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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1930.
HAPPY FUNCTION AT JEWISH CLUB.
PORTRAIT UNVEILED OF MR. J. E. JOSEPH.
MEMBERS GIVE EXPRESSION TO THEIR ESTEEM.
The Jewish Recreation Olub was the scene of an interesting function last night when an oil painting of Mr. J. E. Joseph, one of the lead-¡ ing members of the Club, was un- veiled on the eve of his departure for Europe on a holiday.
Well, ladies and gentleman, we also THE SILVER SCREEN.
THE "WHITE-COLLAR
BRIGADE.
refused to take no for an answer, and gave Mr. Joseph no peace until ¦ he finally consented to give one sit. ting, with the happy result which | you will presently sec. I am con- Adent that in the years to come, when you look at that portrait, you will feel pride in the fact that its
Midway between the "great un- original is fit to stand side by side with that other benefactor of our washed" and the idle rich" is Club, Sir Elly Kadoorie, whose that class which used to be known portrait hangs on the other wall as the shabby genteel," but more near-by.
Ladies and gentlemen, we are recently dubbed the "white-collar proud of Mr. Joseph for three rea-" brigado "—" wage slaves" who are sons: wo are proud of him as a
compelled to maintain an appear. member of our community; we are) proud of him because he has risense" on a weekly salary much to eminence in the business world" below that received by artisans of Hong Kong by sheer force of whose wearing of a starched collar character and by his own unaided efforts; but, we are most proud of is expected only at a wedding or him for his sterling qualities and a funeral. . his goodness of heart. I doubt if many or you really know how much good he does by stealth, both within the community and without.
A large number of members of the Club assembled to witness the happy function, and were address ed in the following terms by Mr.
"The Idle Rich," a talkie now Joseph Gould, President of the Club-Ladies and gentlemen,-I
showing at the Queen's Theatre, am sure each and every one of us
gives an amusing glimpse of life as is very pleased to take part in this Well, I don't wish to detain yon it looks to some white-collar weur informal function of unveiling much longer, but may. I any this, portrait of that true friend and that I hope, I am sure we all hope, ers in big cities. A young million- supporter of our Club, Mr. J. E. this portrait will serve the purpose aire falls in love with his stene Joseph, as a mark of tribute for of hrst of all reminding Mr.grapher and through her comes into all that he has done in its welfare. Joseph, whenever he enters this touch with a phase of city life which It has long been the desire of room and looks up, as his picture, is quite new to him.. His efforts to his friends here to express to him that his fellow members are at least remedy their grievances tend to in some tangible form, other than not unresponsive, and secondly that some very amusing situations, and a verbal, how deeply grateful we it will act as an incentive to the few embarassing ones, but every- are for the services he has so up-growing members of the community thing ends happily. stiatingly rendered to improve the to emulate his example and to do hmitics of this Club. When, there likewise. (Applause.) fore. we learned that A noted Hungarian artist, Mr. E. A. von Kobza, B.A., was in the Colony, we decided to seize the opportunity of commissioning him to undertake the work of painting our friend. Then a difficulty arose. Mr. Joseph, with his well-known dislike of all form of publicity, positively refus ed to grant a sitting to the artist.
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Turning to Mr. Joseph, Mr. Gould said: Much ne we all regret your departure, we know that it is for the benefit of your health, and, so, we bid you Godspeed and & safe and pleasant journey. We hope to see you back fully restored to health to carry on your good work."
Conrad Nagel as the self-sacri- ficing millionaire, and Bessive Love as the "Apperish" sister of his sweetheart, have very good parts, and Johr Thayer as the lovable stenographer is excellent. The low comedy characters are all good, and the picture is well worth seeing.
The dialogue is good, and interest in the story is maintained right up to the end-which gives the He then asked Mrs. Gould to un-audience a pleasant surprise. veil the portrait,
This having been done, M. Joseph replied in suitable terms
A DEFENDANT NOT IN COURT.
PLAINTIFF
The comedy film which precedes the big picture-"The Light Owls -ig a first-rate one, and put the audience in good humour for the rest of the performance..
Putting on Dog!" " JUDGMENT GIVEN FOR THE the Queen's should provide an The_next_picture to be shown at
amusing contrast to the Idle Rich," since it concerns those who A claim for $390.80 at the Sum-find satisfaction in putting on mary Court yesterday, before the" dog." A great deal of wise- Puiane Judge (Mr. Justice Wood), cracking" takes places on any was decided ez parte in the absence motion-picture set, but never more of the defendant. Plaintiff was the than at the United Artists' stadion On Ting Lum firm of blacksmiths, in Hollywood during the filming ol of Jubilee Street, who, claimed the Harry Richman's Puttin' on the money from Chung Man Po, of Hotel Ritz, the attraction at the Queen's Nathan, for work done and materi- Theatre on Sunday. als supplied.
Mr. E. Hall, for the plaintiff, proved his case by calling the managing partner of the firm as a witness. Evidence was given that the firm carried out the work of fixing iron railings and water pipes at the direction of the defendant.
The firm had submitted accounts to the defendant, but they had been un able to obtain payment.
His Lordship entered judgment for the plaintiff with costs.
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Richman, whose reputation for wit, gained as a master of cere- monies in Manhattan, night-clubs, James Gleason, the author of many stage comedies, and Irving Berlin, who wrote many of the songs for the picture, were the ringlenders, with
Edward Slaman, director. Lilyan Tashman, and other players lending support.
The annoymous merry-andrew who asked Richman whom he planned to have as a voicé-double in the sing- ing sequences, won the loudest ac- claim. Inasmuch as Richman has been the singing star of the George White Scandals" for the past three years, and his phonograph re- cords lead all the other popular singers in annual sales, the star felt that the question was perhaps just alightly out of place!
Emil Jannings at the Majestic.
There was a crowded house at the Majestic Theatre, Kowloon, on Wednesday when The Patriot " was put on the screen, in which Emil Jannings is the star. The story is most thrilling one, and: wonderfully staged.
Jannings, in portraying the dif- ferent emotions of Paul I, of Russia, who had the heart of a child and the brain of a tiger gives his very. best efforts in facial expression. Que minute the character portrayed by Jannings is a babbling child, while the next 'instant he flies into e violent raZE. Paul was known as the Mad Emperor, and Jannings was forced to call upon his best ability in registering the emotions typical of a madman. He gives a really wonderful performance.
"The Patriot" now being shown at the Majestie Theatre includes Florence Vidor, Neil Hamilton, and Lewis Stone in the supporting cast, and the latter gives a very fine character study of a most difficult part. "The Patriot" is a picture which will appeal even to those who do not usually patronize the cinema, for it is real drama, and splendidly acted.
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Mr. A. E. Hall, for the plaintiffs, informed his Lordship that he had the case and accordingly withdrew for the past year. His Lordship remarked that, since each of the is, in fact, a partner in the plain- On hearing this decision, defend parties had a claim against the tiff firm. In these circumstances he ant requested his Lordship to make other, the best course would be to said he was unable to proceed with an order for the plaintiff firm to settle the matter between themselves (Dontinued at foot of next column), pay him his share of the profits out of Court.
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