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TALKIE

TALKS

(Continued from Page 7)

period. Alan Mowbray, Ivan Simp son, David Torrence, Murray Kinnel, Gordon Westcott and Thes. dore Newton contribute to the pic- ture's succoss. (Alhambra),

***Cuckoo In The Nest"

When Ralph Lynn," Tom Walls, Yvonne Arnaud, the late Mary Brough, and Robertson Hare are acting a story. written by Ben Travers, it is sufficient guarrantee that this faree, is pp to the usual high standard set by this galaxy of fun-makers.

Their type of humour is not a preciated in the States, but from |the average Briton, no matter where he is, this famous Aldwych Theatre combination are sure of a warm re- ception..

I think that "Cuckon in the Neat" is one of the most amusing films yet shown, and the charming laugh. of Miss Arnaud, the drail absurdities of Ralph Lynn, the quiet humour of Tom Walls, together with dear

One of the actors who helps to make "Voltaire" a big attraction at the Alhambra.

Press agent. Howard Hawks has done an excellent job of directing, More of this later, but don't miss (King's).

PONTOON HULK

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The Steel Pontoon Hulk which has been built for the Chinese Maritime Customs by The Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock. Co., Ltd was successfully launched yes terday, the ceremony being per formed by Madame Cloarec, wife of the Commissioner of the Chinese Maritime Customs in the presence of a large number of guests.

This vessel is to be moored at Lappa and will be complete in every respect for the inspection of goods by the Customs Officials and also for the accommodation of re lief crews and the refuelling of the Customs cruisers in that area.;

A reception was later held in the drawing office and was attended by the majority of the guests, The health of the owners of the new "Private Scandal”

vessel was drunk, and the Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell presided. This film provides murder-my-During the course of his

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meek Robertson Hare, combine to comedy, with fine work done

pleasant to see so many attend the make the popularity of the film d.f by Zazu Pitts,

late) Law Cody and Ned Sparks with regret of the fact that there

laanching ceremony ficult to equal.

and spoke What does it matter about the The comedy holds

more away had been so few launches of late. plot? Lynn is found in the most in the film than the mystery. He went on to speak of the activi absurd situations, Walls is quietly and the moment Ned Sparks enters ties of the Dock company and meh- Thursday, 14th Fob at midnight drank most of the time, and Yvonne as a detective the wisecracks fly. Friday,

Arnaud shares in it all.

tioned that they had done a great The love interest is supplied by deal of work for the Chinese Mari- Indeed a Saturday,

grand farce in the best Ben Travers and Phillips Holmes, as her flance time Customs in the past, and hop Mary Brian, as Cody's daughter, style with sound direction by Tonirhe interest is held quite well tood that they would continue to do Walla. (King's).

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In spite of a story which can be anticipated all the time, Jean

the last while everyone tries to guess who out of the long cast is the murder. (Alhambra).

Parker, James Dunn, Uns Morkel Majestic Programme

and Stuart Erwin Manage to enrich

in the future, Madame Clorenc was then pre- Hented with a handsome diamond brooch.

Gucats were by invitation and The picture which is breaking re included Mr. E. Cock, Chief Man- this wistful film about a crippled cords wherever it is shown, no mat-agor of the Hong Kong and Wham- girl with the necessary heart aptor whether in the small towns of pos. Dock Co., and Mrs. Cock, the peal to justify the title. Jean fights the Statos, Australia, Canada of Hon. Mr. W. H.. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. for love over her handicap and finds Great Britain, is "The House of Cloarenc, Mr. S. H. Dodwell. it in Jimmy Dunn, then loses it by Rothschild," starring the one and Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Forbes, Mr. sacrificing the money for her opera-only. George Arliss.

and Mrs. Li Chao Yuan, Mr. and

tion to clear him of a charge of This will be followed by "Stan-Mrs. Cheung In Shang, Mr. And theft,

boul Quest," and If you number Mrs. Pun Kwok-ching, Mr. and Mrs. Jean is as poignant and appealing among your favourites Myrna Loy A. S. Russell, Capt. and Mrs. J. V. as she was as Both in "Little Wo C. Henry Gordon, Lionel Atwill, and Saunt, Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Wallace, men," and that is saying something George Brent, you should see them Mr. and Mrs, R. E. McNeale, Mr. Jimmy Dunn is the kind of actor in this intelligent spy drama. The and Mrs. C. Briggs, Capt. and Mrs. who cannot fail to please. There story is ombellished with exciting G. Findsen, Mr. F. C. Webb, Mr. will be more of this later, but if details of the inner working of the and Mrs. T. S. Morrison, Mr. and 3rd Apr. you do not mind a lump in you: spy system and is told with novelty Mrs. A. D. Morrison. Mr. and Mrs.

throat and your girl friend weepingland high suspensc.

J. Howell, Mr. Stanley H. Dodwell; softy, you will find this M.G.M. "Crime Doctor which comes next Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. feature a sob-stuff story worth sen-is worth seeing also, as the climax II. H. Scott, and Mr. and Mrs. R. ing. (Queen's).

is most unexpected. It is grand to G. Craig, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. see lovely Karen Morley again in a Rattey. suitable role, while Otto Kruges

"Twentieth Century”

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7th Mar Arthur and Ben Hecht (of "Crime parts perfectly.

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