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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1932.

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THE CHINA MAIL

DIANA WYNWARD PICKED FOR “CAVALCADE”

“ CONGORILLA ” A GENUINE JUNGLE PICTURE.

4 Passionate Plumber

Durante Comedy.

COLMAN TO RETURN BUSY SCHEDULE ON

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TO THE STAGE.

"Young Given Offers

For Film Work.

Ronald Colman plans to return to the stage after the production of "Cynara" is finished.

PARAMOUNT LOT.

Big Pictures Nearing Completion.

Paramount is rushing along with eight productions on the stages. Frederick Lonsdale is writing a "Blonde Venus," the Dietrich-von play for him.. The date of the re- Shermberg effort which was sched- turn depends on Samuel Goldwyn, uled to end some weeks ago, is ati!! "The Big Broad- who has several film productions in the making.

cast," "A Farewell to Arms," "The ready for Colman...

Roland Young, who has returned Phantom President," "The Night of to the United States after playing June 18th," "Sign of the Cross," in England in "Wedding Rehear-"The Honest Finder" and "Madison sal has had several tempting film Square Garden" are all in work.

Paramount announced the pur- offers, but he has decided to a stage iplay before returning the chase of "The Shining Shark," the newest Vicki Baum piece, for the screen Although no atar has been announced, it will probably be a vehicle for. Sari Maritza. Six

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Lots of laughs in this one. You faded when Van Dyke reached-studios.. may easily imagine what has been Hollywood, but the Johnsons learnt done to the old play in which Maa lesson, and this time ONLY the rian Davies Scored, "The Cardboard authentic footage is shown, and be- Lover," when you see the title of Heve me, everyone must see it. Decision to give Ann Harding the writers are at work trying to And Buster Keaton and Jimmy Durante's I also recommend Warner Baxter role opposite Leslie Howard in a story for Stuart Erwin and Alison new offering. "The Passionate and Marian Nixon in "Amateur "Animal Kingdom" brings the new Skipworth, with no one having a Plumber." Irene Purcell is the Duddy"--NOT a great picture, but east of this picture into the mem- very definite idea of what the girl who needs a cardboard lover as appealing and human, with sweet orable listings of 1932. With Ann studio wants.

children. Besides, who Harding as the wife. Karen Morley protection against the fatal attrac-natural

Expecting one of the more impor tion of Gilbert Roland. She hires would be so foolish as to miss as the other girl, Ilka Chase play-tant pictures of the year to come. the plumber, who, sadly, but wisely, Warner Baxter? Then, comes the ing the rollicking part she did so out of the effort, the studio combined the talents of Zoe falls in love, To add to the heart lady from Virginia. Tallulah Bank- well in the New York presentation interest, we have Jimmy chasing head, with a far stronger drama, in and William Gargan of the original Akins and Harry Hervey to get a Polly Moran Certainly amusing, "My Sin," than she had in her third cast as the butler, this should be story for "Madame Butterdy." The if a trifle rough, and at times offering. "The Cheat." She is one of the best cinemas of the comfim is scheduled for Sylvia Sidney and Cary Grant and several thou- producers' The whole magnetic. to say "the least, and ing year. The new verging on the vulgar. cast is well suited, and done in the Fredric March, as the derelict law- agreement to exchange playere sand feet of atmospheric scenes for usual creditable manner expected yer who is regenerated by his suc- makes for Ideal casting-and ideal the process shots have been taken from the M.G.M. Studio. (Queen's), cessful defence of the heroine in casting makes for a good movie.

Court, is just grand. Don't miss this one. (King's).

(Continued from previous column). "Tarzan" fame is being divorced by

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Spanish Films.

The proprietor of the Theatres in Macho sees hage, success in Spanish!

films. The rapid-fire Spanish will

"Arsene Lupin.”.

In addition, will be assisted in his share of the programme by Al Baldwin. The new and improved dance band at the Little Club rapid- ly is gaining favour and is now on the air every night.

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his wife. Bobbe Arnst, a famous In "Arsene Lupin" we have the lancer. She blames his sudden and Lionel success for the failure. When he he readily understood by the Portu- two brothers, John guese folk.

I remember liking Jose Barrymore. Famous detective pit was only an advertisement for a Mojica in "One Mad Kiss," but helted against famous thief, sharing certain bathing-suit, and she had has put on weight since then. His the camera generously, with Karen the big name, they were happy- voice is as lovely as ever, Conchita Mörley allowed a few feet of film and now?....

How the newspapers have revelled Montenegro, not pretty, but helping occasionally. Plenty of action with ulong in the same old comic-opera stolen emeralds, strange doings in in this Paul Bern auicide. It is the story of Prince who loves the the dark, screams, shots and kid- biggest sensation Hollywood has cabaret maiden. The German Sims napping. Perhaps if you think known. John Gilbert states that have proved a success here, and Lionel a great character actor, you this is the second time Bern has there is no doubt, there MAY be a, may like him as the grim detective, attempted suicide, and he often dis indications point to a heavy demand future for those of other languages. and if "profile" holds any appeal, jcussed the probability of it from, a for Seeds this Season. To be sure of I would like to see some of the real-you can see the smooth "Lupin at philosophic point of view Conrad getting every variety you wish we

farewell ad-suggest that you order to-day. ly worth-while French production.work. Personally, I have wavered Nagel delivered the Personally, I can't rave over "Paid in my allegiance to the Royal Family dress, before, the cremation. Bern to Love," but again others dose of the Stage and screen. Coming was one of the most loved and re- that's that. See it for yourself, to the Queen's.

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Features For Star.

spected men in the film industry, and his thoughtfulness of people in trouble a byword.

The John Gilbert has not been too suc

new British girl-Diana Oriental's Attractions.

cessful in the Talkies, but in The Wynward, who recently appeared on "Don't Bet. on Women," with Phantom of Paris" with "Leila Broadway in "The Devil Passes," Jeanette Macdonald, (grand comedi-

Hyams, Lewie Stone and Natalie and was signed by M.G.M., has been enne) Edmund Lowe, Roland Young Moorhead, he is quite good. This is chosen from dozens of applicants for HOW that man can deliver lines) followed by the rare appearance of the part of Jane in the Fox produc and Una Merkel, who is amusing in Alice White in the new medium, and tion of Noci Coward's "Cavalcade." this trille. Worth seeing twice. we see her in a little play I remem-Clive Brook is the leading man. "Heaven on Earth," too depressing, ber liking "Show girl of Holly Ursula Jeans, Frank Laughton, Una with Lew Ayres, ' Anita Louise, wood." Herbert Mundin, the Bri- O'Connor, Irene Browne and Marie with possibilities) and Elizabeth tigh actor is doing well in Hollywood Tottenham will go from London to Patterson... Story of Shanty-town now.

their original parts. At the Star, he is to be seen appear in on the banks of the Mississippi. Atin & British Picture. "Immediate Beryl Mercer, Herbert Mundin, least, when one see how the "Poor Possession," with Dorothy Bartlam Margaret Lindsay and four British White Trash" exist, one is appre-and in "Midnight," which will form children are being brought from ciative of the good things that come the other attraction. Eve Grey, and

New York. Director Frank Lloyd our way here. After this, we have John

Stuart appear. Should be began work on September 26,

Jack Oskie in "June Moon.". Due good. All due at the Star. ut the Oriental.

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"Radio Patrol.”

"Radio Patrol" with Robert Arm-

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HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP.

Notes From Here And There. ›

I am delighted to see the Hearst, papers give headlines to the magni- Acent performances turned in by Joan Crawford, Walter Huston and Bill Gargan in Maughan's "Rain.” strong, Russell Hopton, (who is a

Only the highest praise for this- hero for the first time), and a wel Two sisters whom I remember in truly great actress for her por- Thompson; even come come-back of Lila Lee, who has the height of their fame about trayal of Sadie been over a year in a Sanitarium in twenty-seven years ago are to stage though she follows Jean Eagles and Arizona. Strong melodrama which a come-back on the London stage in Gloria Swanson, who were both exploits the nobility of the policemen a comedy. Zena Dare (The Hon. grand in their respective versions. who receive their orders from Head-Mra, Maurice Brett) and her sister Richard Berthelmess, one of the quarters by Radio. More later. Phyllis, who are more beautiful most travelled of the dim stars, has (Central),

now, than they were when they just returned from Russia, and shared success with Marie Stud- practically all over the Continent A B.I.P. "The Love Race" written holme and Gertie Millar as the most accompanied by, his wife and two Horton is by Stanley Lupino who is starred in photographed women in the world. children. Now Everett it, with direction by Lupino Lane. Long Tack Sam and his clever preparing for the same trip. Cast includes, Jack Hobbes Dorothy troupe recently seen here, were the Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks, Boyd, and Dorothy Bartlam-new joint attraction at Grauman's Holly-Junr, had a marvellous social suc namas here: The story is about two wood Chinese Theatre with Joan cess in London, and were the guests rival motor firma, with love as the Crawford in "Rain" It is grand of Noel Coward. prize. There is catch song. news to know Queen's will shortly Corinne Griffith, who hobnobbed "Just Dance." The Daily Mad as-{show Warner Bros. Releases. -

with the highest in the land, has Aures us that it is boisterous, Local golfers are hoping that the also returned to Hollywood, with her slapstick comedy. I leave it at that. "Shorts" made by Bobby Jones will husband Oliver Morosco, who is to | (Queen's).

be sometimes included in the probe a leading executive at the Fox gramme, as they are most interest Studio.

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Queen's Attractions. ing besides being frightfully in-| Lupe Velez will play with Wheeler Due very shortly, my adored Joan structive. Golférs can take "in- and Woolsey in a Radio comedy of Crawford in "Letty Lynton." The numerablé hints.

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from girl has surprised her most severe What blatant mistakes Directors Gavin Gordon returned. critics in this, and justifies the do make, when a little sound advice London to play at Columbia with faith of the M.G.M. Executives, from experts would save ridicule. Jack Holt

Then, comes Norma Shearer in the A magnificent picture like "Hell Boris Karloff has been loaned to | wizard O'Nell play"Strange In-Divera" spoilt by the Finale. M.G.M. to enact the principal part

terlude." YesMr. Clark Gable, Wallace Beery lived twenty-four In The Mask of Fu Manchu who is at least the idol of the flap-hours after the disaster, it was ill As Marle Dressler is only allowed pers in the States, if nowhere else, one could expect, yet we are shown to work three hours a day, owing |is the hero, (Queen's).

a final fade, out of the two go to illhealth, Zasu Pitts, whom many geously handsome heroes, all dress claim to be the funniest woman in ed-up, with a few bandages to lend pictures, is hoping for some great

at chances M.G.M.png

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"Congorilla."

HOLLYWOOD-STAGED "Congorilla" is True Blue. The effect of the funeral serales. Con Perhaps this news will thrill you,

their praise. I know, after seeing four days, Clark Gable with a gan-but. It leaves me like a frigidaire, ""Tarzan," and its absurdly hired grenous legi had been hangi animals, that one is a little sceptical to the wing of an seroplane, and

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