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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1932.

KING'S THEATRE

CENARIAGE MOVIE NEWS LAST TWO

TO-DAY & TO-MORBOW

At 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20 p.m.

Try His

New Love

Technique !

ROBERT

Intgomery

gives you

a now thr in his most fascinating film

-But the Flesh Is Weak

Pictures In Hong Kong

AT THE QUEEN'S,

“BUT THE FLESH IS

WEAK."

STRANGE CASE OF

CLARA DEANE."

NEXT CHANGE AT THE KING'S.

A trade notion states:- "What do you consider the most unusual, event in your life?" This question, asked members of the cast of "The Strange Case of Clara Deane," by a newspaperman visit- ing the Paramount studios recent ly, elicited some unusual replies,

A trade notice states:- Robert Montgomery, star of "But the Flesh Is Weak" new Mitro-Goldwyn-Mayer pieture, now- showing at the Queen's Theatre, is of temperanient. young 214301 Close observation of him by friends at the studio brings to light many curious facets of his character.

He seems to thèng like a schoolboy reaching for jam on the top shelf, picture, said her greatest surprise nd expecting to be caught. Round

came when she realised she Was yes, pale blite. Walks on springs.playing in a successful show after Even his best friends admit he can't sing like Tibbett.. Or Clift Edwards, Always has a muf- iler flying around his neck.

Wynne Gibson, the star of the

overal years in "Hop" plays that never arrived on Broadway from the hinterland. Her first stagej success came in "Jarnegan "with" Richard Bennett.

Drives n midget car. Cherries himself like a West Point cadet.

Pnt O'Brien claimed his great- Ought to post for recruiting poest shock came when, after signing

Maura Goldwyn Mayers. Got all dressed up to meet a contract to play in the film ver

anith.

FICTURA

Nora Gregor

Heather Thatcher

Edward Everett Horton

Nils Asther

Directal by Jack Conway.

FROM THURSDAY

HOLD YOUR BREATH THE GREATEST THRILL

•

Constance Bennett with whom he played in The Easiest Way" and startled sudio associated. nail nearing new records,

Твл

Reads Russian and Roman his

sion of "The Front Paige," he was told he would portmy Hildy John- son, the reporter,; instead of the managing editor, which he has

stage.

Lory. Also the Bookman and Whiz played with great success on the Bang Aching to clip Jim Tully's hair Ben in England, France, i Italy, Switzerland and Germany,

Frances Dee recalled that she ́re-

and didn't save any menus. Acoived the greatest surprise of her ound at riding, golf, tennis and life when she walked into a studio dying. Alao swings mean polo mal- et. Played on team at Pawling casting office, asked for work-and School. Won't wear garters. got it This was in 1029, and sing. Knows how to jibe a sail into the that time Miss Dee has been woll wind, which sounde hard anyway. Wonders if he can spit curves too? Has patent leather gaiter shoes for evening went.

on the

way to screen BUCCESS BA 2

Paramount contract player. Lives up Holly- Arthur M. Brilant, author of the woodland way and coasts four miles play "The Strange Case of Clara before he switches on engine. Last Deane" revealed that the most un of 1932 IS COMING!

Broadway play, "Possession." All expected event in his life happened his suits are double breasted. Fene one day whou Queen Marie of ing his pet hobby right now. Has Rumauia saw him hanging from an MORE THRILLS shirts tailor made so the collars awning, ordered her bodyguards to will fit, Hasn't any jewelry. Ambi- fetch him down and then kissed than "TRADER tious to be writer. Sold some him? Arthur was only three year told but he still recalls the episod stories already. Now wants HORN."

write a moving picture for himself. vividly.

TARZAN

THE APE MAN

Directed by

W.F. VAN DYKE with Johnny

Nell ton,

Maureen O'Sullivan.

“TARZAN."

SWIMMING CHAMPION IN

TITLE ROLE.

A trade notice states:-

Six feet three in his stocking .col-one hundred and ninety pounds et supple muscle-the must criect physique of any ШАД living!

These were the qualifications of Johnny Weissmuller, world's cham- ion swimmer, which resulted in boing signed by Metro. Goldwyn Mayer to play the title Tarzan, the Ape Man" he Jungle adventure picture open ng at the Queen's Theatre on Thursday.

ole in

As a small boy, Weissmuller was pany and weak without any re sistance against colds and other

This galaxy of dramatic talent and many other artists enact the story of The Strange Case of Clara Deane," which will be shown at the King's Theatre from Thurz day.

"CAUGHT.”

RICHARD ARLEN AT THE

ORIENTAL.

A trade notice states :--

DAYS

At 2.30, 5.10. 7.15 & 9.80

Jack BUCHANAN

in

"

MAN of MAYFAIR

with Joan Barry Warwick Ward

With Jack Buchanan as a fascinating Prince Charming, with adorable Joan Barry as a modern Cinderella. It's laughable. lovable, and entertaining all through!

▲ Paramount BRITISH PRODUCTION

NEXT CHANGE

THE STRANGE CASE

OF CLARA DEANE

She gives of her heart, bar joy, hзr happiness—tox girl who never knows. Seo, sympathisa- laugh and cry!

with

WYNNE GIBSON PAT O'BRIEN FRANCES DEE

de ces di Garamount immer

p.m.

ORIENTAL

Richard Arlen adds to his ever At growing fame as a portrayer of Western classic roles in "Caught," the Paramount talkie of life in the mining boom" towns of the 80's which is now showing at Oriental Theatro.

the

This popular star, who was seen as the secret service agent in "The Conquering Horde," as "Steve" in The Virginian" and as the

ailments. In desperation his par mustang-hunter in "Gun Smoke," enta consulted specialists in Chiera plays tho part of Lieut. Col

a dotachment of cago, but the doctors were unable ton, the leader to offer say remedy that seemed to cavalry which is sent to the outlaw have a beneficial effect on the boy. country to preserve order. Finally, the family physician sugculty with a gang of rustlers who At the outset they may into diffi geated a routine of exercise by are led by one of most desperate swimming which he considered the best all-round activity to develop Gun-toting, stagey-smoking and women of that day Calamity." all parts of the body,

Time passed rather slowly for more ruthless than any of the him as his swimming was still killers in hor gang, this female

doctor's orders" rather

terror run things her way. She i pleasure. He began to watch other the proprietress of the leading awnumers in the pool and tried to dance and gambling hall. imitate those who seemed to make cavalrymen will have the upper For a time it appears that the speed. His stroke FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY gradually began to improve and hand, but before long the tables

(STAR)

Morma

tho moat

than

his leg kick became more power- ful. He mitated the speedy swim

turn and Arlen finds himself, a

At 2.30, 5,20, 7.20 & 9.20 p.mers who had the best" body

captive of "Calamity's" gang and due to be hanged in the morning. roll" in the water until, he was A

Meanwhile he has fallen in love combination of all the best pointe Eastern girl who has taken job with Frances Dee, beautiful young [of the amateurs with whom he

as a dancer in “ Calamity's/ place came in contact.

in order to keep from starving to death..

A series of exciting events, at tended by stirring in-play and tense action sweeps down upon the lovers but the picture ends: hop-

Shearer

in

Weissmuller's technique began to attract the attention of experts. One day William Bachrach, famous swimming coach of the Illinois Athletic Club, gave the young wo der a tryout, The expert's eye saw immediately that this power-

THEIR OWN fully but boy was championship

DESIRE

pily.

Louise Dreasor plays the part of entertaining gusto,

Calamity" with amazing and

material, He offered to couch Weissmullor on one condition, that the young swimmer would place. himself absolutely under his guidance, How after hour the boy the role of the white man raised practiced the arm stroko, leg kick, by apes in Tarzan the Ape body-roll, correct breathing, turn Man, directed by W. 8. Van ing in the plunge-all of the fine Dyke, the man who produced the A points that add to a swimmer's sensational “Trader, Hura.“ Others speed.

in the cast include Neil Hamilton. Weismuller's physical prowess Maureen O'Sullivan, C. Aubrey made him an immediate choice for Bmith, Doris Lloyd Forrester Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Picture inued at foot of pers columA) Harvey and Ivory Williams,

ROBERT

MONTGOMERY

LAST TWO DAYS. 2,80, 5.15, 7.15.& 9.80 p.m.

with RICHARD

ARLEN "LOUISE DRESSER FRANCES

DEE.

Paramount All-Thrill Talkie of Days in the

Lawless West

Pictura.

NEXT CHANGE THURSDAY, 22nd SEPT.

VESTERDAY AT

PEKING

CHINESE SOUND-ON FILM SUPER SPECIAL TALKIE. BOOKING TEL 28473

TO-DAY AT THE CINEMA.

|Queen's.

King's.

HONG KONG..

But the Flesh is Weak."

Man of Mayfair."?

Central.

"Nice Women,”

Oriental.

Caught,"

KOWLOON.

Star.

Their own Dosiru"

Queen's.

COMING.

"Tarzan the Apeman."

King's

"The Strange Case of Clarn

Denne.

"Devil's Lottery."

"Sinners in the Sun." Central,

Star.

"The Power of Love,"

"Fass Companions."

**Skin Deep."

"W. Plan." Oriental.

"Yesterday at Peking"

(Chinese picture).

"NICE WOMEN.”

LAST SHOWING AT CENTRAL.

A trade notice states:

A motion picture of particular interest has been screened to pack. ed houses and will be shown for the last time at the Central Thea- tre to-day.

This picture is the newest Uni- vorsal special comedy-drama of a tangled love affair, with Sidney Fox in the featured role and a cast which also includes Frances Dee, Alan Mowbray, Russell Gleason, Carmo-Myers and Lucille Webster Gleason.

"Nico Women" presents the de- mure Miss Fox as a younger sister who poses as an expert in affairs of the heart, only to confess later that her apparent sophistication is only A pretense. And then, bringing the picture. to a surprising finish, she embarks as a resil siron who needs all the arts of love-and gets whint her heart desires.

Frances Des is seen as Sidney's older sister, and Alan Mowbray as a philandering bachelor who finds: himself entangled with three girls at once, not to mention the out-: raged sweetheart of one of them. "Nice Women" was directed by Edwin H. Knopf, from the famous Broadway play of the same name.

AT THE PENINSULA.

SUCCESSFUL SYMPHONY

CONCERT.

A large number of music lovers was present at the Peninsula Hotel's Symphony Concert on Sun- day night and enjoyed a very pleasant evening's entertainment.

An excellent variety comprised the programme which included pianoforte ducts on twò piano and violin solos. The pianists in the former wore Miss Nora Flint and Mr. W. R. Fleming and their 'rea- dering of E. Del Valle de Pax's compositions Valse Lonte " and Cortege " w accorded hearty applause.

ed.

accom.

Mr. Stanley Marechek played two violin solris and was panied on the piano by Mr. R. Stupol; these were also well receiv

Of the orchestral numbers the following appeared to be the more. favoured: March, "With Sword and Lance" by Starke; "In the Mill" by Gillet, Waltz, Jolly Good Follows by Valistadt; and the Grand Ballot. Margarita" in Faust.

These Sunday evening-concerts provided by the Peninsula Hotel are most enjoyable and another is in preparation for next Sunday. Russian Dancers at the Roof:

Garden!

#1

CENTRAL THEATRE

25720

FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY

at 2.30; 5.15; 7.15 & 9.30 p.m.

THE LATEST UNIVERSAL SPECIAL COMEDY-DRAMA A TRIPLE ROMANCE LEADING TO A CLIMAX THAT WILL MAKE YOU GASP W TE SURPRISE.

SIDNEY

NICE WOMEN

WITH ADDED ATTRACTIONS- SLIM SUMMERVILLE'S NEWEST COMEDY & LATEST UNIVERSAL SOUND NEWS. STARTING TO-MORROW

A NEW CHINESE SUPER DRAMA

WITH ENGLISH TITLES

"THE POWER OF LOVE"

WITH AN ALL-STAR CAST.

PRODUCED BY THE STAR CO, SHOWING SOON

A STIRRING & THRILLING STORY OF "CALIENTE" DAYS

MAURREEN O'SULLIVAN & TOM ROWN.

IN

FAST COMPANIONS

BEHOLD, WE LIVE." band and company that finds its

way to the Old, Bailey,

MR. VAN DRUTEN'S NEW PLAY.

One was left with the feeling, perhaps unjustified, that ME Vaa Druten had somehow lost heart in the task of writing a heartful role for Miss Lawrenco. She in her turn London, August 16. The first acted with great intensity, but with night of the autumn season was little variety, and her intensity too marked by oppressively unautumnal often took the from of a jerky weather, but to be in town in

monotone which was by no means. August seems to be no disgrace easy to follow.

Sir Gérald du". nowadays, and there was quite an Maurier also accommodated his air of things Leginning again at usually clear, decisive style to a the St. James' Theatre, where method of production which was Misa Gertrude Lawrence and Six quietly realistic. Thus the whole Gerald Du Maurier were playing play was involved in conflict of together in Mr. Van Druten's play method and of matter. For the . "Behold, We Live,"

stary had an old-world ring It It was known that Miss Lawrence was, it is true, not built up with was to shed her usual gaiety and artificial situations, but the tale of appear as a lady with more heart the barrister rescuing the distressed and less mannerism. In order to heroine with a repressed impulso to equip her with this diving-board be, good scored to demand the old type of formal, even rhetorical,

ors, Miss Tania Svetlanova and Druten had accepted an idea which acting. This technique, whatever

The accomplished Russian dan for the emotional plunge, Mr. Van Mt. Alex Salnikoff, who are appear-was, for him, strangely convention-its faults of scority; had a forco ing in the Roof Garden of the al. The unhappy wife meets the and vividness Peninsula Hotel during the dinner

which were lacking to-night. Had the players really

dance there every week-day "night unhappy husband, a barrister who in exhibition dances, provided three is professionally in silk and on attacked the audience they might new numbers from their large-re-

sertoire on Saturday night which valvet. He rescues her, but they have done what they willed in the will be features during this week. cannot marry owing to the obstinacy way of roof-lifting. As it was, the These dances are "A Sailor's Love" of his wife, who refuses a divorce reception was cordial. But cordia- (Comic); "Acrobatic Tango

"and

Hungarian Czardas," the last The fact of their connection ruins lity could have passed into fervour nated a solo dance by Miss Svet-bis chance of a judgeship, and one if the players bad accepted theatri-

lanova..

BABA is a little surprised at his caring The clever dancing display by

these versatile artistes on Saturday Do extremely prosperous barriscality and revelled in it. --

Minor parts were cleverly played. was accorded well-earned tributes ters much want to be judges now by Daine May Whitty Mist Eileen of admiration and by special relays when it means quartering their Peel, and Mr. Ronald Ward. But quest their famous Snake Dance": was repeated

incomes? However, it is not of the minor parte era extremely minor These performances will be con-muah inportance, because the barris.pend on the extent to which future Land the success of the play will de tinued during the remainder of the ter dies after an operation and audiences find satisfactory strength visit of these artistes in Hong

Kong, which will afford further leaves his rescued mistress to go en i in the sentiment of Mr. Van Dru opportunities of witnessing their living as he taught her to when he |tin's story and the muted sincerity exquisite performances TENE extricated her from the kind of hus | with which itungulated