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CENTRAL

THEATRE

TAKE QUEEN'S RD., WESTBOUND BUR

Advance Booking at Andersons and the Theatre Tel. 25720.

TO-DAY & TO-MORROW

Ať 230, 5.15, 7.15 & 9,80 P.M.

GLOOM SCRAMS! RIOT REIGNS!

Month's big fun show

with the gayest clowns

that ever

hung a ury or

hanged the blues!

LADIES OF THE JURY

EDNA MAT OLIVER JILL ESMOND ROSCO ATES KIN MURRAY

RKO RADIO PICTURE

COMMENCING SAT. OCT. 7th.

A beautiful woman in one hoisy hand... on airplane, pulled from the sky, in the other! They

monster ope

-tall as o steeple, rushes over streets and rooftopil

"KING

KONG"

is loose!

From an ideo be EDGAR WALLACE and MERIAN C. COOPER With FAY WRAY 2051. ARMSTRONG BRUCE CALON ACOOPER- SCHOEDSACK Production

TO-DAY AT THE

CINEMA

...

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1933.

4 SHOWS DAILY AT

2.80, 5.10, 7.15

& 9.30 P.M.

Rasputin and the Empress,""

King's.

HONG KONG

The Kid from Spain."

Queen's.

Central,"

Ladies of the Jury."

Driental.

star.

"A Fool's Bridal Night."..

KOWLOON

The Public Defender."

Majestio...

"Happy Ever Afer."

King's.

COMING

The Good Companions."

Queen's.

"My Lips. Betray."',

Oedtral.

"King Kong."

World.

Star.

"Public Defender,"

Lovable Enemies" (Chinese

Three Who Loved."

"Heli' Below,"

"Oh Sailor. Behave."

Secrets of 31. M. Blanche."

Oriental.

"Hel's Highwny."

Fila).

(Richard Dix.)

3. BARRYMORES

TOGETHER

In "Rasputin And The Empress"

Unprecedented spectacle, a dramatic plot which reflects world history, and the most notable theatrical family in the world, land glamour to "Rasputin and the Empress," Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer's superhim, telling the story of the fall of the Romanoffs, and bringing together for the first time on the

AIR-CONDITIONED THEATRE

TO-DAY ONLY

Eddie

-

FUN AS FAST AS EDDIE CAN CANTOR WITH A BULL BEBIND HIN TUNES AS SNAPPY AS 1HE 76 LOVELIEST GIRLS IN THE WORLD.

CANTOR

in

The KID FROM SPAIN

with Lyda Roberti, Sidney Franklin The Lovely GOLDWYN GIRLS

UNITED ARTISTS PICTURS -ALSO-

MICKEY MOUSE

PRESENTS

THE MAD

DOCTOR

screen, John, Ethel and Lionel Barry-LADIES

more.

Author of Hits

Filmed from an original story _by Charles MacArthur, famous for "The Front Page," "Lalu Belle," "The Sin of Madelon Clandet" and other hits with which his name had been coupled, the huge production was directed by Richard Boleslavsky, war hero, author, director in the Moscow Art Theatre and producer of such stage spectacles

MKKEY MOUSE

OF THE JURY"

A Comedy of U.S. · Justice

AND

THE SAMUEL GOLDWYN PRODUCTION

'FATHER NOAH'S ARK" A SILLY SYMPHONY" "IN TECHNICOLOUR.

"THE GOOD COMPANIONS'

"

A

BOOKING AT THE THEATRE TEL. 25919 & 25332.

TO-MORROW

BRILLIANT. TALKING PICTURE VERSION OF J. B. PRIESTLEY'S FAMOUS NOVEL

'THE GOOD COMPANIONS"

STARKING

JESSIE MATTHEWS

WITH

EDMUND GWENN MARY GLYNNE

A. W. BASKCOMB JOHN GIELGUD

A. GAUMONT-BRITISH-PICTURE"

LATE ADRIAN ROSS

IRON MERGER IN JAPAN

Scheme Approaching Fruition

Tokyo-It is expected the 'the Law providing for the establish- men of the Japan Iron Manufac- turing Company in connection with the proposed merger of the iron and steel industry will be The gazetted in a day or two. draft working regulations were re- ferred to the Cabinet Council yes- terday (19th.)

con-

This means some delay in the original programme. It was in April, as a matter of fact that the Department of Commerce and In- dustry started the negotiations with the Service Department and the Home Office, in regard to the various questions attendant to the amalgamation, particularly the right of supervising the new com- pany. Memoranda were exchanged between these Departments cerned only a few days-ego: COMPLETE BEFORE END of YEAR.. As soon as the above law bes been enforced; the Valuation Com mittee and the Organising Com- mittee will. be presided over by Baron, Nakashima, Commerce and Industry. The Com- mittesa not later than the end of November so that the official per- mit for establishment of the Japan Iron Manufacturing. Company can be issued early in December The first stage of the amalgama- tion will then be finished within the year.

Minister of

STEEL COMPANIES TO JOIN

LATER

The Government is naturally anxious to realise the original plan of amalgamating the Yawata Steel Works and eleven private companies. As a practical problem, however, the first thing will be to transfer the Yawata Works to a private undertaking.. and then to absorb therein the Toyo Seite- tsu, the Kyushu Seiko and the three concerns owned by the Mi- tui and Mitsubishi interests. As regards the Toyo and the Kyushu concerns, as they are already man- aged by the Yawata Works, there will not be much difficulty. The question. attending the absorption of the Mitsu; and Mitsubahi un- dertakings is the assessment of the furnaces which have recently re- sumed operation and the extension schemes now in the course of

To-morrow At-The A Pioneer Of Musical Progress

King's

Those favouring the happy end-

an The Miracle" and "The Vagabond The inside intrigues of x Jurying to their entertainment, and

King'

women of

Comedy

Adrian Ross, a friend of the late

-1

AGAIN THE PROBLEM OF AS- SESSMENT.

The

-The six steel concerns who have been approached by the Govern- ment in connection with the pre- inclined sent merger scheme are

to think that it will be only after the above amalgamation of the iron companies that they will for- mally be asked to participate These steel concerns are ready to principle

support the merger in but their participation depende largely on the assessment of their

George Edwardes, was one of the pioneers of musical comedy in this country. He wrote the lyrics for

the Merry Widow," many theatrical successes, including assets.

"Gipsy Love." and "Lilac Time."

It will be remembered that in the novel Busie leaves Inigo rather If nobody else turns in the air. Up she may marry him. The pro- blem was rather a dificult one for the director, Victor Saville.. If, in the finale of the film the pair were completely happy, he was altering

He began life as a Cambridge don. the novel, thereby incurring the Cambridge, where he had a remark. He was a scholar of King's College, wrath of the critics. It, on the

London, Sept. 12. Adrian Ross, in private life Mr. room are revealed for the first most folks prefer it that way, will Arthur Reeds Ropes, the lyric writ- Rasputin, the Mad Monk, is played time at the Central Theatre where be interested to know whether, in jer, died at his home in Kensington, by Lionel Barrymore, the ill-fated Czarina by Ethel, and Prince CheRKO-Radio Pictures' "Ladies of the film of "The Good Compan- London. He was 73,,and the cause godieff by John in the new production the Jury" is showing with the ini-lons" Susle Dean la kinder to inlgo of death was heart failure.

the Jollifant than she is in the novel. which opens to-day at the Queen's mitable Edna May Oliver in Theatre. The Czar is played by starring role.

The Alm is a riot of laughs and Ralph Morgan, last seen in "Strange Interlude." Diana Wynyard, London points the merry finger of satire at stage star, makes her American talkie the mixed jury system which ex- debut in the part of the Princess pects twelve men and Natasha, whose romantic affair with extremely opposite types to reach John Barrymore runs as an under-a verdict. For sheer fun this pics currant throughout the entire picture ture, directed by Lowell Sherman, Tad Alexander is seen as the invalid is in a class of its own. Excellent Czarevitch, and prominent roles are filed by C. Henry Gordon and Edwardly constructed and soberbly direct other hand, he, faithfully followed able series of successes, starting with

ed, it starts with a laugh

and the no tel. he might conceivably, the winning of both the Chancellor's The story tells of the strange monk, builds to a cresendo of hilarious disappoint those was had not read medal for English verse and the Rasputin, who by curing the little situations and broadly comie the book and preted their Atm members' prize for English essay in Russian Czarevitch of dendly

* ilment, makes the apperstitious Czar

Edna May Oliver is cast in the and Czarina his slaves, rule Russia through them, precipitates a riot of role of a determined, crafty social orgy, uedules with politics and finally leader who is impanelled on a jury plunges Russia into the World War of plumbers, cooks, mechanics and will find that Susie is much kind- er to Inigo and that 'nto "the cor- Then, after his death, comes the fappers. She alone votes for ac- revolution that seals the doom of quittal and by devious schemes,cluding scenes of the film may be the Romanoff dyrasty. Authentic promises, and a few lies, converts read their ultimate nappiness. make-up literally reincarnates the original actors in the strange drama, and huge settings, absolutely true to the originals, add further realism.

Arnold.

Has Spectacular Scenes The spectacular court audience, with hundreds of brilliantly garbed atten- sants, the great cathedral scene and the huge review are among the specta

moods at the end.

the Jury against its will

The star, long one of the most noted stage comediennes in the Broadway galaxy, gives a perform ance that should establish her as one of the leading comics of the screen She combines the subtlety of satire and the broadness of comedy with a flair for pathos.

The remainder of the cast is ales, believed to be the most impressive equally well placed. Ken Murray, ince the advent of the talkies. The dramatic incidents include the hypnot- the vaudeville and radio stár, plays izing of the little prince until he transa loquacions type of Juror; Jill like a beast on John Barrymore, the Esmond, the British stage star, is fantastic orgy in Rasputin's apartment, the defendant. Others are Rosco the plot hy which Rasputin sends the Ates, Kitty Kelly, lita: Chevoit, An- Czar into the war, the quarrel with the dre Beranger, Charles Dow Clark Grand Duke Igor and the ruination of and George Humbert. his daughter, "the execution of the Nihilists, the betrayal of the little Grand Duchess, the sinister vengeance of the nobles on the Mad Monk, the amazing episode of the microscope, the declaration of war, and the romantic interlude between John Barrymore and Diana Wynyard.

SOCIETY OF YORKSHIRE. MEN IN HONG KONG

A NEW BRITISH SCREEN

STAR

fare to end with a hint of orange blossoins

In a quandary, the director tem- porised, and those seeing the film

The elfin Jessie Matthews plays the role of Susle Dean.. whilst John Gielgud plays Inigo Jollifant. Cther characters are splendidly presented by Edmund wenn (Jesa Mary Glynne (Miss Dakroyd),

A great character actor who has & great reputation in this country and in 'America will come to the screen in "The Love Wager," the new Paramount British Picture directed by A. Cyran (Baron Serrao), sug Invitations have been extended He is only a very recent noquisi- to Members to attend the screen tiou to the screen, but he is sure to Interpretation of the Yorkshire find a number of admirers, immedi story The Good Companions" at ately. His name is Morton Selton the King's Theatre on Saturday and his acting reminds one, rather next the 7th instant.

of the late Fred Kerr's style of His Excellency Sir William Peel, character part. The Love Wager" In respect of two opium divans who is Patron of the Boclety; has is only his fourth film although be on one foor et. 52. Sai Street, two kindis intimated his intention of plays in the West End every day

on the stage.

dan Sen Chinese, one an out-of-work and being present.

With him in The Love Wager" are Pat Paterson, Yorkshire's Cown li film star, Wallace Douglas, Saxon Snell, Hora Dale (who wrote the story of the film)Frank Stanmore and Harry Terry

the second a baker, were charged. It would be much appreciated ir

,as keepers before Mr. Balfour in any Member who has not yet re the Central Police Court yesterday, celved an invitation would com The arst defendant was fined $75 municate at once with: while the second man was fined

The British Film Distribution Lid, Gloucester Building..

4 SHOWS "DANY

2.20-5.15

718-8.20

f

1881.

While still a Fellow of King'a College in 1882 be produced his first comic opera, "Faddimir." This act him well on the road of lyric writ.

(Continued on next column).

Trant), Percy Parsons (Morton Mitcham and A. W, Baskcomb (Jimmie Nunn).

"The Good Companions" which will be shown at the King's Thea tre on Friday.

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THE LAST 4 TIMES TO-DAY: CHINESE TALKING PICTURE

IN CANTONESE LANGUAGE.

"A FOOL'S BRIDAL NIGHT

AN ALL SINGING-ALL COMEDY PRODUCTION.

FOR TO-MORROW & SATURDAY

THE SCREEN'S MOST SENSATIONAL DRAMA I

A stirring, vital thundering story of the chain gangs where every man is a living target.

Every man in fine bod a target on his bock. A thousand. Jooneogainst fra dom butDuke Ellis took a chance!

ARKO-RADIO Pidurs of coerent

RICHARD

DIX

HELL'S HIGHWAY

ing, which he found so pleasant that. he never forsook it!

It is estimated that on the whole.

he must have written or collabor ated in the production of some 2000 booke of lyrics, in addition to taking part in the production of many light plays.

He wrote also the lyrics for "Our Miss Gibbs." "The Dollar Prin cers and "The Quaker Girl." His more serious, work included "A

Short History of Europe and sey eral historical manuals, while be edited many French books for a well-known educational series.

MAJESTIC

THEATRE

Nathan Bond, Kowloon. Tel. 57222 TO-DAY ONLY- At 2.80, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.20 p.m.

Lilian Harvey HAPPY EVER

BEAUTIFU; & SELVACIOUS"

QUEEN

CAN CONDITIONED THE STRE

TO-DAY

At 2.30, 5.10, 7.16 & 9.20 p.m..

JOHN

BARRYMORE

as Prince Paul, a role that wins him new fame

ETHEL

BARRYMORE

as the Czarina, added fame to the stage's brilliant star

LIONEL

BARRYMORE

as Raspatiu, a living portrait of unforgettable power

In

RASPUTIN

AND THE EMPRESS

with

DIANA WYNYARD

(STAR)

TO-DAY & TOMORROW

At 2.30, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.20 p.m.

RICHARD

"THRILLS

Azi

BUTION 1

LIC

DEFENDER

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