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WHERE SINNERS THE ORIENTAL

MEET

Two Great Stars In

One Picture

Retitled "Where Sinners Mce" A. A. Milne's celebrated stage play! "The Dover Road" has been flim- ed by RKO Radlo. The Picture, which co-stars Diana Wynward and CXve Brook, of "Cavalcade" fame and features Blllle Burke. will be showing at the King's Theatre on Sunday.

Merian C. Cooper, in charge of product op at RKO had this to say regarding "Where Sinners Meet."

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER - 5, 1934.

LAST

TWO-DAYS

ATMA

We're Not Dressing" 9.30.5.10.7.16

George Burns and Gracie Allen, "the" nitwits, of the net-works." make thein Afth screen appearance in "We're Not Dressing" show.ng at the Oriental Theatre on Friday and Saturday.

They are featured with Bing Crosby, Carrole Lombard. Ethel Merman and Leon Errol

1s

In "We're Not Dressing" ·Burns and Allen enact a pair of nut- naturalists, who are hunting wild animals in the South Seas. on the coasts of their island, a pala- tial yacht shipwrecked. Its owner, a beautiful heiress, and a company of friends are cast ashore, "There is no reason why a suc- With them is one of the yacht's become cessful stage play cannot be made į crew, who proceeds to

hit. Into a talking picture We master of the company. have. I think, proven that they Though the heiress is besieged can be with such pictures as "A with sultors among her guests, she Divorcement and This Man is, and the sailor fall in love-aleed Mine."

by the tropical moonlight,

His trouble begins when, after neatly breaking of the elopment of two couples, the women involved switch their affections to him.

As a play, "Dover Road” was n sparkling fantasy of humour. my- stery and romance, and dealt with the amazing adventures of a Mr. Latimer, a man who was so dis appalated in love that he devoted his fortune. life and home to The role places Brook in the straightening out the romantic most grotesquely comical dilemma tangles of other unfortunate vic-of his screen career, it is said. tims of Cupid.

"They took the Dover Road" is a British saying, meaning that ene man's wife eloped with an- other woman's husband, or a love affair and fight that is not just according to Hoyle.

Latimer uses his wealth and his influence to halt eloping couples and force them to remain as his guests until they become well ac- quainted with one another's faults and are thoroughly cured of their infatuation.

4.SHOWS

DAIL

8.30-5.5

7.13-1.30

The production has been elabora- tely staged and brilliantly esat with Miss Wynyard as the leper who eventually wins, Brook. Billie Burke, as an eloping wife, Alan Mowbray as her lover and Re- ginald Owen as Miss Wynyard's lover, and Miss Burke's husband A retinue of statuesquely comical servants with high demeanour and frozen serenity is characterized by Gilbert Enery, Walter Armit- age, Robert Adatr, Phyllis Barry and Katharine Williama.

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ORIENTAL

ROAD

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2 DAYS ONLY-TO-DAY & TO-MORROW HERE'S A GREAT SHOW! BATTLE THAN A CIRCUS! Something doing every minute! Wher Bing isn't singing love songs, Gracie Allen is driving George Burns insane, or Ethel Merman, Broadway's favourite songstress, is strutting her stuff for Leon Errol..

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WE'RE NOT DRESSING*

LOVE THY HEIGHBOR?

“ON THE AIR”

At The Queen's

Bing Crosby

STOSOU

CAROLE LOMBARD

BURNS A.ALLEN ETHIL MERMAN LION ERROL

A Forumcunt Platera; *. Directed by NQLMAN TAVED0

Davy Bamaby, who is so well- known to all listeners-in, is at the head of a great cast of radio stars appearing: in the British Llon picture "On the Air" which opens on Sunday at the Queen's Theatre. He and Reginald take the part of radio performers em- barking on an incognito holiday, After refusing to buy a portable wireless set they proceed to steep themselves in romance, for Re- ginald falls for the beautiful Betty Astell, proprietress of the lovely country inn. They decide

follows with a song after which Scott and Whaley have a sight spot of bother. Derek Oldham the owner of a golden voice, charms us with his beautiful ballads, WII- son, Keppell & Betty stage one of the most original dances ever seep and the programme ends with a duet by our two friends-Reggie and Davy.

"After a good night's sleep the two set out to purchase a week-

bungalow, end

but abruptly change their mind when they run into Mesars, Clapham & Dwyer at the Estate Agent's. That even- ing they proceed to surprise Betty by taking her to an up-to-date cabaret show at the Majestic, presided over by the marvellons music of Roy Fox, and his band. And what a cabaret. Before the to stay at the inn, but fame has eyes of the lovely Betty pass the preceded them and Anona, the cream of entertainers-Laurle chambermaid, stages an act for Devine, the wonderfully graceful them in the hope that they might dancer, Jimmy Jade, a dancer of help her in her radio aspirations. a more energetic type but none The "boots" also "does his bit" the less sptctacular, June Carr in and as one would expect from a an amusing Impersonation and "boots," such as Max Wall, dances last but not least the beauty of superbly "They are also regaled Buddy Bradley's Rhythm Giris.. with choice excerpts from the re- Roy Fox and his instrumentalists pertoire of a wandering minstrel, give us of their best and what ably "played" by Mario de Pletro. could be better? On the Air” 1s But upon their peace steals the a film that is certain to be voted angular figure of the Rev. Hugh "the flim of the year" by even E. Wright, who recognises them the most jaded picturegoET. and blackmails them into doing an act at his village concert that evening. The concert, with the Rev. Hughes, compere, proves Sreat success, as it well should, for the programme is compiled. from very well-known names, The ratifications of the Anglo- Teddy Brown shows his versatality Latvian commercial agreement with xylophone, saxophone and were exchanged at the Foreign drums: Eye Becke aings song Office to-day by Monsieur, Charles In her own inimitable style; Zarine, Latvian Minister in Lon- Harry Champion, that grand old don and Sir John Simon, Foreign soldier renders two of his Secretary S greatest successer, Betty Astell Triton Wercless,

ANGLO LATVIAN AGREEMENT

London: October

& 9.30 P.M.

KONTO

A

DEATH IN THE AFTERNOON

JOY IN A WOMAN'S

GEORGE RAFT

"The

in

14

ARMS

Which - ever

came first, he would take The most tempestuous love.

story ...since

"BLOOD

and SAND"

TRUMPET BLOWS

with

ADOLPHE MENJOU FRANCES DRAKE

Directed by Stephen Robe:**

A Peramous Antu!

LIFE IN THE

RAW"

A Zane Gray Story

"Life In The Raw," the latest romance from the pen of Zane Grey, come to the Alhambra "Theatre on Sunday. It is the Fox picture in which George O'Brien premier Western star, returns to the screen after an absence of

about six months.

The story that Zane Grey has written for this O'Brien vehicle

combines the elements for which his writing have gained world- wide fame. There is romance, adventure, danger, acts of un- daunted heroism-all set against the dynamic background of the West. It is reported as a story of humans whose emotions are laid bare by the unrelenting pressure of arid wastes.

George. O'Brien has a new lead- ing lady in this production. She is Claire Trevor, beautifud new- comer to the screen who has been

recruited from the dramatic stage. Her last appearance was in the leading role of "The Party's Over" the Broadway success which recently completed a fuc- cessful engagement" in New York. But she will perhaps be best re- membered for her part opposite Ernest Truex in the stage pre- sentation of Whistling in the

Dark:"

"MR. SKITCH"

A Capital Show

BOOKING AT THE THEATRE TEL. No. 25313 25992

--SUNDAY-

it

“Cavalcada” stars together again?

Diana

ANYARD BROOK

Runaway

busbands with other man's wires

let this be

a lausan to you!

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RADIO

Picture-

"WHERE

SINNERS

MEET"

DAVOLA

BILLIE BURKE

REGINALD GWEN / WALAN MOWERAY GILBERT EMERY Directed by J. Walter Ruben from the play, The Daver Road," by AA Milne, Pandro 5. keman,

executive produces

"VIVA VILLA!"

Coming To The Queen's

Music of Mexico -sentimental. Willribald,gay-plays an interesting

part

in "Viva Villa!" starring Wallace Henry. which is coming shortly to the Queen's Theatre.

To the folk songs of the south- sung 11

various times during the film, is added.& sentimental number, "Madre Fla," by Herbert Stothart, noted composer.

TO-DAY AT THE CINEMA

KING'S:--

HONG KON

"The Trumpet Blows"

QUEEN'S :-s

"Mr. Skitch"

ORIENTAL:-

"We're Not Dressing"

KOWLOON

ALHAMBRA;—

"Forbidden"

MAJESTIC;--

"Terror Trail"

KING'S

Coming

"Where. Binners Meet"

QUEEN'S:

"On The Air "Viva Villa"

ORIENTAL:-

""We Are Not Dressing"

"FORBIDDEN"

At The Alhambra

There is something awe-inspir- ing about a lifetime devotion--a love that burns in a steady flame through years of heartache as well 25 Joy. Such a devotion is a rare and beutiful thing and is the sub- ject presented tenderly, lovingly, ́exquisitely in "Forbidden,” the Co- lumbla picture that without a doubt is the greatest thing Barbara Stanwyck has done. And this is no small thing to say, for Miss Stanwyck has never given any-. thing but a true and inspired per- formance. Her career has been short and not in any way attended ranks among the greatest emotion- by circus publicity stunts yet ane

al actresses of the screen on sheer merit and performance.

MAJESTIC

S THEATRE Nathan Road Kowloon: Tel. 57232 TO-DAY ONLY

At 230, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.20, P.M.

TOM MIX

Tom and his now pony,' TONY, Jr., In the fastest Western melo- drama filmed since talkies

were born."

TERROR TRAIL

-NEXT CHANGE

"DEVIL

TIGER".

GEORGE RAFT

As A Matador

George Ratt, Paramount film star, has discovered that collect-- ing trophies from his productions ́isn't all it's clacked up to be, es- pecially if they clutter up one's apartment

» The dark-haired actor came to this realization after he had ac- quired bull fighting mementoes from his picture, "The Trumpet. Blows," in which he plays a mata- dor, and which is showing ́to-day at the King's Theatre.

From "The Trumpet Blows Raft, wnc has a habit of keeping mementoes from each of his plc-

“Mr. Skitch," now showing at the Queen's Theatre is an excel- lent. entertainment with Rogers and Zazu Pitts at their best. It is a story of a Missouri family that have lost all their savings in a bank failure. Forced out of their home, and their be-ern republic, which are longings taken away from them, they set out in a dilapidated car and make their way westward. Hoping to start anew in some other cominunity, they migratë

"Forbidden," is showing at the And, adding to its novelty, the Alhambra to-day and 'to-morrOW, from one auto camp to another.song is played on the guitar and

So moving was Miss Stanwyck's The father of the family Anally

sung by Beery himself! It is secures a job as walter in a gam- Beery's frat" singing role on the

performance of a woman who sactures, picked up more trophies bling casino. On the strength of a screen.

rifices her own ämbitions to be the Other dollar tip, he gambles, and wins

tunes sprinkled

secret power behind a man's "suc- through the. spectacular story in- $3,000 at roulette. The family clue "La Cucuracha," the ribald

cess that there was not a dry eye in the house." She makes 'Lulu starts off for home in style. They story of the adventures of the t-

such a real woman, torn between suddenly discover that the money

tle cockroach, which has been

two desires but, in the end, nein- lost at the tourist camp. sung in Mexico for generations. Itless against her great love, that' Their search for it proves unsuc is a rollicking tune, cessful and they are once again

In another vein, is "Las Quarto penniless. They meet a newly- Milpas" the song of the enslaved married couple, whose acquain-peons who tell in the lyrics, the tance they have made at the auto story of the pillage of their homes camp. Because of the bride's ability to impersonate famous tmovie stars, they all decide to go to Hollywood to capitalize on her talents.

STEMA

In support of Will Rogers, and Zazu Pitts, are Rochelle Hudson and Charles Barrett who supply the romantic interest. Other members of the cast who acquit

distinction are

Florence Desmond Rarry Green and Eugene Pallette.

Greta 'Nissen heads the support ing cast, and has a much longed-themselves with for sympathetic role. An original dance composition performed by Miss Nissen, is said to be an 'im- portant feature of the screen play.

Others in the notable cast are Francis Ford, Warner Richmond, Gaylord Pendleton. Alan Edwards and Sigel De Brüler.

TO-DAY

&

TO-MORROW

Apart from this excellent film, the Queen's Theatre management are also offering on the stage the well known acrobatic brothers "Palm Trio," whose "stunts" we are sure you will enjoy.

by the wealthy hacendados.

you never lose your respect and admiration for her courage.

Adolphe Menjou proves, if such proof is needed, that he can be more than the gay boulevardier, He gives a splendid characteriza- Mexican stringed orchestras inter-

tion of Bob Grover, the lawyer who pret many other songs, the origins indulges in a firtation while on a of which are lost in the mists of

wire: vacation trip without, his time. Some are said to be ve

But this flirtation turned into a hundred years old."

love he could not live without, "Viva Villa is a fictional uar-His wife he could not, in fairness, ative of the life and loves of Pan- cho Villa, the Mexican peon who ruse out of slavery and obscurity to become a great revolutionary leader. It follows his career, from his boyhood to his assassination -a |"tragedy that shocked, the world.

leave, for she was permanently crippled as a result of an automo- bile accident that was due to his own drunken carelessness. ** His duty was to her, but his love and devotion were for Lulu, who played so great a part in a career that With Wallace Beery are such not- Anally led to a. governorship. ". ables as Leo Carillo, Fay Wray. Ralph Bellam'z 15--14 and Donald Cook, George Stone,orceful as the new. * editor Katherine De Mille, Frank Puglia | who is the enemy of utover and and Henry Armetta. ⠀

QUEEN'S

BIG DOUBLE ATTRACTION

AT 2.30, 5.10

7.20 & 9.30

"THE PALM TRIO”

IN THEIR UNIQUE THRILL ACT

THE SCREEN

ON

WILL ROGERS

Mr. Skitch

DER

ZaSu PITTS

Rochelle Hudson

Directed by

mas Cruze

little realizes the part he will play In the affairs of Lulu, whom he loves, when he pushes an inves- tigation into the private life of the Governor. '

....... Frank Capra wrote the story and directed "Forbidden” and in both Instances has done a clever and Anished job. He can take the simplest characters and the most naturaj, situation and invest them with a‘glamour, a poignancy and a power that makes them vital drama. Columbia has beautifully mounted the picture and some ex- "cellent performances are given by Dorothy Peterson, Myrna Fresholtz, a charming natura; baby, Char- lotte V. Henry, Thomas Jefferson and others. "Forbidden" is a pic ture one should be forbidden to miss!

"'GANG SHOW, 1934"

(Special Air Mail Service)

London, Sept. 15. Prince George has accepted ab invitation to attend The Gang Show 1934, the · third- London Scout revue, which the Boy Scouts of London will present at the Fcala Theatre from October 13 to 29, in aid of the Scouts camping ground at Downe, Kent.

>> The Prince, who is Commodore for Sea. Scouts, will attend the show on Tuesday, October 16

It is hoped that Lord and Lady Baden-Powe the Ohler Scout and Chief Childe; will attend the per- formance on the previous evening

than from any other picture. The list includes:

costume which was imported from A costly, hand-made matador's

Spain and which, with its accessor- les, weighs 75 pounds, and a carved model of a nighting bull, sent to blr by Pepe Oritz outstanding matador of Mexico, who trained him in preparation for the picture. Supporting Raft in The Trum- pet Blows," under the direction of Stephen Roberts,

Frances :Drake, Adolphe Menjou, Sidney Toler, Edward Ellis and Francis McDonald.

are

written by Porter- The story, Emerson Browne, shows Raft as a sleek, handsome youth, whose life, and whost romance; are ruled by the barbaric code of the world's most dangerous profession bull fighting.

BRITISH COAL FOR SWEDEN

London, October 2. The Swedish State Raliways have just bought 30.000 tons of Northumberland coal- British Wireles.

ALHAMBRA

THESTRE

TO-DAY & TO-MORROW

BARBARA

STANWYCK rbidden

Forbilden

AOOLCHE MENJOU

Bellamy

also

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