1932-06-10 — Page 3

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1932.

ROUND HONG KONG'S CINEMA THEATRES

OFFICIAL SOURCES.

"EOSSESSED."

Joan Crawford is supported by an interesting pair of leading men in her newest M.-G.-M. screen produc- tion, "Possessed," opening on Sun; day at the Queen's Theatre.

the

"THE MIRACLE MAN.”

"The Miracle Man" proved far more interesting to work on than the average picture because there le only one part in the entire produc tion which may be called a straight role, said Director Norman McLeod recently.

The first, Clark Gable, is

He points out the diversity of sensation of the hour in pictures. characters as follows: He caught on with a vengeance in Sylvia Sidney plays a girl crook, such pictures as "Dance, Fools, hardened against life, cynical and Dance" and "The Secret Six" and scheming, who changes under the has recently scored in Norma spell of the Miracle Man. Shearer's "A Free Soul" and Greta Garbo's "Susan Lenox.".

Chester Morris in a two-fisted, brutal leader of a gang of crooka, a The other, Wallace Ford, is new scoffer at anything good in life, to pictures, but for a number of until his regeneration. years, has the reputation of having

in

Irving Pichel is seen as an atheist

played in more long-run hits than who defies the power of God until any other actor on Broadway. He his own son is cured by a miracle. did two years

as the condemned John Wray, as The Frog, is an ! soldier "Abraham Lincoln"; abvious character actor with his two years in "Broadway"; two body twisted Into grotesque shapes. years in "Pigs"; and

в year in Robert Coogan is a pitiful little

crippled boy.

Ned Sparks appears as a "dead" "Possessed," whe induced Ford to pan" pickpocket.

"Abie's Irish Rose."

Clarence Brown, director

of

leave the stage for the screen, pro- Hobart Bosworth is the beloved, phesies a great talkie future for kindly, religious faith healer, him.

Boris Karloff has another of his "Possessed" was adapted from the weird character roles as the half- Edgar Selwyn play, "The Mirage," caste menace.

and tells the dramatic story of' a Virginia Bruce, as a frail invalid, girl whose relationship with a young and Lloyd Hughes, as the millionaire politician imperils his candidacy for brother, both have character parts. governorship. Others in the cast Florine McKinney, as the sweet, include the comic Skeets Gallagher, unsophisticated daughter of Frank Frank Conroy, Marjorie White, Darien, the character hotel owner, John Miljan and Clara Blandick.

**THE FLYING FOOL."

Benita Hume, who takes the part of the heroine in "The Flying Fool" showing now at the Queen's Theatre, is as well-known in the theatre world as she is on the She studied for the stage screen.

has the lone straight part.

"The Miracle Man," famous, as an outstanding silent, and now refilmed as a major vocal production, comes to the King's Theatre on Sunday.

BOLTLESS BRIDGE.

Prague.

What is thought to be the world's at the Royal Academy of Dramatic largest all-welded bridge has been Art, and made one of her earllest erected in Pilsen. The bridge has appearances as Miskah In the re- a span of 161 feet and width of vival of "Kismet" at the New 27.4 fat, not a rivet or bolt is used Oxford. In silent films, such as in the entire structure, which is all "Easy Virtue," "The Constant steel. Nymph," and The Bubble," she played many and] varied roles, and also took an im- portant part in the talking film, "High Treason."

South Sea!

IN SUCH A LITTLE BOX.

Electrical experts estimate that enough energy can be stored in an

the battery

In "The Flying Fool." directed by ordinary electric storage battery Captain Walter Summers, Benita to lift the weight of plays the part of Marion Lee, who more than six miles.

has fallen into the unscrupulous hands of Marlow, the head of an International gang of crooks, who uses her as a decoy in his efforts to lure Vincent Floyd, secretly employ.] ed by the Home Office, across the Channel.

"THE GAY CABALLERO."

Magnificent scenery, picturesque architecture of the low, red-tiled. native customs, and the enchanting: structures of the great South-weat mark "The Gay Caballero," George O'Brien's latest Fox production showing to-day at the King's Thea tre,

Especially significant is the re production of an actual Mexican cantina. Realiaing that much of the charm of dramas dealing with outdoor life and romance in the West depends upon the authenticity with which they are pictured, Alfred Werker, the director, exercis ed great care in presenting each scene with all possible realism.

The cantina in "The Gay Cabal lero," was modelled after the one described in Tom Gill's novel and originally standing in a little Mexi- can town just below the border,

"The Gay Caballero" was adapted to the screen by Philip Klein and Barry Conners. Others" figuring prominently in the large cast are Willard Robertson, Martin Garralaga | and Juan Torena.

Bringing Up Father.

NEXT CHANGE AT THE KING'S.

More vital today then when its mighty drama ten- folded on the silent ICSEED.

THE

MIRACLE

MAN®

A Catamount Picture BYLYLA

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MORRIS

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RADIOR

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

The following programme will be broadcast to-day from the Hong Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 355 metres (845 K.C.'s) :-*

5-7 p.m.-Chinese 'Programme. 7-10.30 p.m.-European Pro- gramme of Columbia Records..

7.03-7.45 p.m.-Opératic. Orchestral

of the

Gotterdammerung - Song

Rhine Daughters (Wagner),

Sir Henry J. Wood conduct ing the New Queen's Hall Light Orchestra (L1993),

Song--

Trio-

"

THE CHINA MAIL.

BROADCASTING REPORT.

Activities During May.

256 HOURS OF TRANSMISSION.

The following is the monthly report for May of the Hong Kong Broadcasting Station;—

Actual hours of transmission totalled 256.75 of which 147 were devoted to European Programmes and 109.75 to Chinese Programmes. Ka follows:-

Euro Chin pean.

·ese..

La Tosca-Vissi D'Arte (Puccini), Cavalleria Rusticana-Vol Lo Sapete Morning Transmis

(Mascagni),

Eva Turner (Soprano)

..(L2118). Orchestral-

The Magic Flute Overture

(Mozart),

Sir Thomas Beecham con- ducting the London Symphony Orchestra (L1001F). Rigoletto-Prelude and Duke's Song

(Verdi),

Maria Gentile, Alessandro Granda and Carlo Gale. Quartette

Rigoletto Fairest Daughter of the

Graces (Verdi),

Maria Gentile, Ebe Stignani, Alessandro Granda and Carlo Galem (L2810). Orchestral-

Die Meistersinger-Overture

(Wagner),

sions Including Commercial Newa and Church Relays 51 44 Evening Trans-

missions

.96 651⁄2

147 109 Monthly Percentages $7.25 42.75

Bruno Walter & Symphony Orchestra (DX88).

8 p.m.-Local Time. 7.45-8.10 p.m.Vocal Gems, Veronique (Messager-Eldee),

Colambla Light Opera Co. (DX303).

4

During the month the following items were broadcast:- Dance Programmes European Studio Concerts Chinese Studio Concerts European Relays Chinese Relays

El

SHING MUN SCHEME.

Secretary of State Hopes to Give Reply Shortly

TELEGRAM RECEIVED ".

YESTERDAY.

A question regarding the second. section of the Shing Mun Scheme was asked by the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton at yesterday's meeting of the Legislative Council. He said:

On behalf of the Unofficial -Mem- bers of this Council, I desire to know whether the Government has since May 27 last received any reply, from the Home Authorities, In reference to the commencement of the second section of the Shing Mun Water Scheme7

The Colonial Secretary:-A tele- gram has been received this morn- ing in which the Secretary of State states that he hopes to let us have a reply very shortly regarding the Shing Mun Scheme.

City Hall Bill

The Attorney General moved the 4 first reading of "A Bill for the 8 resumption of the City Hall." He .16 said: The History of the City Hall and the reason that impelled the 9 Government to proceed for its re- Chinese Children's Programmies 3sumption by Ordinance instead of

New Licences May, 1992-79.

European Lectures

SHADOWS BEFORE

COMING EVENTS ADVERTISED IN CHINA, MAIL"

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

Entertainments.

Theatre:

To-day — Kings "The Gay Caballero.”

To-day Queen's Theatre; "Flying Fool."

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To-morrow-Inward from London

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Studio Transmissions. Chinese Children's Programme. A Lecture on "Postage Stamps of Hong Kong" by P. O. Stage.

Chinese Children's Programme. Chinese Studio Concert.

Les Cloches de Corneville

(Planquette),

A talk by Captain Bairnsfather Columbla Light Opera Co. on "The Origin of 'Ol' Bill"."

(DX283).

Pianoforte Recital by Mr. Harry Ore.

8.10-8.46 pm.Orchestral. Egmont-Overture (Beethoven),

Willem Mengelberg & Hia Concertgebouw Orchestra

(LX161).

The Music of the Spheres

(Josef Strauss),

Felix Weingartner and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (LX40).

Anacreon-Overture (Cherubini),

Willem Mengelberg & His Concertgebouw Orchestra (L1972-3). 8.46-9.27 p.m.-A Concert. Violin Solo-

Waltz in A Major

Brahms, arr. Hochstein), Air on G String (Bach),

Song-

Bronislaw Huberman (LX107),

The Songs my Mother Sang

(arr. Grimshaw), The Kerry Dance (Molloy),

Doris Vane, Soprano (DX157). Piano Solo

Ballade No. 1 in G Minor (Chopin),

Robert Casadesus. (0609), Song-

The Mountains of Mourne (arr. Houston Collison),

Edgar Coyle (Baritone) (2009R).

'Cello Solo-

Ave Verum (Mozart, arr. Squire), Sarabande (Sulzer),

W. H. Squire (L2256). 9.27-10.03 p.m.-Variety. Orchestral---

Daly's Theatre Waltz Memories,

Charles Pentrice and His Orchestra (DX319). Humorous Monologue--

Old, Sam-One Each a Piece. All

Round,

"Stanley Holloway (DX821) Organ Bolo-

The Vision of Fuji-8an,

Reginald Foort (DX315). Vocal Gems

Helen Columbia Light Opera Co.

(DX831), Orchestral-

What's Next?

Song-

Chinese. Studio Concert.

A talk by Sir Henry Pollock off "Forty-four Years of Progress in Hong Kong”

Chinese Children's Programme, Chinese Studio Concert Pianoforte Recital by Mr. Harry Ore.

European Studio Concert

tary, the Bill passed its first read- Seconded by the Colonial Secre-

ing.

Liquor Law Amendment.

The Attorney General moved the

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Lawrence Bradley at the piano amend the law relating to Vagrancy" the early stages of intoxication it New Work & Repairs. Call Flag *L***

"Glorifying Jazzi"

Relays.

Union Church Morning Service. Organ Recital from the Union Church by Mr. G. E. Longyear. 'King's Theatre-"Delicious,"

Ko Shing Theatre. Overseas League Concert from the Helena May Institute,

St. Joseph's Church Morning Service.

Rotary Club Tiffin Speech-Doc- tor J. L. Shellshear on "The Pre History of Hong Kong."

Ko Shing Theatre,

St. John's Cathedral Morning Service,

Rotary Club Tin Speech-Doc- tor J. H. Montgomery on "The Truth About Cancer."

Ko Shing Theatre.

King's Theatre "Sunshine Susie."

passed their final stages yesterday, exhilarating effect was supposed to

Attendance.

make men "wise like unto the

sent:-

His Excellency the Offeer Ad-gods.""" ministering the Government (the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn, C.M.G.) is introduced as the Tempter, be- The Serpent, the evilly wise one, presided, and there, were also pre-canse temptation, or the state of intoxication, creeps with subtlety The General Officer Commanding upon one, like a snake through the. (Major-General J. W. Sandilands, grass. So the Proverb says: C.B., C.M.G., D.S.0.),

"Look not upon the wine when it The Colonial Secretary (Hon. Mr. is red; for, at the last, it stingeth E. R. Halifax).

like a serpent."

The Attorney-General (Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K.C., OBE.),

The Secretary for Chiness Affairs (Hon. Mr. A. E. Wood). N

The Colonial Treasurer (Hon, Mr. Edwin Taylor).

Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, C.B.E., (Director of Public Works)..

Hon. Mr. T. H. King (Acting Inspector-General of Police),

Hon. Commander G. F.. Hole, E.N. (retired), (Harbour Master).

Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington (Director of Medical and Sanitary

Military Church Service from St. John's Cathedral.

Union Church Morning Service. | Services). pire Products Fair" from the Pen. Opening Speeches of the "Em-

Hinaula Hotel,

Speeches and musical pro- gramme from the Inaugural Din- ner of the "A.S.C., Cadre," the "A.A.LA." and the "Anzac Com- pany" from the Hong Kong Hotel Kerman Finck and His Roof Garden,

Orchestra (DX804).

A Fine Old English Gentleman,

Harry Dearth (Baritone) (DX60).

10.03-10.30 pm

Suite No. 2. in. B Minor for Flutes and

Strings (Bach),

(LX184-6).

į

Ko Shing Theatre. St. Joseph's Church Morning Service.

St. Paul's Church Morning Ber vice.

Ber

Rotary Club Tin Speech-Doc- Willem Mengelberg and his tor J. H. Montgomery continuing Concertgebouw Orchestra hie talk on "The Truth About Can- 1st Batta. South Wales Bor- derers band from the Military Hospital, Bowen Road.. Ko Shing Theatre.

10.35 pm-Close Down. All records in the above Euro- pean programmes are kindly sup- plied by the Anderson Music Co.

-Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton.

Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., LL.D.

Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga,

Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson.

Hon. Mr. S. W. Te'o, O.B.E., LL.D.

Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell, Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau.

Mr. R. A. C. North (Deputy Clerk of Councils).

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