1958-12-13 — Page 2

KING'S PRINCESS

2ND BIG WEEK! SHOWING THE 9TH DAY!

Please note change of times:

At 2.30, 5.00, 7.20

& 9.40 P.M.

AT 2.30, 5.15, 7.30 & 9.40 P.M.

TOPPING THE Tensions of "Rear Window"I

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To-morrow Ar 11.00 A.M.

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TWIT

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MORNING SHOWS

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WOODPECKER TECHNICOLOR CARTOONS

At 12,10 P.M. M-C-M Presents

Robert Taylor • Dana Wynter in "D-DAY THE SIXTH OF JUNE" CinemaScope & Technicolor Admission: $1.00 & $1.50

PRINCESS

WEEK-END

MORNING SHOWS

To-day At 12.30 P.M. M.G-M Presents

Robert Taylor in "BATAAN"

To-morrow At 11.00 A.M. M-C-M Prosents

TOM & JERRY TECHNICOLOR CARTOONS

To-morrow At 12.30 P.M.

Brigitte Bardot In

"THE LIGHT ACROSS THE STREET" Reduced Prices: 70 Cts., $1.00 & $1.50

ROXY & BROADWAY

★ SHOWING TO-DAY ✯ Plonso note change of times:

At 2.30, 5.20, 7.30 & 9.40 p.m.

ALSO ADDED!

Walt Disney's

*most exclting True-f Adventure feature!

AFRICAN LION

Walt Disney's "SARDINIA” Print by TECHNICOLOR

SPECIAL PRICES FOR STUDENTS: Loge $2.40 Back Stall $1,50

TO-MORROW MORNING SHOW AT REDUCED PRICES ROXY: A 12.00 Noon BROADWAY: At 11,00 a.m.

PARAMOUNT

FOX

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BROADWAY: To-morrow Special Moming Show At 12.15 p.m. 20th Century-Fox presents "DABY AND THE BATTLESHIP" Starring: John MILLS • Richard ATTENBOROUGH

COMING!

COMING!

FRONT LINE HEROES -suddenly Incing the most shocking charge

that could ever be hurled at fighting ment

UNDER

FIRE O

-FAIREGALSCOPE PICTURE

Rox REASON

Storrin:

Henry

A, MORGAN

A 20th Century-Fox Release

Steve BRODIE

RITZ CINEMA

SHOWING TO-DAY

**AT 2.30, 5.30, 7.30 & 9.30 P.M.

FRANK SINATRA TONY CURTIS NATALIE WOOD

The most

challenging

love tory

of our timal

Flags Go Forth

LEONA DANA

TO-MORROW SPÉCIAL SHOW AT 12.15 P.M. Hugh O'BRIAN ■ Nancy GATES in "THE BRASS ́ LEGEND”

THE CHINA MAÍL, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1958.-

FILMS

CURRENT & COMING

rely

ANTHON

by

ANTHONY · FULLER

roturn Lic-

than

CHRISTMAS falls half-way The Stur and

A bit of an other half of your the Metropole beyond my ken. through the week, that is the pre the only two theatres play- animal trainer myself, 1 Anish kot. trouble this your. It only we ing absolutely straight drama, up at the point where my dog They .med the greatest could arrange for Christmas to Thoy ore putting on Univerani brings up the newspaper: these pageant of wild fe yet brought fall on Saturday and Sunday, International's "Raw Wind Over people who can get animals to to "the"film world `und apart` there would be less doubt as to Eden," which brings back perform these tricks must have from Hloris, managed to get the what would be showing this Esther Williams and Jely an extra sense.

rest of the animal kingdom in weckend However, let us take Chandler, co-starring Rosann The clown business got me the camera lens. a look at what will be showing Podosta.

too. I have always understood For some reason, I had enter- over the Christmas holidays,

The Lec

and Astor tell me that the superb clown is the tained what this picture proves The Roxy and the Broadway they pro going to

This film does to be a most fallacious theory. Da supremo artist. are relying on the 20th Century- Norman Wisdom in the J. more, it proves it, Fox British comedy, "The Arthur Rank comedy,

Tho To see him working out Sheriff of Fractured Jaw." Square Peg," I was on the ses net on hia study table, and to be This is a Western to end all when this film was made, I taken into the circus ring to see westerns, Somebody had to do fold Norman Wisdom that his, it come to life is a privilege. It, and when you come to think "Just My Luck," broko Hong. And what a splendid bit of fum that follywood is really the kung box office records when It Is. It needs no language, home of the western, it is strange his Alm opened up the Astor has none. It proves once and for

all that real humour is 'Inter that Fox went to England to Cinema. mako it. Those of you who can This is really funny film in national remember Charles Laughton in the Wisdom tradition, and with

it is a real holiday *Ruggles of the Red Gap," will 14 Esit more publicity, Wisdom show. The whole family can go, be reminded somewhat of that and

will enjoy others would be and everyone old classic, when you see Kent International stars, As it is, show, that gives a real touch of More as the reluctant but con- tanks seem to favour making the season's holiday atmosphere, scientious Sheriff of Fractured international stars from import and puts you in the mood for

ed netors. The wayn

of the Christmas

Jaw.

a few

He is the perfect Englishman. Aim studios are beyond under- The living symbol of Gilbert's standing. "He is an Englishman,"

Thirdly

I thought n lion took a wife, En and called it a day. Now I find

that lions are

no better men,, and that although they have a faithful and over loving wife, they like to play around п bit.

It

the

Hon the king of beasts is

Also I and that calling the

a

phoney build up. The lion is no better off in his home than husbands are. Mrs Lion is as other house- shrewich as any

wife. The lion has to wipe hir feet, take his turn at the dianer table, and he dare not go into the bedroom without Mrs Lion's permission.

King of the beasts Indeed; he's like

every other married dis mani

African Lion," At any rate, Norman Wisdom THE Look for the scene when he be a likable star, really clever, 1. Walt Disney, goes down to Jayne Mansfield, and modest with success, and tributed by Itanks, is 3 The real bost' is Madam Lion. the manageress of the Honky- The Square Pe" is delicious roaring success at the Roxy, Tonk where he is staying, where fun to put alongside the

and is to continue another the whiskey's like prusale neid, crockers and old ale.

weekend.

and the boys use crow bars for tooth-pleks, and tells her In refined English tones that he

The famous camera team Alfred and Elma Miloite

of

The Alm shows her as not only

the boss of the family, but the

too. provider

There the

on is one up on the human male.

The scenery, the vivid visunl cet lesson of the Jungle law, kill must have a little more quiet as 66/URCUS Actors," The out to find a few things about or die is at once overpowering,

66 very

fine Russian lions, and judging from tha and terrifying In its realistic

were going to find out a few

things about them.

norirasal.

The dust

storms, the locust swerms, nad the arrival of the

he is unable to sleep.

The film skits every aspect of the Western, from the fast draw documentary, which is held film, i thought at times the lions in the bar room brawl, and Ken over at the Star and Metro More comes out on top. I think pole, portrays a side of In thei months' safari, the tropical storms to restore the it is Henry Hull-be by the Russian life we forget in Milottes lived as closely among countryside and bring about way, puts in a nice performance the hundrum business of the Ilang 08 In possible. the equilibrium of Nature's assuming you want to use the scheme are wonderfully filmed.

At the Muyor of Fractured Jaw---who says, "There is a politics and space rockets. guardian angel who looks after fools and Engilshmen."

I'd say this delicious comedy, with its warm overtones of rich sentiment will mix very nicely with the miner pies and old brandy.

every

This aim, although presented with considerable national pride, sells us something we already know, that Russia under form of Government, has always contributed to the entertainment world

outstanding artists every sphere of art and enter- tainment.

in

MGM along with the Hoover and Paramount are relying on

In the Circus, there is nothing: Western melodrama, "The Bad- landers." This is an action- lacking. To pick out the parts I packed outdoor story of the think worth walching would take carly west, but you could not the whole of this page, so let us say it has been done quite this divide the film into three parts,

and take them one at a time, way before.

First, the script. The aim of The King's and Princess are

the dim is to present the Circus showing

Paramount's tarcical "Rock-u-Bye Baby," with Jerry as a whole and to achieve con- This to left to the Lewis taking over the "Mother inuity.

of the year rola." This kind of camera, as it should be, and by humour is more American in careful tracking, the film rings the changes on following the appeal, and while it is extremely artist to the dressing room and well done, to sco a chap so soft then to his home, or, vice versa. es to attend baby class with on that account, it is not too a lot of women, and graduate B.A. at powdering babies bet- imaginative, Freddle Grisewood

would have done better. toms is a bit too feeble for me.

film as a whole. Second the On the other band, Lewis, with his skit on Commercial TV, Because of its superb photo-

graphy and unique

NEW FILMS AT A GLANCE

&

SHOWING

KING'S

PRINCESS: "Vertigo.” Alfred Hitchcock mystery thriller of an ex- pertrastrial nature. Buperb direction, strong control of piot, terrifie anti-climaat. Remarkable photography

and colour play with Hitch- cock breaking new ground. Must be seen from be- ginning. James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes, and Tom Helmore with Henty Jonell,

ROXY & BROADWAY: "The African Lou." Walt Db- ney's on the spot film of tions in their naturs! war- roundings, together with their neighbours. Informa

exciting, tive, interesting, camera

and beautiful. A film the whole family can sce with interest.

end one or two gags concerned angles, plus the colour, it stands with film takes, are among the as one of the best full length cream of their kind,

documentaries ever made. You know Lewis; you know 'My own choice Is the his kind of gags; and its really acques. How you teach bears to funny for most of the people ride on roller skates, all the time.

cycles, and then motor cycles, is

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ROBERT RICHARD KAY

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THE

UNTERS

MORNING SHOW. TO-MORROW AT 12.30. "GUN FOR A COWARD" "CHARLIE CHAPLIN'

FESTIVAL".

STAR & METROPOLE: *Clr-

ous Actors.” All the fun of the Russian sawdust ring. Chiefly notable for excellent camera work plus imaging- tivo angli abots. Whole thing strung together on following circus stars from efretin ring to their homes, but makes fine continuous

sequence, Excellent docu- mentary, delightful for all

the family, LEE & ASTOR: "L Pari- slenne." Brigite Bardot in technicolour fantasy which gives her an excellent op portunity for exercising her Lalent for naive seduction. Amuring, with rood per- formances from Charles Boyer and Heari Vidal Naughty, intriguing. plas Jaded charmi,`` knake for sophisticated entertainment. HOOVER & PARAMOUNT: "The Three Musketeera.” A revival

Alexandro Dumas' intraortal drama made into a film. Filmgoers will recall that this Alma made history the first time out, and is worth going the rounds tho second time, Lavish productlan; excefient direction: captures all the romanot If not the AIKHEDACTO of the book. Gene Kelly as D'Artagnan; Van Hedin as Athos; Robert Coole as Aramis; Lana Turner, Lady de Winter Frank Morgan дя Login XIII, and Vincent Price as Stichellen.

CHRISTMAS FILMS

KING'S & PRINCE8 8: "Rock-a-Bre · Baby." Jerry Lewis as someone who car- rios a torch and three bables. Farofonl beyond words, yet extremely clever in production. Lavish colour, and cruel dig at Commercial Television via Lewis. Tremendous audience appeal with its lightness and easy plot.

plus a laugh every three minutes. Some old gars brought back whichi served up in new wrappers," got

rocking. Que you hundred per cent entertain- ment Produced by Jerry Lewis. Vista Vision Teebni- colour. Also starting Marilyn Maxwell; Reginald

Gar diner: Baccatoni: and Corinte Stevati.

ROXY & BROADWAY: “The Bhexlift of Fractured Jaw." 20th Century Fox British farce. The Westom to end all Westerns. Film has Ken More flogging guns in the west to improve his St. James

Business, Is Et elected the reluctant Sheriff of Fractured Jaw. Every gOK the Westers have thought up is guyod, Ken M070, superb. Henry Hail, lovely skit. Jayne Mansfield's best film. Big screen and colour. STAR & METROPOLE: "Baw! Wind In Eden." Cinema-

Scope and Eastman Colour drama set in unknown filand In the Mediterranean. The anal bustnces of sophis- lication set down among primitive, tho' for this case lovely, surroundings. Esther Williams; Jett Chandler; and Rossana Pudesta:

LEE & ASTON: "The Square Peg." Norman Wisdom's Intent comedy specialty Down to the Colour for Christmas. Visdom dp- minates

shared tho film, with Honer Blackman, JEDN Wisdoan as soldier of the most awkward vintage, No one can be the most foolish Cihlar "on" delightfully... as Norman. Good fan all tho

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2ND GLORIOUS WEEK NOW SHOWING THE 9TH DAY! AT 2.30, 5.30, 7.30 & 9.30 P.M.

Circus actors

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***

THE GREATEST OF THEM ALL!

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The best entertainment for the whole family! sk

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LATEST FOX

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PROGRAMME

METROPOLE: Ať 11.00 a.m.

Columbia Feature-length Tochnicolor Cartoon

"MACOO GOES SKIING"

METROPOLE: To-morrow Special Morning Show

At 12.30 p.m. "ELEPHANT WALK”. A Paramount Picture in Technicolor Starring: Elizabeth TAYLOR Dana ANDREWS ·

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FINAL PERFORMANCES TO-DAY AT 2.30, 5.15, 7.30 and 9.40 P.M. Alexandre Dumas' Immortal Drama

"THE THREE MUSKETEERS"

Starring

LANA TURNER

GENE KELLY

The Most Heroic Chapter of the French History! A LAVISH PRODUCTION IN TECHNICOLOR

STARTS TO-MORROW SUNDAY

His chance for greatness

meant disaster to the ones he lovedt

M-G-M presents

DAVY

A Michael Balcon Production

An Ealing Film..

HOOVER A PARAMOUNT: SPECIAL SUNDAY MATINEE AT REDUCED ADMISSION

"The Badlanders." Alan Ladd and Ernest Borgnitus in a melodrama of the early. West Allmed in Cinema- Reope and Metrocolour, it is an entertaining film with of some top momenta ktirpenso," "Characterisation, Very good, lot, a twist to Justify, calling it original. Brutal in parts will a touch of romance. Good enter- tafument all round. Also, Katy Jarado; Claire Kelly! with Kont Bmith and Nehemiah Perf

CHRISTMAS ATTRACTION

THE BANK GRZANIATION PAZIENTI

NORMAN WISDOM

the

Square peg

HEAGHMAN EDWARD CHAPMAN

COMING TO THE LEE & ASTOR

HOOVER'af 12.00 pean William Holden Kim Novak In "PTON LO"

PARAMOUNT at 10.15 a.m.

Jeff Chandler George Nader In "AWAY ALL BOATS"

STAGE CLUB

present

TO-NIGHT AT 9 P.M.

“TOBIAS AND. THE ANGEL”

A Comedy by JAMES BRIDIE

at

The Loks Yew Hall, Hong Kong University Bookings at Moutras Alexandra Houte, Dei Vorux Road Central Tickets at $10, 16, 89,50 & 43.40 (REDUCTION FOR FORCES)