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QUEENTS THEATE

FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY' At 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20 p.m.

THE CHAMP "

is back again!

Only this time Wallace Beery is a big, good- natured king of the wres- tling ring, turned by a lying woman into a raging killer.

It's his finest role!

WALLACE

BEERY

Flesh

with

Metro Goddawyn Mayer retura

RICARDO

CORTEZ

KAREN MORLEY EAN HERSHOLT JOHN MILJAN

A JOHN FORD Production

TO-MORROW

SMOOTH... AS STEEL “.. AND JUST AS TOUGH!

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UNDER COVER MAN

ATIN

GEORGE RAFT NANCY CARROU ROSCOE KARNS LEW CODY GREGORY RATOFF

a Paramount Picture

He Needed Lack...Not Leven the Game He Played!

STAR

FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY At 2.30 5.20, 7.20 & 9.20 p.m.

"Once a

Sinner

with

DOROTHY MACKAILL JOEL MCCREA

WORLDA

FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY 30-5.15, 715 & 920 p.m.

WILLIAM

WELL

HIGH

PRESSURE

SHOWING TO-DAY

AT

|2.30, 6.10, 7.15

& 9.30 P.M.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1933

“HONGKONG'S FINEST UNG

LIKE CHAMPAGNE OF THE FINEST

VINTAGE IS

WEDDING

REHEARSAL

FEATURING ROLAND YOUNG: GEORGE GROSSMITH

JOHN LODER

WENDY BARRIE

LADY TREE.

DIRECTED BY ALEXANDER KORDA"

A

LONDON FILM

PRODUCTION.

DISTRIBUTED BY THE BRITISH FILM DISTRIBUTION

CO., LTD—HONG KONG

"A GAY SOCIETY COMEDY, WITH MANY POINTS OF EXCEPTIONAL INTEREST A MOST ENJOYABLE PRODUCTION, WHICH SETS A NEW STANDARD OF ARTISTIC POLICY IN BRITISH TALKING PICTURES”.

DAILY MAIL,

BOOKING AT TAB

THEATRE

TEL. 25313 & 25982.

NEXT CHANGE SUNDAY, 80th APRIL HOWARD HUGHES

The

FATEORYA

Front

with

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ADOLPHE MEN JOU PAT O'BRIEN MARY BRIAN EDWARD EVERETT HORTON WALTER CATLETT GEORGE E, STONE MAE CLARKE SLIM SUMMERVILLE

LEWIS IMILESTONE

LORUCTION

UNITED ARTISTS PICTURE

CURRENT PICTURES IN LOCAL CINEMAS

THE FRONT PAGE ·

ADOLPHE MENJOU IN. NEWSPAPER THRILLER

But as a matter of fact, Menjou has had years of experience in all sorts of rolta, and it was only because the public came to enjoy him in the one classification that producers hesitate to risk putting him in anything else.

́ ́ ́NAGANA”.

ANOTHER FILM OF THE JUNGLE

PREVIEW

MR. ROBINSON CRUSOE

COMING TO THE KING'S THEATRE

Here is a picture full of interest

PANAMA FLO":

LOVE AND INTRIQUE IN

PANAMA JUNGLE "

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NEW BRITISH PICTURES:

Notes from British

Studios

Panama Flo," a story of intri. gue and lost love in tropical Pana! ma and the jungles of South America opened an engagement Porey Marinont, the well-known last night at the Central Theatre British actor who attained fame as Helen Twelvetroes' latest star in America first on the silent screen ring production for Rko-Pathe, and and afterwards on the "talkies" for entertainment with a punca has just finished a picture, "The this one will be hard to beat. Blind Spot," a stirring crook Here is a melodrama filled with drama, for Warner Bros. at their romance, action and tense situa Teddington studios. tions which not only make Jor The story, specially written to genuine audiance enjoyment bus suit the personality and talents of also provide Henten Twelvetrees Puroy Mannont, deals with the with one of the Auest emotional machinations of a gentleman" erook

The leading romancer and the chief comic of the talking screen are seen together in "State Fair," the all-star Fox production in which Lew Ayres, Sally Ellers, Norman Foster, Louise Dresser Frank Craven and Victor Jory dre co-starred.

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roles of har screen career. Its pro who operates on an international ducers have spared nothing to give ecale, and although his activities the photoplay everything required are well known to the police, they for depicting the colorful locale. have never been able to definitely Miss Twelvetrees in Panama connect him with any particular Flo," is cast as a cabaret girl jewel robbery.

stranded in a Panama "dive" by Devoid of morals, both crimin- an unfaithful sweetheart, played al and domestic, he nevertheless by Robert Armstrong. When the is unswerving in his love for his girl attempts to trick a tough oil only daughter, and this loyalty to wild-catter.". Charles Bickford, the only thing in life he holds she is threatened with exposure un sacred proves eventually his undo- less she accepts the position as his ing.... and leads to his death. house-keeper in his jungle home." Muriel Angelus in the role oi Acting honours in the production the daughter, gives an outstanding unquestionably go to the beautiful portrayal, and Warwick Ward, Never before, in a well-known to all British audien- blonde star screen career which has afforded cas, adds another fine characterisa- her a wide range of roles, has Miss tion to his list of successes, as the and ambitious lawyer. Twelvetrees approximated her per young formance in "Panama Flo," and Others included in the well-chosen through her portrayal of the disil supporting cast are Laura Cowie, lusioned Flo, she takes her place Mary Jerrold, George Merritt, among the emotional stars of the Erio Stanley, and Ivor Barnar. younger generation.

When the mail left England Gau-

Come

Charles Bickford, as the rough-mont studios had three pictures in and-ready oil man who falls in hand, of which great things are love with the girl who double-cross | predicted; "Orders are Orders,” ed him, and who is forced to make The Ghoul" and "Never way for the worthless American, Back." Armstrong, is a menace which al ways finds him at his best. Armstrong also is excellent as usual in a powerful role.

TO-DAY AT THE

CINEMA

The wild animals of the African Adolphe Menjou, who has been jungle, roaring, snarling, shrieking playing "Drawing-room" roles and trumpeting, stalk through Ever since A Woman of Paris, Nagana, the thrilling Universal from start to finish, giving Douglas will be seen in a radically different romance which comes to the Cen-Fairbanks endless opportunities of displaying his prowess na athlete type of characterization in "Thetral Theatre on Friday.

Never before has this theatre and stunt-merchant generally and Front Page, Howard Hughes' newspaper thriller which opens at shown a picture sy colourful so full also showing what can be done by of acbial dangers, so steeped in the man suddenly bereft of all the the King's Theatre on Sunday atmosphere of its locale and the resources of civilisation.

Douglas is on a yachting cruise It is difficult to imagine Menjou same time having so dramatic a in any other category than that of love story as its main point of in- with a friend through the South Wild sexages and wild Seas and, on pasing close to a love the suave and sophisticabel Beau terest.

ly uninhabited island, expresses his Brummel," because he has given hensts form the background of a these characterzation, a brilliance story heightened by tempestuous iongings to lead the simple and His friend chaffs and distinctiveness all his own. lore affair between the doctor in primitive iife. Rarely, if ever, has the well-tailor-charge of a scientific expedition and him, rousing in Douglas a spirit of determination tp carry out his iden. ed Adolphe been equalled in roles a notorious woman of the world. of this type.

"Nagana

"will thrill you with A bet is the result. Douglas says that if he is left for a year on the most dangerous animal Be- quences in the history of the the island, when they come to pick screen, with the ruthlese cruelties him up again they will find him of African anvages, with its highly applied with all the necessities of dramatic story and with the ap life-food, clothing, shelter and all nearance of Tan Birell, Viennese needful tools and appliances-while beauty who is one of the screen's his friend declares that he will most exotic and alluring actress, probably have been eaten by cannib- Featured with Miss Birell is Melvyn als, or that they will arrive just Douglas former stage favorite in time to save him from being The picture was directed by Ernst boiled and eaten. The lxt is taken and Douglas, divesting himself of everything save shirt and trousers, jumps overboard and swims ashor), followed by his dog.

Then we see Douglas' native re- Bourcefulness coming to his aid and watch him gradually making every- thing he needs from the natural "Panama Flo." resources of the island, from his oriental. primitive axe, made from a pearl shell, a split stick and some fibrous bark, to the erection and equip- There are some exquisite sets in ment of a delightful house replete Wedding Rehearsal,' a new Ides) with every necesity, even comfort, picture, directed by Alexander, though of a primitive type. Korda, which is now showing a There is plenty of action through star. the King's Theatre. Of Special out the arrival of a runaway bride note are the scenes depicting the, from a neighbouring island, an. dress rehearsal of a smart society Encounter with a lone head-hunter (in which Douglas displays, some wedding.

The wedding is between the be-wrestling tricks): the pretended autiful and famous "Roxbury cannibal attack, staged by his Twins," played by Joan Gardner' yachting friend on his return, and and Wendy Barrie, and their two the subsequent attack by real hos-

But Howard Hughes, the produ- cer who is different, and Lewis Milestone, the director with ad- vanced ideas, recognized in Menjou a ready-made actor for the leading role in "The Front Page," that of the dapper but diabolical Walter Burns, managing editor who con- coals a ruthless lust for power, and a forcefulness that will not be denied, beneath the smiling manner of a man of the World. And in this picturesque protrayal of the dynamic, quick-thinking and fast- talking newspaperman Manjou not only proves that he is a great ac- tor and not a great type nut turns in & performance which metropoli tan critics acclaim one of the out standing in the history of pictures. Menjou is surrounded by a stellar cast in this mile-a-minute comedy drama of back-stage newspaperdom. Pat O'Brien, ex-Broadway stage atar, plays the part of Hildy John. son, crack police reporter at odds with Burns his newspaper boss, and Mary Brian is the leading lady between whom and Hildy there is a unique love interest.

1. Frank.

Do not kuil to see

see Nagana." you will be thrilled as never before.

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WEDDING REHEARSAL

STORY OF THE LONDON MARRIAGE MARKET

King's.

HONG KONG "Wedding Rehearsal." Queen's.

"Flesh.' Central. "

"Air Eagles." World.

High Pressure."

KOWLOON

"Once a Sianer." Majestic.

"Mother's Millions.'

King's.

COMING

fiances, played by John. Loder and tile natives, from whom the party The Front Page." Maurice Evans. The wedding has escape, thanks to Douglas tricka. been skilfully engineered by The There is also some excellent comedy Marquis of Buckminster (delight supplied by the dog, a monky, a fully portrayed by Roland Young), parrot, a goat and a tortoise.

to order to frustrate the plans of This is a film to be seen and his grandmother, acted by Eats enjoyed, by children as well as Cutler, who has handed him a list grown ups. The years seem to make of girls' names, which includes the no difference to Douglas' gmazing "Roxbury Twins," one of whom he athletic prowess: Johnny Weismul- must marry before the year is out, ler has nothing on Douglas!

The wedding rehearsal of the

H.8.W. "Roxbury Twins" is one of the

most

brilliant and spectacular

Edward Everett Horton and Slim Summerville, outstanding film com- ics, have brilliant comedy-rotee in the newest Howard Hughes sensa- tion, and Walter Carlett, Frank McHugh, George E. Stone and MacClarke play colorful character roics..

Others' in the brilliant all-star scenas ever taken for & British film, and into the hall, followed by cast include Matt Moore, Clarence and is an accurate representation twelve "beautiful brides-maide, designed H. Wilson, Freddie Howard, Phil of the half and staircase of a dressed in axonsively

stately country mansion. The ball costumes in soft shades of pink Tend, Eugene Strong Spencer leads out on to a paved terrace and blue. Two of the little pages, Charters, Maurice Black, Effie which overlooks an old English in nursery rhyme costume, are tho Ellaler, Dorthea Wolbert, James garden. The panelling of the hall charming little Cory-Wright twins, and staircase is genuine and very grandchildren of Lady Tree who Gordon and Dick Alexander.

old, and is richly carved in a rare plays an important role in the design the walls are covered with price

The papid tempo of the pieces as set in the stage play has been maintained in the talkie version by Lewis Milestone, brilliant direc-

hand painted hunting or and Bo-strikingly realistic are these old tapestries. The parquent floor scenes that they will be long re- is cleared for the famous wedding membered by those who see them. rehearsal. To the straine of the Wedding Rehearsal" is one of the Wedding March," played on the most sparkling, witting and beau for, 1980 gold medalist of the Mo-organ by Roland Young, the young tiful productions yet made in an

brides-to-be march up the terrace English studio. tion Picture Academy.

Queen's.

"Under-Cover Man.". "Faithless."!

Central..

"

"Nagans "Explorers of the World'

World.

"The Lash."! Orientál,

"Bhips of Hate.". ¿Continual at foot of next Doluma;

The first-named has, a combina- tion of British and American talent in the east, James Gleason and the

inimitable Charlotte Greenwood having crossed the pand to support Cyril Maude.

Boris Korloff is the star of "The 'Ghoul" and is cast for another of the gruesome roles in which he specialises.

"Never Come Back" is a screen version of Frederic Lobadiale'a suc- cessful play of the samo Tom Walls is directing and 'star- ring.

name.

Included in the cast, in addition to Tom Walls, who plays the part of Smith the polished rogue, are. Hartley Power (Mortimer, an American crook), Anne Grey (Lady Mounter), Carol Goodner" (Mary Linkley), Leslie Perrins (Duke of Bristol), Eva Moore (Lady Trench), Margaret Mpffat (Mrs. Linkley), Veronica Rose (hujjam),

Allan Aynesworth (Lord Trench), Reginald Gardner (Lord Redwood), Rolls (Peter Gawthorne).

Star:

CENTRAL

CHEATRI

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THRILL GIRL OF "MILLIE"In another, romantic hit!

Agiin "The Right Girl Who Mat the Wrong Men”. Drama that Sends Her Life Spinning Out of the Bright Lights Inox Distant Darknem

The Debt She Owed and the Debt She Paid!

HELEN

Twelvetrees

POBERT ARMSILON ". CHARLES BICKTOPI)

PANAMA

FLO X

Bale

ROVEITA MUKURY

CHARLES R. ROGERS PRODUCTION RKO PATHÉ PICTURE

FRIDAY

THE YEAR'S SUPER

THRILLER!

Wild jungle

beasts-and-

a wilder woman!

NAGANA

A UNIVERSAL

***** TALA BIRELL,

with the glamorous

"Not Exactly Gentlemen."

Wing

CANTON CINEMAS

Hon Madame Butterfly." Southern Palace.

Private Lives."

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"Fast Life.".

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"Monte Carlo Madness." Chung Wah Theatre;

Sherlock Holmes,"

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from story by Lester Cohen? Directed by Ernst Presented by

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