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CENTRAL

THEATRE

FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY. Daily 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.30,

THIS IS THE PICTURE

THAT OVERSHADOWS ANY

ONE EVER MADE!

MADAME DU

BARRY

Showing At The Alhambra

A King did not turn to his Cham-

THE LEGEND OF berlain and Instruct "him

SIEGFRIED"

COLOSSAL OLIMAX OF ACHIEVEMENT..

WITH

MUSIC & SOUND AN UFA SUPER SPECIAL

"HIDE - OUT"

non-

chalantly to run down to the corner ond pick up a hundred and seventy- five thousand dollars worth of knicknacks, but Warner Bros, sald something very much like it when they started producing "Madame Du Barry," which is coming to the Alhambra soon.

Major furnishings, such as fur- niture, drapes and floor coverings, were expected to be costly as they were to grace the replica of the abode of Louis XV. It was the end. less string of gewgaws and gim- cracks that proved so surprisingly expensive.

For the sulte occupied by Dolores Del Rio who plays Du Barry, Warners found, it necessary to tap every avaliable source for the numberless smaller furnishings such as trays, statuettes, mirrors, cande- labra, vases; arns, decanters gold) and silver shuft boxes," goblets, | plates, napery and other accessories. The value of these comparatively minor articles-many of then rent. ed from private collectors-is close to two hundred thousand dollars.

The picture is an intimate story of the life and loves of Du Barry In King Louis' court written by Edward Chodorov.

There is a large and talented cast which includes Dolores Del Rio, Reginald Owen, Victor Jory, Osgood" Perkins, Verree Teasdale, Fer-

Next Attraction Atdinand Gottschalk. Dorothy Tree

The Queen's

"Hide-Out," the Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer picture coming on Saturday: to the Queen's Theatre is one of Those rare entertainments you like to see often but don't see often enough. It is the story of the re- formation of a. jolly playboy- Jacketeer through bis unwilling precipitation into the midst of a rural atmosphere.

Robert Montgomery plays ngent his most whimsical roles as "Lucky" Wilson, the racketeer who, driven from his Cavoured New York Haunts by the relentlessness of the law realizes he has not-discovered

fe and love until he finds himself nestling in the bosom of a simple farmer's family. Witford Kane for thirty years one of the leading character actors of the London and New York-stage, carries off signal honours as Farmer Miller. It is his first screen Tole and as a re- ward for his performance he has been given an important part in Greta Garbo's latest picture. Eliza beth Patterson, veteran "screen mother " appears as Maureen's mother, and Mickey Rooney, 12- year-old comedian," is seen as her mischevious and inquisitive young- er brother:

Other performances deserving of praise are given by Edward Arnold, C. Henry Gordon. Edward Brophy and Muriel Evans ...

"Hide-Out" was directed by W. S. Van Dyke better known for his epical pictures of South Sea, African and Arctic life. With this,

his latest, he proves his capability to handle any kind of picture given to him for direction and to handle It well.

The story, an original by Mauri Grashin,

adapted.. for was

the screen by Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich.

3 BROTHERS

Duke Of Kent's "Introduction"

(Special Air Mali' Service)'

London, Oct. 31.

The introduction in the House of Lords next month of the Duke of Kent by the Prince of Wales

Anita Louise and many William Dieterle directed.

Dolores Del Rio

others.

Who plays the title role in Warner Bros, new comic extravaganza, "Madame Du

Barry,"

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1934.

SHOWING TO DAY

2.30.5.10, 7.16] & 9.30 P.M.

•KINGS?

HE TAMES THE WESTERN WILDS...A Wild Daughter

of the West Tames Him!

He fights with his young strength und the cold fury of a blazing gun... she fights with the warm beauty of a creature that knows only woman-law! Good to the last thrill!

Zane Grey's "TO THE LAST MAN"

A Paramount Picture with

RANDOLPH SCOTT ESTHER RALSTON BUSTER CRABBE- JACK LA RUS

MANY HAPPY

RETURNS

Gracie Allen At The Queen's

America's greatest comedienne, Gracle Allen is up to her antics again. She is fcatured with George Burns and Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians in Para- mount's "Many Happy Returns" which opens to-day at the Queen's Theatre.

NOAH BEERY

In this picture. Gracte plays the blushing bride whose papa is so glad to see her go that he pays the groom ten dollars for every- mile he takes her away. Through a typical Gracie Allen mixup, they wind up in Hollywood making mo- tion pictures and driving producers to distraction,

George Barbier, Joan Marsh. Franklin Pangborn and the inter- nationally famous dance team of Veloz and Yolanda are featured in the picture which was directed by Norman McLeod; -

In "Many Happy Returns," Lom- bardo and his band share top honours with George Burns and Gracie Allen who have appeared

I'VE GOT YOUR with him for years on a popular

NUMBER

"Showing At The Alhambra

Six of Hollywood's ace comedians

were cast by Warner Bros. for the rollicking comedy drama. "I've Got Your Number," which opens to- day at the Alhambra Theatre,

The list is headed by the vivaci ous Joan Blondell, who kept au- diences roaring in "Convention City," "Havana Widows," "Foot- light Parade," "Lawyer Man," and other productions.

Playing with her is her teabi- mate of "Havana Widows," Glenda Farrell, who was also one of the

leading fun makers in "Hi, Nellie!".

"Dark Hazard," and "Bureau of Missing Persons," Pat O'Brien, re- cently seen in College Coach" and "Bureau of Missing Persons, has the leading masculine role opposite Miss Blondell, whoe love he even- tually wins, after a stormy series of incidents...

"Allen Jenkins, Hobart Cavanaugh

and the Duke of York will pro and Eugene Pallette complete the vide not only a picturesque but sextette of fun imakers. The en-" an unusual spectacle.

tire cast is a talented one and in-

When the Duke of York took cludes such potable players from his seat his sponsors were the Duke of Connaught and the late the ranks of both stage and screen Duke

of Northumberland. The Henry O'Neill, Gordon Westcott, Renee Bills, Douglas Cosgrove, Bel- Duke of Gloucester had the Prince of Wales and the Duke of me Jackson, Louise Beavers and

Clay Clement..

Butherland.

The three Royal brothers will

Not that "I've Got Your Number" go through an elaborate care- all comedy by any means. It monial. In the procession with also combines romance with melo- them will be Black Rod the dramatic thrills. winding up in a Garter King of Arms, and the amashing climax with a hand to Lord Great Chamberlain hand battle between a band of The Duke of Kent will walk crooks and the telephone trouble between his sponsors, take the men. The screen play by Warren oath, sign the roll, and from a Duff and Sidney Sutherland re-i chal of State beside the throne veals the human side of the daily, salute the Lord Chancellor, who events incident to the operation o1 will acknowledge by rakking his the nation's gigantic telephone three-cornered hat three times, system. Ray Enright directed,

radio programme.

Fun Cho-on, a vegetable garden er, who is charged with the mur- der of his employer, Chik Wing. by administering arsenic in his. food on August 7, was brought before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the

BOOKING AT THE THEATRE TzL. No. 25318

25332

-NEXT CHANGE--

ROMANCE

RAIN

with

ROGER PRYOR HEATHER ANGEL

A UNIVERSAL PICTURE

Carole Lombank, in “Jungle Taylor, a Paramount pictuže, Charles Bickford and Kent Trap" with Charles Laughton,

coming on Sunday to the King's Theatre.

"ROMANCE IN

THE RAIN”

Coming To The King's

The story is as refreshing as the title "itself and deals with a little modern Cinderella who suddenly comes to life through a popularity contest and finds the gates of Wonderland преп to her. It sparkles and brims with youth and laughter.

"Romance in the Rain" was written by the authors of “Moon- light and Pretzels" Sig Herzig and Jay Gorney. The pleture features

-TO-DAY AT THE CINEMA

KING'S:

HONG KONG

To The Last Man" QUEEN S:-

"Many Happy Returns" ORIENTAL:-

"Tarzan and His Mate" CENTRALine

"The Legend of Siegfried"

KOWLOON

ALHAMBRA:-

"I've Got Your Number"

MAJESTIC:—

"Sweepings"

KING'S:-

Coming

"Romance In The Rain"

QUEEN'S:-

"Hide Out"

ORIENTAL:-

"Men in White"

20,000 Years In Sing Sing" MAJESTIC:-

"The Thundering Herd"

* SHOWS

DAIL

2.30-215

7.15-4.30-

MAJESTIC

THEATRE

Nathan Ram Kowlopu. Tel. 57222 TO-DAY ONLY

At 2,30, 5.20, 7.20 & 9 0.P.M THE HIGH AND MIGHTY PARDWAYS ARE IN THE BREADLINE NOW!

His children made

4 bonfire of hist

empire! LIONEL

BARRYMORE

in...

"SWEEPINGS"

With

ALAN DINEHART. GLORIA STUART William "Gergon

2 KO

RADIO

"Picture

David O.

Sétanick

Gregory Ratoff

producer

NEXT CHANGE ZANE GREY'S The Thundering Herd"

TAKI ANY TRAM DE HAPPY Valley Bus

ORIENTAL

ONLY A FEW MORE DAYS

+

A BIG SMASHING DRAMA THAT REACHES NEW HEIGHTS OF PULSE-POUNDING THRILLS!

his back again!

TARZAN

JOHNNY

WEISSMULLER

*FLEMING

ROAD WANCHAL

TEL ZUITH

Metro-Goldwyn-Maye Pistam

MATE

MAUREEN-

JO'SULLIVAN -

A RACE #gulst DEATH! '% DEATH, #2.213.KILLELU The Mod Rhizo Choreisi

HEARDS OF ELEPHANTS.... HUNDREDS OF LIONS. 'GIANT APES, RHINOCEROSES, ZEBRAS AND THOUSANDS OF AFRICAN BEASTS IN THE MOST THRILLING ANIMAL

"SPECTACLE EVER FILMED,

ABE MITCHELL

REGAING

TITLE

the lightly-weighted Fox Lair and Bea Bequest.

There was a spiriled finish, for the verdict was only a head. Mrs. Corlette Glorney bought bag win- ner as a yearling, and certainly

One of the gayest, cleverest Heather Angel, the "perfect Cin-Record Round Of 68 think she was no enjoy win

Ruth

romantic comedies of the year, derella," Victor Moore, outstanding girls, is "Romance in the Rain," heautiful Esther Ralston, alled with liiting tunes and dazzling New York musical comedy star,

Universal's latest photography | Donnelly, Christian Rub and many promised for the King's Theatre on others. Friday.

(Special Air Mail Service)

London, Oct. 31. Abe Mitchell (Private), the Stuart Walker the director, is British Ryder Cup-player, regathed In announcing the early booking one of the most famous stage the Hertfordshire Open title at directors and producers of his Hartsbourne Manor with a score of country who has made rapid and 140. He had rounds of 72 and 68, brilliant strides as a screen director. the latter establishing a competi- Many new and unusual novelties tion record for the course. are promised in this film.

Kowloon Magistracy this morning, for this unusual aim the King's and was remanded to 2:30 pm, Theatre is particularly enthusiastic on Thursday. The case will be in recommending it. This film is heard before Mr. E. 1. Wynne-full of rich, clean fun, providing Jones.

TO-DAY

TO

FRIDAY

a laugh, a minute.

GVLEN'S

FROM TO MORROW AT 9.30 N

YOGI

AT 2.30, 5:10

7.20 & 9.30

P.M.

MAGIC

BY “HURMAT The LIVING DRACULA

out of her turn.

well to

I thought that Fonab, though he had over 9st, would win Autumn Handicap of seven fur- longs, because the class looked to " be within his measure, "He ran

should say it is almost certain take third place, but I

now that he is not as good as be again, the winner came from the was at this time last year. Here,

lower half of the handicap to re- L. A Tilterington (Welwyn mind us what a difference the Garden--City) and J Bradbeer ( changed going is making, especial- (Porter's Park) shared second place ly to top-welghts. with

aggregates of 143, while E. Ray (Oxhey) the Open ex-cham- pion, who has won the Hertford- shire title eight times, was fourth with 145:

Mitchell started badly, and took six at the first hole, but made amenda by getting a "birdie " four at the third and an "eagle" three at the fifth, where he put his second shot only a yard from the hole. He did the frat nine holes of the second round in 35, and came home in 33, although taking four at the short, Afteenth ~ where he sent his tee-shot into a bunker "On the last green, A. Wells, the local professional, who was playing with Mitchell, lipped the hole" from eleven yards, and Mitchell remark- ed, Thanks, that has given me a beautiful line" and he holed his Dutt of eight yards

FAILURE OF FAWSLEY

The betting said most emphati- cally that the Enfeld stable would | alen win the second October nUI- acry. Thóir favourite was Fawsley, |a Bunsovino filly with not much Weight Vermelli IL for instances had to give as much as 2016, fut

it was the weight, giver that did the be'er only to Anish third to

ALNAMBRA

CUENTRE

TO-DAY FRIDAY

211, LAUGHS IN 69 MINUTES by actual comil

JOAN BLONDELL

TVE

GOT YOUR NUMBER

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