Paul Kelly is teamed with Arline Judge in his first comedy. "Here Comes Trouble." which is now being shown at the King's Theatre.
SEAN JAL IN HAD AKNAD
THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1936
MARLENE DIETRICH TEAMED WITH GARY COOPER AGAIN LAUREL AND HARDY IN ROLLICKING VERSION OF "BOHEMIAN GIRL"
“LET 'EM HAVE IT," WITH GRAND CAST, IS FINE DRAMA OF WAR ON AMERICA'S GANGSTERS
M.
GM wisely decided to "cash in on the success-
ful cycle of musicals and gave Grand Opera with the Marx Brothers. Now they bring that [delightful operetta by William
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HERE is no question about
By Diane Mariene Dietrich's come
be so noisy
back when you have seen her in "Desire," sharing acting "Let 'Em Have It" honours with Gary Cooper -- Another of the "G" men stories, the actor who also shared them Balfe. The Bohemian Girl" with the newest insight into the in her first Hollywood venture with two of the most popular workings of the Department of “Morocco." Both of them comedians on the screen. Laurell
give outstanding performances and Hardy, in the sort of roles Justice. It may not
or so thrilling as the other two in an excellently-written story that will bring delight to their gims we have had recently with foreign backgrounds. Miss millions of fans." While the
Dietrich is a jewel thief. Mr. general theme of the original Men" and "Public Hero No. 1"
but it is more absorbing because from Detroit on vacation in Cooper an automotive engineer story has been retained, it is
of the trouble taken to show se natural that with comedians as
Spain. How she obtains price the stars, special stress is laid the infinite pains to and clues, as-less pearls. and involves hero semble them and build the Cooper, makes for refreshing. on the comedy.
into the likeness of the guilty unusual and amusing entertain- Those of us who recall the person. This slows the action, lovely melodies will be glad to but dramatises the brains behind know that all the Balfe music with the capture of the criminals and with his usual skill, bringing out Frank Borzage directs this team! AM GOLDWYN as contracted colony, but David Niven is the one its solos, zipsy choral numbers and is a tribute to the intelligence of the best in Marlene, who becomes SAM
Elizabeth Bergner to make all and only man who seems to matter dances is a strong feature of the the Government men. One might
The trial engage- her pictures for the next five years in her life now.
"I Dreamt that Dwelt say that this is more a superior der his expert guidance. In addi- for United Artist First three willment to Joseph Schenk was evidently picture.
SHORTS
SHOTS
be based on Barrie's "The Boy David."a grand stunt of her press-agent later St. Joan," and then Jack Lon-1 don's "Little Lady of the Big House."
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who un-
a beautiful, animated actress tn- Halls," In Marble
"The
Heart detective melodrama than a gangstion to the super work given by Bowed Dowa," "Then You'll Re-ter film.
the two stars. John Halliday as are still the most The acting is all one could de- Ben Lyun and wife Bebe Daniels, member Me"
the brains behind the jewel- but one new sire. Eric Linden equals his ex- who are marking a personal tour in melodious of tones. vaudeville, are shortly returning to number has been added, written cellent work in "Ah. Wilderness," thieves' activities, and Alan Mow- Miss Joan Crawford (Mr. Fran-
by Shilkret and Shayon.
Dick Arlen, Harvey Stephens and bray, as a psychiatrist chot Tone) writes me that she was England make more films.
Bruce Cabot, who does specially wittingly aids in the theft of the scheduled to commence work on "The
Twentieth Century-Fox are ad- The story tells how Laurel and
and Gordon Jones priceless pearls, give the fine work Gorgeous Hussy" on April 9 and was busy fitting on twenty-eight wonder-vertising "The Country Doctor" with Fardy are members of a gipsy are worthy to rank with the best sound performances." William
Later
dothe Dionne Quints as "The Greatest band. "Mrs. Hardy" (Mae Busch) ful
she will
Cossart. In addi-Frawley. Ernest "Parnell." with Clark Gable in the Since The Birth of a Nation" Can
in love with "Devilshoof": tion to these principal artists we Tamaroff, and Zeffie Tilbury please leading male role. George Curzon you beat it?
(Antonio Moreno) and they decide have Alice Brady. Virginia Bruce in minor roles, (once a British naval officer), the
Spencer Tracy is cast as the priest, to rob a Count's castle to obtain Joyce Compton, Farrell Macdonald The photography is something actor who played "Parzell" on Broad- way with Marga Rawlings, is now "Father Mullen," in "San Francisco," funds with which to clepe. They Paul Stanton. Hale Hamilton, that must be specially praised, and in Hollywood to take a fing at picelin which he will share star billing are caught and the villain fogged. Robert Eduzet O'Connor and it is easily seen that the master
tures.
gowns.
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with Clark Gable and Jeanette Mac The ripsy then decides donald The highlight of the film
steal the Count's daughter. She Iving Berlin has been signed to will be the great earthquake scenes.
tells her husband the little girl is Twentieth Century-Fox to write both music and lyrics for "Out Front" Hel Robert Taylor seems on his way theirs and then runs away leaving) poor comedians to look) is still one of the few camposers in to becoming one of the idols of the the two
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the millionaire class, Alone for his screen after his grand performance after the child. Fourteen years work in "Top Hat," and "Follow the with Irene Danne in "The Magi-later the zipsy band are again, in Fleet" he received a percentage in ficent Obsession" He will be stthe vicinity and the child wanders addition to $250,000 for each played with Wallace Beery in "First to
the grounds of the castle. a story of the American into Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire will Fight."
imme-Marines, then most likely will be where she is caught and orderedi Dance."leading man with Garbo in "Camille." to be florred. Luckily the Count their per
notices a medallion she wears and formances in "Follow the Fleet." Robert Montgomery has proved" ini and say, it in better than ever and his new picture "Petticoat Feverecognises his own child, so every- that seems almost incredible.
with Myrna Loy and our own Withing ends happily for all concern- fred Shotter) that he is still one of ed. the greatest box-office attraction
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The Country and cinema-goers the world over re- Doctor" is causing box-office riots gretted his too-long absence from the Credit for finding many new gags wherever shown, so Twentieth Cen-
in this picture, although, they were tury-Fox have signed Dr. Dafoe allow the "Quints" to make another; film. The received (or rather their guardians hold for them) $50,000 each for the first picture.
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Pat O'Brien and Lyle Talbot are the latest at the Warner Studia to have trouble: O'Brien has refused his part in Stage-struck," and Talbot bas asked for his release after being with them three years.
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Although the Press sheet Belfast, Ireland, as the birthplace of Errol Flynn it is rumored that he is really Australian-börn of Irish pareats. He will play with
Davis in "Another Dawn."
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"Jean Parker has married George Mardonald, a New York journalist. while Jack Oakie surprised everyone by marrying Venita Vardon, a dan- cer. Margaret Lindsay is still “seen places" with the ex-husband of the inte Thelma Todd, and Johnny Far- and Maureen O'Sullivan stil row tope his wife will divorce him, and allow them to many and travel- which is Manreen's one wish. Merie Oberon is now making a hit in the most exclusive circles in the film
Lovely Rochelle Hudson and Irvin 5. Cobb are in "Everybody's Old Man," which will be shown at the Alhambra Theatre soon.
Norman Foster, Eochelle Hudson and Irvin 5. Cobb are to tether in "Everybody's Old Man,?' which will be shown at the Alhambra Theatre 2000.
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the screen has given us.
Rochelle Hudson is in “Every- body's Old Man," which will be shown at the" Alhambra Theatre
SOON.
many more. If you still like this type of film here is one specially recommended.· (King's).
most
Akiza
hand of Ernest Lubitsch is behind the whole production. He makes any picture a pure delight and this exciting one of smart crooks, with its amusing characters, polished wit. and sparkling dia- logue, gives it first place among the most sophisticated films of the season. Not for children, but for the seasoned fim-goer, I recom mend a picture that is a brilliant piece of comedy presented by a cast of exceptionally able players. Not to be missed. Queen's).
"Sylvia Scarlett"
If you
can accept the Cosmo Hamilton story
that Katharine Hepburn, in male attire, can be mistaken for a man by people as close to her as her travelling companions, "Sylvia Scarlett" is good entertainment. As onlookers you will probably notice the famous Hepburn "swish" степ though she appears quite mannish at times; but not-so-keen ob- servers Like Cary Grant and Brian Ahearne accept her as one of them till she appears in garments usual- ly associated with her sex
The story tells how the heroine, her father (Edmund Gwenn), Cary Grant and a servant girl (Dennie Moore) tour, the country- side in extremely amateur thea- tricals. Heroine meets handsome young artist (Brian Ahearne) and then the fun begins. Most of the critical think Cary Grant steals This is from the well-known the acting honours- as the “Cock-. stage play Is Zat So?" (written ney," but the whole cast is excep by Jimmy Gleason) and gives Lee tionally good and the fim amps- Tracy an opportunity to approaching.
"Two-Fisted"
"Woman Trap"
his old form and style. The story Please note newcomer Natalie suite his talents, though he has Paley, a real Russian Princess. not the large part he used to have.daughter of Grand Duke Paul, who We find him trainer to Roscoe was uncle of the late Czar. This Karns, a third-rate boxer whose pretty girl has led a sad life since best days are past. They meet most of her, family met their Kent Taylor, a drunken young deaths in the Revolution but shows iman about town," who engages promise now as a film actress. them to get him into condition and Most of us will never miss a act as butler and footman respec- Katharine Hepburn picture; and tively. This leads up to the final besides the star there is the at handicapped by the period and battle in the drawing-room when traction of a super cast. (Alham- limited to gipsy dress. With a the whole house is turned upside bra). colourful background they romp down to search for a missing through this romance and bring child.
Action, romance and danger. new life to the charming old-time It is all very amusing and the Story tells how a thrilloving girl operetta. Jacqueline Wells is seen cast chosen by Paramount. with and a front-page reporter encoun- in the role of the young "Prin-direction by James Cruze, ister a series of exciting adventures. cess," while Darla Hood takes it worthy of the material. Among when they are mixed up with a as the baby. Mae Busch is always those will be found Grace Bradley, notorious gang of desperate mei, given splendid chances in the Gad Patrick Billy Lee, Gordon following a bold-up and shooting Laurel and Hardy features, and Westcott, G. P. Huntley, Jr. and affray which ends the life of one this time shares in the love inter-others. Worth seeing.. (Queen's) of the members. They escape to est with another old-timer, An- "Broadway Melody Of 1936" Mexico and hide out in a hacienda tonio Moreno. Others who help in By special request for one day belonging to a suave conspirator; the success are James Finlayson, only this popular M.G.M. musical (excellently played by Akim William Carleton and "Yogi" the will be shown. To see Eleanor Tamiroff). A surprising ending [talking mynah bird.
Powell dance is the main attrac-turns the tables on the gang when The Balfe Operetta is done with tion I cannot to say to hear her everything seems at an end for charm and gaiety with most of sing, as the lovely voice is "dub-the hero and heroine. the limelight concentrated on the bed" by a Hollywood cabaret Gertrude Michael, George Mur- two really popular comedians, artist, but there is no fake in the phy. Sidney Blackmer, Samuel while the operatic part is hand-amazing dancing, mimicry and act-Hinds Dean Jagger, Roscoe somely presented and the singing ing, and she carries the success of Karus, Ed Brophy, Bradley Page high class. This full-length fea the show upon her lovely should- and many more are in this rousing ture is to be shown at the Robert Taylor, Jack Benny, melodrama well acted by tried Alhambra and the King's, and Body Ebsen; and sister and and true members of the Para- likely to be prove popular with Frances Langford are chief among mount studio. (Queen's). cinema-goers.
"aupport. (Alhambra).
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KING'S
ALHAMBRA
COMMENCING TO-MORROW.
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Hats Off... To Their Biggest Laugh Feature!
Stan and Ollie are gypsies now: -and romance
is in their blood!
But love is a
funny thing wildly funny.
as you'll admit amidst your
howls when you
see their latest comedy hit!..
HAL ROACH presents
FOL
Stan Oliver LAUREL HARDY
in a 90-minute Jamboree of songs. and music, excitement and hilarity
Bohemian Girl
ANTONIO MORENO · JACQUELINE WELLS (Germ
Marlene
Gary
Mco
Maya
DIETRICH COOPER
DES
-giving you dozens
of romantic thrills!
A Paramenet Picture with JOHN HALLIDAY WILLIAM FRAWLEY ERNEST COSSART
Directed by Trunk Bozzoge From 4 comedy by-Hene Snakely and RIÄ.Stummia. Produced under personal supervision of Ernst Lubitsch
QUEEN'S TO-DAY
Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in a seene from "The Bohemian Giri,” which will be shown to-morrOW at the King's and Alhambr Thest
Stan Laurel Oliver Efirdy and Jacqt
Bohemian Girl,” showing to-morrow at the King's Theatre and Alhambra Theatre.
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