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FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1933,

TALKIE TALKS

Diane

DOUG. FAIRBANKS IN “MR. ROBINSON CRUSOE

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STRONG CAST WILL DELIGHT IN "EVENINGS FOR SALE.”

Constance Bennett. Achieves A Triumph

In

'Rockabye."..

Douglas Fairbanks told me that

Fis

Astor Mary.

There IS good entertainment in her credit. Frank Lloyd In order to enjoy making a talkie,]"Rockabye," and Miss Bennett he had to look upon it as an ad-proving herself to be as big in his usual masterly venture. In "Mr. Robinson favourite with Hong Kong "fans" Advised-(King's), _ \ Crusoe" he conveys the Impression as she is in every other quarter. that he has wholeheartedly revel of the globe. DON'T miss this ed in every second of it.

one. (Central).

There is a penchant for exag geration; I should say that whati

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"Evenings For Sale."

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"Men of Chance."

THE CHINA MAIL.

$310,277 VOTE APPROVED

Legislative Finance Committee

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

OF COLONY

JAPANESE

TEXTILE

COMPETITION

Italy Urges Concerted European Action.

INDUSTRIALISATION MENACE.

Rome.

ace.

rayon

COMMENCING TO-MORROW CENTRAL NOT HIS ARMS......... NOR HIS MENNOR HIS RIFLES COULD TAME HER!

Brugge

by thức

HERBERT BRENON'S

DIRLE RIO

OF THE

with

DOLORES DEL RIO LEO CARRILLO NORMAN FOSTER

The Finance Committee of the Legislative Council yesterday Anxiety expressed in Great Jafternoon approved of the par Britain over the flooding of world chase of the Sailors' Home and markets with cheap Japanese Seamen's Institute for $185,000. goods, particularly textiles, has The Colonial Secretary (the found an echo in Italy, whose ex- Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn) prasid-porters of textiles are steadily los ed, and others present were the ing ground before competition directed Taylor), the Director of Public

Colonial Treasurer (Hon. Mr. E from the Far East. manner Works (Hon. Mr. B. M. Hender brought out in a report to the The gravity of the situation is son), the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, Chamber of Deputies on a bill just the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, the passed instituting a 48-hour week Ricardo Cortez, is undoubtedly s. W. Ta'o, the Hon. Mr. C. G. 8. long passage to Japanese competi Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, the Hon. Min industry. The report devotes a one of the finest actors on the Mackie, the Hon. Mr. J. J. Pater tion in European and Mediter screen, because no matter how] our hero accomplishes is an impos A Viennese background and no hero

small the part, or whether he be Hon. Mr. Paul Lauder and Mr. European action to meet the men- Bon, the Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, the can markets and urges foint elbility, but there is no denying music. Post-war Vienna, with

or villain, he makes it R. A. C.. North (deputy clerk of that young and old of all Nation-Herbert Marshall playing the unwe see him at his best in a race- believable. In "Men of Chance" alities will derive thrills and sympathetic role of a gigolo, One track story.

"Several important branches of} Councils). pleasure from this recently releas- can't "quite take seriously a,man.

Votes totalling $310,277 weref Italy's export trade (cotton, silk, ed United Artists effort.

who hires himself out for dancing, bogus Countess, and Jobo Halliday, approved of.

Mary Astor Is delightful as the presented for consideration and states, "are being progressively and wool)," the report In the story, a wealthy

man, and who keeps on being sorry for the kind of actor on whom we can yachting on his way to Sumatra himself.

The chairman said the geological competition which now reaches in- ousted by the invincible Japanese for a tiger hunt, stops off for some! "Evenings for Sale," gives us a rely. A grand cast and plenty of survey of the island was now to the Mediterranean and even "Boy Scouting" on a desert foland better opportunity of judging the excitement! This will be followed finished and he was awaiting Dr. penetrates some of our colonies. In order to cash in on a bet. He merits of the little girl from OUR Mr. Jack Buchanan in the $1,500 for survey work in this con- danger of the industrialisation of by a picture ALL MUST SEE Brock's report on it. A sum of To this is added the growing is without all the home-making and Tientsin. Patricia Detering building implements known to Nathan, known to the film world play he directed and in which he acction was approved of. civilization, but in four months heae Sari Maritza.

also shines-"Yea, Mr. Brown"-- An item of $1,000 under, the example, where

some points in China, Shanghai for has built a pent-house, and all the] Candidly, though, the female All due at the Central. "

heading of Public Works Extra- European factories are being open- Japanese and conveniences of A perfectly honours are stolen by that ex-

ordinary, for archaeological ex-fed with extensive modern equip- furnished home, with his own perienced Broadway actress, Mary celebrated Quirt and Flagg, in an the Rev. Father Finn, in the New conditions which cannot be ap-; Coming-a continuation of the cavations under the direction of ment and produce under labour: banda.

Boland, 49 the silly American The origina! "Robby's" residence widow who chases Mr. Marshall. adventure with that adoreble fiery Territories was also approved, al-aroached in European countries. "BRUNETTE” VOICES ference for brunettes: would look like a shanty in com-She plays an unusual characteriza- McLagles and Edmund Lowe will Mr. Braga that if any of the finds apply themselves to low-priced ar little Mexican-Lupe Velez. Victor though the suggestion of the Hon. These factorles now do not only parisen. The picture moves fast. tion most beautifully, and reveals appear in their original roles. We have the asual Fairbanks herself as an actress of sympathy,

should be of archaeological value, ticles as in the past but are also: gymnasts, wrestling, branch-swing-and tenderness.

El Brendel and Lillian Bond the Government might assist in extending their formidable com- help to provide good entertainment. bringing out a book, was put down petition to quality goods." More of this later. THEN-comes for further consideration. the one and only "IT" girl, CLARA|

The question of Far Eastern competition will be raised again, BOW, in ONE real-come-back, chosen to play opposite Anna in the Italian Parliament in the "Call her Savage." Put these two Neugle in the British Production near future-Reuter.

ing and tumbling, and all the time

continual breezy chattur.

Doug entertains in what is prae-

tically a one-man show. One must

not forget the animals; heing

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talkie it was necessary that our

hero had someone to whom to talk. It is a combination of travelogu». comedy and fairy tale, but you get such a kick out of watching Doug enjoy himself.

Maria Alba looks quite pretty at times, and the end of the story finds her in the Ziegfeld Follies, as it did the native girl Reri of Murnau's "Tobu." William Far- num and Earl Brown have a fow lines apiece.

The real natives of the Southern Pacific Islands, where the picture! was filmed, the gorgeous tropical; beenery, the musical backgrovai, the technical details, the animals

and DOUG-make this a film you! would

FOOLISH to be (King's).

KUNS.

programmes

Doulas Fairbanka

here, but reading about some there is Lime enough to adopt L body's Frigidaire, etc., and ¡bluse alr.

the

storica of forthcoming releases, 18

in the telling of the story, Look- ing back on old

programmen, I find no

mention of Ned Sparks Cone of the four in "The Miracle Man"). No one knew who the handsome gangster W68

in

It is an interesting story and well |acted.--(Queen's).

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"Arsene Lupin."

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on your "Must See" list. Due of Noel Coward's "Bitter Sweet."

shortly at the King's.

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"Little Orphan Annie.” "Little Orphan Annie" is ideal vehicle for that clever mimic and actress Mitzi Green. It is

He could not take the offer. Bo Fernand Gravy, a young. Belgian

t instead. an refugee during the war, will play

Smash Drama from Willard

Mack' Broadway Success, min

"The Dove's os Produced by

ARE BEST

Hollywood Expert's Statement.

the Immortal David Belasco

PREREQUISITE FOR SUCCESS

"Recent perfections and refine- ments in sound recording appars- tus have made the difference be tween the blonde and brunette voice more apparent than ever, before," he said,

"We now believe we have

found the reason why several of the gorgeous blonde stars of five and six years ago were only Hollywood, California mildly successful in talking ple TYPISTS "MARCH PAST." The modern "talkie" micro-tures. I believe the brunette phone, has proved definitely says voice is a pre-requisite for suc- Madrid.

a movie sound recording expert, cess. Ethel Levey who has made but whole staff of the War Office less of their complexion and plains the success to a large de Typists, porters, and the that successful actresses, regard- uiso notable for the chance to see one talkie appesarnce in Lowell brought up the rear of a "march colouring, must have "brunette" gree of Greta Garbo, Marlene "On the other hand, this ex- that clever youngster over whom Sherman's "High Stakes," is now past" of troops in front of the voices. we raved in "Handle with Care." playing a mother with handsome Ministry at the annual trooping

This picture can be highly re- John Batten as her son at one of of the colour.

Dietrich, Carole Lombard and commended for the youngsters, and the British. Studios.

Explaining that the voice of other blondes who have "brun They also took part in the frequency of vibration than the rich qualities of their tone of the Average blonde has a higher ette" voices Recall the deep.

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I would go miles just too see Mitzi Carl Erissen, always remember ceremony of swearing fidelity to brunette's, he said that the speech and you will see what I imitate famous stars. Strongly ed as Prince Danilo in The the Republic before the march microphone shows a decided pre-mean," advised. (Central)

Merry Widow, is being boomed in past. Reuter. two musicals, and will be a wel

"Payment Deferred."

and Binnis Barnes,

der Korda production of "Henry

"Dancers in the Dark" (George citing drame "Arsene Lupin" will plunges his sont into hell. ["The Ghout"

This

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Morbidity is too heavily stress- come addition to the screen... ed to make "Payment Deferred,” Mrs. Charles Laughton (Elsa (seen here in the stage version by Lanchester), will play Anne of local amateurs), a wholly enter-Cleves, Lady Tree, the Duchess of Mr. Marshall is always flawless talning picture, but those who ap- Norfolk, Merle Oberon. Anne in speech and aristocratic. I still preciate fine acting and convincing Boleyn, I have to express a wish to the like Sari better in the first film in characterizations must be SURE to Katherine Howard, in the Alexan- Management of the King's Theatre.duction "Greek Street." She did

which I saw her-a British Pro-see it. Would they kindly do as the other

It is chiefly notable for the VIII," which Charles Laughton will theatres-Give us the full east of not aim to he too sophisticated and brilliant performance given by de as his first British talkie." the players.-1 admit that we are grown-up, as she strives to be now Charles Laughton, playing the part lucky to have free

and after all she is very young; he made famous in London and on well. She was looking lovely the Josie Collins wears remarkably Broadway. This. young man from other day on the lot acting inj Yorkshire is one of the finest The Jewel Song." Charles Rugglea and George character actors on the screen to- Basil Rathbone is at work not giving us the detaile we need. Barbier are of help in achieving a day, and was seen locally in "The Galsworthy's "Loyalties."

Over and over again have names smoothly working picture. I can Old Dark House," and "The Devil been absent that are of importance safely say you will like this one, and the Deep”

Boris Karloff, could not speak This story is what one might call mouth, after twenty-years absence for emotion when he sighted Piy-] an unpleasant study in crime, and from his home country. He is Laughton gives a remarkably without any trace of American at haunting performance as the mid-cent, and most charming in man John and Lionel Barrymore with dle-aged bank clerk, harassed by ner. He is now well on in his part delightful Karen Morley in an ex- poverty who kills for money and at the Gaumont British Studio la be followed by "Maybe its Love," Raft), and in "Wedding Rehearsal with Joan Bennett, James Hall and character, built up of sensuality to packed houses at the London

man with the complex one of the best acting parts was the 1929 All-American Football and vulgarity, adds a touch

"Yes, Mr. Brown", was playing not mentioned, I refer to Kate Team in a story of College life pitiful helplesscess in a time of programme with Spencer Tracy in of Coliseum in mail week, sharing the Cutler. The King's usually limit the cast to Aix names. If the other Big-mouthed Joe Brown and Stuart adversity, so that he manages to Me and My Girl," renamed "Fler theatres give us the FULL east-Then a

Erwin furnish innumerable laughs. secure sympathy. Surely the mark is why not the King'a7

film I enjoyed "New of a great actor! Morals for Old," with Robert Dorothy Peterson is likeable as for the Fox Studio to play her Jean Forbes Robertson may leave Young, Margaret Parry, Laura the wife-Verce Teasdale (scen original part in "Berkely Square" Hope Crews and Lewis Stone. here in Skyscraper Souts) is in which Heather Angel and Leslie "Rockabye" gives "Constance Don't miss seeing these-All top splendid as the other woman, and Howard will be starred Bennett, the Beauteous One," scope notchers. Coming to the Star Maureen O'Sullivan surprises as for running the full gamut of

the daughter. S

Leyland Hodgson will be remem- emotions, and can almost rank

Not for the children, but the miss the Bandman shows in the bered by those who never used to grown-ups certainly must see this old days here. He was one of the perfectly acted film, (Queen's). most successful Juvenile, leads,

"Girl of the Hio.” scenes with that natural pretty Hell to appear in a title. This a Remember Norma. Talmadge, in where he again scored. He took a and went from here to Australia, baby actress, June Filmer. I defy story of the eternal triangle, with "The Dove!" When you put two small part, I noticed the other day, any women in the audience to Eliass Landi again a misunder torrid Latins like Dolores del Rio in "Under-cover Man." For some remain dry-eyed when the child stood woman, who flies from a and Leo Carillo in the same film unknown reason he has not had taken from her loving protection British colony to German East You eng expect a walloplus anc-parts worthy of him sings he went

The love acenes with timt hand-Africa under a cloud, and when cess, some lad, Jool McCrea, are at times War breaks out she marries a In "Girl of the Blo, Miss dol Wheeler and Woolsey will arrive to Hollywood, over three years ago, a little reminiscent of Mack Sen. German (Alexander Kirkland) to Rio la perfectly cast as the beau- here soon. They are due in Yolco nett, but at least, we see Miss avoid internment, though she is in tiful, but puro, Mexican cafe en hama on May 20 Bennett in a new light. Her out-love with his friend (Paul Lukan).

tertainer,

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"Rockabye."

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"Passport to Hell". with her super work in "What "Passport to Hell" was retitled Price Hollywood.”. She exhibits "Burnt Offering" in England, as moments of real tendórness in her the censors will not allow the word

breaks of tempor, when her true The plot works out on orthodes Loo Carillo can always be de ty popular weekly magazine, which The Picturegoera tremendous instincts break through the veneer lines, but the finish has something pended upon in a dialect part, and is sold for two-pence, recently held she has acquired, had feeling be-new to offer. The cast which also Norman Foster proves satisfying a competition for the hind them, she surprised me. I includes Warner Oland and Donald as the American boy-friend, The vote what they considered the best think she is looking a little thin, Crisp, proves excellent and the story has a full quota of thrills outstanding performance of 1932, but how beautiful- is in the tropical background all you would and entertainment (Central). close-ups,

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adly came first

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TM TELLING YOU.

Jobyna Howland could hardly be Miss Landi is beautifully photo Improved upon as the continually graphed, gowned and the quintes Inebriated mother, Phol Lukas, as sauce of good taste, It is hard to M.G.M. have bought the rights self-sacrificing as ever. is handed imagine the aristocratic EH In

Cat and the Fiddle,” the role of friend who is con- the situations the scenario-writer rui

it that Ramon Nóvarr desdendingly accepted. In the last favours for her, Some day we will play

load. Glad to hear shall see her in a part that done thin, AS IT Was Loped he would

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so pleasing to my throat

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