original story. stigator of the crimes is brought chorus

"Besieged with demands for a provoking frolics led by three to book.

Ian Fleming, as Dr. Watson, Olympic mermaids, each an aquatic sequel," Wren says, "I was at my Holmes' bosom friend, gives a champion. They are Olive Hatch, wits end, until I remembered that splendid portrayal, whilst others Southern California 100-yard cham every Legion ride is tagged with of note in the cast' are Minnie pion; Georgia Coleman, national the number of the soldier to whom

That gave me my Vocal Duet- Dorothy it belonged. Rayner, Leslie Perrina, Janel diving champion, and

In 'Beau Geste' all the bro- Walsh, Norman McKinnel William Paynton, runner-ap to Miss Cole story.

Youthful Barbara Weeks thers were killed but John. Fazan and Sydney King. It would man. be most unfair-to-disclose the real sings, dances and laughs her way escaped from Fort Zinderneuf, the Moriarty here, so see the film for through the picture as an accom only survivor of the terrific battle yourself and be thrilled!

plice and co-adjutor to Cantor and On arriving home in London his the elongated Charlotte Greenwood, action was unofficially condoned by his Legion commander. His heroism was recognised. As he had enlist- ed under a fictitious name the com- mander declared, him dead to the Dreams of Schubert,

The

arises his Legion.

new story Although he is still in twenties and has been in pictures from the death of this commander only two years от so, Phillips and the fact that there was

of John Geste's Holmes has to his credit parts in official record

When reinforcements A greater picture than "Beau 15 movies, including his most re-heroism. Geste" is the sequel "Beat Ideal," cent one, "The Man I Killed," which reach Fort Zinderneuf they find The Merry Widow (Leon-Lehar),

rifle but how showing At the Queen's comes to the King's Theatre soon. dead men for every

him That identifies. Theatre. Taken from P. C. Wren's Holmes has a heritage for acting, Geste's. famous

the novel of

French gained from his

distinguished either as a prisoner of the Arabs ..or a deserter. Later, when he Foreign Legion, the story is too father, Taylor Holmes, who has well-known to require description. been a favourite actor of the stage visits the Sahara he his recognized The new Lavish in its surroundings, Beau for many years, and, at less fre- and thrown into prison. _Ideal_takes_one_from the arid des quent intervals, of the screen. story takes up his adventures from Bert to the Geste home in England Holmes' prestige as an actor has there." and back again to the ranks of gained new importance with each the Legion, bringing in ita wake succeeding picture. The general Theatre. romance and adventure. It is the experience which he had gained in Geate," the role he created in the story of the sacrifice of a man for the first thirteen reached full original story. his friend and for the girl they flower in his fourteenth produc-includes Loretta both love. Life with the Penal tion, "An American Tragedy," one Rich, Lester Vail, Don Alvarado, Battalion in vividly depicted. The of the greatest screen sensations of Otto Matisson, grand climax comes with the Arab the past season. Preview critica Hale Hamilton, George Rigas and revolt.

who have seen "The Man I Killed" Leni Stengel. Ralph Forbes, Lorretta Young, assert that this portrayal la even Lester Vail and Irene Rich umong the cast.

The feature attraction is sup- ported by a Gainsborough Gem, featuring the tuneful "Blue Boys" and an "Ideal Cine Magazine," & welcome novelty.

--CIRE.

"BEAU IDEAL."

are

PHILLIPS HOLMES THE NEW "STAR."

It is a picture that should not be American Tragedy."

missed.

OFFICIAL SOURCES.

POGANY SETTING.

BEAUTIFUL CHORUS GIRLS.

110

Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by. Serge Koussevitzky (6903).

Josef Chevinne (Pianist) | (6840).

Hungarian Rhapsody Orch. I

(35025).

Blue Danube (Strauss),

8 p.m.-Local Time. 8.05-8,30 p.m.-Vocal Gems. The Chocolate Soldier (Stange-Straus),

Victor Light Opera Company (86416). Warren Mills and His Blue Blackbirds of 1928 (McHugh-Fields),

Serenaders (96962). Whoopee (Kahn-Donaldsen), The New-Moon

(Mandel-Hammerstein-Romberg),

Victor Light Opera Company (35969). 8.30-9.10 p.m.-Operatic. Orchestral-

Tristan & Isolde (Wagner)-

.Prelude, The featured cast Young, Irene

"Beau Ideal" is at the Queen's Ralph Forbes is "John

Paul McAllister, Song-

Otello Otello

:

more vivid, more interesting than TWELVETREES NEW PICTURE

COMBINES VARIETY OF the part of Clyde Griffithe in "An

TALENT.

According to Charles Rogers, production chief of RKO Pathe, it The hectic competition of the is never enough for a picture mere- It must have FEMININE PULCHRITUDE AND film companies for feminine curves ly to have a star.

and and beauty continues apace, with every advantage that money Metro Goldwyn Mayer forging talent can provide, both for the Eddie Cantor's memorable entry ahead at the present time, accord-sake of the success of the picture assem- and the sake of the popularity of into the motion picture firmament ing to observers, with its

It is true that fana go by making "Whoopee" has been bling of a "Beauty Dozen." Desir- the star.

But eclipsed in "Palmy Days," the ing that "Flying High," its first to see their favourite star.

screen musical picture of the current they soon tire of her, if they see comic's second famous vehicle which will be presented by season, which will open on Sunday constantly in pictures that are out- Samuel Goldwyn at the King's as the Queen's Theatre, should be standing, only because of the star's

Surrounded by decidedly a "smash" for the eyes, beauty and ability. Theatre to-day. myriads of feminine, pulchritude, and a tonic for the wall-known Pogany settings, an outstanding business man, Director Charles cast and a story in which Cantor Rieaner set Busby Berkeley, noted

NEXT CHANGE AT THE KING'S. ERNST LUBITSCH'S SMASHING PRODUCTION.

Mortal man

BARRYMORE CARROLL HOLMES

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PARAMOUNT", PICTURE.

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San Francisco Symphony Orchestra conducted by Alfred Hertz (6585)."

(Verdi)-Ave Maria, (Verdi)-Willow Song, Elisabeth Rothberg, Soprano (7893).

Voeal Gems-

Alda (Verdi),

Band-

Victor Light Opera Company (35940).

Selections from Mefistofele (Bolto, arr. Creatore), Meistofele Prologue

(Bolto, arr. Creatore),

Song

Creatore's Band (85971).

Faust (Gunod)---

All Hail Thou Dwelling Lowly, Carmen (Bizet)-Flower Song,

Giacomo Lauri-Volpi (Tenor) (7889). 9.10-9.30 p.m/~ Daphnis et Chloe (Bavel),

Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Serge Koussevitzky (7148-4). 9.30-10.19, p.m-A Concert. Negro Spiritual

Swing Low Sweet Charlot

(arr. Burleigh),

Dame Nellie Melba, Soprano (6788).

Menuet (Bach-Winternitz), Gavotte (Beethoven),

That a search for quality guided every move of the producer during. the aiming of "A Woman of Ex- perience," now at the Central Theatre, is obvious from the names Violin Solo-

As a attached to the production. auitable vehicle for Helen. Twelve- trees, who played the lead in "Millie," he selected the play, "A Registered Woman," by John Far row known particularly for his screen success, "The Virginian." Mr. Rogers persuaded Mr. Farrow himself to adapt the play. to the screen, and then he employed Ralph Murphy, prominent New York stage director and dialogue writer, to write the additional dialogue. Harry Joe Brown, associate pro ducer with Mr. Rogers, who was formerly: director with the "com- pany, belloves that every producer should direct at least one picture a (Continued at foot of Column: 7.)

Fritz Kreisler (1138). Chorus

Storm on the Volga,

Russian State Choir (9209). Piano Solo

The Prophet Bird (Schumann), By the Brookside (Stojowski),

Ignace Jan Paderewski (1426). Song

Tavern Song (Watson-Fisher), The Green-Eyed Dragun (Newman-Charles),

Reinald Werrenrath, Baritone (1264) Violin Salo

Caprice Antique (Balogh-Kreisler)," Legend of the Canyon (Cadran),

Frits Kreisler (1098).

Song

Lilly Dale (Thompson), The Hazel: Dell (Root),

SHADOWS BEFORK

COMING EVENTS ADVERTISED IN CHINA MAIL.

Social Functions. To-day-Tex Dances at Hong Kong Hotel and King's Restaurant; Dinner Dances at Hong Kong. and Peninsula Hotels and King's Restaurant,

Entertainmenta. Today King's "Palmy Days."

To-day--- Queen's "Beau Ideal"

-Theatre;

Theatre;

Today Central Thes' res "A Woman of Experience."

Theats To-day Majestiv The Secret Call."""

Today Star "The Sleeping Cardinal"

Theatre:

Home Malin To-day-Inward from Europe via Negapatam (Hong Haw); Outward for Europe via Siberia (President Cleveland), 6 p.m.

To-morrow-Inward from Europe via Negapatam (Fushimi Marb).

Meetings,

April 19-A. S. Watson & Co. Ltd, Hong-Kong-Hotel, 11:80 a:m:

April 21-Wm. Powell, Ltd., 6, Des Vœux Road Central, 11,80 a.m.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

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With the experience of another Guild before them, it was surpris- ing that the Po Yick Guild should make this attempt at placing the employees on the shoulders of Im- responsibility of placating their porters. In the case ́ ́ he had in mind the movement began a few years ago with a very small com- mission and it had grown up to no less than two per cent of the purchasing price, having to be given up to the Guild's employees. Finally, he considered that a levy of this nature would be a direct hindrance to the trade of Importers were well the Colony. aware that similar demands were constantly being made in some of the Cost Ports. He hoped the meeting would agree that it was the duty of all Importers to see that trade was not allowed to de- generate into the impossible con- ditions which obtain in some of the neighbouring ports. (Applause.)

There being no discussion, the resolution was put to the meeting and declared carried nem, con.

This concluded the proceedings.

Olive Kline (Soprano) with Male Quartet (4005). 10.19-10.27 p.m-Hawaiian Music. Kaala-Medley, Waonahele-Medley,

Royal Hawaiian Trio (20281). Kohala March,

Frank Ferera and John K. Paaluhi (Hawaiian Guitars) (20027).

· 10.30 p.m. Close Down

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