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FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1933.

TALKIE TALKS

by Diene

THE CHINA MAIL.

However, she, at last relents, and allows her brother's counsel to vilify her in the witness-box, and so turn the jury's sympathies in hla favour. Helen Twelvetrees is not: quite so convincing, and the best performances are turned in by Robert Young, a favourite of mine,; and Lewis Stone polished and finish-

ALFRED LUNT AND WIFE STAR ed as always. Jean Hersholt rather

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IN THE GUARDSMAN "

BIRD OF PARADISE,” A BRILLIANT

COLOURFUL FILM.

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Amusing Political Burlesque Due At The King's.

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over-accentuates the German father, but Monroe Owsley, who by the bye has been in hospital for a long time suffering from a nervous break- down. is well in character In his role as the master.

The technical qualities are up to the usaal high standard of the M.G.M. Bayard Veiller wrote the story, and Harry Beaumont direct- jed. (Queen's)..

Central's Attractions.

"Strictly Dishonourable" ie dis-

Marian Davics.

"Bird of Paradise.”

"Bird of Paradiso" with its romantic South Sea Idyll, and per- |fectly beautiful scenic qualities de- serves the enthusiasm with which I am sure you are going to receive it. It features Dolores del Rio, an actress of the first rank. · As Luana the native girl, shola amazingly real, unselfconsciou in her move- ments, poignant in her love, clever in her usc of the native speech. Joel McCrea is boyishly likeable, and puts Johnny Welsmuller in the shade, in more ways than one. He is thoroughly convincing and ab- solutely In character.

It is a pity that the story has been copied so often, but King Vidor, and Radio apending a million dollars on the picture have made it! and that rakish straw hat, not for-enchanting, and alone for sheer getting his ardent love-making. On physical beauty, this is a prize plc- Yes, I am a Chevalier "fannette." ture. The rest of the cast in minor (King's).

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roles do well.

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tion picture, and the foundation of Herbert Somborn, owner of the a youth on the yacht, the story is the rise and fall of a "Brown Derby Restaurant, hna the man who stopped at nothing to build opened a branch in Beverly Hills. Lon Chaney. The story a great monument to his ego. He was Gloria Swanson's second

The Guardanyan," Alfred George M. Cohan's name is a house-appointing, because Carl Laemmle, Linda Watkins and James Dunn Creighton Chaney, Lant and his wife, Lynn Fontanne, hold word in the United States, but Junr, paid a lot of money for this in "Sob Sister." It is a newspaper famous

Bon of

the idols of the American and to the majority of Britons he is stage play, and the censor stepped story with Jimmie and Linda as was filmed in authentic surround- Verree Teasdale, a newcomer is the husband.

11828 sex-ings. Certainly a boost up for beat in the female support. Norman Harold Huth recently won the

London Theatre, bring their genius famous for two songs-"Yankee in so much that it is not the same rival reporters. Linda

jshow,

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"Horse Feathers."

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when transferred to the screen appeal and the trouble begins. Honolulu, it should bring a few Foster and Anita Page are adequate to the screen. It is a spicy, witty, Doodle is my name,' and (written But, all the same you will love the There is plenty of action in the play, more tourists to its fascinating in their respective roles, but Warren competition held in Great Britain gay and unconventional play, and is during the war) "Over There." He story of the Grand Opera singer, and said to be fairly enjoyable. shores. Strongly advised (Central). William overshadows everyone else for the best work of the year for in the picture. We are given "The Outsider." He has done ex- one of the most delightful pieces of is a theatre owner, actor, manager, who is captured by the Innocent (King's).

"Skyscraper Souls". little girl from the Mississippi.

glimpses into pent-houses, banks, cellently too, in "Sally Bishop" with satire yet brought to the talkies, producer, composer, author, etc. Paul Lukas is charming. Lewis

"Скунстарег Souls," patterned broker's offices, and orgles held by his favourite leading lady-Joan It faintly recalls "The Royal and in this, his first taikle, he en-Stone excellent, and Sidney Fox a

after the style of "Grand Hotel," the wealthy aspirant to the young Barry, and they look likely to be-

in this story of girl's hand. Yes, I am

sure it is come the most famous screen lovers Family," because it deals with the facts a dual role, made to order to delightful surprise. Yes, these Coming to the King's the four with every scene

in England. off-stage life of actors. A husband, at his special talents.

three make it an all-round good mad hysterical Marxs in "Horse Young love and seasoned villainy worth seeing. (Queen's).

Feathers," nonsense and no sense-modern skyscraper. I am most an-

taken within the confines of *|

Wendy Gloria Swanson and tormented by the jealousy tests hiaj He is funnier As the song and

but a real how!.

Barrie who is the daughter of Mr. xious to see Warren William. He Put these two on your "Must F. C. Jenkin, K.C., claim to have wife by muaquerading as a Rusalan dance man who impersonates the This will be followed by "Girl

is a famous actor who, despite the See" list. Lil Dagover and Walter the smallest feet in the British General. Though his heart Ja candidate for the Presidency. Crazy" with gags by Bert Wheeler

At the World we will have Wheel-bandicap of being ao like John Huston in "The Woman from Monté Studios. breaking, he, in his egotistical way, Jimmy Durante helps him along. In and Robert Woolsey, some old and

the biggest part he has had to date. some new, but most of them laugher and Woolsey in "Cracked Nuts" Barrymore, has made the grade in Garlo," and Laurel at admires as impersonation.

Claudette Colbert makes her small able. Kitty Kelly, who has not-not good. "Show-girl of Holly-the new medium. Critice say he "Pack up your Troubles." Both due wife of part stand at by her striking ap-hitherto had much chance is a new wood" with Alice White in one of outclasses. the gentleman with pro- very shortly at the Queen's. When he accuses his

pearance and un-looked-for vivacity. and noisy personality who sings her rare appearance on the talkies file in every form of acting. infidelity, she turns the tables upon I won't tell you what happens you Got Rhythm" to the accompaniment and at the Star, "Polly of the In this, he plays the ruthless ad- venturer who keeps wife Hedda him-but, see the final moments for may think it a bit too American, of a clever series of camera angles Circus"--wherein Clark Gable

miscast as a Farson, and Hopper in France, and aims to cap yourself, that glint in the eye, that but I can assure you it is scream- and photographic lighting, which cruelly

Davies is at her worst.ture the love of a young girl. inscrutable smile mean so much. ingly funny in parts and certainly alone make the picture worth see- They are extraordinary, unique, in- ing and dancing add sparkle to the Green in some priceless imitations, of "The Call of the Sea, a British

shows up politics as a racket. Singing. Gershwin music, clever Mitzi Words fail to express what I think { (Maureen O'Sullivan). It is an Karen Morley is a young Hungarian-returned from serving in the A.E.F. telligent, personable and brilliant film, and although it is utter non- Eddie Quillan, Dorothy Lee, Ivan picture, then comes De Mille's pro- sense it is a fine evening's enter- Lebedeff, and Arlene Judge (Mrs. | duction "The Squaw-man," with a ment. (King's)..

Wesley Ruggles) will make you cast as long as your arm-Warner Charles Bickford, Lupe want to ace thle amusing show. Baxter,

Velez, Elcanor Boardman, etc., etc., and no one doing anything that counts in the acting line. Due at the Star.

people.

There are perfect performances, too,

others. from the

Roland Young, Zasu Pitts and Maudo Eburne, who further enhance the

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stars.

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"Unashamed."

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"Love Me Tonight."

Marian

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"The Old Dark House."

In "Unashamed," the leading: two character is entirely lacking in Sydney Franklin directed sympathy, and the plot is so uncon-

"Love Me To-night" is being re- this sparkling comedy, this new vincing, even though founded on vived. Maurice Chevalier who cap-

give tures you with his risque songs, "The Old Dark House" has the type of love story, which is decided. actuality, that you do not

credit to the performers nor to the Jeanette Macdonald adding beauty distinction of being ninety per cent. ly not for the children. See the production. This unsavoury theme and voice, those two ridiculous British. J. B. Priestly's story was | greatest lovern on the American tells us of a self-willed society girl Charlies.--Ruggles and Butterworth, dialogued by R. C. Sheriff and stage. You will not regret it, who becomes Infatuated with a C. Aubrey Smith and Myrna Loy, directed by James Whale. The Brí- waster, and in order to force her and the music woven through the tishers are Boris Karloff, Charles (Queen's).

father's consent to the marriage, whole picture like a brilliant sym- Laughton, Lilian Bond, Eva Moore, spends a night with him. The phony, accented with some of the Ernest Theslgor, Raymond Massey, father, however orders the man catchiest tunes of the season. Have Brember Wills and John Dudgeon. from the house, and as he is going. heard it said that the dialogue Charles Laughton in a part far re- A political burlesque is most en- the girl's brother shoots him. He verges on the suggestive. Yes-it moved from that in "The Devil and tertainingly

shown in "Phantom stands trial for murder, and in spite may do so, but remember the legend the Deep," proves himself, as the of persuasions, loyal to her lover, of 'the King and the Garter.. common Yorkshireman, to be a President." Story, dialogue, acting the sister refuses to commit perjury Maurice charms, with his little magnificent character actor Lillan and directing all about perfect. to save him.

touch of pathos, his magnetic smile Bond takes advantage of her first good part. Melvyn Douglas is not looking quite so handsome as he did in "To-night or Never."

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Ernest Thesiger and Eva Moore stand out, but really the whole cast work well. Boris Karloff, as usual, has rought to say, only depends on brute strength and grotesque make- up. The rain-storm is the best I have seen in ages. From start to finish you are held engrossed, and

I can advice you seeing this, excit- ing and well acted play. (Central). |

SHOWING SUNDAY, JAN. '15TH

AT

THE CENTRAL

The

KING

VIDORS

BIRD OF PARADISE

Doloraï Del Rio and Joel McCrea “Jaka Walldry; Fralshton

SKO-FADIO

Maurreen O'Sullivan.

PM TELLING YOU.

Sidney Fox is making pictures at the Universal's European Studio near Paris.

Warren

William was its the orginal stage production of "Let us be Gay." He is married, and has Charles Vidor who is engaged to had the same wife ever since he

He is now waiting for his divorce in France. KH&G AN decree from his first wife.

Marian Nixon and her millionaire! Allson Skipworth off the screen. husband, Hillman, are heading also has the reputation for being the for divorce. Pity about this, but personificatibiï of Trapkness. she evidently prefers the screen to Helen Hayes went

t to school with married life. Andy Clyde and Dolores and Helen Costello. Eugene Pallette, two good come-

dians have recently married. M.G.M. have at last realised that Weldon Heyburn and Greta Nissen "all-star" films are a thing of the only had about six months married past. They will probably get back bliss. Clia Edwards married young to the single name standard. Clark girl Nancy Dover as soon as his Gable and Robert Montgomery have. divorce came through.

both suffered from this, through Rumour has it that Nils Asther having to share with the female will play with Helen Hayes in The stars. It seriously detracts from White Sister" taking the part made the drawing powers of the indivi

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