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CENTRAL

THEATRI

TO-DAY AT THE

CINEMA

HONG KONG

King's.

"Rubber's Roost,"

TAKE QUEEN'N ED., WESTBOUND B04

Shanghai Night

(Chinese Picture).

"

Queen's.

"Three Wise Girls."

Central.

Oriental.

World.

Advance Booking at Andersons and the Theatre Tol. 25720.

FINAL SHOWINGS, TO-DAY At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9,80 P.M.

GET MUSICAL

READY FOR A

TREAT————

ENGLAND'S MOST POP- ULAR ENTERTAINER IS HERE!

The a British & Dominions Roduction JACK PAYNE AND

HIS BAND

SAYIT WITH MUSIC

ORIGINAL MUSIC INCLUDE!

"LOVE 18 THE SWEETEST THING *"**

"GOOD MORNING

· MISTER SUN"

AND

"I'LL DO MY BEST TO MAKE YOU HAPPY "

COMMENCING TO-MURROW

IT COMES TO LIFE!!

A museum mummy, come to life to battia modern science for his love of a buried

Star.

Say It with Music,"

"Caught Plastered."

"Private Lives."

KOWLOON

** Ben Hur,"

Majestic.

King's.

Woman in Room 13”

COMING

*Me and My Gal.”

Handle with Care." The Front Pugs."

Quean's.

As You Desira Me.”. "In a Monastery Garden.”

Central.

The Munny."

Carnival Bout."

"Yagana."

World.

Explorera of the World."

Red Headed Woman."

"Hel! Divers."

"Arsene Lupin.”

Oriental.

Star.

The Lost SquatÈrou,”*-

"Pack up your Troubles."

"Cloner of a Night Time."

High Pressure,"

Majestic.

Sharlock Holmes,"

CANTON CINEMAS

Wing Hon.

Love Dobt."

Sun Wah Theatre.

"For the Sake of Love,"

Southern Palace.

"Unholy Night."

Pearl Theatre.

"Divorce in the Family." Tai Tak.

"ROBBERS' ROOST'

11

ZANE GREY FILM OF THE

SOUTH WEST

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1933

MAST

TWO-DAYS

HONCKONC'S FINEST CINEMA

At 5.10 & 9.30 P.M. Only

THEY SAY

It's the most exciting picture he ever made

Zane

Grey's

ROBBERS

with

ROOST

GEORGE O'BRIEN

Maureen O'Sullivan

Directed by Louis King

Fox Picture

At 11.30 A.M., 2.30 and 7.15 P.M. Only

"SHANGHAI NIGHT”

WITH

"

RAYMOND KING & LILLIAN YUEN

A CHINESE SILENT PICTURE WITH MUSICAL ACCOMPANI-

MENT AND ENGLISH SUB-TITLES.

PRODUCED BY THE UNITED PHOTOPLAY SERVICE, LTD.

SPECIAL PRICES AT 11,30 A.M. PERFORMANCE

DRESS CIRCLE

BACK STALLS FRONT STALLS

$1.10 (INCLUDING TAX),

70 CTS.. 20 ̊CTS.

Weston as an old 'friend.

Librarians say that Zane, Gray'a novels are more in demand than arty other books on their shelves Publishers, howover, reveal the ́even more interesting fact that dur ing the past fifteen years, Grey's works have outsold all other books with the exception of the Bible. the window to the great sign outing himself de Jack Payne takes

Weston takes his latest com- position to a hard-headed publisher, who advises him to give up writing such stuff" and points out of The vivid portraits that this side a theatre advertising Jack author paints of the romantic daya music that he will play and I'll Payne and his band.. Write of the South-west, his gripping plots and colorful characters, are publish it", he states.

The accident occurs outside the stage door of a theatre, and the unrecognised friend, after introduc hire into his dressing-room. It is during the war are discussed that only after incidents that happened

Weston realises Payne was a fellow- officer in the Air Force. How Payne brings fame to Weston makes a sentimental, but wholly successful for exploiting the 'popular band.

-NEXT

BOORING AT THE

THEATRE

TEL. 25313

& 25332.

CHANGE

SUNDAY, 16th APRIL

+

"A

GUY DON'T

KNOW WHAT TO

DO

IF I DONT NECK, YOU THINK I'M TOO SLOW,`` AND IF I DO NECK, YOU THINK I'M FRESH."

"Some girls are like motors you've got to choke them to get them started!'

Me and My Gal

SPENCER

TRACY

JOAN

BENNETT

MARSON BURNE GEOLOR WALSH

RAOUL WALISH

Yex Plature

THE MUMMY

QUEER" DRAMA AT

CENTRAL

screen! Hungry and disheartened Weston

largely responsible for the trement.unsecingly steps in front of a car our popularity of his novels. These and is knocked down, but

not

pasti... The year's qualities, too, lead themselves not seriously hurt. The owner picks background

biggest thrilli

KARLOFF

THE UNCANNY

in THE

MUMMY

With

ZITA JOHANN David Manners, Edward Van Sloan, Arthur Byron. Story by Nina Wilcox Putnam and Richard Schayer. Pro- duced by Carl Laemmle, Jr. Directed by Ken Freund. Presented by Carf Laemmic, A UNIVERSAL PICTURE.

ably to screen purposes, and his work is eagerly snipped up by film producers as fast as he can turn it - La La

One of his most successful stories, which was serialized in a national weekly before its 'publication in book form, is "Robbers' Roost," n realistic tale of cattle. rustlers in Arizona. Fox films executives re- cognized the volume as an ideal Jahicle for George O'Brien, who holds the distinction of being the most popular of all Western screen actors. The picture version of this thrilling novel is now showing at the King's Theatre.

the

Maureen O'Sullivan has feminine lead in the production, which was directed by Louis King. The cast includes Maudo Eburno, William Pawley, Reginald Owen and Walter McGrail. Filmed large- ly at the actual local of the Grey story, the film is said to be one of the most entertaining of all O'Brien productions.

"SAY IT WITH MUSIC"

STORY OF HIGH-BROW AND LOW-BROW MUSIC

"Say it with Music" the latest British and Dominions' film is now showing at the Central Theatre for the last time to-day. It concerns the fortunes of Philip Weston, al composer who fails to write the music popular to-day, and, there fore, is practically destitute.

His little girl, Betty, not realis. ing her father's ideals in regard to music, happily admits she prefers Jack Payne and his band!

You owe a real debt to your family and friends-they want your photo- graph. Pay this important obligation -to-day.

Let us convince you-Call 28767.

CHARMING STUDIO

21, Wellington Street, Hong Kong.

him up and then greets the startled

4 SHOWS

DAILY 2.30-3.13 7.15-9.30

TAKE ANY TRAM OR HAPPY VALLEY BUS,

ORIENTAL

FLEMING

ROAD WANDHAI

TEL. 28473

ONLY 2 MORE DAYS-TO-DAY-TO-MORROW

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BERT

WHEELER

ROBT

WOOLSEY LEE

DOROTHY

CAUGHT PLASTERED

RKO-RADIO PICTURE

SUNDAY-MONDAY-TUESDAY

THIS PICTURE SHOWS

YOU HOW THRILLING

AIR STUNTS ARE MADE.

AT HOLLYWOOD. YOU

WILL SEE THE

BRAVEST OF STUNT

FLIERS PAWNING.

THEIR LIVES TO. CREATE THRILLS FOR

YOUR AMUSEMENT.

THE

LOST SQUADRON

starring RICHARD

DIX

MARY ASTOR.JOEL MCCREA ROBERT ARMSTRONG ERICH VON STROHEIMÄ

CHORGE - MED «ARCHAINBAUD

From the Western Front to Hollywood's Star-shot Hoarens Gallant, Lorable, Foolhardy, Brave - Bookless in Peucel Ready to love

RKO RATHO

PICTURE (

Daring in War! And Hoody to Die, That the Screen May Show Thrills as Never Were Seen Before!

DIARY OF LOCAL EVENTS

TO-DAY

(April 14).

(III Moon 20th Day). Good Friday.

Republic of Spain Declared, 1931. Banks, Consulates and Customs elosod.

Art Exhibition by Miss Hilda Trefusis, Gloucester Building.

Chatio Peak Bathing Excursions by Motor Car from Y.M.Q.A., Kow- loon, 1.45 p.m., and 5.30 p.m..

"The Stations of the Cross" preached by Fr. Gallagher, S.J., Cath-lic Cathedral, Caine Road, 6 р.м.

Stainer's Oratorio, Hong Kong Union Church, Kennedy Road, 9 p.m.

Theatres.

King's "Robbers' Roost (5.10 and 9.30) and "Shanghai Night, (11.30, 2.30 and 7.18)..

Central "Say It with Music. Queen's "Three Wise Girls." Oriental: "Caught Plastered." World: "Private Lives." Star: "Bea Hur." Majestic: "Murder By the Clock."

Dances.

Tea Dances at Gloucestor Build- ing; King's Restaurant; and Hong Kong Hotel.

Dinner Dances at Hong Kong Hotel; King's Restaurant; Penin- sula Hotel; and Gloucester Build- iog.

Principal Mails,

Inward from America Rind Europe via Siberia by Empress of Japan; from America and Europe

Pres via Siberia by Monroc

Outward for Europe via Suez by Hakusan Maru, noon; for America and. Europe via Siberia by Pres. Jefferson, noon.

frionded by Jerry Dexter, handsome and wealthy. They see each other eften, and in time are deeply in love with one another,

Cassio gets a job as a model through her home-town friend, Gladys Kane, who is in love with Arthur Phelps, a banker and marri ed. He maintains Gladys in grand style.

When Cassie learns that Jerry la married, she is advised by Gladys to give him up. Gladys does not want Cassie to fall into the sort of life she is leading. When Arthu The effects a reconciliation with his wife, Gladys commits suicide. Cassie is so disillusioned with life. in the big city that she returns to A sight never before seen on the her home town. The picture enda happily, however. Jerry finally You'll see the strangest, most gets his wife to consent to a divorce thrilling breath-taking sight you and he comes to Cassie to claim have evor imagined in our next her for his wife. picture Universal's sensational film, "The Mummy," showing at the Central Theatre on Saturday.

A mummy-3700 years, old-comes ì to life before your eyes to start the strangest drama of reincarne- tion and love that persists through the ages! Prepare now for a great screen experience. Universal pro ducer of "Frankenstein," "Drac la" "Phantom of the Opera" and others, brings to this Chaatro its supreme achievement in the mystic and occult-"The Mummy" starring Karloff in a role that shatters, all records, for sheer thrill and un- canny power!

Excellent comedy is introduced in the amorous adventures between Mario Prevost. the Dot of the story, and Andy Devine...

Jean. Farlow makes Cassic a cont vincing and likeɛole person · The model sequences give Jean ample opportunities to wear gorgeous clothes devastatingly. Mae Clarke, entrusted with the dramatic role of Gladys, again demonstrates that she is an actress with ability. Her excellent performances in Page" and "Waterloo Bridge " were not chances... she is consis- tenly good. Walter Byron handles the Jerry Dexter part capably; he You'll never forget this strange is an interesting leading man man out of the ancient past who while Jameson Thomas is sufficient- loosed his mystic apelle on the ly suave as Arthur Phelps.

modern world, who claimed his

love after centuries, who threaten- ed to sacrifice the happiness of two young lovers on the altar of an

ancient passion. Karloff in the

Front

MAJESTIC

greatest picture of his career, withATHEATRE:

the alurring Zita Johann, hand Nathan Boad, howloon. Tel. 67222

some David Manners, Arthur

Byron, Edward Van Sloan, Bram-TO-DAY & TO-MORROW well Fletcher, Noble Johnson, and a large cast

Spectacular sets of ancient civili- zation, color, excitement, romance "The Mummy" will live with you forever...

THREE WISE

GIRLS"

SMART PRODUCTION AT QUEEN'S

Scintillating, humourous, yet de finitely dramatic, Three Wise Girls," the Columbia Comedy- drama now showing at the Queen's Theatre will prove to be a genuino- ly entertaining film A happy choice was made in the selection of the three wise girls," Mae Clarke, Jean Harlow and Marie. Prevost. Individually, they contribute inter ceting, performances; the combina- tion of the three is superb. Jean Harlow is cast in a sympathetic role and demonstrates that she is ideally suited to it. This pictare shorld help her erase the stigma of "bad parts!!

The film relates the adventureN DI three girls in the big city. Whan Cassie Barnes comes to New. she teams up in an unpre apartment with Dot, a main happ glucky girl? In abuse with an over-friendly boss, Casrisisbe (Continued on nest Column)

At ‍2:30, 5.20, 7.20 à 9.20 p.m.

BLISSA

LANDI

Henry King's Production The WOMAN

ROOM 13

RALPH BELLAMY NEIL HAMILTON MYRNA LOY GILBERT ROLAND

QUEENS THEATRE

FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY At 2.30, 5.10,.7.16.&.0.20 p.m..

Intriguing

Gay I

Fast

Fascinating

WISE GIRLS

JEAN HAR

MAE CLARKE MARIE PREVOST

COLUMBIA PICTURE

– TO-MORROW

"I want

be

as-you

desire me!"

CARBO

in

thrilla you as only. Garbo can

AS YOU DESIRE ME

·with

MELVYN DOUGLAS

ERICH you STROHEIM

OWEN MOOBE

C

When Garbo makes love

you live it The most alluring of stare in ber finest romance!

Directed by GEORGE FITZMAURICE

ZINEPR

STAR

TO-DAY & TO-MORROW At 2,80, 5.30, 7,15 & 9.30 pm.

PICTURE FOR THE AGES

BEN HUR

· Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's

FWORLDS

TO-DAY & TO-MOBRO,

5:15 7.15 &

SHEARER

MIGOMERY PRIVATE LIVES

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