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VICTOR McLAGLEN in

A NEW ROLE I

WILLIAM FOX

presents

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29th, 1928.

MONEY & MARKETS. FASCISM AND THE CINEMA,

FOREIGN CAPITAL IN MANCHURIA.

CHANGED JAPANESE

ATTITUDE.

PEPING, Dec 18th (U.P.) An organised effort to interest American and Europano capital in the development of Manchuria, the most fertile and prosperous area in brand is on being made Tao Lin's eldest son, Chang Hauch Liang.

China

VICTOR McLAGLEN Hiable reports from

IN

A GIRL IN EVERY PORT

COMING TO THE

QUEEN'S

TO-DAY'S WIRELESS

PROGRAMME.

NEW SOCIETY IN ITALY,

BROADCAST BY G.O.W.

ON 300 METRES.

SIGNOR BISI'S AIMS.

Roxt. December 1st.

p.m.-Evening Weather Re-a

port

In old days the cinematograph 1.43 p.m.-Weather Report. industry was one of the most 5.30 p.m... to 6.30 p.m.-Demonstra- dourishing in Italy; and the films tion Programme. gained a footing in all the markets.49 of the world. The rise of the great American industry after the war, lack of industrial organisation in 8 the old film companies, as well as insuficient capital to put them is on a basis of modern efficiency8.30 p.m.-

all contributed to produce serious crisis,

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gramme. (Victor Records): p.m. to 8.30 p.m.-Dance Music.

Gems from Sunny.!! Gems from Cocoanuts"

Victor Light Opera Co. "Hudson Wäves "Waltz "The Swing Waltz

Victoria Orchestra, 8.43 p.. to 5.13 p.m.-Dance Music. 9:15 p.m.-

"Suite of Serenades "

(a) Spah

A SECRET SOCIETY OF SHANGHAI.

POWER OF "BLUE AND RED PARTY" IN FRENCH CONCESSION.

IS IT BEHIND THE TRAM

·STRİKE? ·

1

The Shanghai Mainichi publishes. highly interesting account of a certain Chinese accret society known as the Ching Hung Paung or the "Blue and Red "Party which is particularly influential in the French Concession.

In the past, it is said, the Society has rendered no small service to the French Police in maintaining peace and order in the Concession. For instance, at the time of the

The Young General," as he is known; who succeeded his father at Mukden. has decided to send

For some time the Fascist Gov- several emissaries to the United States and to the principal Euro-ernment has tried to revive the in- dastry, but at first found it inad

May 30th incident," the general pean capitals, armed with facts visable to employ State capital in and figures showing the potential the venture.

strike, which completely paralysed As the limited home

industry as well as the public riches of Manchuria, and prepared, market could not cover the expense

utilities services in the Interna it has been learned, to make some of producing costly films to com-

tional Settlement, this unprecedent- very substantial concessions for de

ed strike failed to assume any velopment for new projects in the pete with American super-films, it was necessary to go gradually to Three Eastern. Provinces

serious proportion, in the French work in solving the problem. In

Concession, although the agitators Young Chang, according to re- Mukden, has

June 102, a law was passed de-

had tried every means to do so. The strike in the French Conces cbtained the full approval of the seeing that the most important halls, called i prima Japanese-owned South Manchuria, must show films of national

Statler Pensylvanians.sion lasted only one day and the

uninvited trouble-makers wera.800n. Bailway Company's officials to this

"The Man T Love"

driven away by members of the plan, and the Japanese will give production for a certain number of

"Manhattan Serenade".

Victor Salon Orchestra. domain or more correctly sphere Ching Hing Paung from their the Chinese in Mukden any neces- days in the year, the number. to sary assistance in their endeavours settled according as there were

more or less national films on the 9.30 p.m. to 10 p.m.--Dance Music. of influence, to interest other foreign capital.

market. These must be prepared 16 p.m.-News Bulletin. American And European Capital under Italian management; and

Walcomad.

subject. authors and actors must 10.05 p.m.- nll be Italian. A commission was

be

are

(b) Chinese (e) Cuban

(d) Oriental

Th

Among My Souvenirs

Victor Salon Orchestra. Beautiful Night "--Waltz, "Spring Song "--Waltz

International Concert Orch. to 10.30, p.m.-Dance

·

Music.

The reason why this secret or- ganization is so influential may be attributed to its policy of assassina- tion, which was even enough to terrify the communista, and to its" remarkable infuence over the French police. Members of this society, therefore, had nothing to fear and consequently they freely indulged in holding people for ransom, assassination, opium smug- gling

This proposal marks some change in the attitude both of the Chinese appointed to ensure the 'moral, and the Japanese interests in Man-political, and artistic excellence of churia. For

years; the the films.

of Japanese entertained hopes Another decree allows nation-

wiilding up exclusive rights in alised films as well as Italian 10.15 p.m. Manchuria, shutting out competiones to be given on "obligation

Nationalised films 17 TUESDAY & WEDNESDAYtion from other foreign financial days."

The Chinese, on the those foreign productions allowed God Save The King. other hand, wanted nothing to do into the country in exchange for Close down. with any foreigners, especially, the Italian films acquired for the Fapanese, and all their efforts were foreign -market. This arrange-

batrnetive..

ment pays both" parties; for instance, an important American house selling an average of 50 films a year is ready to accept an ex- change of 10 per cent. Italian films INQUEST AND FUNERAL AT i immediately after his occupa

THEATRE ROYAL

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Mr. CHARLES MACDONA

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The MACDONA PLAYERS in a repertory of BERNARD SHAW PLAYS

MONDAY, JAN. 7TH

Pygmalion.

interests.

in order to keep an open market, while Italy is glad to gain an open door in America.

SURGEON-LIEUT. SCOTT.

SHANGHAI.

Helping Ulang Against Reds. It is said that General Chiang Kai Shek also lost no time in availing himself of the influence of the Paung in driving away the communistic influence from Shang-

The new policy or modified policy-indicated by these efforts to interest American and European capital, augurs well for the future prosperity of Manchurin and for eventual settlement. by peaceful means of the Manchurian problem, Several foreigners who have re- cently visited Mukden and talked with Chang Hsueh Liang and other leaders there, are convinced that Young Chang and his followers are persuaded that they can best de vote their time for the next several the cinema industry, and, there pofficer had been missing since the Paung as well which, owing to years exclusively to Manchuria fore, it has enabled an interna- December 14th. was resumed yeater-its atrocities and arbitrary he

haviour, soon became subject for leaving the rest of China to its tional Institute of Educative Films

public criticism.

Signor Bisi's Society. Although a great believer in its own special legislation the Fascist Government knows that it cannot prove a panacen for depression in

tion of this area in March last year. Chen Jui and Yang Fu, both connected with the Paung, were Shanghai. December 25th:-The later given charge of local military

this secret society inquest on the body of Surgeon-fairs and thus the influence of Before long General, Lieut. H. J. Scott, which was found siderably. hy the police on Saturday, after the Chiang's influence began gradually to diminish and this reacted on

own resources. Old Chang Tso Lin to be established in the fine renais- day in H.M. Police Court, before was obsessed with the notion of mange villa at Frascati, the Fal the Registrar, Mr. A. J. Martin, controlling Peking, but Young conieri, and has also created a new

After medical Chang has assured foreign friends National Society (Ente Nasionale) sitting as Coroner. that he always disagreed with his for the ordinary film industry in evidence had been taken the inquest father on this point, and that he Italy. Up to the present Italy has

"has interest in extending his

TUESDAY, JAN. STH'

“Man and Superman WEDNESDAY, JAN. OTH

Candida."

THURSDAY, JAN. 10TH

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MARCHANT'S

SIR?

Certainly.

What else

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drink?

MARCHANT'S Gold Label Whisky

rule beyond the Three Eastern Provinces,

He has shown a mild interest in the development of the Kuomin tang Government at Nanking, and has accepted Nanking's offer to serve în what amounts to an

only one firm producing good films,

Casa Pitta langa at Turin; and even this one only finds a market for about ten new films a year, and deals mostly with foreign produc tions.

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No Propaganda

was adjourned.

гове

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The Franch Concession Strike.

A strike of workers of the public utilities services in the French Concessier is now on, A certain military leader who is opposed to General Chiang Kai Shek is said to be responsible for the labourera's Dr. A, D. Walt testified that he determined stand. For obvious reasons, says the Hainichi, we shall examined the body of deceased on refrain from publishing the name Sunday morning. Externally, he of this man, who is the wire-puller in the present strike, which is also said, there were no marks of viol-aid to have a close connection: The new "National Society is orence, save a few abrasions about with the sensational opium scandal honorary capacity on the State ganised by Signor Biri (a member the face and head, which he con-

in Chinese police. circles. Council. He has exchanged pro- of Parliament), who says he is de- fessions of friendship with General termined to Create first-class sidered had been made after death,

It appears that originally the Chiang Kai Shek, but develop national industry. The new society as there was no haemorrhage under strike of public utilities in the menta: at Nanking and in Norths not going to repeas the capital the skin as would occur were they French Concession had been aimed China have not been of a nature error made by the Russian State made during life. Death was due to destroy the influence of this to encourage Mukden leaders to cinematograph society; which soon to drowning without a doubt. The notorious Paung, whose root is part with any of their privileges found European markets closed abrasions appeared to be scratches firmly implanted in the French in Manchuria for the present. against their films in spite of their made by the body being dragged on Concession The members of the exceptional excellence because they the bottom. The nose was fattened, Paung, who knew what was being Ingenious Guarantee of Peace. The inspiration which caused were obviously produced as Soviet but the bone. was not broken; this planned, kept themselves busy and Manchurian militarists to carry off propaganda. L'Ente Nazionale" world be explained by the body did everything in their power to most of the rolling stock in North will rather concentrate upon pro- lying face downwards for a long check the outbreak of the strike, China when they evacuated Peking ducing fine dramas and really time. There was no indication partly for their own welfare and

whatever of foul play.

to win the favour of the French last spring was one of the most amusing comedies,

In order to make the venture a After an adjournment the coroner police. The workers were threaten- effective means of defence con- caivable. No invasion of Man financial and commercial success it found as follows:-"That Henryed with the usual terroristic mea-" thuria is possible without rolling will evidently be necessary to trans Johnson Scott died on December sures and this kept them quiet st stock, and the Mukden, warlords greas previous government regula 14th, the cause of death being ac- least for some time. They pre have as long as they require to tions about employing only Italian cidental drowning in the Whangpoo ferred to remain silent for the time being and postpone the consolidate their position in Man-artists. To begin with, some of the

The Funeral.

launching of a general strike move- thuria. The fact that North China best Italian film stars bave been

ment until Christmas, when it has been economically strangled by enticed to Germany and elsewhere;

The funeral of Surgeon-Lieutenant would prove Д more effective the same action has apparently not they will have to be enticed back

the Scott took place yesterday after- made any impression upon Muk- again by Signor Bisk; and he will noon at 3 o'clock in the Hungiao demands as well as checking the weapon for the furtherance of their meanwhile, he declares that he interviews, Young he only too glad to make use of the Cemetery, with a large attendance influence of the Faung. In the Chang and his followers have services of foreign artists, film of naval units. The pipe Land of meantime the sensational opium shown a preoccupation with Man-managers, and workers with a view the Scots Guards played the coffin case was unearthed by the Greater churian interests, with very slight of getting into touch with what to the graveside, where a naval Shanghai Municipality, which re concern for what happens in the has been done in other countries escort fired the three volleys and suited in the discovery of the fact that' one Wang Ching Yung rest of China. They have been for the industry, and of attaining the bugles sounded the last post. tactful in mentioning Japan, and efficiency more rapidly in Italy. no attempt has been made to ex- tend the anti-Japanese boycott to Manchuria. But at the same time, the Chinese leaders have indicated they are quite an independent of Japanese control as old Chang Two Lib was.

den.

In recent

There appears to be a growing prospect of a long period of peace and prosperity in Manchuria, whatever happena in the rest of China. International relations ap- pear to be improving simultaneous 15.

CINEMA NEWS.

U.S. PROSPERITY STILL GROWING.

£373,200,000-LENT ABROAD

IN A YEAR. ・・

NEW YORK, Nov. 29th.

River."

It was a very impressive service, the leader of the Paung, was" in officers representing the Britishvolved in a large opium deal which army being present-.-C. Daily had been protected by the military News.

authorities. The influence of the Paang then suddenly dropped and people began to look upon it with contempt. Those who are opposed! to the present Chiang Kai Shek régime saw a wonderful oppor tunity to embarrass the Govern

RIVAL TO SZECHUAN'S

·OLDEST.

The annual report of the United KIANGSI MAN OVER THREE ment and lost no time in agitating

States Secretary of Commerce shows that at the close of the fiscal year 1927-28 business in nearly all branches was on a level rarely if ever before attained.

Indices of electric power produce tion, of building construction, and of the sales of department stores, chain stores, and mail-order houses all showed increases in the last fiscal year, and most of them were the highest ever recorded.

Prosperity of the United States

CENTURIES OLD!

Some time ago, the North China Daily News published an article with reference to one Mr. Li Ching Yun, a native of Szechuan Pro vinee, who was thought to be one. of the oldest, if not the oldest, of human beings.

A GIRL IN EVERY PORT."

Now, however, the Chinese press Victor McLaglen, the star of "What Price Glory," has a role

apparently have been searching for well suited to him as a happy

someone to beat this record and so go-lucky young sailor in "A Girl in terms of cash is illustrated in they have uncovered one Mr. Pan In Every Fort," which will be the section devoted to banking and Kong Fe, of Kiangsi, who claims shown at the Queen's Theatre on finance. The, net outflow of gold to be only 230 years of age and Tuesday and Wednesday. The pic amounted £00,502,400, but, who says that he was born during ture opens in Amsterdam, where despite this reduction in the gold the Ming dynasty.

"Mr. Pan is still hale and hearty McLaglen is seen on bis way to reserve, the Federal reserve ratio the home of one of his sweet-hearts. at July 3rd last stood at 65.4. per and he is said to be as strong as He is surprised to find she is now cent. A new record was establish- a youth and as sprightly as a fairy. married and mother of a large ed in foreign loans, which during Like Hip Van Winkle, he has the year amounted at par value to been living in the mountains where, £573,200,000,

however, he did not go to sleep.

family. The goene moves to another port where the hero fade that yet another of his girls has been stolen" and he determines to find the man who is responsible. How he dia covers the identity of his rival is told in a series of amusing sitúa tions with s dramatic elin

to

The increased prosperity of the Tnstead, he made a thorough study. individual is reflected in the of nature and discovered & medi- diminution of current accounts and cine which he describes as the

Years Medicine, a more than corresponding increase "Thousand

in deposit accounts, which at the which, he says, if taken for & end of the fiscal year had risen to month, will drive away all forms

illness and give one longevity. A

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