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TALKIE TALKS
by Diane
KATHARINE HEPBURN'S TRIUMPH IN
CHRISTOPHER STRONG"
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LILIAN HARVEY AND LEW AYRES IN CINDERELLA STORY, “MY WEAKNESS.”
Grand Cast In "Another Language,” With Helen
Hayes And Robert Montgomery.
"In Another Language,"
pretty girls work!
heartily
Two things lend "In Another I can't help remarking on the ex Language" real value. One is the cellent recording from the Warner homely everyday theme, and the Bros. Studio. Never let it be for other is the superb character-draw-gctten that they gave us our first ing of each and every member of Talkie. the cast,
this recommend The story is not new-just the Musical. See it again. It should clash of a young wife with her rack the Queen's for a week. husband's family: but this time, in such perfect hands, it achieves something fresh and significant.
Rose Franken's play was done by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Marshall in since the advent of the Talkies. London. This time we have Helen We know she almost atole "The Bill Hayes as the young wife, (Stella) of Divorcement" from
"Christopher Strong" Katharine Hepburn is being con- sidered by critics, and those who know, to be the finest discovery
one of the
and Robert Montgomery as the greatest actors, John Barrymore.
husband. (Vietor).
In the next play in which we see
The bride wants to live her own her. "Christopher Strong," she is called upon to play a difficult and
life, but the husband is too much under the influence of his family, not too sympathetle role. She does it amazingly well, and is fascinat- and the only one who understanda Stella in Victor's nephew, Jerrying and vital.
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Let me mention, first of all, the
ficent BA the mother.
whose
THE CHINA MAIL.
of credit. Knowing it. was all done
Trial Honeymooners this way takes away a great deal
Something new in marital arrange- nents is being tried by Fin Dorsey, stage and screen star, and her fance, Maurice Hill, of Chicago, who are shown at Los Angeles sÜST they announced they would leave on a trial honeymoon, accompanied by chaperones. If their plans work out they'll be married after the "honey-
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of the horror, but does not detract from the vast enjoyment this fittu |will undoubtedly give.
One big thing, too, in its favour is that it will appeal to all nation- alities. They must go, just for the thrills alone, that are there in plenty. This is followed by a Bri- tish release of one of the most popular musical comedies We [have ever had, "Maid of the Moun-!
tains."
The little unknown Australian girl Nancy Browne was chosen from hundreds of applicants for the lead- ing role, and scored a big hit.
More of this later; but I think I can guarantee you a treat when you see these two films at the Central.
Charlie Chan's Greatest Case?
A superb performance by Warner Oland makes "Charlie Chan's Greatest Case" the best. of the series.
Again he is the lovable Chiness detective who blandly and smilingly | while unravelling the greatest mutters wise sayings, and parables, į mysteries.
A strong box has disappeared, and is believed to have been thrown] overboard into the Pacific. "Thej clues are plentiful, and everything. is done to help you solve the case, bat at the finish you find you were well of the right track, and Charlie does it perfectly for you in a way you never suspected,“
Grand stuff this. the last yarn written by Earl' Bigger. ·Locale Honolulu, and the usual first-class
modern Cinderella who has beauti-with Fox studio. Don't miss this | photography we for ever associate But not till we see her in "Morn-ful dreams which all come true.. (John Beal). The boy falls in love
one. (King's). There is a uncommon touch
There Goes The Bride" with his uncle's wife-and there is ing Glory" will we recognize her
amazing talent.
given by Harry Langdon, US A your story.
The reason "Christopher Strong comic Cupid who tells the story of Jessie Matthews. This
"There goes the Bride". offers was her late Louise Closser Hale, in this, fails really to please is the poor a case he once had.
Lillian Harvey, the Anglo-Ger latest, "Midshipmaid" and "Good first film, and we have seen her two her last, picture. She is magni- support. Colin Clive is ill at ease
and unnatural as the man who wins man screen idol, is the pretty slavey hostility to her son's wife result the love of a remarkable woman who is taken in hand by a rich Companions," which are a decided
Helen Chandler, who always annoys playboy (Lew Ayres) and dressed improvement in every way. in the girl's revolt against her
Girl runs away from husband me, alrikes a harsh note as the in fine feathers. selfish domination.
daughter. Ralph Forbes does not Fox have produced this Musical picked by her father. Story in a Helen Hayes in charming, and aels with her usual sympathy. The Count for much either, and Billie in a lavish manner, and are wise nutshell, with good sangs,
dians and fascinating Jessie. to the fact, now, that Miss Harvey ble scene with Jerry is handled in Burke whines when she talks.
Dorothy Arzner does what she is not strong enough to fill the Coming soon to the King's.
"Island Of Lost Souls” 'can with Gibert Frankau's 'story whole picture.
"The Island of 'Lost Souls" was This time she is given good his element. We miss his wise and brings polished detailed.
I am not prophesying that you comedians, the best of them being barred in England. Too horrible, cracks and playful moments, and will ravo
over La Hepburn when Charles Butterworth (remembered they thought; Charles Laughton We have none of his light love
to-night) and Sid appears as the crazy surgeon who scenes. He is just an irritable, you see this, but you will be unwise in "Lave me
performa mysterious operations up if you miss anything in which she Silver, who are mushing hits in
on animals, which transforms them Into half homens.
slouching manner.
Robert Montgomery seems out of
boorish young man with bad table
manners,
The male honours go to John Beal (Jerry), who played the same pari in the original Broadway show, at did four other members of the east, Irene Cattell, Hal Daw-l soon, Maide! Turner, and Margaret Hamilton-all new names to me.
Edward Griffith directs, and per- haps it is his fault that the story acems slow-moving at times. The plcture fails to achieve the ex- pected climax that would make it thoroughly satisfactory, and no doubt some will think it too over- loaded with dialogue and more suitable to the stage.
It is the kind of film that will not gain universal popularity; but to my mind, the whole performance re- flects taste, and is interesting, though not exciting. Highly re- commended. (Queen's).
"42nd Street.”
"42nd Street" should be haffod with cheers, as it is really good,
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Warner Oland, Charlie Chan, the famous Chinese detective, In "Charlie Chan's Greatest Case," now sliding if the King's Theatre.
come.
A masterful performance comes from the stär, who overshadows | Dick" Arlen, Leila Hyams and the |Panther. Woman (Kathleen Burke), who wanders through with and jeyes. Not for the children.
(Central),
"Fra Diavolo"
At Christmas time the Star will provide a great treat for the chil- dren by giving Laurel and Hardy in "Fra Diavolo," Strongly advis- ed. (Star).
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Majestic Theatre
One of the most beautiful pro- ductions seen here in a long while Is "Madame Butterfly," which gives Sylvin Sydney an outstanding-op- portunity to shine. The detalls are perfect,
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The Merry Widow," as they want It is lavishly produced and Cary Americans like the words a romantic type rather than a firant, as the American Officer, "scrounge" and "Wangle" and don't comedian; so perhaps-after-all we steals Butterfly's heart, as well as seem to have exact equivalenta.. really shall see that promised come. the feminine portioh of the au- I don't know where dialogue back Garbo predicta for J. G. diences. This handsome British writers would be without a set or Maurice Chevalier has left Para- and gives us again the Musicals. appears. Her vivid personality the comedy.
actor is more than holding his own stock phrases. Here are a few we mount. He has signed to Metro Lively alert and tuneful, with a and uncommon type compensate for Lew Ayres is acceptable as the with all the other male stars, See hear in half the films "All right, if and also will mate films in England story that requires no mental the poor material(Central), hero, though .not autstanding. it again-it is worth your while. that's the way you feel about it." for the London Film Co. Dougi strain, it is just enough to stand out
Crowds of pretty girls help along (Coming To The Queen's).
Can't say "The Rebel," which "You got, to do it," "What's on Fairbanks signed him for this con- for the song and dance routines.
directed by the show, and Miss Harvey is coy, follows is good. "Luxury Liner,"
Luis Trenker your mind?" "I can explain every- tract. The big altuation le where the Lother Mendes, is another attempt charming and girlish. If you are tries his hand at everything-writ-thing," "Let's get out of here," "I William de Mille will direct chorus girl substitutes for the Star. at Grand Hotel," we follow the among her admirers, you will admit ing. acting and directing and does didn't realize you were different Lilian Gish and Roland Young in You are taken backstage (Oh, what lives of passengers in first, second Fox are doing their best to enhance nothing well,
and "Well, maybe I was wrong.”. "The Great Adventure" for Para- memories this brings back to me!), and third classes.
her reputed charms.
Vilma Banky shows that she is not Hollywood has coined its own mount, which will be made in their and become Intimately, acquainted
Most certainly take the children.for the Taldes. Like Maty Pick-language and it seems likely to New York studio, The story is far-fetched, but well with everyone concerned; P acted and moderately entertaining. While I am talking of children, ford, Norma Talmadge and Gloria cement the friendship between the Charles Bickford has finished his I still think, after two viewings, Two old Movie favourites make a am wondering when the King's Swanson, she finished with the two nations more than anything British tim, "Red Wagon," by Lady that Warner Baxter dominates the welcome return, Alice White and Management will cater for them by Movies Coming to the popular alse can.
Eleanor Smith. show. He has never given a áner Barry Norton. Zita Johann, giving an exclusive programme of Majestic.
Sua, Carol and Nick Stuart, re- Mickey performance than his cynical, Vivienne Osborne, George Brent Silly Symphonies and
I'M TELLING YOU,
The next Mrs. Adolphe, Menlou cently divorced, will be co-starred tird, lonely producer, Julian Marsh, Frank Morgan and Vera Teasdale Mouses (or do I say Mickey Mice English and American Idioms will be Veree Teasdale that la, as, in a film. who, in spite of accidents and are in the cast,
Bayu Surely, around Christmas they and vocabulary are being drawn to soon as the divoresis through Fredric March will play Antony alarms, licks the show "Pretty Followed by "Farm Back the could make arcangements with gether through the Radio and the Bruce Cabot married- Adrierine to the Cleopatra off: Claudette. Lady" into shape..
Clock," a new and extremely clever, United Artists to givs a week of Talkies.
Amen the day after her divorce Calbert. Another farce, as they There is only one word for Rugby variation of an old idem, with Les morning shows of these popular Take a row we have exchanged from her millionaire husband. ;) |ware" in: "Sign of the Cros"--the Keeler adorable. She has a timid. Tracy playing the hero in his most films. You can't take the children From the States we have “sicket, Tan Kiepura hận signed to make only failures, to my mind, of these hesitant' charm that is irresistible admirable way.
to Ronald Celman's and Gloria while we gave them "gadget." four musical films in Hollywood this fine artists; and to make matters and her wide eyed Ipnocence never Mae Clark) is given some really Swanson's shows, and that in the They send us Igh)"' hat,""""get-- coming year.
worse Cecil B. de Mille, will direct seems artful or calculated: 1. fine: acting opportunities, with only time we as these highly
"[1⁄2,,,"hokim"|" Richard Dix and: Dolores del Rio According to the London critics, Bebe Daniels could never be any. Peggy Shannon and Cho Kruger, artistle; amusing"shorts," and "hang-ord" We rend "swan will co-star for Radio in “Dance, of "Deluge,” the latest sensational thing but beautiful, Charming, and Peggy Shannon and Oho Kruger, Please Mir, Manager, do try for
"wind Desire, NGO
thriller, is outstanding,ih talkie | pure delight when it comes to other principal roles,
next Christmas, if it is too late to up" "tell off," "tick off, and "up... Kay Francis will play the heroine annala acting. We should be grateful, Then-Marie Dressler and keep the wanted aims in reserve the pole."
with Al Jolson in "Wonderbar"}・ 'Dark Angel” will be made by too, that she gives us at least one Wallace Berry in "Tugboat Annie" for this one. (Kingʻa).
English preshmen can now write Doris Kanyon has divorced her Goldwyn, but not with Ronald song.
Tan't that enough to tell you" "are
"Deluge
of "holding down a job," and "drop second husband, whom she married Colman sa lis star this time. Next in line come two chorus in for a treat?
"Deluga" in ta ̧ thriller with, ter-pad -- from the payroll," without lest June, Aug
Charles Latighton will play in Ave Firls, Ginger Rogers and Una It is human exciting, sensational rife realism, and you have never having to explain what they mean. Jarlet Gaynor will play with filme in three years for the London Merkel,
A fand amusing. Maria Dresler giving seen anything like the technical|| Bven the Prince of Wales, on the Lionel Barrymore and Robert Film Co., but next/ year will play ⠀⠀ What a pity to see George Brent another wonderful character study, effects that open, this fantasy of air, spoke of “retting
Young in The House of Connolly," Louis XVI to the Marie Antalnette so miscast, too put it kindly. He while Wallace" "Beery" "'ai"?" the world disaster,
It. It matters not into what part Elissa Landi will be the co-star of Norma Shearer for Metro, is not for one moment the vaude- drunkard: të so lovabis that you | Earthquakes and tidal waves of Great Britain),
with Clark Gable in "Night; Bus.”| Paul Lukna is in London on his ville hoofer, and his acting is so have to forgive him his faults, send man's civilisation ruins, you will
Cable replaces Montgomery, way to spend a holiday fobia wooden that I still dong know what! Maureen O'Sullivan (how this Man and boast are
O'Bullivan will definite, native Hungary Gene
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KING'S
COMMENCING SUNDAY. SHE'S THE CUTEST THING IN PICTURES
Lilian
Ilian Harvey
.....a little bundle of dayiliry
who fascinates.
LEW AYRES
In this deliciously spicy mbaledi Yomance with the most beautiful girls and the funniest com
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