1935-04-12 — Page 7

Can You Imagine Charles Laughton As a Funny-man.

THE OBJECT

OF THEIR AFFECTIONS!

Ruggles... all the way from London where a man's man was a valet...to Red Gap, U. S. A. where they made a valet into a ladies' man. Harry Leon Wilson's great American comedy of a grand American era with a comedy cast that is stroke of genius in every rolel.

Adelph Zukor prason's

"RUGGLES OF RED GAP"

with

CHARLES LAUGHTON MARY BOLAND CHARLIE RUGGLES - ZASU PITTS Roland Young Leila Hydms

A Paramount Picture Directed by lao' McCoray',

at

SUNDAY The CENTRAL

KING'S

OPENING

TO-DAY

THE GRAND SUCCESSOR TO "THE HOUSE OF ROTHSCHILD”

GEORGE

ARLISS

ALSO LATEST WALT

DISNEY'S "BIG BAD WOLF"

A Silly Symphony

In Beautiful Technicolour.

The LAST Gentlemen

20TH

CENTURY PICTURE

EDNA MAY OLIVER

·Janet BEECHER Cherlorer HENRY

Ralph MORGAN. Dievcand by Sidney LANFIELD Released the United "Ardois

A DARRYL P. ZANUCK Production

presented by Joseph M. Schenck-

AT

THE

MAJESTIC

STARTING SUNDAY 14th

JEAN HARLOW

"100% PURE"

WITH

FRANCHOT TONE, LIONEL BARRYMORE

M.G.M. PICTURE

THE CHINA MAIL FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1935

CHARLES LAUGHTON PLEASES IN COMEDY ROLE

John Boles plays an opera star in the lavish Fox Film romance, "Music in the Air," and lends hi notable voice to Jerome - Kern's melodious score. :

SHORT

SHOTS

STARS WITH CHARLIE RUGGLES IN "RUGGLES OF RED GAP"

L

GEORGE ARLISS ENJOYS HIMSELF

IN COMEDY

EXCELLENT

"SEQUOIA" EPIC OF WILD ANIMAL LIFE

ET it be understood that the

A correct pronunciation of

"Sequoia isSee-kwoh-yah;" Here is a fine and beautiful pic- ture which will amaze you, be- cause its story of animal life" in

By Diane

you admirer of

I Charles Laughton, the now

Yorkshire actor, you must see him in his first comedy role, which he considers fia beat part

Gloria Swanson is co-starred with John Boles in the magnificent new Fox Film musical romance, "Musle in the Air which is com- ing to the King's Theatre April 26,

Careers Of The Stars

VILL ROGERS was born in Colegah

the magnificent Sierra Moun- George Arliss enjoys himself in since "Henry VIII." He wanted tins will stir you more deeply "The Last Gentleman," which, is an to prove his versatility, so Para- than any human drama. This excellent comedy telling the story mount surrounded him with a film is one of the most charming of a crotchety old man with is flock super, cast in this old-time movie novelties that has come in many of peculiar relatives. The cast Ruggles of Red Gap.#tome va

The Harry Leon - Wilson story a day?".

supporting the well-loved star Ton! Martin," (Jean Parker, could not be better, although given tells the adventures of the sedate, who is perfectly. cast) in the limited opportunities. Mr. Arliss typical English valet who is tran- daughter of an author-scientist, practically monopolises the stage sported to the United States when living on the edge of an American and carries through his part in his master-,(played expertly, by de- lightful, Roland Young)lores" wild animal reservation, who re- triumph, I think his work is as ecues a young fawn and a baby pleasing in this as in "Working him in a game of poker to the is desirous of testing. the theory many outstanding performances, Ruggles and Mary Boland, When LORIA Swanson is being sued in that wild animals kill each other Edna May Oliver, Charlotte he lands in the Western City his in New York where lo cracked: Jokes while, ho twirled a rope in intricate. Hollywood for $25,000 income tax from necessity and not from hate. Henry ("Alice in Wonderland"), are viewpoint and appearance fashion. Became the riot on megold These two animals "Malibou," the plumpish little juvenile who shares fong he turns Red or wellies, and then he started journalism, deer, and "Gato," the puma-na-the romance with likeable Frank long before he turns Red Gap writing dally a brilliantly witty, article with sound philosophy. Has ao Phillips Holmes has recently finish-tural enemies grow up together Albertson, Ralph Morgan, Janet topsy-turvy

This is an outstanding example pictures with Fox with whom he has ed in an Anglo-Italian cast the film

written some short novels. Started which depicts the life

a miraculous friendship. till Beecher (remembered here in of Bellini, the fumous composer. Holmes is Bailln

Toni is forced to release them. "Gallant Lady") and Donald Beek American humour and the rel- remained and is now said to be one of and Benita Hume plays the part of Although coming under the are the best among those present, licking mad comedy with such a the richest men in the industry. the singer who made his opera, classification of "animal film while Sidney Lanfield's: direction grand cast as Mary Boland, Zasu travelled extensively. Married in 1903 "Norma," famous.

Pitts Charles Ruggles Roland Favourite sport is pola,

has one daughter, and two sons. and “Sequoia” sets a new standard. It is just right for the subject, ́

being still Young, Lucien Littlefield, Maude considered among the best players In The story is a commonplace one Eburne, and others should ensure California.

puma from pursuing hunters. She Man", and can be placed among his/American, social-climbing Charlesin 1879. First stage, appearance

arrears.

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in

Has

Fred Mac Murray, who used to be a la not a compilation of jungle saxophone player in a Los Angeles fights, but a simple fascinating the eccentric old man who can delightful evening's entertain-2 band, did so well as leading man with story" with the two principal not decide on his heir and is forment (Central and Alhambra) JOE E BROWN was born in Holgate,

Claudette Colbert in “The Gilded Lily" that she will have him again in "A Bride Comes Home."

velled

"

Gangster films showing in fashion (with an eye on, the Czar of the Censors Will Hay) the lives of Dillinger and "Baby Face Nelson" etc. will be done by most of the studios, with a sticky end for the desperado heroes, to prove "crime does not pay?”

Peggy Shannon seems to be well set on the Broadway stage in "Page Miss Glory"

Charlos

Helen Mack as married Irwin, a New York business man, but] will continue with her career.

Charlie Chaplin is reported to have confessed at last that he married Paulette Goddard last summer on his yacht,

Rosemary Ames is engaged to be married to a rich banker. This is her third assay.

*

Gyles Isham will not play opposite Greta Garbo in "Anna Karenina" as he profers his part in a London play; and, anyhow, does not like films.

*:

Pat O'Brien Is excellent In "Flirtation Walk," which will 'bè at the Alhambra screened Theatre on Sunday,

ever warring with his "daughters and son, but the surprising electri- fying twist to the end gives it a mest original angle, and would spoil in the telling. Not much Jaction, but refreshing wholesome) entertainment for. alt ages |(King's).

The Kansas City Princess"

Here is the oft-told story of two manicurists who gold-dig their way to Europe. Joan Blondell and Glenda Farrell perform in their usual, - sparkling, wise-cracking manner, with Robert Armstrong their racketeer, boy friend, Hugh Herbert is a slightly "dippy" mil- lionaire trailing his runaway wife and you can be assured of a fast- moving farce with the thin plot cleverly concealed by alick diree- tion (William Keighley). There are strings of wisecracks and high- ly amusing star performance. Will remind you of their other vehicle "Havana Widows," but the two girls are as peppy as ever and

Gertrude Lawrence has declared characters in the deer and the Hugh Herbert, Vince Barnett, herself a bankrupt.

puma.

Ruby Keeler furns in another Walk" which will be showing at good performance in "Flirtation

the Alhambra Theatre next; Sad- day.

Ohio, in 1892. At nine started in a elreus, then went to professional baseball, later noting on the stage. Mado his debut in a small part in Radia Alm in 1928, and is now easily one of the highest paid comedians on the Kereen. Recently visited Hong Kong, Martled, and has three chil dren.

HARLES LAUGHTON was born in Scarborough in 1800. Went to the Great War when only 10 years of age. Later Intended following in his father's fontstops, to he B Hotel Manager, but instead went to the Academy of Dramatic Art in London and won the Gold Medal, which led to stage

Jew British was not till his groat:

port rayal of the bank clerk in "Payment Deferred that his talent was recognis ed; and, after appearing in it in New York, he want to Hollywood and filmed This led to bigger successes, and now he is being 'acciaimed as one of the nest character actors ph the

green Married the

the actress Elsa Lanchester.

film Work and later on..

RAL

DALPH BELLAMY was born 1

Chicago 1904, Ran away from home when 15 and toured America in small shown, knowing great privations

Osgood Perkins, and Gordon West- which is full of homely humour and disappointments. After making a I defy anyone to remain dry-cott all handle their roles satis and philosophy he settles des reached Broadway, the Mecca of all name for himself in stage plays he Robert Donat will play "Robin eyed in that not-to-be forgotten factorily. Hardly the sort of pleintes in his own inimitable way artiste, then later films in Hollywood, Hood," which was one of the best Movie Kiss" between the two ture I could recomiend for chil with the utmost simplicity. The where he has attained the success he things Douglas Fairbanks Sr. over did,

animals, and when the starving dren. (Central).

setting of the Kentucky town in actress who retired from the stage on richly deserver, Married a fellow "Gato" creeps up to the drinking "The Crime Of Helen Stanley" the early nineties, where the in- her marriage. Edward G. Robinach will have his wish granted. Warners will lost friend, and that part too, murder mystery,

at last deer only to recognise his long- In this film we have another Civil War, will hold more interest MA

habitants still argue about the soft wo produce the life of Napoleon with Robison. In the lead and Bette Davis where the father: deer takes his formula of keeping the audience where else, but if you are an ad- to 14 married. Para

with the usual for audiences in America than any-

TARY BOLAND was born in Detrolo In 1880 Famous on the stage. as Josephine.

baby to the home where he was guessing the actual murderer till mirer of Will Rogers and like his

before starting with Paramount in brought up.

w the last moment. The acting from clean homey stories you are ad- TAXINE DOYLE was born in Sau. The human romance with Jean all concerned is above the average, vised to see him in what many con- Francisco She started her Parker and Russell Hardie la ef- Ralph Bellamy is the detective call-sider his best part in a long while. theatrical, enraer at the age of 12 KAW his work in fectively woven through the piced in to investigate the murder of Will Rogers does not attempt to singing and dancing in, picture pro Marletta" with fernstte ture, but the real stare are the a famous film actress who is shot be anyone else but Will Rogers. He work in New York she became Mis animals, the camera-men, and the during a cabaret scene In a moving surrounds himself with a pleasing tress of Ceremonies at a Washington logues. After a few years of stage Director, Chester Franklin, who picture studio. The scenes taken cast Tom Brown, Anita Louise, Theatre where she attracted the notice minor operation to have a small growth has stated that if he only saves in the studio are specially interest Rochelle Hudson, Henry B. Walt of a studio scout, leading to work in

She has the life of one animal from the ing.

hall, Davil Landau, Frank Melton, Rider." DIANE.

•

Nalion Eddy, the Metropolitan Opera singer, who did a bit in "Stu dent Tour," was given a fine contract. when M.G.M.

donald,

Bros winners.----DIANE.

Ruby Keeler, recently underwent removed from her instep. finished work, with her busband, Al cruel hunters and trappers, he will Gail Patrick, Shirley Gray, Kane Charley Grapewin, Berton Chure-

Student Tour and Six-day Bike Jolson, on "Go Into The Dance," which not have made this picture in vain. Richmond, Clifford Jones, Bradley hill, with Stepin Fetchit and Hattle fact remaine that in the Orient he looks like being another of the Warner He, with his staff, spent many Page and others run the gamut of McDaniels in some scenes with is tremendously popular and in months in the Sierras, and the all emotions expected in a thrill music, while the star Just gently Americe his pictures hold their “LIVES OF A BENGAL are they exercised to our und lng murder drama, and you will ambles through, shedding his usual own with the best box-office attrac shots" amidst authentic surround- and it an interesting and well-acted philosophical wisecrackk. (King'a). tions like Gaynor and Will Rogers. LANCER"

inge, not relying upon fake, as so picture! (Queen's) many animal film-makers do_and________ “Jadge Priest”

"Six-day Bike Rider" the resultant photography makes Will Bogers is type-perfect in the stars whom people either like very Browns, as the picture is full of Aw In #8ix-day Bike Rider" he will this triumph in motion picture role of the Judge in "Judge Priest" much or dislike intensely. The laughs and the star shows his un- Joe E. Brown is another of those most certainly win over the "Anti- making. It is beautifully and thrillingly told and the kind of

Inspiring Friendship In Great Film

FILM RICH IN INCIDENT

(By PHYLLIS JUBY)

film that should give delight to young and old (Queen's).

- Reduction In Prices

"The Lives of a Bengal Lan- The Hong Kong Amusements cer" je one of Paramount's finest have always served the public of spectacular films and at the Hong Kong In the most faithful same time a story taken from a manner, trying In every way to famous book. We enter into the study their interests. Now, they private life of the regiment, again step into the limelight with learning of all the variations and the answer to the many requests Stirring incidents such a life con- that, with the ich rate of ex- sists of

chan the price

at the Cinema The story contres Tound old be lowered

hambra, Colonel Store, three of his officers

contato

and his young son, who comes out $1. from a training school

previous service

Colonel

termined

out any

exper

Central, and the H K

for ro

the

Bri-

con-

doubted ability in a role that de mands a definite characterisation. He plays a small-town station clerk who imagines himself to be the Don Juan and "Big Noise.". Hia infectious grin, and sparkling eyes compensate for his bumptiousness, A visit to the local vaudeville fa his undoing and he scoffs at the

clist so that the audience

the stage and

earne