1934-05-25 — Page 7

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1934.

THE CHINA MAIL.

TALKIE TALKS

by DIANE

MARGARET SULLA VAN GLAMOROUS NEW STAR IN "ONLY YESTERDAY'

ROBERT MONTGOMERY EXCELS IN SENSATIONAL “MYSTERY OF MR. X."

Lavish Scenes In George White's "Scandals."

NOTHER real star blazes forth there is warmth and skill in his

in the cinema heavens, and treatment.

Margaret Sullavan, in "Only Yes- Lionel Barrymore, minus man. Lerday." is someone. you will re- nerisms gives a compelling study) member. John Stahl, who directed of the father who finds himself in "Back Street" treats this picture, business difficulties through no which is somewhat similar, with fault of his own. poignant understanding and the

shows

"The Mystery Of Mr. X"

There are

never

A scene from RKO Radio's "Wild Cargo" showing at the Central on Sunday.

UNION INSURANCE MEETING

· (Continued from Page 6) İsome $12,000, but this class of busl-1 "Throughout these remarks I have ness is subject not only to intense been under the necessity of refer- "Fire losses in the United King-competitive conditions but also to ring constantly to such depressing dom last year were somewhat greater fluctuations caused by variations in subjects as reductions in values, in- than in the previous year. In the the demand for cover for extraneousfrome and rates, to say nothing of United States and Canada losses perils such as War Risk, Earthquakejadverse Exchange conditions and so have shown a welcome decline, and. Shock etc.

forth. There is however, another

although there was a fall in the "Claims paid and outstanding side to the picture.. amount of Premium written, the de-were 43.51 per cent. of the premium) Cheering Prospects," crease in losses was comparatively as against 46.34 per cent. the pre- "It is pleasing to be able to In- greater.

vious year with the result that the form you that Reports received from

"In the

"You will readily appreciate that profit, carried to Profit and Loss, on a number of our Branches during In the face of falling Income and the account after providing for all the last month or six weeks, refer the necessity for meeting competi-known outstanding losses and setting in encouraging terms to the econo tive rates, a continuation of favour-up necessary reserves, was £32,577-¡mic outlook for the immediate future Jable results is more than ever de- 14.0. as against £23,178.18.11. the in the respective Territories. The

pendent on a satisfactory loss ex-previous year.

reference in each case is, of course, perience.

"The Accident and General Fund 'to local conditions, but, as the num- "In your consideration of our Ac- including additional Reservé at the ber of centres from which these counts I am sure you will have found end of the year was 62.75 per cent. cheering Reports arise' is quite high, much that gives cause for satisfac-of the Premium Income as against it is not outside the bounds of rea- ition. The total net Underwriting 61.49 per cent. the previous year. son to hope that the localised condi-

Income from all Departments· was Expenses Economy.

tion to which each refers, will grow £1,611,398.17.10 which although 8.1 "In my analysis of each Account to the point where it overflows and Fay Bainter, is an actress I have

Jimmy Durante, may be thought per cent. less than last year is as I have made no mention of expenses. [becomes International in scope. same tearful appeal. John Boles, seen on the Broadway stage very

"City Lights"

"I may say this is the first time of often. Thia is her firet, screen done a finer piece

some folks who are by some to bring humour. Perhape atisfactory as present day condi-This omission is made with intent,

as the incident of Exchange in this for a number of years that we have has never

I am tired of him, that I can't enjoy tions permit. at satisfied. Take a look

Marine Account work, and shares the honours with chance, and as the mother, she is

the connection was unusually favourable noted in even a small percentage of Our Reports encouragement such as is Mian Sullavan.

human and true. I should say she this. At the newly-decorated Lee his anties and "ha-ch-ching." "Sc The cast, n lengthy one, com-will prove a big acquisition to the Theatre in Wanchai they are now Nice" and "Hold my hand" are, amount carried to Profit and Loss on to the Society during 1933.

"I would specially appeal to all prises such seasoned players as Metro staff. Mae Clark, Mary charging only three prices for ad- think, the prettiest of the numbers the 1982 Account is £56.684.14.4 or total expenses were £395,897.1.8 as indicated this year.

George White is clever all right 5.27 per cent. of the premium against compared with £428,033.1.1. in 1932. Billie Burke. Edna May Oliver, Caritsle and Tom Brown are like-mission. Twenty, thirty, and forly

is said to be the youngest £77,474.6.2. or 7.79 per cent. last While the steps we have taken to Shareholders of the Society not only Reginald Denny. Benita Hume, able, and loyal to a degree. We cents. Think of it. Comfort in the and

economise have shown very helpful to support the Society with their this business. He is year. Nuel Francis, Onslow Stevens, share for a few hours all their pro-dress circle for forty cents, and a producer in

"Claims paid on account of 1933 results, It will be obvious to you that own business but, also, to endeavour Bramwell Flatcher, Betty Blythe, blems and tragedies, and the whole grand programme too, The film just himself in the back stage story. June Clyde. Walter Catlett, and thing is sincerely and intelligent- that has made more money than fitting in and out, directing things were £210,706.3.0. cr 27.41 per cent.our annual expense could not show to influence business in its direction. Oscar Apfel. each contributing ly told. Coming shortly to the any other in recent years. Charlie in general. Gregory Ratoff brings of the year's premium against a reduction of approximately £32,000 cannot sufficiently emphasize that the now famous broken accent in a C289,815.17.6. or 32.09 per cent. for when expressed in sterling, had not Insurance so influenced, however to individual their share to making this a film Alhambra.

Chaplin in "City Lights."

This is followed by Wheeler and small role. For those who favour 1932. This is satisfactory for first Exchange an important bearing on small it may seem

the result. you should not miss. I am not as

The figure will, how- Shareholders, aids in building "dur this is suggested. year settlements. rule enamoured with stage chil-

In "The Mystery of Mr. X."Woolsey, the idols of the local musicals,

"The Fire Department profit car-ever, give you some indication of business and in porraltting a con- dren, but Master Jimmy Butler, as the part of the Ruffles-like crook "fans" in "Girl Crazy," and later (King's).

ried to Profit and Loss Account after the effect that Exchange has on a tinuance of satisfactory Annual

the

decided who turns delective

"Mother's Millions" is played tonn "Flying Down to Rio" with Fred

providing for all known outstanding world wide business during abnor-Statements." young son.

Mr. Scott Harston Speaks. ability, and is another tribute to perfection by Robert Montgomery, Astair giving his marvellous dance,

The likeness between the charac-losses and setting up necessary re-mal financial times.

the Profit and

LOBA In seconding the Report Revenue the skill of the Director.

who strolls through the mysteries the "Carioca," excellently done with

In serves. amounts to £51.430.1.1.

As compared with Account

will

Balance Sheet, Mr. you

notice the Account, and Margaret Sullavan is a superb of the plot with his usual gay non-Ginger Rogers, and the hero and ter played by May Robson actress, and it is specially notice chalance and wise-cracking gal-hernine played by Dolores del Rio "Mother's Millionen" and that of her 8.45 per cent.

first starring Metro vehicle "You $5,181.1.1. or 8.3 per cent. the pre-decrease in "Interest and Divi-J. Scott Harston said:

dends

"We are all aware of the econo- carned" when compared able how she changes in character lantry. Belleve me you will have and Gene Raymond. (Lee).

Can't Buy Everything" is unmis-vious year.

difficulties which business ization from the sweet simple your full quota of thrills, not for

"Claims paid and outstanding with last year. The decrease is due mic takable. but this one is sweetened. irl to the understanding woman getting the laughs. This is sas. I think "Rome Express" is one of so that you give your sympathy to show a considerable decrease being to the greatly reduced earning power Concerns of every type have had of business, with all her affection pense plus entertainment, with ccatred around her son. Admitted Robert dominating the film. (What the finest British films we have yet the old lady, who hoards her mil-17.03 per cent, of the premium as of money in high class securities to face during the past few years. llad. A marvellous east, well prolions, yet gives so much away in gainst 55.32 per cent. in 1932. con-plus the effect of Exchange in ex-and consequently fully appreciate the part of "Mary" is an ideal one more can one ask?)

duced, and a gripping story. Con-secret.

sequently the account closes with a pressing foreign Currencies in Ster-that the effect of such difculties for the debut of this well-known

Elizabeth Allan is in the leading and Veidt. Gordon Harker, Esther Mary Forbes, an_the_life-long much improved result.

Hny. These are conditions to which must necessarily be reflected in the tape actress. running, as we say feminine role. with

Lewis Stone

practically every-investment portto-results shown by the operations of "Fire Business Improved:" Cedric friend, provides a charming Ralston Hugh Williams. gamut

of and Ralph Theatrically, the full

"Reference was made from this lio, that includes foreign holdings, such a business as that of an In Forbes among those Hardwicke and Frank Vosper are trast. Jean Parker belived Beth chotions, till the tragic end, and present. More of this later, but it

joutstanding.

in "Little Women") vides the hair last year to certain classes of is subject to to-day. You are aware Eurance Company, particularly so death scene which is among the surely is down for your "must see"

This is followed by Richard Dixtove interest with Bill Bakewell. our Fire business which had not that it has been the Society's prac-jin the case of one which includes list. Coming to the Queen's. most touching 1 have yet seen.

am tice to pay the major proportion of in its undertaking, and Elizabeth Allan in "Ace of May Robson who recently won the given satisfactory 'results. Her personality is different from

"Four Frightened People" Aces." I don't know why Radio much coveted honour of being ac- pleased now to be able to state that its Annual Dividend from Interest Society, that of Marine Insurance. The other female stars and she has

After seeing Cecil Blount de peut money on producing it. Just claimed for the finest female per-steps taken to improve the position Earnings. This year such earnings If we were not so aware, the var- more than her share of skill, charm Mile's "Sign of the Cress," another war story, and not a good formance of the past year (sharing have brought a change for the bet-fall short of the required amount by jous matters mentioned in your Jalmost £67,000. Your Directors Speech Mr. Chairman-upon which and dignity. Psychologically, the realized that this director liked to

it with Katharine Hepburn) in herter in each instance. story is not sound. You may ask substitute hokum for reality. If "Sitting Pretty" is one of the film "Lady for a Day" is an actress. "The Fire Insurance Fund at the realise the importance of this dis- desire to take this opportunity of yourself-would the man have for.

you leave your most critical mood beat Musicals, in my mind, and the from whom we have learned to ex-end of the year, including additional parity, but consider that it is in the congratulating gotten the girl who had meant at home and go in the right spirit. music still rings in my ears. Com-poet only the best. She is truly an Reserve amounts to 57.52 per cent. interests of the Shareholders at this sufficient to bring those difficulties much to him? Would Mary have you may find his latest release, ing to the Majestic, Kowlam. artiste. have

com-time to maintain the dividend. You home to our minds. воей this much of our Premium Income an

"In the circumstances, which allowed pride to make her life so "Four Frightened People," an

beloved actress on stage and screenpared with 57.01 per cent. in the will appreciate however, that, fail-

and no

matter how previous year.

ing an Improvement in Interest You, Bir, have so clearly stated, it small or how large her part, shef

"Accident and General business Earnings, a continuance of this must be very gratifying to the So

ciety's Shareholders-as it certain- makes you remember her always. again showa a satisfactory result.policy must depend largely

upon

ly is to myself to find that our Coming to the Queen's,

The Premium Income declined by satisfactory Underwriting results.

Society has stood the strain só well, not only in ita Underwriting, but also in the matter of its In- vestments.

tragic? Apart from the problems,

the

evening's enjoyment.

"Rome Express"

one at that.

"Penthouse"

He pictures the Malay jungle, Warner Baxter. Myrna Loy and many times. and the terrors, hardships and ad-Charles Butterworth, aided by ventures of the passengers from extra good casi, make "Penthouse"

Reeing a ship in which plague has broken worth

more

"Wharf Angel"

onee.

it is interesting from the begin- ning, when we are shown the mar ket crash in 1923, fading then into the flash-back, with the young girl in Virginia, the two sweethearts out, who take refuge on land."Kongo" follows, a sordid play, and! and their pre-war romance, the Claudette Colbert, not being pro- then Sally Eilers and Jimmy Dunn departure for overseas before the vided with a gilt bathroom is al-in "Hold Me Tight." (Oriental, wedding can be arranged, and his lowed to bathe under a waterfall, Waschai), return, knowing nothing of

so, that even in this outlandish spot. tragedy to the girl, and when they there is the same old touch of the

In "Wharf Angel." Paramount do meet, strange to say, not re-une-time famous director. Herbert introduce a new star, Dorothy Dell, cognizing her.

afarshall and William Gargan act

been seen who has hitherto only It is an intensely moving play like a couple of schoolboys, and here in a couple of short sketches, human and pathetic. I can't re-seem self-conscious. Mary

and dancing. She singing command it for children, but the land atruggles through the under-found fame winning a beauty con adult fans are in for a trent. with

growth in a trailing gown, clutch- this Universal release which gives ng her Pekinese. The half-cast test, then in the Ziegfeld Follies, came when, one who wears nothing above his waist Her big moment screen.-(Alhambra and Queen's) except his old school tie, (of which night, Ruth Etting fell ill, and this he is so proud) is splendidly play pretty talented girl stepped in her a moments notice, It ed by Leo Carrillo. In fact he and place at slowly. Min Beland

Beem to be most at neems to be customary of late for the different studios to offer their home.

new stars as women of the streets.

h

glamorous new

star

"Sleepers East"

"Sleepers East" starts

the Lo

Bo-

The film offers sex and sense-

frat

tion, with a rather Cinderella turn Marlene Dietrich made her bow

like this, Anne Sten and

now

In this story we have a San

but once it gets going, there is lots of real excitement. The plot deals with a young convict woman on parole, who is involved in a shoot- to it. ing affair and runs away. A An unattractive school teacher, Dorothy. gangster is arrested for the crime, henpecked chemist and an which was in reality done by the egotistical journalist, all find how Francisco "bad gir" who loves a son of the Mayor. The Attorney really attractive they can be in the soap-box orator, hounded by the for the gangster sets out to find midst of nature. I candidly think police for a crime he did commit. the all-important witness, but the that Miss Colbert's artistry and His pal. sells him out, repents, and other side do all they can to pre-versatility could not be

bidden, finally makes a sacrifice vent her appearance in, court even if the part offers little to re-brings true love to a happy ending. There is a romantic 'note Intro- commend it. 'duced when the girl meets her old-

which

Preston Foster, Victor McLaglen and Alison Skipworth are the moths that flutter round the star, but they all give creditable performances.

One hardly knows whether to time sweetheart. I won't tell more take this film as a comedy or a of the story, but the finish in most drama, but there is * certain exciting and the Court scenes, are amount of fascination about it. At Miss Dell has possibilities, and it ig good old-fashioned drama. better managed than usual,

least the cast should be recom-

Wynne Gibson gives one of her mendation enough, plus beautiful (Alhambra).

best studies as the woman. Pres-photography-shot in Honolulu. "George White's Scandals”

Foster, J. Carroll. Malsh, (King").

ton

Harvey Stephens' and, Roger Imhof.

In George White's "Scandals," let it be said the production in a "Kongo" features Walter. Huston lavish one, with girls and then

"Kongo"

(in a "bit" as the engine-driver) make their characters believable. Train train crash will give you quite a thrill. Worth seeing not give such a fine study of the Rudy Vallee the radio, record and

as the fiendish trader, but he does girls, magnificent costumes and sela.

(King's)**

"This Side Of Heaven"

man as did the late Lon Chaney in night-club "crooner" is supposed to the ailent version.. Lupe Velez, be the star, but as he is in love-off Virginia Bruce, (Mrs. John Gilbert stage with Miss Allco Faye, he To be a member of a united No. 4) and Conrad. Nagel. Not for appears to atch back so that she will have "the full melight. family is evidently to be. This the squeamish, Side, of Heaven." This film de- This is followed by a film'I liked. Adrienne Ames, is the social beauty scribes in no uncertain terms, the Madge Evans, Otto Kruger and who tries. In the story to steal his Joyalty of the Turners, just an or- Alice Brady in "Beauty for Sale, love, che sting a backupky idinary middle-class American in which Una Merkel, Florine Mc There are soma spectacular song family, Father, Mother, two Kinney and laabel Jewell are price numbers, one of them being "My daughters and a son, (not forget less in small roles

dog loves your dog," when the ting the hired help, expertly play Then an old film, but a good one lovely ladies strut up and down

even if the dresses are now out of stairs leading every breed of d

dog, ed by Una Merkel) arkisin valitur zgje

The director, William K Ho-date. Lewis Stone and Dorothy "Six Women" in which Clif Edwards aw ward, knoways how the ordinary Mackell, are the shining lights in gives a take-off of the fim, "Henry

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Directors Re-elected. The retiring Directors were re- elected on the proposal of Mr. J.- D. Danby, seconded by Mr. A. Ste-

venson.

The retiring auditors, Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and Matthews, and Messrs. Linstead and Davis were re-elected on the proposal of Mr. W. F. Simmons, seconded by Mr. M. H. Turner.

Extraordinary General Meeting.

SPECIAL RESOLUTION

PASSED.

At the Extraordinary General Meeting, held after the annual meeting, the Hon. Mr. C. G. S. Mac. kie proposed the following Special Resolution:

"That the existing Subsection (a) of Article 125 of the Articles of Association of the Society shall be cancelled and the following Subsection to such Article shall be substituted therefore:- 125 (6). AI

Deeds and Instru- ments requiring the seal of the Society shall be: signed by two. Directors and countersigned by, the General Manager. All cheques" requiring signature shall be sign-- ed by the General Man- ager or by any such per son or persona as the General Manager may from time to time ap point. In the absence of the General Manager all cheques requiring signa- [ture shall be signed - by the person appointed by The Directors to performs' the duties of the Gener al Manager or by, and anch person or persons as the Directora "map" from time to time ap point," p

Mr. J. Ormiston seconded, the proposal which was carried' tinan- imously,