1932-06-24 — Page 3

FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 1932.

KING'S

THEATRE.

COMMENCING SUNDAY, 26th

JUNE

A GRAND DOUBLE

ATTRACTION!

BETH BERI

DANSEUSE.

MISS 'BEKI WILL APPEAR WITH PRO- THE USUAL PICTURE GRAMME ON SUN. 26TH AND AT 5.10, 7.15 & 9.30 P.M. ONLY FROM MON., 27TH INST.

ALSO

"THE MAGNIFICENT

LIE"

A Paramount Picture,

with

RUTH CHATTERTON

RALPH BELLAMY

and

STUART ERWIN.

PRICES AS USUAL.

PLANS NOW OPEN.

Starting To- morrow.

AT THE

CENTRAL THEATRE,

THE MOST TALKED OF PICTURE OF THE YEAR.

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RADION

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

The following programme_will be broadcast to-day from the Hong Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W.

THE

CHINA MAIL.

ROUND HONG KONG'S

CINEMA THEATRES

on a wavelength of 865 metres | OFFICIAL SOURCES. (843 K.C.'n):

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

7.10-7.96 pm-Scottish Selec.

tions.

Bard-

Reminiscenes of Scotland

(arr. Godfrey),

(9121),

Vocal Chorus--

"SHE COULDN'T SAY NO."

la

"THE MAGNIFICENT LIE,”

VILLAGE ROAD MURDER.

Crown to Call Further Evidence?

SHADOWS BEFORE

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ATTRACTIVE TAILORING

COMING EVENTS ADVERTISED

15

IN CHINA MAIL

Entertainments.

To-day-King's

Theatre:

MOVEMENTS AT HOTELS.

Becial Functions.

When "The Magnificent Lie,"

To-day-Toa Dances at On resumption of the Fung mut Kong Hotel and King's Restaurant; Rath Chatterton's latest starring der case in the Central Police Dinner Dances at Hong Kong, picture, is shown around the coun-Court yesterday What happens to girls who can't try, audiences in many cities will evidence regarding the engaging of Restaurant.

afternoon, and Peninsula Hotels, and King's say "NO"?

recognize in the leading male role rooms at the hotel was given by the This interesting question a one-time favourite stock player. hotel boys. Accused in Cheng answered in the Warner Bros. and He is Ralph Bellamy, young tall, Kwok-you (20) who is charged be-24 Hours." Highland Military Band Vitaphone production which comes handsome, who toured the country fore Mr. Wynne-Jones with the

to the Queen's Theatre to-day, with in stock before getting what has instigation of the murder of George "She Couldn't Say No" To-day Queen's the vivacious Winnie Lightner in led him to the door of moving pic Fung at Village Road, Happy the leading role of "She Couldn't ture fame.

To-day Cantral Valley on the night of March 24"Humanity." Say No."

In "The Magnificent Lie," which last. This dramatic production has a will show at the King's Theatre, Mr. R. E. Lindsell (Crown Pro-The Black Camel."

To-day Majestic background of theatre and night starting on Sunday, young Bellamy secutor) is for the Crown, while clubs, and presents a new variation makes his screen bow. As Chatter Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton is defend-"Gentleman's Fate."

Today Star of the love triangle in these In-ton's leading man, he steps into a ing.

To-day.

World teresting settings...— .

EHumanity."

Auld Scots Songs-Medley

(arr. Francia),

Organ Solo

Scotia--Medley,

Quentin M. Maclean (DX260). 8 p.m.-Local Time, 7.35-8.05 p.m.--Orchestral. The Bronze Horse Overture (Auber). Sir Dan Godfrey conducting the Bournemouth Municipal

The Maestros (DX214).

Theatre;

Theatre;

Theatre:

Theatre:

Theatre:

London

We beg to Innenson to

- our many clients that "we have removed to W:18, D'Agullar Street............

We have also just re- icelved a new award-

ment of

SUMMER SUTTINGS,

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Tel. 21417.

LADIES' TAILOR.

Evening Gowa

A Specialty.

A trial will be ·

appreciated.

role which should advance him far Detective-Sergeant W Chester Morris is featured with on the road to stardom. In motion Meadows produced a plan of the

Home Malla Miss Lightner in "She Couldn't Say picture circles, he is already con- third floor of Hotel Nathan, after

To-day-Inward from Orchestra (DX69).

No," and the supporting cast Insidered a “find."

which Mr. N. Stradmoor, of The (Sarpedon); Outward for Europe

HOW KEE. Bolero

cludes Sally Ellers, Johnny Arthur

The atory was adapted from the Pharmacy said that on the night of via Suez (Terukuni Maru), 1.90 No. 8, Peking Bldg., Hankow Road. (Ravel, arr. Branga & Salvado), and Tully Marshall. The picture novel, "Laurels and the Lady," by the murder he was joined by p.m.; for Europe via Siberia (Pre- Entrance of the Little Fauns

was directed by Lloyd Bacon, Leonard Merrick. (Pierne, arr. Mouton),

Christie on the ferry from Kowloon sident Taft), 6. p.m. Jack Payne and Hia B.B.C.famous as the director of Al Jol

The picture was directed by to Hong Kong. On reaching the Dance Orchestra (DX273). son's screen productions.

Barthold. Viertel, the celebrated latter side, they parted. What's Next (arr. Finck),

European director and playwright, The next witness' called was Wu Stuart Erwin, playing his first Kan, room boy on the third floor dramatic role for the movies, and of Hotel Nathan, spoke in regard Sam Hardy are in the cast.

to the night of March 17. PASTMASTER OF THRILLERS.

Herman Finck and His Orchestra. (DX304). 8.06-8.30 p.m.-Musical Comedy & Talkie Tunes. Selection--

Show of Showa,

Regal Cinema Orchestra (DX15).

Vocal Duet-

The New Moon-Wanting You,

Evelyn Laye and Howett Worster.

Song--

The New Moon-

The Girl on the Prow,

Evelyn Laye and Corus

(9752). Selection-

Helca...

Charles Prentice and His Orchestra (DX330). 8.80-9.05 p.m.-Concert Items. Song-

Orpheun With His Lute

(Shakespeare & Sullivan), Danny Boy (Weatherly),

Dora Labbette (Soprano) (9479).

Pianoforte Solo—

Prelude in B Flat (Rachmaninoff), Polichinelle (Rachmaninoff),

Le Pouishnoff (8368).]

Song

A Sergeant of the Line (Weatherly & Squire), The Drum-Majer

"SKIN DEEP."

There are aspects of unusual and thrilling Import in "Skin Deep." Warner Bros. all-talking Vitaphone picture in which Monte Blue and a fine company will be seen at the: Queen's Theatre on Sunday.

He stated that at about 3 a.m. a

Company Meeting. June 29-Douglas Steamship Co., Ltd., P. & O. Building, at noon.

man came up and booked a room hotel by Christie on March 21.

a room on the fifth floor of that

Tuesday For Hearing?

---No. 408, and was joined later by another. They stayed till about 7

At the conclusion of the evidence,

In "Skin Deep" Monte Blue has the production of its weird thriller. a.m. At 4.30 a.m. he saw the room when his Worship asked if Monday |

an opportunity to play a character of very strong contrasts and that he acquits himself to the general satisfaction of every one goes with out saying.

"24 HOURS."

scenes.

of his duties to

A

close

There

out

His Worship asked whether the Crown had much more evidence outside of any fresh evidence which they might wish to call.

Mr. Lindsell replied that there would be very little indeed.

His Worship: About two after- noons?

Universal obviously went into

was still suitable to both parties "Frankenstein atarting at the Cen- door open and he closed it. tral Theatre from to-morrow on the little later, it was open again.

Cross-examined by Mr. Hall Mr. Lindsell remarked, “Would you famous huge scale of "The Hunch- back of Notre Dame," "The Phan- Brutton, witness said that it was mind giving us Tuesday rather than Monday? I think by Tuesday tom of the Opera," "All Quiet on part

afternoon I ought to be able to In his support are Davey Lee, the Western Front" and "King of doors if they were found open.

Jazz".

Kwok Cheun, also a boy employ-make the position of the Crown Betty Compson, Alice Day, John

"Mob scenes" of the Alm utilized ed at Nathan Hotel, said that on quite clear as to whether or not we Davidson, John Bowers, Georgia Stone, Tully Marshall and Robert nearly 1,000 people in certain por- the night of March 20, at about shall call further evidence beyond Perry Skin Deep" was adapted tions of the story and Director 1.30 am. somebody came in and that I originally outlined in this case. It may be that I shall not James Whale enhanced that number booked room 109. The man gave be in a position to be able to make for the screen by Gordon Rigby from a story by Mark Edmund by adding an entire Tyrolean string his name as Leung Hing, Jones. Hay Enright directed. band to the picture in still other were two people in the room up my mind for certain by Monday, I ask if my friend does not mind, Zimmern and. Christie-and an- man-Souza-came

to go on on Tuesday." after- Colin Clive plays the absorbed other medico who succeeds in scientifical wards to join them. He said that of drama, ly manufacturing human life, and he knew these three people before The amazing aum

No Reply To Knocking, suspense, romance, and adventure Mae Clarke, John Boles, Boris

After they had engaged the room, that is tallied in the big cities to Karloff, Dwight Frye, Edward Yan to-day, and most frequently is en- Sloan and Frederick Kerr complete the party remained aside for a acted all about us without our eyes the cast. To Karloff falls the lot while after which they came and senses fathoming the ever- of playing the role of the monster and went to Fung's room and present clues and symbols, is pro which Lon Chaney longed to play. knocked at the door. The door,

Mr. Lindsell replied that he jected for our benefit, energetical- All those who saw "Dracula" will however, was not opened and after ly and eloquently in the new photo-be much impressed with the remark-standing outside this room for about thought one afternoon would be His Worship enquired whether, play being headlined at the King's able work of Dwight Frye and Ed-10 minutes, the party returned to sufficient, but at the most two,

ward Van Sloan. But the Monster room 403. They ordered some

if the case were adjourned until La Tourterelle (The Dove (Damare), Theatre to-day,

Jean Deveydt & Louis Logist | As a novel and Cosmopolitanah, this is one of the really as opium.

Replying to Mr. Hall Brutton, Tuesday, the Crown, unless they (DR383).

Magazine story called "Shattered tonishing things in the picture. You Glass," this Louis Bromfield nar- know, it is almost inevitable when witness said he saw the party come brought fresh evidence, would be ative of rangled lives and loves one has been led to expect a great out from room 409, knock at 404, able to finish on Tuesday and Wed- treated within two turns of the thrill that the realization is disap. wait and then return to 409. He nesday. He was merely thinking

Sessions. clock as modern New York City pointing. Everyone in California did not see anybody along the about the case going to the July Mr. Hall Bratton remarked the sees it, proved highly nutritive to is certain that the monster is go- corridor.

In answer to his Worship, wit- entertainment appetites.

ing to be a thrill, but for once, they With A cast featuring Clive won't be disappointed. This mon-ns said that when the people defence, would like to have the case Brook, Kay Francia, Miriam Hopster, with its semblance of human knocked at Fung's door, the latter taken right away. The witnesses kins, Regis Toomey and a number appearance, human actions, still rang his room bell and when he available for the Crown could be Leopold Godowsky (Pianist) of other stage and screen per- gives a most overwhelming impres(witness) went to answer that call, called on Monday. Nocturne in C Sharp Minor

equally talented, *24 sion

of the supernatural and he heard Fung asking who was (Chopin, Op. 7, No. 1),

Hours" was destined to succeed, mechanical motivation. He is the knocking.

that has George Barbier, Adrienne Ames, most uncanny creature Charlotte Granville, Minor Watson, ever stepped on the screen. Lucille La Verne and Wade Boteler are castmates.

(Weatherley & Newton),

Harry Dearth (Baritone) (DX800),

Accordion Trio-

Hilda (A Romance) (Reynaud),

The Deveydt Brothers.

Accordion Duet-

9.05-9.40 p.m. ———.

Chopin Nocturnes (Introduction

to

Second Series by Ernest Newman).

Nocturne in G Minor

[Chopin, Op. 37, No. 1),

Leopold Godowsky (Pianist)

Nocturne in F Major

(Chopin, Op. 15, No. 1),

Leopold Godowsky (Pianlat) Nocturne in Sharp Minor

(Chapin, Op. 16, No. 2),

Leopold Godowsky (Planist) Nocturne in Sharp Minor (Chopin, Op. 48, No. 2),

Leopold Godewsky (Planist) Nocturne in D Flat Major (Chopin, Op. 27, No. 2),

Leopold Godowsky (Pianist) (These records are kindly loaned by a listener).

9.40-10.30 p.m.Variety.

Song-

It's for You,

Havin' You Around is Heaven,

Florence Oldham, Comedienne (DB402).

Piano Solo-

Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries. Sleepy Time Down South,

Vocal Duet

Carroll Gibbons with His Boy Friends (DB782).

Little White Lies, Horatio Nicholls' Gipsy Melody,

Layton & Johmatone (DB847)

Orchestral

To-day I Feel So Happy,

Just One More Chance,

formers

(Continued from provious Columa) Song

Don't Tell Her What's Happened

to Me, The Kiss Waltz,

Humorous

Ruth Etting (Comedienne) (DB311).

The Laughing Policeman at the Zoo,

Charles Penrose, Kaye Connor

and Peter Perrore (DB805).

Vocal Quartette

Good Friends,

:

The Big Four (DB488). 10.35 p.m.-Close Down.

:

All records in the above Euro- pean programmes (with the excep Jack Payne and His B.B.C.tion of those kindly loaned by a Dance Orchestra (CB856). listener) are kindly supplied by (Continued in next Column.) - Messrs. Anderson Music Co.

Bringing Up Father. A

THAT DOCTOR WAS MY THIRO HUSBAND- HE WAS A HORSE DOCTOR WHEN I MET HIM HE WAS VERY FOND OF MOVING PICTURES HE WENT TO THE CIRCUS ONE DAY AND ANGUS ELOPED WITH THE TATTOOED LADY I DIVORCED HIM I MIÀ FIVE YEARS

AGO.

MOH.

Wong Kau of the Tungshan hotel gave evidence about the booking of

masamos RECLAMATION BRGUNUM, 'WAMCMAR

GARDEN

-OPEN-AIR.CINEMAWI

WON'T BE LONG NOW BEFORE THE NEW SUMMER THEATRE OPENS

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I'LL HAVE THAT DOCTOR RÚN

OUT OF STOWN

THE IDEA OF

LEAVIN THAT POOR GIRL AN MARRYINA

"JUDGE/V/HAVE HERE A PICTURE OF AS

GIRL WHO IS EMPLOYED AS OUR MAID-

SHE' GOT A DIVORCE FROM- DOCTOR COREM· HES A SCOUNDRELƐHE CANE TO OUR HOUSE AN THIS MAID RECOGNIZED HIM. HE'S ALS

HOTŠE DOCTOR

DON'T MISS THE OPENING NIGHT, A PARAMOUNT, BIG SUPER-SPECIAL

·PRODUCTION,

Mr. Lindsell replied that he could go on on Monday with his 'present witnesses that he merely did not wish to commit himself to make any further pronouncement until Tuesday.

SER

HUH!

ACTURE

•WIFE:

It was agreed that the hearing should be continued on Monday. afternoon.

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