1934-07-20 — Page 7

TALKIE TALKS

by

DIANK

KATHARINE HEPBURN AS MOUNTAIN

HEROINE IN

"SPITFIRE"

WELCOME RETURN OF BARTHELMESS IN STRONG DRAMAS.

Cagney Makes Big Hit In "Lady Killer."

Otrike twice in the same garet Lindsay is hardly recogni-

NE does not expect lightning (when he is arrested there. Mar-

little to blame for this.

Two en-

THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1934.

80 are

"COPPERFIELD" FILM PLANS

Dickens Fellowship To Lend Aid,

R.A.F. Increase To Be Within

Five Years

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reserved the right to modify or adjust the programme in the light of the new factors that might arise. Mr. 'David Selznick, one of the the knowledge acquired while to

·R.A.F. INCREASE "Subject to this caveat," said leading production chiefs of Holly-office, but also from the three party Baldwin, "We have decided on a wood, has arrived in London to conference on Dlaarmament in prepare for the production of the 1931, in the privacy of which all and four ensuing years under programme covering tho prosent talking picture version of "David the facts of the situation wors dia- which the Royal Air Force will be Copperfield" in this country.

closed in confidence. "We mean to do everything in

The Government's policy has re-including those already announced Increased by 11 new aquadrons, our power," he said, "to make it mained one of international Dis in the 1984 programme. Of these, good. We are to meet representa-armament and they had by no 33 will be allotted to Home de- tlves of the Dickens Fellowship, means abandoned the hope of fence, raising the existing 12 and we are to invite the fellowship reaching some limitation, to appoint their own supervisor of

They were even now making fresh 75 squadrons.

squadrons at Home to a total of detail"

efforts to break the virtual deadlock squadrons are for service with the The remaining that exists at Geneva,

fleet air army, or abroad,

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ness small.

ed, in addition to the need for making good deficiencies.

FURTHER DELAY IMPOSSIBLE They had come

to the conclu-[price). sion that they could not delay any longer the measures, which would, price),

course of the next few

place, and therefore we can't and zable these days from the shy, don't expect that every picture rather awkward girl who stole a Heather Angel and Victor Jory in the Fox picture, "Murder in

PROLONGED NEGOTIATIONS Hepburn does will be a striking small part in "Cavalcade" by

Edna Best has received a won- Trinidad" now showing at the King's Theatre.

The rate at which this pro- Unfortunately, however, particu hit. After her super character-adopting an English accent. This

derful welcome home in England. larly in view of the past experience, the five years must depend upon gramme can be carried out within izations in "Bill of Divorcement."girl from Iowa has made rapid

All the sympathy is with her in they could not count on an early to the various considerations, includ "Going Hollywood"

the job of censoring all the ple- the recent split up of her hitherto sult, and in view of their commiting finance, which I cannot specify, "Morning Glory" and "Little strides on the screen, and of The Star most certainly affertures before they are publicly ex-happy marriage to Herbert Mar- ment under the League Covenant Women," a new film is an event. late has been seen here in "Pad-variety in their coming attractions, hibited. His word is law. If he shall. I daresay there will be some dis-dy the next best thing" and "Going Hollywood", co-starring the condemns a film, out it goes irres-

and the Locarno Treaty the many, appointment in her lates-"Spit-"The House on 56th Street." As famous crooner, Bing Crosby, with pective of, what it has cast. At Thore is a rumour that Mary elsewhere, and the fallure of their out the work as not to make an un-

symptoms of unrest in Europe and fire." but at least she gives a "the other woman" in Cagney's the delightful Marion Davies, then the present moment he seems to Pickford may stand as a Republi- Governments to follow their example splendid character study of the love life, she shows to advana sordid drama of fisherfolk, with have failed in his job, and is in can candidate

managable addition to estimates in backwoods mountain girl. I re-tage.

Edward G. Robinson, Dick Arlen for a deal of critclam. Time and gress Elections.

at the next Con- by comparable reductions, they had any one year," Mr. Baldwin con- gret that like Ruth Chatterton, Douglas Dumbrille does

for some time felt that the time had

cluded.-British Wireless Service, she is already sacrificing real sharp characterisation as a pro-ing scenes

a and Zita Johann. The shark fish-again a Purity League has start- are authentic, butjed, but no one has taken them)

come when the possibility of keep- art to camera angles and the fessional crook, and the rest of nevertheless gruesome. Priestley's very seriously.

Diana Wynyard, Colin Clive and ing their armaments at their present "pretty-pretty." Perhaps

Frank Lawton have been given low level must be reconsidered in the her the support is up to the highest successful "Good Companions" fol If you stop to consider the parts in the new Galsworthy film absence of comparable reductions! Director John Cromwell is a standard, Leslic Fenton, Russell flows in which Jessie Matthews is average attendance of children all "One More River," for Universal. by other powers.

Hopton, Henry O'Neill, with so charming, and, then meet the over the world you would be The story tolls with fidelity Roy del Ruth behind the mega-"Rimplegar Family", Mary Boland, staggered. They say that at least

This was the situation the life of the mountain com- phone. Cagney is at his breez-Claudette Colbert

Cinger Rogers thas had her which the leaders of all par munity. Miss Hepburn as "Trig-fiest and best, and if you like the Dick Arlen and Wallace Ford, in each week alone in the

and friends, 28,000,000 attend cinema shows salary tripled by Radio, and about tles had foreseen must sogner ger" Hicks is an amazing con-rough-house stuff, he gives it in "Three Cornered Moon."

United time too.

or later be reached. tradiction.

All due States. Parents-rightly She is either pray-plenty. NOT to

be missed. at the Star.

disturbed by the effect the

In the light of these considera ing for her neighbours and heal·|(Queen's).

im- Claudette Colbert will be so-tions the whole question of Imper-price).

Liverpool Cotton-Oct. 0.85 (I p.m. moral stories now produced have starred with Lee Tracy by Para-ial defence and the part to be play- ing them of their itis. or cursing; "Grand Central Airport"

"The Midnight Club” them with wild fury.

Upon home life and the religion. mount.

Liverpool Wheat Oct 5/4 (1 pm. When Paramount cast Georgo In "Grand Central Airport" we Raft as a gangster they put him in stage that the Motion Picture Re- gineers in charge of construc have the Richard Barthelmess whis right type. As the detective search Council headed by some of very ill, but is

It has reached such a serious

ed in it by the three defence ser price). vices had been for some months

London Rubber-Oct./Dec. fion work are interested in her liked in "Dawa Patrol, but this who looks like a crook, in

Charles Butterworth has

7-1/4 been under review by the Government.

buyers 7-8/8 sellers-Opening. She falls in love with Stafford time he is a commercial pilot who Midnight Club", he is splendid. States-Mrs.

"The the most influential women in the Francis had a nasty motor acel concerned it was a case of need ward 20-9/16.

now better, Kay So far as the Royal Air Force was

Last Record. (Robert Young) who is married shows us the perils of Bying in Clive Brook and Helen Vinson give Mfrs, James Roosevelt (mother of Powell are still her most devoted had time and again been postpon-

London Silver Spot 20-7/16 and For- and looks upon her as a pastime peace time. The story tells of two nice support.

August Belmont, dent. Chevalier and William for further development, which

India bought, Fleetwood (Ralph Bellamy) brothers, both aviators, who love Followed by Lew Ayres in "Let's be Coolidge (wife of the late Pre-

China sold. Quite enjoyable.the President) and Mrs. Calvin admirers.

Bugi- loves her for her unique quali the same girl. Dick loves the pro Ritzy's"-not too good-and "Four sident) are hard at work starting

London Gold 127/10. ties, and stands by her when the fessional parachute jumper Sally Frightened People" with Claudette a movement which will spread Days of Pompeil," will be filmed

London/New York Rate 5.04-9/16 (2 crowd, accusing her of being a Eilers, but the younger brother, Colbert showing how really plain from coast to coast, interesting by Radio.

Lord Lytton's novel, "The Last

p.m. rate).

Liverpool Cotton-Oct. 8,93 (1 p.m. witch trys to run her out of the country. Inspired by this man's well played by Tom Brown, mar she can look. "Bart" Marshall and people in "Better Movies."

rles her. Dick.saves his life and Bill Gargan is a story of a Malaya real love she promises to fight bows himself out of the picture.

Liverpool Wheat-Oct. 5/5 (1 p.ṁ. her own battles and return to

Add to this one of the strongest that exists only in the producer's organisations in the world the of General Lafayette, the famous years, bring their Air Forces to a

Dennis King will enact the role in the

London buyers, 7-7/16 sellers-Opening.

Rubber-Oct./Dec. *-3/8 him some day.

mind. Due at the Majestic.

members of the Roman Catholic French General, on the stage, and level

London Rubber-Oct./Dec. "Massacre"

7-5/16 Church. They have embarked on then it will most likely be filmed, that of their nearest neighbours.

closely approaching buyers-Noon Market firm. "Massacre" is Indian

London Forecast Of pro a new step-one that is already paganda laid on thick. The story harming the industry to an alarm.

Mr. Baldwin emphasised that

American Markets M.G.M. will borrow James Dunn the many factors which had in-day is likely to influence Wall Street. The strength of commodities yester- is a tragic and bitter indictment ing extent-the boycott. The most from Fox to play opposite Jean fluenced their decision were still We expect a continuation of the over- of the Government's injustice to widely read the Indian. Richard Barthelmess "Variety", has headlines stating

theatrice paper, Parker.

fluctuating and liable to change. night firmness, provided labour news makes a welcome return locally, that "The Catholics would enlist Italy is making plans to create of Disarmament and the whole in-Weather conditions are bullish.

The applied equally to the future

is favourable.

A strong wheat market is expected. Here is one actor who has Bucall Faiths," and that there is need its own "Hollywood". cessfully survived the grade from for prompt action.

near Pisa.ternational-situation. About 200,000 metres of land will

In the cotton market, higher prices Consequently their defensive are expected, owing to the very intense shortly be covered by 'studios, position would have to be kept

|drought. Irving the highest spot, and when

Thalberg is soundly laboratories etc. he criticised for constantly casting

constantly under review and they 'better.

Rubber prices are expected to open turns in a performance as he does his wife, Norma Shearer, in the "Massacre" we are likely to sea role of a loose and immoral wo- his star shining for many more man. George Raft years.

George As the college-bred Indian wo "Temple Drake." "Letty Lynton," White's Scandals," also plays like) see him in the beginning as "Free Soul," "Divorcee." "Men in crack shot and Rodeo rider at the White" and those that idealize the World's Fair. In the home of a gangster hero, and allow the so society girl he finds he knows very called heros and heroines to "Get little of his own people and their away with murder," are under customs. Visiting his dying Are.

The unmarried on their reservation, he theme is another which calls for father

mother finds how tragic the conditions notice. After all, the old-fashion- are. His people are being fleeceded plays like "East Lynne" and of their property, and the tribal "Way down East," at least, taught traditions sneered at. In avengus that the wages of sin was suf- ing a wrong done to his sister, he fering. Strong guard must be

Miss Hepburn, like all the other characters, speaks with a hillbilly accent. At times we do see glimpses of her great art. Shy, askward. scornful, eloquent, saintly, spirited. It is to be con- fessed, however, that the play is not worthy of her.

Ralph Bellamy. Robert Young, Sarah Haden und Louis Mason give adequate support, and the beautiful mountain scenery is exeptionally well photographed. I am not saying that this film. will rank among the big hits of the now famous actress, but if you are as keen an admirer of her, as I am now, you will want to see her in her different por trayals (King's).

"Lady Killer"

Heather Angel deserves the highest praise for her acting in "Murder in Trinidad," now show. ing at the King's Theatre.

the silents. For more yeare than

I care to count, "Dick" has held

Thalberg Criticised

"Lady Killer" gives us, locally, our first glimpse of the real James Cagney. It starts off with the irresponsible "Dan" as a racketeer, and finishes when he becomes a famous film star. There is interest in the me- thods of the up-to-date ganster, and also an exposure of some of The main attraction in the film kills Government agent. He taken, and there in need for the smart tricks in film produc-is the excellent all-round acting, is convicted and imprisoned, but prompt action, both organisations tion. I don't say the story, is and the direction by William Well-escapes and managea exactly elevating, but for real man who did the first really big case before the highest authori. will come this time out of their to lay his are determined that some good | entertainment it will be hard to air picture, "Wings." There are ties in Washington. We leave him combined efforts. beat. Strong drama, a touch of thrills galore, especially in the full of hope when the President romanes, and plenty of comedy. stunt flying. For those who are Cagney is in excellent form not tired of aviation films this is and storms his way happily recommended.-(Queen's). through it all. Mae Clark, one of my favourite actresses-ap- pears, as usual, to advantage. as the girl decoy of his gang who goes with him to Hollywood, and runs off with his ball money

Nigel Bruce is the perfect dé- Lactive in the drama now show

at the King's Theatre

hears the roal truth.

Short Shots Barthelmess gives one of his at the Ranch of Mr. and Mrs. There is talk of a rift in the lute most powerful studies as hero. Anne Dvorak redeems her has said openly that three months the Gary Cooper. Bride Sandra Shaw "I Like it That Way" is a must: terrible performance in "The Way of honeymoon spent with Gary's to Love" and is quite attractive as parents was too much of a good) cal comedy. After seeing the the educated Indian girl. Dudley thing hero, Roger Pryor, in "Moonlight Digges, Sidney Toler and Henty

"I Like It That Way"

Max Baer has been signed by

and Pretzels," we know we can ex-O'Neill are adequate, and we see pect only the best. This actor far too little of the attractive Columbia to make "Police Head- who originated the parts of Broad-Claire Dodd. MOST. certainly re-quarters." way in "The Royal Family" and commended.--(Alhambra). "The Blessed Event" is a decided acquisition to the screen.

"As Husbands Go"

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Loretta Yount will be borrow. The first Fox release to come to ed from: Twentieth Century and;

The story is nothing to write the Alhambra, bringing one of the starred in "Forsaking all Others* home about. The hero loves the most popular of girl who sings in a gambling night-stars-Warner Baxter, "As Huse

the Fox studio for M.G.M.

club, but the heroine is only trying bands Go" is another of the stage:

Francea Fuller, not seen since

to earn some honest money to pay plays transferred to the screen, so "One Sunday Afternoon," will be for a sick brother, or something to that much depends upon dialogue, opposite George Bancroft when that effect. The sister of the hero The son of a once-famous stage he returns to his old lot. the who leads a supposedly sheltered comedian, G. P. Huntley (he was Paramount. life, falls in love with Noel Madi "Tim" to me when I knew him as son, the racketeer. There are a tiny boy), is the other man.

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many complications, heartburns Helen Vinson is acceptable as the Ric Cortes, with Harbara Stan- Werner's give 'a' good chance to and misunderstandings, but all erring wife. Catherine Doucet, a wyck, in "A Lost Lady.".

now name, to me is rather a poor

ends well.

Lost Lady

Spencer Tracy is in "Heldorado”,

Gloria Stuart is lovely, and sings Imitation of Alice Brady. Warner delightfully too. Shirley Grey, Oland always to be relied upon to for Fox while Warner Baxter is | Marian Marsh and Noel Madison turn in a good showing. There is in "Hell in Heaven" for the same are the principal support. I think very little plot, and this drawing-studio.

when you see this that you will room comedy depends upon the agree it is one of the better kinit artists making the most of little

Franchot Tone will be co-

of musicals. Don't forget Roger opportunity. At least it gives us starred with Dolores del Rio in

Pryor is now leading man with the Warner Baxter.(Alhambra), new screen sensation, Mae West. “Censor In Trouble” in "It Ain't no Sin' Worth Bee Ing(King's).

Will Hayd, the Czar of Holly

Warner's Farewell to Shanghai."!

Universal will star Edmund wood, has been twelve years on Lowe in his first film since the death of his wife, Lilyan Tashman.

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