1935-06-21 — Page 7

Bette Davis, adds new laurels

to her crown in. "Bordertown.

THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1935

RONALD COLMAN SUPERB IN "CLIVE OF INDIA"

PAUL MUNI AND BETTE DAVIS IN

"BORDERT OWN" ARE GREAT

JEAN HARLOW, WILLIAM POWELL, FRANCHOT TONE

SHINE TOGETHER IN

DONALD Colman, Loretta}

Ro

TV Young and a large male cast (mainly from the British

which will have its local pre-colony in Hollywood) make

miere at the Alhambra Theatre on Sunday...

SHORT

SHOTS

"Clive of India" one of the out-

"RECKLESS"

G. M. play a trump card

place Harlow. William Powell and Franchet Tone in the same pic- ture, "Reckless." These three

By Diane M. when they since Jean

standing events of the year-woman, but as an actress with real together assuredly spell "box- Richard Boleslavsky, the Direc-dramatic depth. Her performance office.” tor, has handled it în equals that which she gave us in There is a strong resemblance thoroughly competent manner, "White Parade.

in the story to the true one of the and the authors, Messrs. Lips-

Francis Lister. the English|famous “Blues" singer, Libly Hol- combe and Minney, have transactor making his Hollywood debut, man, and the young millionaire ferred their successful stage is especially good as her brother. Reynolds she married, who subse play into ideal cinema entertain-Colin Clive (who claims to be a quently shot himself ment. containing as it does direct descendant of Clive). C. Jean Harlow plays the famous

dramatic NA LOY is spending a quiet everything of

and Aubrey Smith, Montague Love, dancer who marries the wrong MYRA

holiday in the English country romantic importance.

and Lumsden Hare are a few man (Franchot Tone) and lets) Kay Francis is another surprise Korald Colman without, the among the Britishers in the well-herself in for a loud of scandal, visitor. Chevalier is now in Paris,

Truth famous moustache-is assuredly a chosen cast

not realising that her time love that handsome "Clive" (the original

Cesar Romero as “Mir Jafer" belongs to hero William · Powell, the pair are really interested in each was not) but he makes him a very is dramatic and inclined to over-the strong silent man, who stands

(Personally I miss his Enery. Mischa Auer and many as best he can and waiting patient- The British censor has banned that leader.

toocbes of light more contribute to the all-round by for her. Rosalind Russell is highly succesful picture "Private ingratiating

Claudette, comedy). Through

his success of this spectacular. film. Fuseful and decorative as the WorldsTM Colbert and Charles Boyer such triumphs and sorrows his love for There is emotional and romantic woman Tone really loves.

No film splendid oppertunities.

his wife *Margaret" (Loretta appeal plus super acting from the The three talented' stars cer- allowed in England which discusses.

Young) gave him strength. He two starK: Some of the scenes tainly make the best of their the various forms of madness.

does not monopolise the limelight specially outstanding are the bat-material, but I am afraid this is (Continued on Page 10.)

and there seems to be no sacrifice the of Plassey, Clive's bitter reply not the superior picture it should The would not make in order to help to his detractors on the floor of have been.""

30- perhaps there is to the

-other.

some

Hollywood mo

Kay is on her way to Paris. buman being as well as a great act. Ferdinand Munier, Gilbert in the background. protecting her

which gives

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DEVOURING LOVE!

the production end of the story. the House of Commons, and the As everyone expects Wiliam

Historians can find fault with Black Hole of Calcutta.

Powell to marry Jean Harlow as;

films.

(Queen's). -

"Wagon Wheels"

the historical facts as set forth in Clive's life was pure romance, soon as his divorce from Carole the film, but there is no denying but in this case truth beats all Lombard is made absolute. I have. the powerful qualities of the pic fiction. Naturally the picture will no doubt they will prove sure-fre ture.

It seems a pity that the have special appeal to Britishers, winners when placed together in siege of Arcot should be so con- densed, when it meant so much to Clive; and I remember learning in history that in the early days of the East India Company the Fo age to India took about a year, but Clive seems to skip back and forth as though it were a matter of a few weeks. Still, I won't quibble

at small details when there is sol ranch to crowd into the space of ja few thousand feet of film.<

The highlight is the spectacular reconstraction of the battle of Plasser. with armour-clad ele- phants lumbering through it like prehistoric tanks. Some of the most important events have to be explained in sub-titles.

"BORDER- year as a clerk in the East India

TOWN"

BETTE DAVIS

The Shadow Waltz” as inter- preted by lovely Barbara Stanwyck and Phillip Reed, who both have important parts in "A Lost Lady, which is showing to- day at the Alhambra Theatre.

There is a good song, and also Gail Patrick, and the same old Zane Grey story that you have! been seeing for years in "West- erns." Randolph Scott is the hero and Monze Bice the villain.

The picturisation of the diffen)- ties on the old, Oregon trail, with) numerous Indian raids, takes the place of plot. There is incidental comedy, music and skirmish, and with a good cast it is a "better picture than most of its type. (Alhambra).

“Imitation Of Life" -

The romantic history of the man who gave us India is naturally colourful Here was a man who at 1 was earning a few pounds Company, who was at 26 the con-but from what I hear it is break-Hudson and many more. averor of Southern India and at ing records everywhere and de Not to be missed 34 Lord Clive of Plasser, one of servedly so. the most powerful and richest men

"Bordertown"

in England. There is an BiGun-

(King's).

This is a Fannie Hurst story. (with

a super cast headed by Claudette Colbert; and there are Warren William, Louise Beavers, Ned Sparks, Baby Jaze, Rochelle

It is emotional drama on 21 ambitious scale, with three closely interwoven themes, |covering many years in the lives of two women, one white and one have picture will

two

OF

dance of material in this history. Here is a picture that is worth-black. The We follow his rise, his fortunes, while No extravagant praise special appeal to the feminine

cation.

fallures, successes and final vindi-peed be given as far as they story fans," but I don't see how any- itself is concerned, but from the one could fail to love this human. The producers have concentrated standpoint of character portrayal

story, which is so skilfully too much upon the love element, it is excellent...

|directed by John M. Stahl and so

especially at the end, wherein the Fanl Muni gives a brilliant per perfectly acted by the whole cast. picture is more concerned

with formance as the Mexican lad. More later. Coming shortly to Clive's domestic life than his mill-brought up in the poverty-stricken the King's.

(district of the Mexican section in

"Mississippi"

tery exploits.

Loretta Young as the lovely Los Angeles, who becomes a highly courageous young giri "Margaret successful night-club proprietor A picturesque musical which Maskelyne." who went out to India across the border. His struggles is good entertainment with to marry the poor young clerk and for recognition, for justice and for crooning, charming Bing Crosby! found instead a famous conqueror, love, afford plenty of dramatic sus-and W. C. Fields as the co-stars is ideally cast. She again comes įpense.

Joan Bennett is a pure delight forward not only as a very lovely Bette Davis does it again. Astin the crinolines of the "Old the cheap murderess-wife she re-South," with Queenie Smith, peats the great performance she famous on Broadway, making ber gave us in "Of Human Bondage" screen debut and Gail Patrick) It makes one wonder more than and John Miljan helping things ever why she was not handed the along. highest award for her excellent The songs are catchy, but it portrayals of this nasty cruel type must be confessed that Bing does of woman,

more justice to the old Southerr There is a specialy good "bit melodies like "Way down upon from a Mexican actress as the old the Swanee River," while the mother. Margaret Lindsay con- "Cabin Kid Piccaninnies” tributes her usual splendid work amusing.

Married to a Million... Hungry

for a Dime's Worth of Love!

Jean singing 'dancingin her firs musical; roman Jean termed

The Thin Man”

1935's most

ing melody-drama

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Jean HARLOW

WILLIAM

POWELL Reckless

FRANCHOT TONE

Prod

QUEENS TO MORROW

aze

The picture shows a great deal Booth Tarkington's story of the sordid side of life, but Magnolia" has been filmed twice most assuredly if you like great before, but the atmosphere of acting you will not miss seeing the "Old South,” the show-bost, this team, Mani and Davis, - Ad-old colonial homes, the river, and vised (Alhambra).

cotton plantations, plus Bing

Great Hotel Murder”

"The Witching How”. Crosby and W. C. Fields, enSNTE Sir Guy Standing steals this one a grand time. Don't miss it.

Coming to the Queen's. picture," as the old lawyer who is called by a fragrant ghost out of retirement into the of a murder trial plot mostly concerns itself

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RONALD

COLMAN

A CLERK

AT THE AGE OF

25

AT-26

CONQUEROR

OF A NATION

"CLIVE OF INDIA

LED AN ARMY OF 300 TO VICTORY OVER AIN. ENEMY NUMBERING ALMOST. 100,000 MEN..

IN FILMING THE BATTLE OF PLASSEY, THE DECORATIONS

ON THE "ELEPRINTS”

· COST OVER $2000-

A. PIECE. 60 ELEPHANTS

WERE USED IN THIS

SCENE MAKINS A SINISLE ITEM OF EXPEND

ITURE OF OVER

FOR ELEPHANT

OPENING

KING'S TO-MORROW

WITH YOU AT MY SIDE... CAN BE A

Conqueror!

On one woman's answer... hung the destiny of Asia.....treasure house of the world! When she spoke... The Massacre of the Black Hole of Calcutta would be avenged! At ber nod...bugles would scream....... drums would roar...and Clive of India would lead a handful of men to victory over countless thousands of native troops!

The most ambitious screen presentation of 20th

Century, producers of "The House of Rothschild.““

CLIVE oF INDIA

DARKYL E ZANUCK

RONALD COLMAN

LORETTA YOUNG

with Colin Clive

Ferncia Pater. C. Aubrey Smith Cesar Romero "Dineeted by RICHARD BOLESLAWİSKI Written by W. E. Lipscomb and E. J. Mannay. KatanandSSES UNITED ARTISTS:

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