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QUEENS THEATRE

TO-DAY TO SATURDAY

AT 5.10, 7.15 and 9,20.

TO-DAY AT THE CINEMA:

(2.30 Picture Programme Only)| Queen's.

RETURN OF A GREAT SHOW

LONG TACK SAM

with

MI-NA & NEE-SA

and Entire Troupe

A Changed Programme in

Conjunction with an Unusua, Picture.

HONKY TONK

SopeTUCKER

NEXT CHANGE

Is sacrifice for one's

child a sin? If it is, that was

The SIN of

Kadelon Claudet

with

HELEN HAYES

supreme star of the stage LEWIS STONE NEIL HAMILTON CLIFF EDWARDS J8AN DERSHOLT BANE PREVOST

Metro-Go'dwyn-Mayer Picture

STAR

FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY Aṛ 2.80, 5.20, 720, & 9.20

Metro Goldwyn Mayer

PICTURE

WORLDS

TO-DAY ONLY DAYBREAK

HỒNG KONG

....

King's.

"Honky Tonk and Long Tack

Sam.

"Heartbreak."!'

Central.

"Frankenstein,''

World.

"Daybreak."

KOWLOON.

Star.

It's n Wise Child."

Queen's..

COMING.

"Sin of Madelon Claudat,"

"Condemned to Death."

Tell England."

King's.

"My Sin,"

One Hour with You."

Contral.

Murders in the Rue Morque,' "Wings."

"King of the Wild."

World.

Star.

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"Dance Fool's Dance."

Abraham Lincoln."

"On Approval.”

if you saw him before, see him again, as it will be a long tinto before such a wonderful show will be seen again, in Hong Kong.

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1932,

GREAT SHOW AT ........ THE QUEEN'S.

SOPHIE TUCKER AND LONG TACK SAM.

Sophie Tucker, in "Honky

KINGS THEATRE

SHOWING TO-DAY-

SIN OF MADELON

CLAUDET

COMING TO THE QUEEN'S ON SUNDAY

A trade notice sta

CENTRAL THEATRE

TEL

Touk," now showing at the Queen's At 2.80, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.30 p.m. FINAL SHOWINGS LTO-DAY

Theatre, certainly lives up to her

reputation of "the last of the red-

hot ruammas," .

In this brilliant picture she is the centre of the riotous gayety of the Honky Tonk "' night club in New York-the singer of rollicking songs in the "floor show," and the bright particular, star who is the principal attraction of the cabaret.

Sophie Tucker is truly in her element in Honky Tonk " but it · is shown that her hidden but most engrossing interest is her grown daughter, who has been in a Euro. pean school from childhood and does not know that her mother is anything less conventional than a sedata concert singer.

The supporting cast includes George Duryea, Audrey Ferris, Maldon Hamilton, Lila Leo, nud John T. Murray and the production was directed by Lloyd Bacon direc. tor of Al Jolsou's sensational sue. cess, The Singing Fool."

Honky Tonk is one of the best pictures uf its kind nud "Sophie is in her element.

Long Tack Sam.

Long Tack Sam and his amazing troup, including his two charming daugliters, have returned to the Queen's. If you did not see him on his previous visit, you must not miss the performance this time, and (Continued on Previous Columu

TILL WE MEET AGAIN. Madge Evans bidz a fond firresell to Hordic Albright, who entrusts her to the care of his friend, Charlex Farrell, in "*Heartbreak”, Fox picture,

"HEARTBREAK."

VIENNESE ROMANCE AT THE KING'S.

"MY SIN.".

A trade notice states:-

"My Bin," a thrilling socia} {

Sunday,

CHARLES EARRELL

through

MADGE EVANS

HEARTBREAK

to happiness

You women who know how to forgive will know that when her lips told him to go her heart would call him back.

A Fox Picture

-NEXT CHANGE-

SUNDAY, 24th JULY

Filmdom's

· favorites—

ILLULAH

BANKHEAD

- FREDRIC

MARCH

My Sin

·a· Garment Guture

OTRAMED, for

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the FIRST time!

'

In a smashing

DRAMATIC

EVENT!

drama, which will be presented f

the King's Theatre A trade notice states:

tells the story "Heartbreak," Fox romantic

the redemption of two hu- drama of love triumphant over all man derelicts almost submerged, obstacles, which is now showing at one through wild living, the ether the King's Theatre, presents Char-by the touch of remorseless circum les Farrell as a hero with more stance. Yet, character remains, than believable qualities, both as and through the influence of an

on of valour and an actor of understanding love their broken. sterling worth.

lives are mended.

a former

His new leading lady, Madgo

Tallulah Bankhead and Fredric Exaus

who DEALDy will

Je Murch, co-stars of great talent and member

leading versatility, carry the burden of the child actress, must also be ranked; story, supported by a

superb artists of reputation on the stage.

cast of

BOOKING AT THE THEATRE TEL. 25313.

ORIENTAL

THEATRE

FLEMING ROAD, WANCHAI.

WATCH FOR

OPENING DATE!

As the most appealing and raman tic this player has had, with the sole éxception of Janet Gaynor.

The picture opens with a Panama Another ráfe of exceptional emo- setting, March, shabby and un tional and sympathetic qualities is whaven, portrays Dick Grady," ably enacted by Hardie Albright, He resents being called a beggar Miss Evan's twin-brother in the by a former acquaintance whom he picture, whose death at Farrell's asks for money. He meets "Car- hands, although unintentional,

lotta," portrayed by Bankhead, and brings about the heartbreaking interest develops, and is graphical 1000

ly portrayed and vividly arama COMFORTABLE tired. A

SEATS 18 murdered and "Carlotta” is held for the crime

DIRECT and "Grady," a lawyer, defends

FROM her. She is acquitted;

climax.

&#

man

The theme of the drama is woven about the romance of an American representative in the Viennese Eni bassy, Charles Farrell, with Austrian countess, Madge Evan

Then for both "Carlotta Ann The romance ia interrupted by Trevar" and "Dick Grady" life America's entry into the hurly starts over again and they climb all. Farrell has also become firm friends the way back. The story is gríp- with Albright, his sweetheart's be -ping-the-scenes-varies-and-vivid loved twin brother, whom fate dr- trees lie shall meet in fatal com. bat.

Farrell's resultant heartbreak, as well as that of Miss Evans for his deed, brings about the surprising desertion of Farrell, which is his honourable way of atoning for his crime.

However, poetic justice is not to -be-denied. After a period of super ation during which Farrell ex piates his entirely innocent fault, and through which he is sustained by the loyalty of only one true friend, the lovers are brought toge Other important roles outstand,

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ther again and their faith is re-ing for their vividness and strength THE LATEST WESTERN warded. It is a noble story and are ably enacted by Faul Cavenagh, magnificently brought to life by the John Arledge, Claude King and principals. Never for a moment John Bt. Polis. Alfred L, Worker does one's attention wayer or is directed the picture which is based

one's sympathy lost, kes on an original story by Llewelly

(Continued at foot of next volumu, Hughes,

* ELECTRIC: BOUND

EQUIPMENT.

Blayer casting office made no calls for ovelists in assembling players for" The Sin of-Madelon Claudet," opening on Sunday at the Queen's | Theatre, as it happens, one of the leading men in this production is the most enthusiastic cyclist in Hollywood.

This is none other than Neil Hamilton, who is credited with hav- ing reintroduced the two-wheeled sport to the Alm colony. Hamil- on's long, gray roadster is gather ing dust in his garage while the actor pedals the eleven miles be- tween his Hollywood home and the studio in Culver City each morning and night,

Hamilton even used his bicycle within the film plant to travel be- ween the various stages on which cts for "The Sin of Madelon' Claudet" were located.

This actor is a paradox of the Cheatre for his youthful ambition was to be a priest. Hamilton's attempts to get a start on the stage were marked with disappointments but once having obtained a foot- hold, ho appeared with increasing prestige in "The Better 'Ole," *Ruined Lady," "East is West," Turn to the Right" and other Productions.

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| cannot stand Intense excitement

or even shock, 'we advise you NOT to see this production. If, on the contrary, you like an unus val thrill, you will find it in

"FRANKENSTEIN'"*

Produced by Carl Lea min, Je, with, "COLIN CLIVE, MAE ČLANKE; JOHN BOLSS, BOAIS KARLOFF, Dwight Frys,

· Edwerd'Yan Stean, Fradoric Kerr. Susid on the story by Mary Wall- stonecroft Shelley. Adaptedby John L. Balder- sion from the play by Peggy Webling. Diraded

· by JAMES WHAIL

FRANKENSTEIN

His initial venture into the Holly- THE MAN WHO MADE A MONSTER

wood drama was made in 1918 in

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picture called "The Scar," Since then he has a long list of screen rôles to his crodit and with the coming of talkies achieved pro- inence in "Laughing Sinners,” This Modern Age," "Strangers May Kiss," "The Great Gabbo" and "Beau Geste."

Hamilton is seen as an American artist in The Sin of Madelon Claudet." Helen Hayes, New York stage star, ims the featured feminine rate and Lewis Stone also plays a prominent part..

TO-DAY'S WIRFLESS

PROGRAMME.

Cantiated from Page 2)

Rethberg and Schorr.-8105.

Friedrich

Band-Aido-Introduction and

Morrish Ballet" (Verdi). Band-" Aida-Grand March and

Finale "

(Verdi). Creatore's Band.-33790.

Song "Martha--Like a Dream!''

(Flotow).

Song" Africara Oh, Para diso" (Meyerbeór)-Beniamino Gigli (Tenor)-7109, p.m-Stock quotations, etc. 3.45 to 7.20 p.m.-.

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Variety.

Fox Trot-Retsiniscing." Fox Trot-"The Verdict is Life." -Rudy Valleo and his Connec tient Yankees.--22112. Humorous Song-"Ea, By Gum.”

Gracie Fielda. Humorous Song--“L-Got, a "Code" in My Doze":"Gracie Fields, -B3092.

These two records are by special request.

Piano Solo She's Funcy That

Way."" Piano Solo" Wake Up, and Dream"-Medley-Carroll Gib-

bons.-B3031.

Song- A Tree in the Park, Song- So Blue." Melville Gideon (Baritone);—B2325. .. -Tox Trol-Song of the Yoon-

beams.

| Fox Trot-! If You Believed ins Me."--George Olsen and his Music-29065.

20 to 8 p.m.-

Concert,

Song" Tales from the Vienna' (Betti-Strauss La Forga) Song-Love-Tide of Spring

(Betti-Glazounow-La Lucrazia Bori (Soprano)-0099,

Songs Cello Solos-(3).

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(b) "Flight of the Bumble Bee" (Rimsky-Korankow).

'Cello Solo "Song Without Words,. in D (Mendelssohn), -Pablo Camals.—7183. Song- Down in the Forest"

(Landon. Ronald)." Sang-"O Flower of all the World" (Woodforde-Finden). Walter Glynne (Tenor)-B2186. Piano Solo "The Flatterer"

(Chaminade).

Piano

Solo" Scarf (Chaminade).-Hans

20340.

Vocal Duet "Love's

(arr. Besly).

“MURDERS IN THE

RUE MORQUE'

MORE THRILLS AT THE

CENTRAL.

A trade notice Lates:- Take a firm grip on yourself and get ready for a huge, delightful'. thrill. The next production coming to the Central Theatre to-morrow- is one of the most thrilling and daring motion pictures ever made. Dream"It is "Murders in the Iue Mor

que,"

Dance" Barth

Vocal Duet-"The Old Sweet It was made by Universal ¡Pic- Song' (arr, Kelp) Winnie tures, which company has probably Melville and Derek Oldham.nmonopoly on this type of picture.. *D2037.

(Universal made Dracula with Violin Solo "At Dawning "fear and trembling. It was to im

(Cadihan Kreisler), Fritzstant hit. It made Frankenstein"

Kreisler.-1105.

with more confidence. It swept the

8 p.m.-Local time and weather country like a challongo, and now

with supremne confidence that

8.03 to 8.30 pm-Chinese pro-lions of people will rush to de

gramme."

it offers Murders in the Rab. Morque."

9.20 to 10 p.m.-A relay of the band

of the 1st Battn. South Wales

Borderers, conducted by Band

No one has ever dared to depict the brimo, story that made Edga

master Gecks, by courtesy of Allan Poe famous Dut here, it is

#the Officer Commanding.

at last. Don't miss it. The play-

10 p.m-Rugby mid-day Pressots

are. Bela Lugosi," (Dracula),

10,05 to 1130 pim-Chiness to Sidney Fox, the girl with the mid- might eyes and the Dixie voice from Forge).ogramme.

Strictly. Dishonourable; Leon Waycolf Bert Roach Blandon Jiurst, Noble Johnsen, Beige, Hous Clarke ond D'Arcy Corrigalij

1 Mother Taught, Me" (Dvorak) (Continued at font of next column.)

11.30 p.m.-Close down.

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