1935-06-28 — Page 7

THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1935

MUSIC AND DRAMA IN “STOLEN HARMONY”

Rudy Vallee, of Radio fame, with Ann Drerak in à serne from "Sweet Music. Warner Brothers" latest musical extravaganza, which is coming to the Alhambra Theatre.

SHORT

SHOTS

RACE MOORE celebrated chef

CROSBY AND FIELDS ARE OUTSTANDING

IN "MISSISSIPPI"

CROONER AND COMEDIAN CO-STAR IN LATEST

MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA

CLAUDETTE COLBERT AND LOUISE BEAVERS GIVE OF THEIR BEST IN "IMITATION OF LIFE”

EORGE Raft said he did not

G want to be in any more

films where he danced, but now we find him in 蠶 musical

Stolen Harmony," with the!

“Mississippi

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MITATION of Life" is a

Igate us "Back Street." remem- ber) with two or three closely interwoven themes covering!

WONDER.

one

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SUND

HERE COMES THE GAYEST SHOW THAT EVER BOCKED THE SEA!

Zeliance

Picture

TRANSATLANTIC MERRYGO ROUND

Bulvared ther UNITED ARTENS

Hear!"SWEEFOR

with 15

Stars neaded by BACK BENNY NANCY CARROLL GENE RAYMOND

ALSO LATEST WALT DISNEY'S

Broadway favourite Ben Bernie the leading roles. The story tells the exasperating old gentleman the lives of two women, sharing in the honours They that he is famous in Budapest as who is so susceptible to flattery white and one coloured The both make this a really enjoy a great actor while his wife (Miss He is the ideal choice for the heroine (played by Claudette able blend of music, comedy and Landi) is unknown. fast drama with catchy songs,

part while Aline MacMahon Colbert) We see first as a The tables are turned when they (seen far too seldom here) is ex-roung woman; then a neat dances, and breezy talk.

widow Note the newcomer Lloyd Nolan famous, while the husband only bell Alan Hale, Minor Watson pure delight), who puts up. a go to America. The wife becomes cellent as the wife. Minna Gom-with a baby (Baby Jane is a jwho comes through with a fine plays supporting roles. character performance. The sup marriage is kept a secret.

Their shine in support.

strenuous fight to gain a living port is all one could desire young playwright (David Mauers of Sinclair Lewis's novels

20.3 The legions of British admir-for herself and child. blonde Grace Bradley, Goodee

When she has to go out and look Montgomery and Charles

favourite will not want to miss seeing one for work sbe engages an old negro Azt Werth seeing (Alhambra).

izveniles) falls madly in love with of his most successful novels woman (Louise Beavers) to take the heroine.

screened so well by First Na-care of her haby. The latter The story is a little jumbled and tional (Alumbra).

brings along her little girl "Pecia”. fourth anniversary of her wed- Look at this for a cast! Bing Sentimental but colourful and help- ding with the Spanish actor Valentine Crosby, W. C. Fields, Joan Bening hands are found in the splen

"Before Midnight”

(Sebie Hendricks); and the two Parera while on her way to London nett Queenie Smith (a famous did supporting cast, Lynn Overies, which are so alike that one with a wizard hand at making One of the many mystery storyrup for a living, and the other the one selling maple to sing at Covent Garden. goers who have never beer: to the little personage from the Broad-man, Raymond Walburn famous Opera Hesse before will runaway stage) and songs by Rogers Adrian Rosley. Not to be missed ing on the culprit among the Sparks sees a fortune in a "Pan- and loses sight of the plot. Just pick-pancakes, start a small cafe. Ned gp in hundreds to appland the new-fand Hart. the most successful (Alhambra)

be the cinema-cake Corporation." and then the "Transatlantic" -- goer's diversion. In this film we story goes on to tell of the success That clever Yorkshire come have Ralph Bellamy as the star they make. Blossoms at Booth. Tarkington's story "Mag-dian Sydney Howard made a trip with June Collyer (Mrs. Stuart

nolia" has been three times ilmed to Hollywood to act in this film, Erwin) as the beroine. Just an-the two

Tragedy comes in the lives of and also ran as a stage play and the little we see of him is other picture, that will please Peola" (Fredi Washington) who Dinehart enacts his usual unsym

noble wonen, Lewis Stone recently celebrated his Boddy Rogers did it in the early twentieth year in films. He hopes to stay three more years in Holly days of the talkies under the title wood, then achieve his ambition to of "River of Romance.” This see the world. He has always wise-time. Paramount have garnered a ly refused stardom, but I notice that magnificent cast with two of their Frank Morgans favours the stelle three most popular box-office at position and in bis new flm “The Perfect Gentleman”—s comedy—wi; tactions as the stars. after 15 years in pictures,

-see his

famous screen star.

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Cinema-

being the old-timers like "Swanee

D. W. Griffith will direct his old River" warbled by Bing.

movie Twickenham studio.

"Broken

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"Mississippi" largely depends apon "atmosphere.", which shows.

as the. "Old South." the show-

After over 14 months absence from boat, cotton plantations, crinolines. the screen that delightful lip-

Like lady, Jessie Matthews. Eas and Colonial homes.

sufficiently recovered to start work Bing Crosby, in side whiskers

with Griffith Jetes and Sonnie Hale and flowing stock, is engaged to

in "First a Girl."

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At last Al Jolson has acceded

to

Gail Patrick. Joan Bennett's elder

sister, but is branded as a coward the earnest wish of his wife Ruby Decause he refuses to fight a duel Keeler and they have adopted a boy with John Miljan, who considers from the most famous orphanage in himself the rightful claimant to the States, known as "The Cracle" the ladr's hand. from where. Moriam Hopkins. Gracie!

Allan and George Burns, the Joe E The remainder of the story Browns and reany more fils stars chiefly concerns itself with Bing's have adopted girls and boys. The efforts as a swordsman, and then new Jolson baby is half Irish and because of his remarkable voice hal Jewish, as are his new parents. The is taken on a show-boat owned "Love me Forever" has Grace by W. C. Fields, who advertises Moore, Leo Carrilla and a new man, him as the "Singing Killer." Robert Allan, in the leading roles. Bing relies for his success on

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Due for release shortly.

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his natural acting and charming voice. Joan Bennett is ideally

Janet Gaynor is hard at work in The Farmer Takes a wife with cast and in perfect keeping with! Henry Fonda, the original from the the period background.

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"Chan"

(Warner)

cast seem to

"FUNNY LITTLE BUNNIES”

A Silly Symphony in Gorgeous Technicolour

when the impetuous lovers, while Alan looks white, denies her black pathetic role.

mother, while "Bea's" (Miss Col No one would willingly miss a bert) daughter, now played by picture which gives such Rochelle Hudson, falls in love with chance to the popular comedian. "Stephen Archer" (Warren Wil (King's). liam-suave. 2$ ever-) whom "Bea" was to many.

"Romance in. Manhattan”

The

I won't spoil the rest of the story: but it is skilfully handled,

Czechoslovakia actor capably acted. intelligently direct Francis Lederer is popular with led by John M. Stahl, very Amer-most theatre and cinema audien- ican in outlook, but most assured-ces. One day I may find out the [ly, entertainment in its true reason. Anyhow in this picture I shall be much, mis the adorable Ginger Rogers will taken if this warm human story most likely be the attraction; "at of the fine friendship between two least she is for me. mothers of different races does not Mr. Lederer repeats the per-i-

meaning.

appeal

formances he gave in "Man of Especially good among the sup-

Two Worlds" and "Pursuit of port. besides the principals al-Happiness," although this time Se ready mentioned the find the is an emigrant lad who enters the names of Henry Armetta, Clarence States illegally. The story tells Wilson and Alan Hale, while the of his fight to make good in the children are played in their big city and his love for the respective ages by splendid little chorus girl

Miss Rogers neither sings or We have hitherto only seen dances-anfortunately-but she Louise Beavers in small parts, as is just as much in her element in a “maid,” but now she is given a the acting line. More of this rare chance to shine and can truly later. Due at King's". type-though Miss Colbert is the efficient be said to steal the picture, al

George Barbier and Edward Everett Horton in one of the Scenes from: "S10 Raise" the Fox Film production' which commences at the King's Theatre next Thursday.

actresses.

modern mother to a nicety. Re- Jcommended. (King's).

Star, Kowloon

extremely amusing; but I regret "fans" who favour this stage, as her lead. He was the first W. C. Fields will appeal to his to say most of his scenes are on (Queen's). husband of Margaret Sullavaz. followers, but, alas. if you are not the "cutting-room” floor at the

Queen's Attractions

"Judge Priest.". Story laid in The famous

an admirer of his usual type of Studio, as his style of comedy is Oland) is now in Egypt; at least his

an old Kentucky town, with Will befuddled, bragging" old rascal, limited in appeal. Anyhow there The man who caused a sensa

Ten Dollar Raise" Rogers ambling through, dispera next picture will be laid there, with you will prefer the singing of was so manch to crowd in this tion in Pat Patterson as the heroine. The Bing, who shares in the stellar "Grand Hotel theme.

"One Night of Love Edward Everett Horton is al-ing philosophical wisecracks. little English girl seems very happy honours.

Crime Tullio Carminati, will shortly be ways E. EHL, admitted, but Anita Louise, Tom Brown and with her

romance, humour and musical seen in "Let's Live To-night" husband, Charles It is a pity that Queenie Smith spectacle, well produced by Un-

there is no more delightful style Rochelle. Hudson chief among at present the screen's) Borer, who is set gation. He recently is starved of material. Other less ited Artists under the direction lovely as the heroine, and Car-seeing this very popular actor in among the British talkie releases, Lilian Harvey is fragile and screen. I had the pleasure of Followed by one of the earliest

of comedian on the stage and support Snished starring opposite Katharine significant, but nevertheless im- of Benjamin Steloft. The action mixati will delight the feminine his own theatre in Los Angeles with Frances Day and the late portant roles are skilfully played takes place on a linez, where we "fans" as much in this story, laid in many successes, and he shone George Grossmith. The Girl by Gail Patrick, John Miljan, are introduced to Nancy Carroll, Monte Carlo, amidst fragrant just as much on the stage as he from Maxime" may please you. Edward Everett Herton is again Claud with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers

Gillingwater and

Fred Gene Raymond, Jack Benny, Mitelgardens and on board sumptuous does now on the screen. in "Top Hat"

zi Green, Sydney Blackmer, Sid yachts, as he did in the musical In In Dollar Raise the story have "Gallant Lady starring the

Tuesdayone This picturesque musical is Silvers, Ralph Morgan, Shirley with Grace Moore Many of the famous film stars highly recommended that is it Grey, Sam Hardy, William Boyd A blood-curdling chiller follows married without a few collars popular Clive Brook. This, be it day only-we veem determined to ash in you favour Bing Crosby and W. C. and many more, including this, "Mark of the Vampire," with raise and charming Karen Mor- noted, gave us our first glimpse tells of the clerk who can't get lovely Anne Harding and the their children going into the Fields as much as I do. (Queen's).pular Radio stars.

as they walk or

The dramatic load is carried Lionel Barrymore, Bela Lugosi, ley is the reason he wants it so of the present "rage,” Tullio Car-

Hepburn

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Kohler,

a er en before, that Edna "The Great Flirtation” Tarshal says that her lile

girl wall Lizy in pictures as soon as

ALHAMBRA SATURDAY

Packed with Happiness to Make You Happy

the Season's Leading Musical with the Ace of Musical Leaders!

The aid Monstro's band soces-a-ʼsight, big welcome ^to Georgs Rait, joining all the lods ond losses in this novel, “melody molodromot

STOLEN

GRACE BRADLEY

IRIS ADRIAN

Directed 43 -AHood ́Wocher

by Miss Carroll, Gene Raymond can. Hersholt, Elizabeth Allan badly, Glen Boles and Rosina minati, as the singing Baron who & Gordon & Revel Song Hits This is rather in the mood of and Sydney Blackmer most creand others. (Due at the Queen's) Lawrence (new names to me) are almost captures the heroine's

a part is found for her. Dick Arien's "Twentieth Century" -and shows ditably. The success of the film sou basly made one film appear stage folk acting like mad people lies in its team work, good dia ance so *** but Carol Anne Berry is

to be in China Seas" with ber daddy in private life.

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logne and realistically-staged Elissa Landi and Adolphe settings, all with an eye upon Menjou are absolutely perfect in box-office appeal

ppeal (King's)

Kiss And Make Up"

Genevieve Tobin and Carry Grant, with the the usual super assistance from Edward Everett Horton, in a smart comedy about nothing much in particular, but which provides plenty of amuse- ment Hero Cary Grant runs, a Beauty Parlour, where he com bines business with pleasure and finds himself entangled with one of his best patrons (Miss Tobin), sband (E. E. Horton)

quen

also

heart. Well worth secing twice Popeye The Sailor Cartoon &

Followed by The Most Pre-Grantland Rice Sportlights cious Thing in Life Just an

other story, redeemed by excellent

acting by Jean Arthur. Donald the children and give them Cook, Anita Louise,

Cromwell make the most of chances, but the acting honou are won by Miss Arthurdîn drama of mother love

In July the Star will give Revival Week, the

Oriental First a week of lar comedies and then a dramas. Likely be cess and deserving More of the

be shown later (Star

joyment. (Majestic) po

Oriental

"David Copperfield,"

with W

C. Fields, Eoland Young, Freddie Bartholomew, ra

Maureen O'Sullivan

ames that loo

of well-known famore classic,

Followed

Paul Mu