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TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1932.

ROUND HONG KONG'S CINEMA THEATRES

OFFICIAL SOURCES.

"POSSESSED"

vividly personalizes the

twlated

RADIO

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

The following programme will be broadest to-day from the Hong Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. soul and body of that infamous on a wavelength of 855 metres

(845 K.C.'0); character.

5-6 p.m.---A Relay of the Band Robert Coogan, child prodigy of Joan Crawford, who seems to "Skippy" and "Sooky:" gives · 8

of the 1st Battalion, South Wales give fresh evidence of an unusual poignant pathos to the character Borderers from the Military Hos- pital. By courtesy of the Officer acting talent with her every auc-of Bobble, the crippled boy.

Commanding. reeding vehicle, is at her dramatic Hobart Bosworth creates again

6-8 p.m.-European Programme. best in "Possessed," now screening the inspirational character of the

6-7.30 p.m.-A Programme of at the Queen's Theatre.

aged Patriarch and faith healer,

Columbia Records, and touches dramatic heights in his

6-6.36 p.m.-Operatic. portrayal.

Orchestral

The picture, based on the Edgar Selwyn stage play, "The Mirage," gives the star her most serious role aince "Paid" that of a poor fac. tory girl who anxious to better her position in life, becomes involved in an affair with a young politician of wealth and social standing

Ne small share of the interest in this picture is due to the fact that the politician is played by Clark Gable,

an

A further asset to the picture is the work of Wallace Ford in important role, as Miss Crawford's home town admir

"SHE'S MY WEAKNESS"

of ведаа-

Boris Karloff, the monster "Frankenstein," brings a tional ability into his underworld | character of "Nikko."

The director, Norman McLeod, made "Monkey Business,"

then "Touchdown," both pronounced box office hits.

"GOOD SPORT”

Mignon-Selection (Thomas),.

New Queen's Hall Light Orchestra.

THE CHINA MAIL.

MISS LAI MING-FAY SUCCESSFUL · SUNDAY

QUESTIONED.

Relations with Fung ́ and Accused.

ANONYMOUS LETTERS,

CONCERTS.

Peninsula Hotel Programmes.

SHADOWS BEFORE

COMING EVENTS ADVERTISED

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IN CHINA MAIL, A

Social Functions. To-day-Ten Dances at Hong

The popularity of the Sunday evening Symphonic Concerts at the On resumption of the Central Magistracy trial of Cheng Kwok- Peninsula Hotel was again demon Kong Hotel and King's Restaurant; yau, charged with having instigat-strated last Sunday. when, in spite Dinner Dances at Hong Kong, and ed the murder of George Fung in of the Inclement weather prior to Peninsula Hotels and King's Restau-

rant. Village Road on March 24 last, the commencement of the Concert, Miss Lai Ming-fay, the girl in the the usual large gathering of Hong case, and one of the principal wit

Song-

La Boheme They Call Me Mimi

(Puccini), Madame Butterfly-One Fine Day

(Puccini),

Doris Vane (Soprano). Octet-

Maritana Scenes That

the murder.

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Linda Watkins, who scored successfully in her first motion pic ture, "Sob Sister", and who now The amusing Skeets Gallagher plays the leading role in "Good contributes a great many laughs to Sport" opening next Thursday at the scenes in which he participates the King's Theatre, is one screen and excellent portrayals are offered star who belleves that matrimony by Frank Conroy, Marjorie White, is not only a worth while venture John Miljan and Clara Blandick. for either man or womán, but ́a

splendid institution, as well.

"While I have made the leap myself" she admitted recently, "I All talking pictures have develop- believe I can speak with some au-

the thority. Most of my friends ed a sign language used on

sets" during actual 6lming, saya married or have been, some of them Melville Brown, director of 'Radio several times, and one cannot lend Pictures' farce-comedy. "She's My a sympathetic ear to repeating Weakness," which is coming to the divorcees without learning things.”. Queen's Theatre on Thursday.

Cast opposite Miss Watkins in "In the days of silent films," he the male lead is John Boles, star says, "It was a comparatively sim- of "Seed". "One Heavenly Night" ple matter to tell a player when to and "Rio Rita". The remaining enter the scene, when to laugh, or honours go to the feminine sex, with when to shoot a revolver.... Minna Gombell, known for her "Now it isn't so simple. A direc-humorous portrayals in "Bad Girl" tor can't call out to a waiting actor and "Sob Sister", Greta Nissen, and because the microphone will pick up Hedda Hopper in the other fea.

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Entertainment..

To-day-King's

To-day Queen's "Possessed."

Theatre;

To-day Central

Theatre;

"Miss Yun Lan."

To-day — Majestic

Theatre:

Theatre:

World

Home Malia.

Theatre;

nesses for the Crown, was search- Kong music lovers assembled in the "The Miracle Man." ingly cross-examined by Mr. G. K. Ground Floor Lounge. Hall Brutton, for the defence...

The most popular band items as In the course of her replies, Miss evidenced by the patrons applause Lai told of her stage career and private life, her relations with the were the "Valse Espana" and "Song

"The Man I Killed." accused Cheng, and her associa of the Volga Boatmen.”

An in-

To-day — Star tions with Fung, the deceased, novation took place in the appear-"Recaptured Love." which are being suggested by the

To-day Crown as furnishing the motive for ance of local artistes. Nura Kanis

rendering a plano solo "Lotus "The Iron Mask." Witness was also questioned re- Land." This artiate will undoubted-To-morrow-Inward from Europe garding her knowledge of the de-ly be heard again in future Hong via Suez by Rajputana, via Siberis ceased's private affairs, his asso- Brightest (Wallace, arr. Sear), ciation with other women, and the Kong programmes. Mrs. Sharpem, by Gange; Outward for America The Bohemian Girl-Then You' source of his income, a woman re- Soprano, accompanied by, Miss Nora and Europe via Siberia by Tatauta

Maru 8.30 a.m. Remember Me (Balfe, arr. Sear), ferred to as Connie or May Chan Flint at the piano, rendered "Valley J. H. Squire Celeste Octet. being particularly mentioned. of Laughter" and, in response to unbounded applause, "Vanity Fair." The Peninsula Hotel Management The defending solicitor's asked pointed questions as to the mutual are to be beartily congratulated on coldness, which he suggested had these highly successful Concerts and crept into the relations between it must be very gratifying to them Miss Lai Ming-fay and the accused, that such large numbers shew their and as to the existence of anony-appreciation by regularly patronis- mous letters which, Mr. Brutton ing these functions, remarked, could give reasonable supposition the Fung had many eneruies.

Song-

Faust 'Gainst the Power

(Gounod), Harold Williams & B.B.C. Chorus, Chorus

Faust-Soldiers' Chorus

(Gounod),

The B.B.C. Chorus, 7 p.m.-(Stock Quotations, Mall Notice, etc.).

6.36-7.18 p.m.--Variety. Band-

Folly to be Wise Selection,

Percival Hackey & His Band. Humorous Sketch-

So I Says to Him

Mutual Coldness.

Provided With Money, Mr. Brutton:→→→

Do you know that this girl whom you call Connic or May was in, the (A Bit O' Yorkshire Humour), habit of sending money frequently The Happiest Couple in Lanca-to Fung?-1 don't know that.

shere,

Banjo Solo-

Joy Dance, La Vivandlere,

Vocal Gems

the sound. A tense silence pre- tured roles. Claire Maynard, vails whenever the cameras are in Louise Beaver, Sally Blane and action.

Betty Francisco are also in the cast. "To combat this, the first thing I Kenneth MacKenna directed the do when beginning a picture is to production from the screen story Vocal Duet- coach the players in this sign lan- by William Hurlbut. gunge.

"Raising one finger means to en-

ter; two fingers to begin talking,

and so on. Sometimes, when the

PEPYS PHYSIC WELL.

London.

player is not visible and must be Pepys Physic Well is to become signulled. I have the electricians thageleus of a spa for North rig up a light. When it flashes on, London-so, at least, Barnet Coun the player knows Tt is his turn to cil Hopes. enter the scene."

The water, it is claimed, has considerable medicinal properties "THE MIRACLE MAN" and the well is being restored from the income of a trust founded by "The Miracle Man" which is now a London fahmonger in 1678. showing at the King's Theatre un- The spot was a favourite resort folds a powerful atory, wherein the of the diarist, Pepys, who paid Good triumphs over Evil. It's a his last visit to it in 1687. The drama so perfectly constructed-so entry in his Diary reads: "Got to forcefully told, that it would have Barnet 7 a.m. and there found many been great a hundred years ago, people drinking.” and still will be a great a hundred

years hence.

It tells a story of redemption that will stir the emotions and cheer the hearts of millions.

Sylvia Sidney, for her exceptional performance in "Street Scene" "An American Tragedy," and "Ladies of the Big House," was showered with praise by critica everywhere. Many acclaim her the finest emotional, aci tress in pictures,

Chester Morris appears in the

role, Thomas Meighan made famous.

There's a lure about Morris that women like. He has good looks, broad shoulders, and an engaging personality. His first class ability is evident in such hits as "Alibi,"I "The Divorcee," "The Big House," and "Cock of the Air.”

Irving Pichel has the power to catch and hold audience attention. Miracle As the Atheist in "The

Man" he has the role that fits him admirably.

John Wray, as the Frog, the part that made Lon Chaney famous,

Bringing Up Father.

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Do you know that since you had Howard.known Fung in Hong Kong this

girl had been sending money Fung-I am not aware of that.

Ernest Jones.

The Maid of the Mountains,

Columbia Light Opera Company

With the Help of the Moon, Lazy Day,

7.18-7.30 p.m.--- Semiramide-

Overture (Rossini),

Milan Symphony Orchestra. 7.30-8 p.m.-From the Studio. Lawrence Bradley at the piano

"Glorifying Jazz."

to

You did not know that? Would you be surprised to know that right up till February of this year 1932 this lady had been sending money to Fung?-I would be surprised, and I would not believe it,

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8 p.m.-Local Time & Weather Report

8.3-11.30 p.m.-Relay from the Ko Shing Theatre.

10.30 p.m.-Rugby Mid-day Press News.

11.30 p.m.-Close Down.

SLUMP IN 19TH CENTURY ART .

98 Pictures Sold for £1,314.

London, May 12.

"Would Not Believe It." Do you know she sent money to him this year in order to enable him to go to Singapore?—I don't know about that. I would not be lieve it..

And if he did not go to Singapore this lady was going up to see Fung herself? I don't know anything about that.

Do you mean to say that Fung never mentioned anything to you about this girl since February 19317 He mentioned Connie to me. He said he had forgotten her and asked me not to worry about her.

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So at one time you were worry- ing about Connie then?-No, I had pardoned him

The Magistrate (Mr. Wynne- There was a remarkable slump in Jones) who yesterday was suffer- 19th Century Royal Academy art ating from a slight attack of. in Christie's to-day, when a collection fluenza, intimated that he would of 98 pictures, most of which at notify both the Crown and the de- different times have been exhibited fence if he were unable to con- at the Academy and acclaimed as tinue with the hearing to-day. masterpieces, was sold at bargain prices.

For example, Briton Riviere's "Pallas Athene and the Herdsman's dogs," which in 1884 was sold for £997, to-day fetched' three and a half guiness.

Other

Victorian masterpieces

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fared little better and the total for The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd.

the sale was only £1,814, which

would have bought only one picture

a score of years ago.

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