1934-05-18 — Page 8

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1934.

TALKIE TALKS

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DIANE

IDA LUPINO'S HOLLYWOOD DEBUT

IN "SEARCH FOR BEAUTY”

"FASHIONS IN 1934" IS. PACKED WITH

HUMOUR AND BEAUTY.

Magnificent Acting in "Lost Patrol."

"THE Lost Patrol" is not for the tive dancing display. squeamish, but I recommend mended. (King's).

It to those who like stark

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tragedy and grim drama. patrol is lost in the Mesopotamian

Only Yesterday

Recont-

for

every

THE CHINA MAIL.

Alice Faye who appears in George White's "Scan- dals," which is coming to the King's Theatre al an

early date.

· Charles 'Farrell and Ralph Bel-

flamy have become partners in

real estate business.

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Richard. Dix, will ride the famous horse, used by Valentino in The Sheik" In the forthcoming film "Stingaree", which tells the life history of the Australian bushran- ger. Irene Dunne in opposite.

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Council Replies To Hon. Mr. Braga's Queries.

"BACK TO NATURE" BY JAN GAY

BE CENSORED sponsored by Miss Jan-Gay and based on her book "On Going | Naked":

*2: If auch application has been received," will the Honourable Mer- ber define the attitude of his depart- inent and or of the Film Censor That no applications had been'ro-Board towards the proposal ta Constance Bennett will play theceived by the Inspector General of screen the film in question

8. Will the Inspector General :of leading role in Thalberg's produc- Police, for the screening in Hong tion of Arlen's, "Green Hat", play-Kong of the sim, "Back to Na Police take effective steps to ban the ed by Greta Garbo.

ture," and that it would not beenfilm in Hong Kong,

da dy), Hon. Mr. T. H. King, acting Ink- shown unless it passed the local Anne Harding will act in "Blo-censorship, were the replies given pector General of Police replied as graphy", which Ina Claire did No to the questions by the Hon. Mr. under: successfully on the stage for Metro, J. P. Braga, at the Legislative 1. The answer is in the negative,

2. Does not arise. *- and Gloria Swanson and Clark Council meeting yesterday.

3. Should any application for Gable have the leads in "Three His Excellency, the Governor, Sir Weeks". Fredrick March, Norma William Peel, K.C.M.G., K.B.E., screening this film tu Hong Kong ibe i Shearer and Charles Laughton are presided and others present were: received the Inspector General of in." The Barretts of Wimpole Officer Commanding the Troops Police will take all possible steps Street". All, Thalberg Produc- (Brigadier G. B. Rowan Hamilton, to ensure that it is not released for exhibition to the public, unleit has passed the Hong Kong Lensor: shin in accordance with Regulation 57 of the Regulations under the

tions.

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D.S.O., M.C.).

The Colonial Secretary, Jean Parker will play Katherine Sir Thomas Southern in the Metro Musical of "The C.M.G.). Student Prince."

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įdinance, 1919.

The Attorney General (Hon. Mr. Places of Public Entertainment Or- IR. E. Lindsell).

Four Bls Passed: Lee Tracy having disagreed The Secretary for Chinese Af- |with Universal will act for Para-fairs (Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith).

The Colonial Treasurer (Hon mount in "The Lemon Drop Kid."

Mr. E. Taylor).

The Isspector General of Police

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On May 27, we have a picture pro- desert. The officer is shot, and mised at the Alhambra and Queen's the sergeant takes command. that should be talked about They strike an oasis, and the months. "Only Yesterday" intro-)

newest star- first night the sentry is killed duces Universal's

whose husky, and the horses stolen. We then Margaret Sullavan,

Four Bills, intituled respectively see the reactions on this little vibrant voice, talent, dignity and

relating to Opium," "An Ordinance "An Ordinance to amend the law' of the group of men, and you learn to charm will make her one know each man before he dies.famous personalities on the screen.

of persona Into or out of the Colony, to Regulate the entry and departure The direction by John Ford is John Boles as the lover, also gives)

"I Am Suzanne”

Balnter). the newest recruit from masterly, the photography of a ne performance, and on

star-Hon. Mr. T. H. King). "I am Suzanne." is the best Broadway, sells her novel to Holly-the film-an official mark of

The Harbour Master (Hon. Com immigrants and to confer various Ito prohibit the entry of undesirable desert scenes, beautiful. count this is a film that must NOT showing made by Lilian Harvey wood for filming purposes. While dom-is an honour to be accorded

Each part is magnificently be missed. More of it later.

since her Hollywood contract. Gene we follow also the adventures of to Warner Baxter and Spencer mander G. F. Hole, R.N., retired).

The Director of Medical and "An Ordinance to amend the Miscel powers in connection therewith.” played by an almost all-British!

jin future Fox releuses. A Prison Picture

Raymond. a delightful lover, and two daughters and # អ្នករា (Mac

Sanitary Services (Hon. Dr. A. Elaneous Licences, Ordinance, 1983," cast, with Victor McLaglen, as the sergeant. giving the best act- Prisons are gloomy places, but the the puppets are alone worth your Clark, Mary Carlisle and Tom

Basi! Dean who has scored a Wellington, C.M.G.). Brown and Upa Merkel supplies

and "An Ordinance for the Incor The Director of Public Works poration of the Trustees of the ing in his career. Boris Karloffstory written by a prison warder, money.

This is followed by Wheeler and her well-known brand of humour. marvellous hit with his screen ver- Constant Nymph" too, as the religious zealot, is titled "Twenty Thousand Years in

Chine Fleet Club" passed through outstanding, but Douglas Walton, Sing Sing gives Spencer Tracy, Woolsey, with Thelma Todd and The story shows the happenings of sion of "The

their final stages. British film before she returns Wallace Ford. Brandon Hurst, Bette Davis. Lyle Tulbot, Sheila Dorothy Lee, in "Hips Hips Hooray." two days, and in that time all the will direct Elizabeth Allan in one

problems nte brought Billy Bevan, Reginald Denny, J.Terry, Arthur Byron, Louis Calher, It is quite funny in parts, and two separate

Hollywood. "W's" are deservedly popular. out. The picture has power and a M. Kerrigan, Alan Hale and and others, such grand opportuni-

Then comes an outstanding film deal of appeal. All the characters Sammy Stein are all deserving ties, that the picture is real, in spite Noel Coward's, "Design for Living." are believable. Lionel Barrymore

Maric Dressler and Wallace of the highest praise. It is of a rather unconvincing story of a

The adaptor, Ben Hecht, given us and Fay Bainter are especially Beery will do a companion picture LL.D. . strong drama, which does not man's experience' from his entrance

to "Tugboat Annie", to be called sloop to compromise in its relent-into the prison till his exit through sparkling dialogue, and rich hum-outstanding.

"Any Port in a Storm." Spencer Tracy,ur, with none of the nastiness of Alhambra soon. less telling. Some may consider the death house.

John Francis Dillon, the Holly- it too heavy, but I think it com- as the tough guy who does not for the original. I have read Coward's under the most play, but I did not find even one

The Alhambra will start some wood director, whose film "Call her mendably courageous. (Central). get his carnation

of his lines in the screen version. thing new when they give us a Savage" which was trying circumstances, gives one

Clara Bow's Miriam Hopkins and Fredrick Chinese picture. I hear that this come-back talkie, recently died at his super performances. Bette March are not to be forgotten, and film "The Two Sisters" has broken the early age of 47. Davis and Lyle Talbot stand out. If you like drama in strong doses,ward Everett Horton is fine.

leven Gary Cooper surprisen. Ed-EVERY -record in Shanghai. It advise this. (Queen's).

Tiran for 60 days at one theatre, and

Fashions For 1934

As the movies have exposed most "Rackets," they have now turned to the fashion experts and in "Fashions for 1934," you need not only be interested in mannequin parades, lovely girls

of

Lubitsch. the director must go the seen to

biggest banquets, and to Ben Hecht. (Majestic).

Murders In The Zoo

Coming to the

The Two Sisters

be appreciated. From

need say no more. To Ernest then 20 days at another. Must be George White's Scandals "George White's Scandals." ke

what I gather, foreigners will find and stunning gowns to enjoy the a theatre revue, consists of sketches

it entertaining, but the Chinese film. You will find the idea ajand sonys, with some good спек

will go for it in a big way. novel one, and the acting above jamong the latter, notably "Every "Murders in the Zoo" is far (Alhambra) reproach.

time you hold my hand," and "So] fetched and gruesome, but relieved i

I'm Telling You It is packed with beauty. Nice." Most of the numbers begin by Charles Ruggles in his best Ida Lupino, the 17-year-old sophistication and humour. The on a real stage, with a "dummy" comedy vein, and Lionel Atwill daughter of the famous comedian, dances in the revne, arrangert by audience out in front, while George giving his usual convincing per-Stanley Lupino, is a star in British Busby Berkeley, are brenth-White, himself. bustles round, put-formance as the villain.

films. and Paramount, who are taking. To my mind, his finest ting in a few wisecracks and play- Mary Pickford in "Secrets." I paying her the large salary of £160 work is the "Hall of Humaning his real-life part of producer. draw a veil over this performance. a week, intend grooming her for a Harps" and the Ostrich Feather White is the nearest approach to but "Eskimo" which follows, is similar position in Hollywood. She ensemble.

the late Flo Ziegfeld in productione an outstanding film to my mind, had not much scope in "Search for

Van Dyke, the director took the Beauty," but in "Come on Marines": Then, too, one gains knowledge of this nature.

the frozen North, and her The dance spectacles are not in outfit to

second release there of the inner workings of Paris

Ja stylists, with piracy and forgery with those of Busby Berkeley. with the aid of the natives, and a decided promise. She is no longer in the dress-making business. Jimmy Durante gives an endless lot few whites (himself included as a golden blonde, but with her na- made turn shade of brunette shows to William Powell, sells to competi-[of "hach-cha-ing." but shares with the Police Inspector) has

"Mala the Magnificent" (British better advantage. Her name is tors, sketches of gowns designed Cliff Edwards all the humour. by famous designers, before they By the bye, Cliff does quite well title) a film that will live in my being linked very much with Jack are released. He is so charming, in a akit on the famous British pic-memory. Not the least attraction La Rue. Ida lives with her mother

is the fact that it is mainly in the in a that you find yourself forgiving ture, "Henry VIII."

gorgeous Beverly Hills Man-1 him when he breaks the law. Adrienne Ames and Alice Faye Eskimo language, so that you do sion and is among the most auc-

Bette Davis, sweetly pretty fare quite fair. Rudy Valle shows not lose the atmosphere, and live cessful of hostesCCA, and talented, is surely headed improvement in his acting, his it all-(Oriental).

Short Shots for stardom. Veree Teasdale crooning is always a delight.) From Broadway to Hollywood Helen Hayes will start work on turns in another of her grand Gregory Ratoff is given a "bit." "From Broadway to Hollywood" Barrie's masterpiece, "What Every performances, as the bogus Rus- The plot seems to revolve roundle due at the week-end at the Woman Knows", as soon 38 she sian Duchess. Hugh Herbert and rich Mlus Ames trying to steal "Stur," Kowloon. This bio-nishes her stages run of "Mary Frank McHugh are really funny. Rudy's love from his stage part-graphical drama, tracing the for-Queen of Scole." Warners give us a spectaculur ner, Miss Faye, but as the grand tunes and misfortunes of a famous ir another screen favourite who production with handsome set finale in the wedding

family, headed on a lavish vaudeville

by has won further renown on Broad- tings, flashy gowns, and expert scale and all ends well. Miss Faye Frank Morgan and Alice Brady. way. She has now returned to acting. NOT to be missed.(among three names in the divorce has sentiment and humour, with Paramount and "She Loven me (Queen's).

ault brought by the present Mrs. direction by Willard Mack, an old-Not" will be her next film. Search For Beauty

will shortly be Mrs. timer who knows his subject from i

A to Z. The two stars givė super-} Paramount will co-star Gary The idea of the show is to show performances. Madge Evane, Rus- Cooper and Claudette Colbert in.. plons engage in writing and edit- the world at large how George White sell Hardie and Eddie Quillan are "Twenty Hours by Air' ing a auty and health maga-serves Broadway every year, and it a few among a very large cast.

is frankly & photographed Strongly advised. zine, until they learn the promo- “musical." If you are an admirer

Valice)

"Search for Beauty" is nice Rady No. 8. clean fun. Two Olympic cham

ters are trying to make a crook- ed, racket out of it. They sell of the star. Rudy Vallee, whosa TA-

you

Miriam Hopkins

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Heather Angel adores animals) This Side Of Heaven Jand took two of her cats with her "This Side of Heaven" describes to Hollywood. She is living with

out for some cash and an old cords and Radio work bring him in the loyalty of a devoted family: her mother and alster and a collec-

dollars,

will Father, (Lionel Barrymore) gets tion of animals in a lovely home farm, which turns out to be a millions of money-maker. The plot does not like this show-also provided you into business difficulties, through in Beverly Hills. matter, as the film is meant to are not tired of Musicals. (King's).\ne fault of his own, Mother (Fay

introduce the choice of Para-

mount Beauty Contest Winners, picked from home and abroad. The girls and boys don't have

• much chance to act, they merely serve as chorus to the story.

James Gleason and Robert Armstrong are the inimitable; pair of crooks, but their quick- fire wisecracks are amusing. Ida Lupino, the 17-year-old British star makes her Hollywood debutį as "Barbara." She is a pretty blonde, rather like Helen Twelve- trees, but is natural, and shows promise. Larry (Buster) Crabbe, the famous Olympic Swimming] champion, makes the part of "Don" likeable, and he has some- | thing more to offer the screen, then. merely a handsome, pra sence. Toby Wing is the best among the support, but all help to add to the general galety of the proceedings with the beauty winners putting over an attrac

Victor Mefaelod in a some from "The Lost Patrol?" now showing at the Central Theatre.

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Mary Ellis, the piquanta charm-) ing American for whom "Rose Marie" was written and which she played for years, is most verstafle. Besides being one of the leading. sopranos at the. New York Metro- politan Opera, she played on the stage in London the lead in "Strange Interlude" and "Music in the Air" Now she is at work with Conrad Veldt in the Britann lm, of Robert Hlchens' famous {novel, “Bella Donna”,

Constance Cummings has stage yearnings. Is at present on holl-· day with her author husband, Benn Levy, in London.

1 hope Irving Pichel will play: the leading part in the talkle ver jalon of Lon Chaney's Immortal "Hunchback of Notre Dame ----1 have not forgotten how well thin actor portrayed the half-witted cripple in "Murder by the Clock",

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(Hon. Mr. R. M. Hendersoon).

Hon. Sir William Shenton, Kt, Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., L.L.D.

Hos. Mr. J. P. Brags. Hon. Mr. S. W. T's'o.

Hon. Mr. C. G. S. Mackie. Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau.

O.B.E...

Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes. Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell. Mr. R. A. G. North (Clerk of Council).

$2,200 ROBBERY CHARGE.

Dockyard Policeman Discharged.

Justice

Charged before Mr. Jacks in the Supreme Court yes- The oath of allegiance was taken terday with robbery, of $2,200 in by the Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell.

money from Sher Mohammed, a Nudist Film Banning.

policeman in the Royal Naval Hon. J. P. Braga, pursuant to Dockyard, Li · Ling, allas Tan notice, asked the following ques-Ngan-tsal, 31 was found not guilty

jand discharged.

Mrs. Gary Cooper lunches daily at the Metro Studio where her husband is acting with Marian Davies fuitions:

Operator 13".

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1. Will the Honourable the Ins- The following Jury heard the peelor General of Police state case: Messrs, G. F. Walker (Fore- Lilian Harvey has smoothed out whether any application has been man). Trol Kam-ling, D. G. her quarrel with Fox, and signed received for the screening in Hong Wilson, Wong Yiu-sang, D. J. up for two yeɑra.

Kong of the film "Back to Nature," McColgan, Chun Kon-chee and

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