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CENTRAL

THEATRE

TAKE, QUEEN'S RD., WESTBOUND BUS

Advance Booking at Andersons and the Theatre Tel 95730.

FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY At 280, 6.15, 7.15 & 9.30 P.M.

LO MING YAU PRESENTS

Miss CHAN YEN YEN

AND

LAU KAI KWAN

IN

A CHINESE PICTURE

"NEW YEAR'S EYE"

A UNITED PHOTOPLAY SERVICE CO.

PRODUCTION.

TO-MORROW

BRITISH INTERNATIONAL PICTURE PRESENTS

BEBE DANIELSTM

IN

"THE SONG YOU GAVE ME”

WITH

VICTOR VARCONI A, B. I. P. SPECIAL.

BRITISH FILMS

Coming To The

Forefront

TO-DAY AT THE CINEMA

King's

HUNG KONG

The Power and the Glory" Queen'

Indiscretions of Eve" "Broadway Berus"

Central

New Year's Eve'

Oriental

(Chinese Picture).

"Melody Cruise'

KOWLOON

Alhambra

Star.

#

Queen's

"Silver Dollar"

"Who Eadies Meet" Majestic.

The Unexpected Father"

Coming

"Love Lies"

"Day of Reckoning"

"Walls of "Gold""

Central

The Song You Gave Me"

Alhambra

"Ladies They Talk About"

"Her Bodyguard”

Honour Redeemed"

King's

Oriental

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1934.

LAST TWO-DAYS AT

2.30, 5.10.7.15

9.30 P.M.

•KINGS?

The woman who loved him made him great.The wom- an whom he loved turned his success to ashes.

THE

BOOKING.»

AT THE THEATRE TEL. 25313 & 25992

POWER

AND THE

GLORY

Stark drama told in a new way...

NARRATAGE

with

SPENCER TRACY COLLEEN MOORE Ralph Morgan Helen Vinson FOX FILM Presents

A Jesse L. Lasky Production Directed by WILLMM K. HOWARD Screen play by PRESTON STURGES

SHORTS ESPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THIS PROGRAMME

SID IN SPRAKE FOX

(Chines; Picture)

MOVIETONE

LOVE AND

NEWS

LAUGHTER

The Indiscretions

Of Eve

Eve,"

by

"The Indiseretions · of which was specially written, deris-

produced ed, copos d'and Coil Levis for B.I. P. showing at Queen's is a romantic comedy ex- travaganza about Eve, a beautiful little brunette who falls in love with Peter, Earl of Winchweisea дца Waterloo, on a New Year's Eve, unaware of his identity. She quar rels with her fiance Ralph who; ön awaking next morning is furious to Ind Peter occupying his bath room, This is the result of su"accident the night before when Peter was knocked down and picked up by Ralph's people.

A quarrel rasues, and the Ear! strides forth, still in night attire, the arrival of Eve. just missing Then follows a vast comedy of errors with Evo eventually run to earth in a wax worka lactory, ben- eath a plaster mould. Unfortunate- ly Peter is not aware that Ralph manages the factory, and a slap- up. fight ensues.

FOR

NEXT CHANGE

LATEST CARTOON

OUTPOSTS

OF

CINDERELLA

"

FRANCE

SALLY EILERS IN “WALLS OF GOLD

THE POWER AND A LOVE STORY

THE GLORY

Fine Tribute To Colleen Moore

Described as "Colleen. Moore's come-back Euccessful

to the screen." the current attraction at the King's Theatre, "The Power and the Glory" is drawing ex- tremely good houses as it is indeed an excellent Alm.

The selection of Miss Moore for the female lead, is, in itself, a big compliment to that lady's, cap- abilities, for Mr. Lasky, the pro- ducer, desired an actress possess tng the emotional capabilities of

ä

Helen Hayes.. It is not de- to say trimental to Miss Moore that his suggestion, that she be given a test met with little en- Steffi Duna and Fred Cunynghamcouragement from his production as Peter and Eve make their screen staff. Colleen Moore was a type. debut in this film, and are ably

Everyone knew that. She was the supported by Lester- Mathews, first flapper to grace the screen. Muriel Aked, Arthur Chesney, Clifford Heatherley, Hal Gordon, Teddy Brown and Marius B. Win- ter's band.

GERMAN FILM IN CANTON

First One Of Its Kind

To Be Shown

The German community in British Alms are steadily gain-Cantón had a" treat last Tuesday ing recognition in all parts of the when the first German Talkie to world. During the last four years be heard in Canton, was screened English studies have pursued the at the Sun Wah Theatre.

"Deutschland Erwacht" the wise policy of putting quality

title of the dim, was shown here the Arst and awaiting

moment when the general demand for sometime ago and as was previ- their production would justify an ously reported in our columns, Increase in the quantity of films the film was excellently put over, to be made. It would seem as if the introduction being given by Herr Goebbels. Minister for Pro- this moment has now come, to Judge by the programmes of the paganda" and pictures are shown various studios for the next few of mass meetings in the Sport In Berlin leading up to mor.this.

Hitler's accession to power in March 1933.

In one studio alone no less than were made in films seven

of December,

the month

many others "had

Palast

Hitler in his speech, appears a and

fascinating character with plenty been planned of "Stimmung" (there is no Eng- Some of these films are being ish equivalent word) and keeps Pic- produced on a most lavish scale his audience spell bound. The best directors, cameramer,

tures are shown of Goering the writers and artists are

Prussian Premier, Frick the Home

engaged

regardless of cost, and no pains Minister, General Mackensen, and are spared in the perfection of

last but not least, that wonderful

detalls. The Alms include spec-agure, Fresident von Hindenburg. tacular, and

the latter looking in excellent

drama, historical

musical comedies, films of travel health in spite of his years. cartoons with sound accompani-

and ment,

even, "Wild West"

drama, of which Hollywood has

great

Mr. Stephen Fry, son of Com. famous mander C. B. Fry, the cricketer, has become engaged to Miss Gladys Yvonne Blunt, daugh ter of Mr. and Mr. Bernard Blunt, of New Jersey, UB

hitherto had. the monopoly. C. B) FRY'S SON ENGAGED There is one film in preparation which promises to be not only an artistic triumph. but of *general interest, and this is called Man Of Aran. It deals with the lives of the simple folk who in habit the Aran Islands off the Irish Coast, and gain a livelihood

Commander C. B. Fry is famed by fishing in the turbulent seas

this is one of the greatest batsmen of thereabouts. There is in filma background of strange, all times. It has been sald that wild beauty which could not be a lils zenith he rivalled and even imagined by anyone who had not excelled the feats of Grace and visited the islands.

Hobbs, T

FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY

FOX PICTURE

OF LONG AGO

Silver Dollar" "Aty to riches, deserted his first

Alhambra

One of the most romantic and

un-

wife to marry a younger and more dashingly beautiful woman. One of the most popular characters of the time, because of his equalled generosity, he could not believe. that the gossip could hurt his when bim politically. but party refused to run him for the U.S. Senate unless he gave up the younger woman, he refused and 30 secured his appointment to a day unexpired term in the Senate through his wealth and influence.

most gossiped about love affairs. of the 19th century is brought to

Dollar" the screen in "Süver First National picture, now show- ing at the Alhambra Theatre.

which was The screen play

and adapted by Carl Erickson Harvey Thew "trom David Kars- ner's book of the glamorous days

While a 30 day senator he mar- of the gold rush and silver Strike In Colorado, takeà" for its central ried the girl at a spectacular and, character, Yates Martin, the all-historical ceremony in Washing-" ver king, a part so well played tan, attended by President Ches- by Edward G. Robinson.

ter A. Arthur and officials, but Martin, after rising from paver-

not their wives.

Strangely enough, she stuck by him, when he lost his entire for- the Daniels plays tune. Bebe leading feminine role, and Aline MacMahon, the part of the first wife. The picture was directed by Alfred E. Green.

a piquant, earnest little comedian. But Lasky persisted. induced the actress to take a test which car- ried her from a young girl to old age. The result was a new per- sonality.

The

QULLA'S

INDISCRET

FINAL SHOW NGS TO-DAY

STAR

At 2.30, 5.10 & 7.20

Ar 9.30 P.M.

THE FIRST BROADWAY REVUE TO COME DIRECT TO HONGKONG Henry Bellit's

.21

"Hello Hongkong?

in

20 ACTS 20

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

METRO'S SUPERB COMEDY DRAMA

"When Ladies Meet

with Rt. MONTGOMERY-ANN HARDING-ALICE BRADY

TO-DAY & TO-MORROW ALHAMBRA

FUENTIE

DRAMA THAT WILL ECHO DOWN THE AGES!.

EDWARD. G.

ROBINSON SILVER DOLLAR

with BEBE DANIELS — ALINE MacMAH 'N

At 2:30, 5.20, 7,20 & 9.20 p.m.

NEXT CHANGE-

Barbara Stanwyck

LADIES THEY TALK ABOUT

DIARY OF LOCAL EVENTS

TO-DAY

(February 27)

MAJESTIC

THEATRE

Nathan Roar, Kawlohu. Tel. 57222 TO-DAY & TU-MORROW

Auctions-Lammert's Sale of At 2.30, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.20 p.m.

Household Furniture, 89B, Water- loo Road. Kowloon, 10.30 a.m.; Hughes and Hough's Sale of Con- demned and Confiscated Goods, Upper Level Police Station Com- pound; opposite Ells Kadoorle School. 10.30 a.m.

Cinemas.

King's: "The Power And The

Glory."

Queen's: — Eve." Central: New Year's Eve"

(Chinese Picture). Oriental Melody Cruise." World:"Gallant." (Chinese

Picture).

"Indiscretions. Of

Alhambra: "Silver Dollar.!! Majestic: A Bill Divorcement." Star:-"When Ladles Meet." Lectures:-Mr. G. P. de Martin, M.B.E., M.A.. on "Impressions of Italy in the Year XI.," Grill Room. Hong Kong Botel, 5.30 p.m. Moon:- Moon, 14th Day.

Principal Malls Outward, air" mail for Europe by Aramis 10.30 a.m.: steamer 11.30 p.m.

N

Sports

JJ

Cricket.-Hong Kong C.C. , Volunteers,

Hockey-Mamak" "Tournament. YM.C.A. V Royal Engineers; YM.C.A. seniors v. Radio Sports, 5.15 p.m.; Central British v. Bor derers, 5 p.m.

Racing-Annual Race Meeting.

4 SHOWS

DALY

2.90-5.13 7.15-0.30

THEYVE GIVEN YOU MORE LAUGHS HAS ANY TWO PEOPLE ON THESCREEN..... AND NOW THEY'RE TOGET HER IN A PICTURE MADE FOR LAUGHING PURIOSES ONEY."

Sim SUMMERVILLE

ZASU PITTS

UNEXPECTED FATHER

TAKİ SAY TRAM OR MARRT VALLEY BUB

ORIENTAL

LAST 4 TIMES

TO-DAY

THE MOST LAVISHLY PRO- DUCED MUSICAL COMEDY SHOW YOU EVER SAW! ALIVE WITH COMEDY, NO. VELTY AND MARVELLOUS DANCE NUMBERS

DO YOUR EYES BOTHER YOU?

They will when

you

"MELODY CRUISE

CHARLIE RUGGLES

PHIL

HARRIS

Greta Kissen, Marjorie Cata-

Mask, Chick. Chandler, Jusia.

(Happy Valles), 11.30 am.

Sunrise: 6.47 a.m. Sunset: 6.25 p.m.

Tides: High at 9.56 arid 20.25: Low, at. 245 and 13.38.

WEDNESDAY.

(February 28)

Aniversaries grid

Hobdays:

Feast of Lanterns. (Shang-yuan- chieh). Jewish Fast of Esther.

Cinemas

Queen's: "Love? Lies" Central:-"The Song You Gave

Me."

Oriental: "Honour Redeemed"

(Chinese Picture).. World: Gallant

Picture).

(Chinese

FLEMING.

8 ROAD

WANCHAL

TEL. ZBATE

SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT

TO-MORROW... - & THURSDAY

A

CHINESE TALKING

PICTURE

In Cantonese Language.

REDEEMED HONOUR

Produced in Bangkok, MARVELLOUS ORIENTAL SCENES AND SETTINGS.

י,

FOR TWO DAYS ONLY,

MR. S. S. SELLICK GOES HOME

Engineer Leaves After Many Years in Shai

Mr. Sellick, and Mcs. 8. 8.A lick left, Shanghai for Londonto the ss. Rawalpindi after they b

King's The Power And The bidden goodbye to a large turn c

of their friends at the Cusion Cory."...

Jetty. Mr. Sellick, who came Shanghai in 1899, is retiring Chief Engineer for Arnholde Co., Ltd. because of falling head. Mr. Sellick joined the stain Arnhold & Co. upon his arrival Shanghai in 1899, and has be connected with the firm durk the majority of his years in Chip He was one of the officials' adi ciated with the founding of on China General Omnibus Co, whi Is operated by Arnhold & Cómo ễ and in recent years was connected with the managem of the bus system He spent Bu

Alhambra:-"Slver Dollar" "Majestic: "A BI Of Divorce- ..ment."

..

Star: Strictly Personal." Miscellaneous: "Whist Drive, Seamen's Institute, 9 p.m.

Moon:-L Moon, 16th Day.

Principal Mails

Outward for Europe via Bucz by the also with the Jardine Ent Deucalion 2.30 p.m.

Sports

eering Corporation.

At the outset of the Great Mr. Sellick went back to E and become an officer in ther

Hockey: Triangular Tourna-Corps. He took part in the ment: Navy v. Bong Kong Hockey tank attack on the Western

and attained the rank of major Club (Navy. ground), 5 p.m.

Racing Annual Race Meeting returned. to China at the

the war.. (Happy Valley); 11.30 am.

Bunrise:--6.46

a.m. Buriset:

8.26 p.m."

Tides: -High at 10.07 and 21.00, Low at 3.14 and 14.19.

SAYING OF THE WEEK

to

Mr. Baldwin, speaking, in support of the Founding Bite Appeal Fund-It is about as Safe play in the streets to-day as it on the main line of the North Western Railway

Miss Ellen Wilkinson-We are dis placing. Jabour so rapidly that

Old-time members of the air hal Volunteer Corps will regre departure of Mr. Sellick, as f active in the affairs of the E in his early Shanghai day was especially noted as an inst tor in musketry, in which capt he served the S.V.C. for period of time.

soon the Inst man will onl to press a button to get funeral..

Mr. David Black chains

Edmundsbury Co con Society Mfr. guardian of the

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