James Cagney and June Travis are the main stars in the Warner Bros. production, "Ceiling Zero," which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre on Wednesday.
Short Shots
S'a result of the "Film Weekly's" A eighth annual British hallot. The 39 Steps." with Robert Donat and Madeleine Carrall, has been ac- claimed as the best British film for 1935. Elizabeth Bergner in "Escape He Never" proves an easy winner for the best performannė.
have
Columbix Film Corporation cabled the famous composer Radelph Friml to write the music for the next Grace Moore véhicle. The wizard Frank Capra will direct and Riskin will write the scenario. Whet a combination of talent!
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Two years ago handsome Robert Taylor was a student of psychology at the University in California. This month he will appear as the leading Garbe in "Camille." man apposite This what is termed skyrocketing: to fame.
Emiva Williams, whose perfur- film, "The manre
the British in Frightened Lady," will not soon be forgotten and whe was adjudged the best screen actor in 1932, is break- ing records with his own stage play Night Must Fall" Into the bar gain he has recently finished "Broken Blossoms" (the film that made Dick Bartelmess famous) with the Ger- man-English actress Dolly Heas the part originated by Lillian Gish, and critics who have seen
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the pre view are in raptures over the stars" performances. Robert Donat tried his luck as a London Actor-Manager play that resembled "Journey's¡ End," but it was a rank failure, and the press advise Mr. Dona: to stick to the screen.
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Clark Gable is to take Tour months holiday (rumour has it that his trip will be to the Orient) as soon as has finished two more Sims.
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George and Olive Brasno, two of the world's tinest people, are featured with Warner Oland in "Charlie Chas at the Circus." which will be shown at the King's Theatre shortly.
THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1936.
ROBERT MONTGOMERY
WITH MYRNA LOY
HERE
WARNER BAXTER IN EXCITING DRAMA, “ROBIN HOOD OF ELDORADO” BING CROSBY, ETHEL MERMAN AND CHARLES
RUGGLES DELIGHT. IN ANYTHING GOES".
FTER a gala premiere of
the latest Robert Mont-
gomery starring vehicle "Petti- coat Fever," on Broadway, the
By
Diane W
press were unanimous that this fetched), 'should delight deservedly popular young man fans." still reigns supreme in the ihearts of cinema fans the world
over.
TTHAT is claimed to be the true story of a dashing bandit. Joaquin Murrieta, in the days of the gold rush in Cali- localfornia becomes on the screen, in "Robin Hood of Eldorado." a rousing old-fashioned Western There is never much use in try-in costume, full of the shooting for Owing to the success of tag to outline the plot of a Broad- and shouting that make
screen fare. Once the film it was held for a record way farcical musical, but this has exciting
the well-liked run, which more than proves all that goes to make for bright-again we have that, however light
with special! Warner Baxter in his sombrero the ness and laughter,
fascinating everyone material, Robert Montgomery is mention of Bing's singing, prov-land
ling him more than able to hold with his "Cisco Kid" accent. in a class by himself.
The story tells how the Mexican and also surprising settlers were rushed of their Any-lands by the Americans with their
If you are willing to believe his own with the best baritones on that this fascinating young man the screen
would be permitted to keep a lone- with his sense of comedy.
ly vigil in a cabin
in the frigid thing Koes in recommending lust for gold, so that our hero - radio this smart. delightful picture naturally incensed at the rank in-
a as
wastes of Labrador operator, then you will nct, mind] (Queen's).
the the frivolous dialogue and
To prove eternal triangle plot.
that our handsome Robert is not meant to be alone, Fate forces
"Another Face"
justice becomes "Public Out- law No..1" and declares war on all "Gringos." Teaming up with a killer (J. Carrol Naish), he ter-i
The original title of this film rorises the countryside until
down a plane containing adorable was "It Happened in. Hollywood. thrilling gun-battle puts an end tol
Myrna Loy and fance Reginald and such Owen.
has
a series of situations it all. The scenic shots are love- Thoroughly appreciating could have happened in no otherly, the plot is charged with excite-
can place. The story concerns an ex-
ment, and there are some excel-. the charm of our hero you
lent characterisations, notably guess the story almost from the killer (Brian Donlevy) who opening. I am quite sure M.G.M. his face remodelled and heads for would not dare to allow any other the film colony. It all makes for from the star and J. Carrol Naish Margot (remembered in "Crime ending, for there would be an out- an exciting mystery film and will Others in the cast who please are
certainly add
to Erian Donley's without Passion") Brace Cabot, cry from "fans" the world over.
Eric Linden and Anne Loring. This comedy of sex-starvation growing popularity,
the publicity This colourful Wallace Ford as
romance will be: three well-loved people in roles agent and Alan Hale as the stu-shown concurrently at the King's
is light frothy and amusing, with
that are tailor-made to their indi- Ividual talents. I am such a tre- mendous admirer of Mr. Mont- xomery that I am a little annoyed that be is given such a trivial part to play after the too-long absence From of a year from the screen.
what I hear at headquarters we
shall see hi in a part really worthy of his exceptional charm and talent when "Suicide Club" is (shown us
In the meantime he
and Miss Loy are doubly welcome, and this Kay and sparkling comedy, perfectly acted by all (in- Ja- cluding an Eskimo with a Alone" with panese name, Yamaoka) is guar- Henry Wilcoxon, wil start on an-anteed to provide an evening of and laughter. other picture, "The Witch"
finished "A Woman
The real
enjoyment
Charles Laughtons now live in a flat Not to be missed. (King's).
in Bloomsbury, and he starts work 50
under Korda in the life of
In Hanter, the South African actor, having finished the male leadi
Rembrandt.
"Anything Goes"
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Arline Judge and
director-hus-
The music of the catchiest
of band Wesley Buggies are hoping that variety has been hummed the with Kay Francis in "Angel Mercy," has been added to the cast trial separation will settle their world over in the Twentieth-Century-Fox Simmarital troubles. "To Mary. with Love." starring Myrna Loy and Warner Baxter.
SED.
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Ann Sothern and Victor Jary play the romantic parts in "Hell- ship Morgan," which is coming to the Alhambra Theatre soon.
ever since this gay They have one musical comedy hit Broadway, and Cole Porter's lyrics are delight- fully rendered by the "King of and Crosby. Bing Ida Lupino is now seen everywhere Crooners."
Ethel Merman, famous night-club Adolphe Menjou will make his first with Louis Hayward. He has
escort hitherto and revue
singer. In addition screen appearance since The Milky Ways been the main
Hof Wendy Barrie. Way" in à Paramount picture co-
we have the incomparable Charles dio manager,
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starring Mary Boland and Charles Jean Parker has married a news- Ruggles, Ida Lupino, Grace Brad- African girl
Ruggles.
re- He has now quite covered from his recent serious paper man,
ners.
and Alhambra from Sunday next, and should not be missed.
"Ceiling Zwe"
In case
you do not know term "Ceiling Zero." let me
this
tel
the
you it is that dread condition when fog settles itself on earth, and makes landing as much
a test of a pilot's good luck as it is of his skill. Here is a fast- | moving · picture On
commercial aviation, which owes its merited i success to the skilful direction of Howard Hawkes, and the expert and believable performances given by Jimmy Cagney and Pat O'Brien. It is a treat to see this team away from their routine of bickering and "hard-boiled-guy” [roles.. Cagney is "Dizzy Davis," an airmail pilot with a reputation for recklessness in the air and on the ground, while Pat O'Brien is "Jake Lee," traffic manager of Federal Air Lines.
The problem of getting the mails through is not a new one, but in this picture it is so thrill- ingly done, so perfectly acted and directed, that it can take top-spot aided by the South in films of a like story. You have
Molly Lamont, help never seen Jimmy in a play that while Dorothy Wilson ley. Arthur Treacher (this time in capturing the "Public Enemy" suits him better, and he is ably se- thrilling excitement.conded by O'Brien. You will like
has also been on the sick list, is back Los Angeles Church
in London and at work with Dolores writer. del Rio in her first "Aceased."
to a screen
Young Mr. Fairbanks, who recently had a large wedding is as a member of the nobility, and after some
Onslow Stevens has married Dot a butler, I am glad to mar) [A large cast with Phyllis Brooks, the newcomer June Travis, and can British picture, a pretty society girl from Pasadena, Robert McWade, Richard Carle Paul Stanton, Addison Randall, go far to find more capable sup-] Margaret Dumont (of the Marx Charles Wilson, Eric Rhodes, Inez port than Isabel Jewel and Stuart
give Erwin. in most Brothers fame) and Matt Moore, Courtney and many with millionaire Howard under the expert guidance of splendid support (Alhambra).
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After much argument it bas heen places
in the conceṛn.
Anna Sten, having]
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more
Majestic
and To the United Air Lines the U. S. Post Office must go a Ideal of the credit, as they lent the
studio all the ne-} We are all agreed that in every Warner Bros.
to
thei
Frances Drake is. seen
is the present Lewis Milestone. Paramecnt never settled that Leslie Howard and not Hughes, Cary Grant Douglas Fairbanks Jr. will play the beau of Mary Brian, recently return spare any expense in the sumptu- leading role in the film of "Bonnie led from London, and Alice Faye and Prince Charlie." Howard now con-Michael Whalen, acting together in ousness of their productions, and trols his ques British company, with "Poor Little Rich Girl," are very, very this musical interspersed with picture made by Shirley Temple,cessary equipment, even
comedy and terribly amusing s the greatest box-office attraction superb planes used in the film. Also -the husband of Anna Sten as partner friendly.
(Continued on Page 12) tuations (even if they are far-in the world to-day, she literally the cast includes a number of well-
steals all hearts. Most of us have (Continued on Page 12) our favourites and mine is "The Littlest Rebel," because it gave Four gecius child the chance to run
the gamut of all emotions. dance superbly with her (and) my favourite dancing partner, Bill Robinson, and to make us laugh and cry alternately in & grand story of the American Civil War. This highly-delightful film will be shown for one day, by special request, at the Majestic on Sunday next
MAKING HER
AUOSITES BELOMOROS
AKO MONEY STILEBİZAN
DEPENDENT ON
SABLE FOR RE- MAINDER OF
TRIP TO
NEW VORES
CLARK GABLE TEKS TO CONVINCE CLAUDESTI COLBERT THAT BLASA CARROTS ARE BOTTER THAN STARVING
ONE MIGHT N NEITHER COULD FOR
GET FOR THE RET
OF THEIR UNES
THE BOOMS SOL THE
PUCE OF ONE BY
MEANS OF A ROPE
"AND A BLANKET.
cenes from "It Happened One Night""
CLARK GABLE AND CLAINITE COLEGET ACEST THE EXPERT TEDINIQUE OF MECKLENS
ICEMJETET MAKES MERRY IN ANATTEMPT TO FORBIT KER GAY CAVALIER, OF THE ROAD
CLARK, GABLE
-A Columbia Picture
to
Followed by "Charlie Chan Paris," another of the exciting ad- ventures of the inscrutable Orien- tal detective, Mr. Warner Oland, with Mary Brian and Thomas
Beck as the love interest. One of the best of the series, if I remem- ber rightly.
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"Dante's Inferno" has much to recommend it, with Spencer Tracy in the leading role. Henry B. Walthall does splendid work too, with Claire Trevor and Alan Dine- hart in chief support.
"Goin'
to Town" with Mac West, helped by Paul Cavanagh.
Monroe Owsley and other men. You have to be a Mae West ad mirer to see this. All due at the
Scenes from the Columbia production, "It Happened One Night" featuring Claudette Colbert and Majestic. Clark Gable, which will be shown at the Star Tacatre on Tuesday,
KING'S
ENTERTAIN
QUEENS
TO-DAY
ANYTHING
GOES
Bing
Ethel
Charle
CROSBY - MERMAN - RUCCLES
Ide Lupine · Grace Bramia,
Gary Cooper, Jean Arthur and Frank Capra are the stars and director of the Columbia picture, "Mr. Deeds Goes to Towa,” which will be shown at the Alhambra Theatre shortly.
Merle Oberon is in the United Artists production, “Dark Angel," which is coming to the King's Theatre soon.
OPENING
SUNDAY
ALHAMBRA
"HELP YOURSELF TO THEIR GOLD, AMIGOS! "I ride for vengeance.....and perhaps for the love of a beautiful woman!
Warner BAXTER
ROBIN HOOD
ALSO
LAUREL
& HARDY
IN
THICKER THAN
WATER"
LORING BRUCE CABOT MARÃO - 1. CARROL WRISH
A Metro-Gokiwyn Mayer Pagta
ELDORADO
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