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'THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 193

TALKIE TALKS

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“DANCING LADY" AND "THE PRIZE- FIGHTER AND THE LADY”

BING CROSBY CROONS WAY THROUGH CLEVER MUSICAL.

"The Carioca" Dance Introduced By Fred Astaire In "Flying Down To Rio.”

(Queens).

THE CHIN.

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in "Flying Down to Rio,"

ac-

GRANT ANDERSON COMEDY COMPANY "While Parents Sleep" First Performance.

AMBULANCE BRIGADE'S

ANNUAL BALL

Members of St. John To Wear New Dress

"SOUVENIR PROGRAMME-

The Annual Charity Ball of the St. John Ambulance Brigade will be held at the Hong Kong Hotel

at 9 p.m. on April 7, under the dis- |tinguished patronage of H.E., the |Governor, Sir William Peel, K.C.Mİ G., K.B.E and Lady Peel. Sir William Shenton will preside.,

Tickets (35,00, including supper) are obtainable from Mr. Langley: King's College, King's Dispensary and from memberà of the Ball Committee. Proceeds will be -' în jald of the Brigade and its work in

the New Territory,

This will be the first occasion on which the Brigade Mess Dress- will be worn, and a 'souvenir pro- gramme of the history and aims of the Order with a review of local activities will be presented.

HORTICULTURAL SHOW

Higher Standard Of Exhibits.

In "Dancing Lady" we have a¡ment. chorus girl in a burlesque show "I Love That Man". who is seen by an attractive In "I love that man" we have play-boy, who offers her mar- a good woman trying to make an riage and every luxury. BUT honest man out of Д crook. she prefers the precarious exis- Nancy Carroll and Edmund Lowe tence as a dancer and true love in a mixture of sophistication. with the hard stage-manager. sentiment, and sin." The old Thus we have Joan Crawford. story tells of the mission worker Franchot Tone and Clark Gable, who falls in love with a "Confi-} Joan returns to her millions of dence man". It is good melo-1 admirers in the type of “Modern drama, unaffected and quite a Maidens", the girl of all moods, deal of suspense. The two stars. the glamorous a little-too-slim turn in good performances--Mise dancing lady. Most of those Carroll is wistful, and Mr. Lowe

When you see him in his who know their pictures predictļis likeable to the end. Harry rhumba-like "Carioca", you will this film will as one of the most Joe Brown, the Director husband talk about it for months to come. successful offered by M.G.M. of Sally Eilers, gives the film He stands out as the brilliant and this year.

rather an unusual ending. original dancer whose fame is

Bob Robert Z. Leonard, one of the

Armstrong, Warren world-wide. made the Hymer, and Lew Cody with few Directors who

Besides this marvellous grade with success into the new others contribute to the play's medium, directs with his usual success. This follows "Ladies complishment, he is an expert

INCREASE IN ENTRIES skill and understanding. Most they talk about", which is senti-light comedian, and the posses- of the real spectacle comes in the mental reformation theme in a sor of un

ingratinting per-

Flowers and vegetables of every final reels, but it is striking and drama dealing with prison life.sonality.

hue and kind were displayed to per- really beautiful. Joan is soul- Written by Dorothy Mackaye, Then, too, we have pretty Gin-]

fection at the Annual Hong Kong ful, appealing and quite an adept the beautiful actress who was ger Rogers, who rightly belongs the visit of a major theatrical com- Horticultural Society Show at the dancer. Franchot Tone, the sentenced to San Quentin prison, in musical comedy. The film is pany, headed by Grant Anderson, Volunteer Headquarters yesterday. highly successful actor from the following the death of her hus- worth seeing alone for these two. the well known London actor, who The standard of the exhibits Theatre Guild, who is fast be-band in n brawl.

The exotic lovely Dolores del will open a short season at the throughout the show was a great coming a world favourite, con-

It hardly seems true, but Barb-Rio, takes the part of a Brazilian King's Theatre on Saturday, March improvement on last year, and there tinues to shine, most specially in bra Stanwyck brings her un-heiress, who is followed to Rio 17.

was also a slight increase in the doubted ability to depict the role by an attractive Band leader. "While Parents Sleep" will be number of entries. 1 raved over Clark Gable in of "Nan Taylor", who is used as Gene Raymond. The romance presented at 9.30 p.m. as the open- H. E. the Governor, Sir William these columns when there were a decoy by Bank robbers. Pres- hardly matters. Raul Roulien ising performance, and Edgar Wal-Peel K.C.M.G.. K.B.E., was unable very few who had ever noticed ton Faster is good as the re the other principal (seen here in lace's famous play, "On the Spot" to attend owing to indisposition, him, and my prophesy has been former who tries to help Nan's "Its great to be alive"). It is will be presented on the follow- but Lady Peel, accompanied by Cap more than fulfilled. He is well friends to escape. No more of an amazing dance and outstands ing night. A sulted in the part of the stage-the story. The atmosphere of in the film. Both these attrac-ance of "While Parents Sloeps" abortly after 4 p.m.

second perform-tain R. F. Walter, A.D.C., arrived manager, the Gable we like to the life behind the prison walls tions at Kings.

on March 19, and a final per- Amongst others present were H.E. formance on March 20, "The Lata the G.O.C., Major-General O. C. I can really recommend one of Christopher Bean," will be the Borrett, Sir Thomas Southern and of the female "Fans". May Eburne. Dorothy Burgess, Lilian the funniest comedy-dramas we concluding productions, before the Lady Southern, Commodore Frank Robson, Nelson Eddy, Winnie Roth and many others do well. have had here. The Penguin- Company proceeds to Shanghai. Lightne Robert Benchley and Both these films to be seen at pool Murder". Edna May Oliver others make minor characters, the Alhambra, Kowloon.

the man-about-town role.

see, and in the end finds his re-seems overdrawn, but the film is "The Penguin-Pool Murder". ward, which delights the hearts not without interest.

interesting.

Maude

and Jimmy Gleason are inimita- This back-stage "Too Much Harmony".

ble Bob Armstrong and Mac "Too Much Harmony" is story so well acted and produced

This a Clark supply the drama. should achieve the everlasting musical that has more than the is followed by special request, fame of its predecessor "Broad-average. Catchy music. some Eddie Cuntor in "The Kid from way Melody" of five years ago. drama, laughs galore and a grand Spain". No "Boosting" is need-

NOT to be missed at the cast, Queens,

"The Prize-Fighter and the Lady",

With dialogue full of ed for this. To be seen at Ma- spicy wise-cracks. Edward jestic Ronald Colman and Fay Sutherland, the Director knows Wray in "Unholy Garden" an ex- the value of stage numbers, when citing and well acted drama of a danced by the most attractive Bank thief who finds refuge in bevy of girls.

a strange spot in the Sahara De-

Then a film of the prize-ring, **The Prizefighter and the Lady", (in England titled. "Every- Jack Oakie, Skeets Gallagher, sert. Not one af Colman's best

Ned Sparks. Harry Green, and performances, but has its It is enormously exciting, hu-the one-and only Lilyan Tashman ments. man and amusing. Max Buer is supply unlimited fun.

woman's Man").

mo-

This is followed by Marie,

SHORT SHOTS.

"ON THE SPOT" AND "THE LATE CHRISTOPHER : BEAN”

Local theatre-goers will welcome

Mifas Lena Anderson, leading lady in the company.

Elliott R.N., and Mrs. Elliott, Hon.

Sir Shouson Chow, Hon. Mr. W. IL Bell, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin and Miss Dowbiggin, Lleut. Col. TVA. Robertson, and Mr. and Mrs. Ho Kom-tong.

TO-DAY KING'S

...

SIC IN THE AI

BRAND NEW.

SONG HITS

SONGS IN YOUR HEART!

The twinkling toes of the chorus girls..: the sensuous rhythm of the ́hot-cha tunesl. Amidst it all a boy wooing a girl while Broadway watches: and calls it "acting"

TOO MUCH HARMONY

the star of 'College Humor;"

BING CROSBY JACK OAKIE SKEETS GALLAGHER

PORTUGUESE VOLUNTEERS

Urgent Appeal For Support.

PRIZE DISTRIBUTION

The prizes were distributed byþ Mrs. Borrett, wife of H.E. the

An urgent appeal for more sup- G.O.C., Major General O. C. Borrett. port from the younger members of. The following were the winners the Portuguese community to join of the special awards.

the ranks of the Portuguese Com- Pot Plants: Open (Minnonettes.pany of the Hong Kong Volunteer

| Mrs. Ho· Kom-tong. Pot Plants: Defence Corps was made by Captain Peak (cineraria),—Mr. J. T. Bag-S. Jarvis, O.C. the Portuguese Com

tam.

Vegetables: Open (tomatoes).- Mr.J. W. Franics.

Vegetables Peak (leeks).-Mrs. F. C. Hall

Cut Flowers: Open (carnations). Mrs. R. E. Hoare, Cut Flowers: Peak (pansles). Mr. J. T. Bagram, "

Lady Peel Challenge Cup "Open to All Classes (group of bulbs),– Mrs. J. T. Bagram.

SINCERE COMPANY FINED $25.

Unlawful Removal Of Liquor From Bonded Warehouses.

pany of the H.K.V.D.C., at the Com-) pany's annual dinner at the Club Lusitano last evening.

He warned the modern youth of Hong Kong that they should be ready to take their places in the Colony's fighting forces in case of a audden attack from another power.

Frizes won by the Company dur- ing the year were presented during, the evening by Col. L.,G. Bird, 0.C: the H.K.V.D.C.,

The Prize List,'

During the dance Col. Bird 0,C% the H.K.V.D.C., presented the tro- phies won by the Company and ita members during the year.

The prize list was a follows: Lusitano: Challenge Cup: L/Sgt. 7. ||F. Crus, Pte. -A. M'“ B., Rocha, {L/Cpl®_J._M : Xavier, Muskatry Competition, Pte. E. A. V. Reme-

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HOLLYWOOD'S:

· PRETTIEST.

GIRLS

KING'S

FROM SUNDAY.

NEVER BEFORE.

IN

ALL THIS WORLD MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA

STAGED IN THE CLOUDSIE

FLYING

KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE HEAVENST The beauty ar madiĝis coming on wings of song). 200 ravishing girls · and a host of stars

...in the most. stupendous spor-- tacle ever horn se

the most worth-while fighter Bing Crosby, for whose sake, Dressler and Wallace Beery in who has been drafted from the the film appears to have been "Tugboat Annie". Very exciting| aport world to act. He puta him-written, Kas' a most fascinating and the LWG stara shining. self across with ease and sure- personality, and many more ac2 (Oriental). ness, sings and dances well and complishments than crooning— is far from camera-shy. A-mag- although in this he does out- nificent physique, a good speak- shine other famous Radio-grama- ing voice, and perfectly natural, phone-record artists, who try for

Anna Sten, the Soviet Star "These assets take the place of screen carcers. ^

now being publicized muchly by screen technique.

Another back-stage story, but Goldwyn lin "Nana" is not re-

Grant Anderson will be remem•]^? The thrilling fight in this film this is a little different.

ceiving much praise, but her bered for his talented performance between these two champions,| Judith Allen, who was so love next release will be "Resurrecs "Trotter,” In “Journeys, End,” alone, should pack the theatres ly, but far too sophisticated for tion" directed by Mamoulian. (which was produced some time ago wherever shown, There is a the high-school» miss, we saw in

by the Salisbury Company at thế reasonable plot, which tells of a "This Day and Age”—really Ronald Colman's first picture Star Theatre. Other notable plays cocky fighter whose success goes shines in this musical. She sup for Twentieth Century will be presented by this Company, and in to his head, but the manner in plies the drama and love in "Bull-dog Drummond strikes which Grant Anderson, took mafor which it is told makes it grand, terest and reminds me much of back" and Loretta Young, who roles, were “Young Woodley,” and thrilling entertainment. It Joan Crawford in voice and man-played with him in "The Devil-"Funny Face." starts in the opening "shots" ner.

{to-Pay""will" again be his leading: with speed and it never slackens. The staging and camera work. lady. Don't go expecting anything (I have a weakness for praising|2- highbrow-this is a picture of life the work of the technicians) is

The Sincere: Company were fined dios, Pte. A. MB. Rocha; Inter By the bye all Hollywood is still Jean Harlow and Metro are 25 by Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Unit Shoot, Co Headquarter: in the under-world of pugilism. a special contribution to the big gossiping about her preference still. trying to come to terms, and Central Magistracy yesterday for Capt. 8. Jarvis, M.C., C. 8. M. HE Myrna Loy, as the night-club success of this Paramount pro- for Spencer Tracy but their Re-meanwhile she is on the suspen the unlawful removal of cases of Baptista, L/S FA M. Rosario, singer, who becomes the devoted duction. You will always religion does not countenance sion list. She is not idle how dutiable liquor from the bonded Pte. E. A. V. Remedios, Sergeants and eventually neglected wife, member "Black Moonlight", divorce, and Tracy I, so far, ever, and her recently completed warehouse at Holt's Wharf, Kowl-Cup: Pte. A. P. Pereira, Pte. V.]| marks a step towards stardom. "Thanks"-"The Day you came only separated from his wife: ¦ novel "To-day is to-night" will She is quietly sincere, and con- Along" I must specially men-Petite Sydney Fox is divorcing be published in an American loon, on February 22, which was Bernardo, Pte. HL. Osmund; Lewis fident, with much charm, poise, tion a little girl who has never her husband, they married a magazine

not in accordance with the permit. Gun Competition No. 10 Platoon; PARKER Lieut. H. J. Bilva, Sgt. J. P a touch of humour and looks be-had the big chances she deserves. year ago a

In imposing the fine the Magia Baleroa, Cpt. V. Nunes, Cpl. V guiling, Otto Kruger (seen in\in films. Kitty Kelly, Also

now trate stressed the point that no Neves, Pie A, B Rocha, Pte. Tus-fraud had been intended or com

(A. G. Xavier Tile Competition: mitted on the revenue.

"My No. 9 Plåtton: 2/1t. F. P. Sequeles, FERRY BOAT CHARGE- other summonses relating 1/8gt, FF, Cruz, L/Cpl. M. M.

val of 42 cases"

"from the Gener use, Kowloon,! Godown

A model of Mae West Beauty for Sale") as the big-notice Mrs. Offield Oakle Lealle Howard has been given adorns the famous: Madame shot racketeer does work you will (mother of Jack). The final the coveted role In Anthony sauds Waxworka remember," and Walter Huston, fade-out comes in a gorgeous Adversa", which (Warners will

the down-and-out trainer scorea atage spectacle. I strongly ad- make of the season's best sell- heavily,

vise everyone to see this ing novel.

W. S. van Dyke deserves credit for his direction, especially in the most thrilling seemingly authen- tle battle

Baer-Carners Fight.

#Flying Down To Ele”

What is grand news too is Constance Bennett has the that the B.K.O, send us their part of her

Moulin first MusicalFlying down to Bouge Blo" Fred Astaire made his tremend Boxing "Fans will delight in first screen appearance in Dan-Tor seeing the Baer Carnéra bout, cing Lady", but his work was (which is refereed by the one"[too "Cut":

time World's Champion Jack He was hired to dance Dempsey, ....... Even those who frequently

think they are not likely to be means i

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"Una Mericel will be leading lady with Harold Lloyd In

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DISMISSED.

Lack Of Evidence.

Summonses against-Mr. TaEE

sa manager of the

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