1934-02-01 — Page 9

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1934.

TALKIE TALKS

Diane

"GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933" OPENS OUR MOST MODERN THEATRE

LESLIE HENSON AND WENDY BARRIE IN POPULAR FARCE “IT'S A BOY."

"Broadway To Hollywood' Gives Best Idea

Back-Stage Life Yet Filmed.

Of

Kowloon's New Theatre. Jago do I recall Huntley Wright7| The new Alhambra Theatre in More than I care to remember. He Nathan Road, Kowloon (at the end makes his screen debut in this, but of the five-cent bus section) opens has little to de; also Ernest to the public to-day.

Mady Christians is worth watch- the honoured I was amoug guests at the private Opening yes-ing~(Central). terday, and most sincerely offer

Thesiger.

“Professional Sweetheart." congratulations to the Hong Kong A film the critics are all praising Amusements Ltd. for providing, follows "The Only Girl" Ginger for the mainland, the most modern Rogers and Norman Foster in

THE CHIN

Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Cameraman:

HONG KONG E

chie Walt Disney, erator of Mickey Mouse and the In recognition of his distinguished service to children Three Little Ples, was recently awarded a medal byʻa vaational parents' publication. In cilebration of the event, Dianey poses with the artistes who enacted the vocal roles of the three porkers. Left to right, Pinto Calvig, who played 3rd pig: Dorothy Compton, Zid pig: Mary Moder, 1st pig. Disney, himself. in At right

The girls in the film hardly Cortez are the oth leading lights and comfortable theatre in South "Professional Sweetheart" (titled count. All the film fans here who it will be the lovely Claudette who China, modernistic in every detail in England "Imaginary Sweet knew Wendy Barrie will flock to will steal your heart when you see

| heart").

the King's; but she only has her and, what is more, hear her and specially built for Talkies,

It gives us a grand idea of Radio chance to weep appealingly, while sing. For these the most important) thing is perfect sound, and here broadcasting: genuinely amusing leather Thatcher looks, on we have the benefit of the RCA and altogether well above the aver- Vietor "High Fidelity" sound ap-age. paratus, similar to that installed in

Ginger Rogers firmly establishes the luxuriona Roxy Theatre in herself as star materials, She has a fine sense of humour, and also New York.

Our new Cinema la most attrac-manages Her scenes tive by day, but at night with the perfectly. Mumination of Nean lighting aj

with

her amused charming air.

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It is a tear-jerker, but, real en- tertainment. Coming to the new

Alfred Drayton as the father, Alhambra. and Joyce Kirby as a maid, are the others who count.

OBTAINING MONEY

BY FRAUD,

Alleged Impersonation Of S.C.A. Official.

Prosecuting RO unemployed "Terror Aboard." "Terror Aboard"" provides Chinese, Henry K. Yu, alias Yu If you like Henson you will have thrills on a luxurious yacht be-Man-li, at the Central Police Court your fill of him here. Personally, longing to John Halliday. He re this morning for obtaining money Edward Everett Horton gives me celves word that he will be im by false pretences, Detective Ser Foster, Gregory Ratoff, Zazu for more pleasure; but then again prisoned when he lands, so plans geant Mintey said that the defen gorgeous spectacle is provided. Pitts, Frank McHugh add to the there are others who will prefer to kill all on board and escape to dant represented himself as an In-

Borden.-(King's),

en island. comedy inspector of the Secretariat · för which seems to send out cheerful bonours.

Coming shortly to the Central.

Charles Ruggies supplies the Chinese Affairs. messages.

Strongly advised,

and

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of hyteris

A feature in modern art is the

"The Solitaire Man." elimination of over-decoration.

"The Solitaire Man" gives us Hence we have ceilings of greyish-

effect grand exciting story, with superior green,

The talent, led by Herbert Marshall in throughout the theatre. audience sits in a fan-shaped audi-a part that fits him like a glove. torium, with the screen and loud speakers on

"Ace of Aces."

formance.

"Ace of Aces" comprises a series only humour. Shirley Grey, Nell) He was alleged to have obtained of stock situations that you have Hamilton. Jack is Rue and Verrae 10 from one Lam Tong, 83, from seen again and again in war films. Teasdale do all they can in a Chan Chuen Ming, an unemployed Richard Dix is an artist His rather blood-thirsty drama, but Chinese, and $1.25 from another sweetheart (Elizabeth Allan) the acting saves it.-(Queen's).

unemployed Chinese named Li thinks him a coward because ha This Week At The Star, Wab, on the promise that he would This crook melodrama is witty, does not at once enlist in the Great If you missed "Gabriel over the secure. them positions as Antl the bias, go-to-speak: civilized and sympathetic. A jewel War, so what does he do? Joins White House" at the Queen's, ose Mui Tsai Inspectors.

The defendant pleaded not guil- this guarantees a perfect view and thief (Marshall) nicknamed by the Air Force, and struts his stuff the second showng at the Star.

Yard "The Solitaire with a vengeance.

The title tells Walter Huston gives a grand per-ity to all three charges. The hear sound-reception in every corner of Scotland

hidden, Man," has done his last job, and is the rest of story.

ing was fixed for. Saturday morn- the theatre. Lights are

It has Ralph Bellamy and Anderson I am, not sure of the relationing just giving a pleasing glow to the about to rethe and marry.

become necessary to return Lawlor do all they can. Miss ship between him and Karen One is assured of real comfort stolen necklace, and, in attempting Allan makes her third appearance Morley, but she and Franchot in any of the seats, and prices will to do so, the hero is implicated in locally in a few days. Bill Cagney. Tone are finally paired off-that is brother of the famous Jimmy, has when the Angelsuppose to in- suit all pockets. ranging from 35 a murder.

Enough of the story, which takes a bit in his first film-(King's). spire the Preside Anyhow, it dents to $1.50 for the Loges and

place aboard a cross-Chonne) acro». "Broadway To Hollywood." was written by an Englishman, al Boxes.

"Broadway to Hollywood" is a though the anbaxiya, most certainly plane.

Elizabeth Allan is refreshing, rare treat. Three generations of for the Americans and those of us noized and charming as the Hacketts in the theatre; and a who know and admire the United heroine. Her piquancy and looks truer, more touching and sincere States.

Followed, most likely, by "The remind me of Gertle Millar, now document of the show world has

eyes.

All first-run pictures will be shown, which should be sufficient attraction in itself.

MORE THEFTS OF RADIATOR-CAPS.

Two Chinese Thieves Caught And Gaoled

For theft of a radiator-cap from The opening fin is the second

private motor car No. 112 In Star- ley Street, an unemployed Chinese, Musical put out by Warner Bros Studio, "Gold-diggers of 1933. the Dowager Countess of Dudley. not hitherto been seen. It surely Sign of the Cross quite the most Lo Lam, was sentenced to three Mary Boland, the only American gives us the most authentic spectacular of Cecil B. de-Mille's months hard labour at the Cen aboard, given a rich character glimpses of backstage life of any talkies; but, to my mind, he has study of the traveller who has mis-im.

made a farce of the play. I loved tral Police Court this morning.

The plot is based on the original;

play by Avery Hopwood, but no would hardly recognise most of the .dialogue.

1. remember how marvellous in a Claire was in the leading role New Joan Blondell, with her vivacity takes her, place.

The

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amount of sentiment.

lald her husband. Ralph Forbes, Alice Brady and Frank Morgan as a child, Wilson Barrett, who Chan Kwok-ming, another unem, Lionel Atwill and May Robson give inspired performances as the wrote it, would not recognise his ployed Chinese, was also sentenced make a noble company.

first of the family. They grow old lovely sentimental play as the to three months hard labour for Full marks to Jack Conway, the with the march of events, finally actors all peak with the most pro stealing a radiator-cap from pri director. He has not much chance ending in Hollywood, where their nounced of American accents, and vate car No. 1412 belonging to Wistful Ruby Keeler simply re- for action, but the dialogue and grandchild (Eddle Quillan), makes de Mille gives us his own idea of Mr. Kwok Chan-tons, which

& performance of 42nd acting make this a film not to be good. There is tremendous Rome, with both Claudette Colbert "tanding outside the Oriental peats her

Theatre, Wanchal: missed.Queen's).

and Fredrick March cruelly mis. *st"

"Melody Cruise.”

In the story, we trace this small- cast. ». Ginger Rogers wisecracks ad

Talk about musicals—we are town vaudeville team through 'the Elissa Landi and Charles Laugh- well as ever. Aline MacMahori has, her best part, to date, and having them with a vengance history, with Jackle Cooper as the top try very hard, but the fault

grows into Russell lies in the direction. "Murders in release since his return from Eng shares all the humour with Guy "Melody Cruise" is handsomely frst son, whe

staged benutfully photographed Hardle. When he outclasses is the Zoo" follows. Weird, and land. Now that slater Phyllia Kibbes and Ned Sparks.

hero is most capably played and Charles Buggles is at his parents as a dancer and marries rather awful-Not for children. Dara (one of the ones famous by Warren William, but the part funiest, worrying through his part lovely, Madge Evans, he becomes Charles Burgles, and Lionel Atwill, sisters has tried and succeeded, in A estranged from them. There is are the best in the cast. Coming films, Zena. (the Hon, Mra, MaugİÇE Is hardly, worth of his talent. Dick as only Ruggles can.

A. new name to me, Chick lot of drama here.

to the Star VEL

Brett) will commence at Elatres. Powell singa quite well, and the

Chandler, is his able assistant Mickey Rooney as their 299

*Mae. West, will LT SHORT SHOTS rest-of-the cast up to scratch...

R.K.078 newest and best-film, "Come up and Sea Phil Harris the Bass crooner, from eventually becomes Eddie Quillan. the Ambassador's Hotel in Los I leave you to go and see the film "Little Women, has acceeded in Nigel Bruce the How you will rave over Dance of the Singing Violins," Angeles is not a professional to know the story, but the cast gross taking any other flm in rehas the lead in a less

The Ballet of the Snows," "Par Actor, and, would be wise to stay in makes it a memorable picture.

Radio and Cabazeta.

Apart from the excellent acting ¡Bench Patting Party." "We're in

The story is feeble, and perhaps of Alice Brady and Frank Morgan. the Honey, now, ensemble numbera expertly at the rhymed dialogue will not make (who by the way, aga mest sangid,, by Bunny Berkacy, with much of an appeal. The action naturalis), special-mention must. the orply dancers contributing of takes place aboard ship between made of Russell Hardie and Eddi

New York and Los Angeles, Pretty Quillan. You will find also their best

The show is packed with laughs.

The

If I can offer one criticism, it te girls discovered. In man'a cabin Mickey, Rooney, la better that it seems pity, we leave the after departure of ship: situations Jackia Cooner, of the youngster theatre. humming My Forgotten most piquant. Crowds of pretty Madge Evans, acts gracefully Man the song about the sadly- Birls magulfcent Ice Ballet, alone sympathetically as the

worth the price of admission.ow young leave neglected ex-Service man,

Greta Nissen's the blonde vamp. A word for the direction of a thoroughly enjoyable entertain-and Helen Mack, the heroine of lard Mack (my memories, no back ment, Grand cast, photography fully romance, (remember how the to the time I have, seen this. and effects superb; the story does stood out in a bit in “Sweepings?" on the stage), who is perfect in the not matter, as we all know it from does her, best, and makes her part smallest detail seeing the stage play, a movie and believable.

Apart from this I guarantee you

two talkies,

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