Patricia Ellis and Lyle Talbot are the main stars in the Warner Bros. production, "The Case of the Lacky Legs,” which will soon be shewn at the Queen's Theatre."
A scene from "Thanks A Million," featuring Dick Powell, Ann Dvorak, Patay Kelly and Fred Allen. It is the current attraction at the Oriental Theatre.
Short Shots
THAT
HAT highly popular movie magu-
zine Photoplay" has awarded its Gold Medal to the M.G.M. release "Naughty Marietta." This was the musical which brought added fume to lovely Jeanette Macdonald and made the cinema-gu
Eddy-
conscious." This Medal is given by popular votes from readers in every part of the world, so that is the rea sch the 135 picture receives award in 1936.
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Marlene Dietrich has made colour test successfully, and is on location with the David Selznick out. fit in the Arizona desert "shooting" the scenes for "The Garden of Allah" which will be in the new *Terbni- coler."
Robert Montgomery is attempting something entirely new in his role in "The Suicide Club." The parts of the two principal characters, which are played by this tremendously popular star and Rosalind Russell, are enacted as children by Virginia Weidler und David Holz.
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James Stewart," "who enacted the role of the heroine's brother in "Rose Marie," has been given a contract to play juvenile leads in future pro- ductions for M.G.M.
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Sylvia Sydney and Spencer Tracy have the leading roles in the MG.M -Mob Rule," while Lione! Barrymore, Maureen O'Sullivan and Frant Lawton are the principals in "The Witch of Timbukta.“
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Peter Lorre and Marian Marsh are in the Columbia production, "Crime and Punishment," which will be shown at the King's Theatre shortly.
Ricardo Cortez and Lily Damita have important parts in the Warner Brok production, "Frisco Kid," which will soon be shown at the Queen's Theatre.
THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1936
SHIRLEY TEMPLE TRIUMPHS IN "CAPTAIN JANUARY"
GLADYS SWARTHOUT TEAMED WITH JAN KIEPURA IN OPERETTA FRANCHOT TONE AND JOSEPH CALLEIA IN
STRONG DRAMA, LEXANDER Hall directs!
the Paramount picture. Give us This Night." which Istars two famous singers-Jan Kiepura and Gladys Swarthout.
EXCLUSIVE STORY"
By Diane A
of
FTER I have seen a preview of a Shirley Temple pic- ture. I find it difficult to refrain from using too many ejacula- Itions of sheer delight. The
This is the, first full-length Macdonald) that the fraud is ex-"Miracle Child." has just turned operettaa lilting romance posed. Franchet Tone is theiseren. and that iset against the sun-flooded and newspaper's
event meant attorney, and it is adulation from the world, while moon-lit background of Sor-zeedless to add that be falls for gifts poured into the lovely rento by the Sea An outstand-pretty beroine despite the fact home of this most adored of ing episode is the sequence from that he is already engaged to little girls. To anyone except a a specially-written opera on Louise Henry.
child with the divine spark of
the "Romeo and Juliet" theme. Calleia does not believe in fak-genius, this would mean almost Korngold's beautiful music (anding his fights, and the highlight ruin, but behind her stands the lyric by Oscar Hammerstein. of the film is the set-to between quietly, her guiding hand and who eave the world such hits him and Tone. This Maltese-born biggest help. a pretty woman. as "Desert Song." "Lover Come (British subject) actor is build. Gertrude Temple. mother of Back to Me." "Old Man Rivering himself up such a reputation the World's Sweetheart. Mrs. and "Indian Love Call" to that he has parts for months Temple is the one mother who Imention a few) was composed ahead in different pictures. Fran. is welcomed by the staff, execn- for the two famous opera starschot Tone, husband of the gortives and directors in Shirley's and they do it full justice.
It is a pity that Phillip Merivale tained a
geous girl Joan Crawford, has at- pictures.
Ask any of them and they wil was chosen to play the role of the that is second to none.
tell you that this child remains composer: he hails from the Lon- The film is interesting, and the
unspoiled don and New York stages, but is actors make the most of the
her greatest asset - simply because of the hidden hardly screen material from aterial, although, with
power the excep
of the mother and her [photographic angle.
The story tion of those of Calleia and EShe teaches her the lines and how great faith in her "Precious," tells how a famous Opera singer win, the parts are not worthy of
position on the
screen
hears a young Asherman singing the two principais, Robert Bar- to say them. and Shirley follows and, with the composer who loves rett, J. Carrol Naish, Margaret Ir perfectly. This is all the more
cess.
her. helps him to fame and suc-
ving and others
surprising when it is known that are responsible i This leads
to the usual
Mrs. Temple does not come from ennsequences, but the story hardly who favour exciting newspaper mothers do. She is the wife of a for a good showing. For those!
theatrical stock, as so many film matters, AA Jan Kiepura, who alm-stories this one is recom
ended.
(Alhambra).
successful bank manager, has two sons and this one treasured girl!
started the successful cycle of high-class musicals with "Tell Me To-night." sings divinely and Miss "The Case Of The Lacky Legs" Darryl Zaunuck, the "Taipan of Swarthout has a far better chance Welcome again to that interest-Taipans" to shine than she had in hering personality "Perry Mason" tury Fox
the famous lawyer-detective,
(previous effort. “Rose. 01
Rancho."
! The well-chosen cast consists of Benny Baker, Sidney Toler. Wil liam Collier, Sr., John Milter. Michelette Burani, with ar out. standing hit made by Alan Mow- bray in a new characterisation — for him that of a once-famous į tenor. The settings and photo- graphy are specially áne in this production. (Queen's).
great
"Fallow The Fleet" Look out for the next event the musical of the great- est dancing duo on stage or screen, Rogers and Astaire. This R.RO. chalks up another riotous hit for the two idols, and their dancing in more amazing than ever,
with wongs by Irving Berlin that will İsound round the world. In addi- tion to the two well-loved stars we have newcomer Harriet Hilliard. while Randolph Scott does as well as he did in "Roberta." Coming
to the Alhambra on May 23.
"Captain Blood"
The Warner Bros. big picture} of the year is showing, by special request, for one day Friday
at the Queen's. This rousing tale of pirates, even if hardly credible, has movement, romance and ex- citement, with splendid perform- ances from the new star, Errol Flynn, Basil Rathbone (in a far- too-small-part) and crowds more.
| (Queen's),
"Yellow Dust"
A real thriller of the adventur-
at the Twentieth Cen- studio knows that if and Shirley becomes precocious like the usual child-actresses if she realises hore famous and loved she | is that it will mean ber greatest charm is gone. That is the reason she is closely guarded, and kept as much as possible from contact with crowds of little girls: of her own age.
to
Shirley Temple dances tingling tunes in "Captain January which will be shown at the King's and Alhambra Thea tres to-morrow.
ous days when men fought for thrice welcome to the man
Her companion is her "stand- in," but Mrs. Temple hardly allows her out of her sight, giving | up her life to caring for her) famous daughter, and she is just ly rewarded. Picture after plc- ture; but, Shirley has the secret of keeping as fresh and unspoiled as she was in the memorable" ""Little Miss Marker." Now, in her latest. "Captain January” we have her as delightful as ever, I do say "she has never beer better" because I think Shirley long ago reached the perfection mark.
not
The story about a sea-walf who Es rescued and loved by an old lighthouse-keeper (Guy Kibbee) needs no telling, but it gives won- derful opportunities to three people to shine. Apart from Shirley. Guy Kibbee has one of the best parts in his screen career, and Slim Summerville is a surprise. You will not soon for- get their burlesque of the Sextette from "Lucia." No "dubbing" for Shirley and she amazes, as she kewise does in "Asleep in the Deep."
I had to appland after her in- tricate dance with Buddy Ebsen about equalised by the Rogers- Astaire duo. Watch carefully who those intricate steps so neatly and gold, won and lost, loved and lost, portrays him so perfectly, Warren perfectly performed by these two. fought hard and long, some sue William. Wisely Warner Bros. Then there is the highly amusing ceeding and most falling by the have put that most capable of examination scene and Shirley's way. Richard Dix is perfectly directors. Archie Mayo, in charge, fantastic yarn cast as the kero, while Leila so that the picture is full of new in China Hyams, (who is too seldom seen angles and the excitement kept at director, has concentrated more to please me); with Moroni Olsen the highest pitch throughout.
upon comedy than drama, but he Onslow Stevens, Andy Clyde and As you know, this brilliant allows a few scenes that bring the others make this, an evening of lawyer is never without a pretty tears, only to be chased away in [real enjoyment - provided you secretary, and this time it is that a moment by a laugh. like this type of play. (Alham-delightful actress Genevieve Tobin, There are bra).
Then the
of her adventures David Butler, the
some grand tunes,
who hides her love for her "boss" "At the Codfish Ball" "Early "Exclusive Story”
under a barrage of sarcastic re Bird" and the poignant "The Franchot Tote and Madge marks. The real romance, though, Right Somebody to Love," with a Evans in strong melodrama. Pity is carried out by Patricia Els sequence that will appeal to the the story is rather improbable, and Lyle Talbot, with Porter Hall children. Pathetic scenes when but the film is exciting and as the third member of a trian- the "Traant Officer" (Sara Haden) M.G.M. were wise in the choice of sular love affair.
decides the child is not being artists to interpret it Joseph A cortest is held by a fake brought up in the proper atmos Callein is easily becoming the promoter for the prettiest legsphere and needs schooling: laugh- greatest menace" on the screen,This serves to introduce many offter when the crane dances for land it is good to see likeable Hollywood's most beautiful girls, Shirley; and you will share in the Stuart Erwin again as a crusad-but Miss Ellis wins the prize ordeal of our little heroine and ing reporter.
man is murdered and her two loved friends at the ex- The story has to do with what two innocent people are accused, amination. is known as the "Numbers Rac which brings on to the scene that The picture is refreshing. Shir- ket. In case you do not know clever, impertinent "Perry Mason," ley will win all hearts, and you what this means, it is a daily lot
aided by his blundering detective will come away from the King's bery run in New York's Harlem. dialogue supersedes
helper Allen Jenkdns. Smart and Alhambra feeling that life is and there are reports that those in this film, but it makes for sure-produce gay, light and
the mystery worth living, when the screen-can who run it. have underworld con fire entertainment.
cheerful nections, these men forcing the who help considerably are Barton us a lovely little seven-year old Among those pictures like this one, and give small store-owners to become MacLane, Craig Reynolds, Peggy girl to bring us untold pleasure. their agents. It is through the Shannon, Henry ONell, Charles Not to be missed. - King's and lovely daughter Madge Evans) Wilson and of one of these owners (J. Farrell seeing. (Queen's).
many more. Worth Alhambra from Saturday,
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OULLA'S
Jan KIEPURA
TO-MORROW —
ولات
Glady SWARTHOUT
in
Give Us This Night.
with PHILIP MERIVALE` · BENNY BAKER Lyrics and Music by Chaar Hommerstein II and Frich Korngold, Directed by Alexander Hail. A Paramount Picture.
NEXT CHANGE
"THE CASE OF THE LUCKY LEGS.”
James Cagney and Margaret Lindsay are in the Warnes Bros." pro- duction, "Frisen Kid," which is coming soon to the Queen's Theatre.
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A scene from the Warner Bros.” production, "The Case of the Lucky Legs," which will soon be shown at the Queen's Theatre.
Shirley Temple, as she appears in “Captain January,” which will be shown at the King's and Alhambra Tkastres to-mecrow,
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