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THE GAY BRIDE

Final Showing At The Queen's

If star wishes to reach truly Mreat dramatic heights on the

A CUCKOO IN THE NEST

Opening To-day. At The King's

screen, she must be able to laugh The at her own personality.

Such is the opinion of Carole Lombard, who has climbed from the obscurity of child roles and in- Kenues in Western dramas to stellar performances in such pic- tures as 20th Century." and "Now and Forever,"

The 'sparkle and dazzling power of her personality has brought her to the front ranks of Hollywood

actresses, but she still refuses to Lake herself seriously.

"The minute an actress loses the ability to laugh at the things ahe does and her own mistakes, a limit

is set to her career," declares Miss

Alm, "A. Cuckoo in the Nest," coming to the King's Theatre to-day "was made at the Gaumont-British studios, at Shep- herd's Bush, during the past sum- mer, which excelled itself in the Provision of a succession of heat Waves, Yvonne Arnaud plays the

she portrayed in the stage version role of Marguerite Hickett, the role

of this uproarious comedy.

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gording to the script, she had to spend the greater part of the time in bed. Since the action of the heavy coverlets were piled on the film takes place in cold weather,

bed, which together with the heat from the powerful lights plus the

Lombard, who has one of the most sultry eather, must have tried her entertaining of her screen portray-endurance to the utmost. With a

is, in "The Gay. Bride" having, its

view to distracting her mind from. Bnal showings to-day at the

the discomfort of her position, she Queen's Theatre.

worked out "Uttle sums converting farenheit into centigrade, because If you're French, and Yvonne was

In the confusing pressure of screen work it is easy to become convinced that personal traits and mannerisms, are superior to those of characters played. Unconsei- ously an actress finds herself be-

born: in Paris, farenhelt doesn't mean a thing. Farenheit or centi- grade, she found the heat just as unendurable anyway.

and she' is easily able to adapt herself to new situations. Comedy' and tragedy both can be mastered by concentration and effort so they are a definite contrast to the star's true self.

coming intent on making over" ench screen role to her own per sonality. Then instead of being amused at her own mistakes, she gets sarcastic laughs from others.

"When an actress considers her- self as a separate person who is very prone to make mistakes and. after all, is not "written in the scenario, she immediately gains an advantage. Her performance be--when, in doubt, laugh at your- come more effective and flexible self!”

4 SHOWS

1 DAILY

1.30–5,15

7.158.80

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1935.

SHOWING TO-DAY AT 2.80.5.10.7.15

KINGS

The funniest comedy yet seen

on the screen

HALANSA

TOM WALLS & RALPH LYNN

YVONNE ARNAUD

a Cuckoo in the Nest

by

ΒΕΝ TRAVERS an easy winner for the laughter, stakes

This was the foundation for the Gala Opening For Arliss

easlest rule I ever learned in

ŠTĄCE ANY TRAN OR HAPPY VALLEY BUB

RIENTAL

"STHEATRE

FLEMING

ROLD

TEL. 28473

2 DAYS TO-DAY & TO-MORROW

ONLY

THE BEST OF ALL

MELO-DRAMATIC PICTURES!

FULL OF

ACTION, "ADVENTURE AND ROMANCE

CHER SHAME WAS'

A HALO OF GLORY!

KAY

FRANCIS

THE HOUSE ON

56TH STREET

RICARDO CORTEZ, JOHN HALUDAY- GENE RAYMOND, WILLIAM BOYD.

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FRIDAY-SATURDAY JOAN BLONDELL 'HAVANA WIDOWS

BATTLE OF THE SHIPYARDS

Clyde Versus Tynė

The controversy "regarding the elative merits of the Clyde and the Tyne na shipbuilding centre was carried a stage further when

A Warner Bros. Picture

STATING · SUNDAY

EDDIE CANTOR 'ROMAN SCANDALS"

VON PAPEN'S

FUTURE

Significant Visit To Saar

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London, Jan. 23.

The visit to the Saar of Herr

Mr. R. S. Dalgliesh, Lord Mayor von Papen, the German Minister

of Newcastle, who is a shipbuilders in Vienna. possibly has a deeper

In 'Voltaire'

At The Alhambra To-day

A new George Arliss picture for David Torrence, Doris Lloyd and Warner Bros., "Voltaire," said to Ivan Simpson are others featured excel even his memorable "Dis- in the imposing array of talent rael" in magnificence, interest appearing in "Voltaire." The late and dramatic appeal, opens at the John Adolf who directed the last Alhambra Theatre to-day.

six Arliss productions, is respon- sible for this splendid picture.. which is the last work he did be- fore his sudden death in the wilds of the Canadian Rockies last Spring.

This is a picture in which Mr. Arliss, recognized as the dean or actors in America, realizes a life long ambition to bring the char- "acter of one of the greatest Frenchman to life on stage or. screen.

Not even the life and career of "Disraeli" offers such a rich feld for dramatic exploration as did the character and times of Vol- taire. Produced with a magnifi- cence never before equalled in an Arliss picture "Voltaire " marks the high water mark of the star's career." out-ranking in importance all previous screen offerings he has made...

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The story of, "Voltaire" is based on a single dramatic incident in Voltaire's career during the long reign of King Louis XV. of France. Voltaire has been called the father of the French Revolution and the incident upon which the picture is founded was actually one of the contributing causes to the greatest govemmental upheaval of the age. A stellar cast of able players support-the-star in this picture. Doris Kenyon lends her exquisite beauty to the role of Madame Pompadour. Margaret Lindsay. plays Nanette. Theodore Newton, Reginald Owen, Alan Mowbray.

Feminine Chit-Chat' Crying has no effect at all on

that crying has no effect at all on modern husbands.

maintained that National Ship significance than the mere record-modern make-up-Darn trouble is

he owns an estate.

..

builders Security, Ltd., is con- ing of his vote in a district where trolled by Sir James thgow, on the Clyde, and that although there may be four representatives on the Board from the North-East coast, there are not as many as there are in Scotland

calla

For some time past it has been apparent in Vienna that Herr von Papen's special mission of recon- ciliation had failed.

Viennese Government

circles

consider is not unlikely that Her Tom Papen may be withdrawn, leaving the post of German Minis-

"Sir James," he asserted, the tube and all the shipbuilders dance to it. The other day I dis russed this matter with Sir James, and he admitted that Natiohal ter vacant while Berlin walts on Shipbuilders Security had scrapp- events. eď more yards on the North-East coast than they have

Clyde "p

on

"

Astute Move -- the In that event. Herr von Papen's reappointment-to" succeed Herr

Sir George Hunter, formerly Buerkel-as Commissar for the Chairman, and now a director, of Saar is spoken of as a sequel. In Swan, Funter and Wigham Bis the early days of a reorganisation hardson, Wallsend, in an inter-of the territory that would be an. view remarked i I believe that;

astute, move on the part of Herr Tyne-built ships contain bettel Hitler. workmanship than those built on the Clyde I hold this belief not

Apart from being a Baarlander

merely because 1 am Tyneside himself, Herr von Papen is a good

thipbuilder, but because shipping superintendents have told me that

Catholic Herr Buerkel is also a Cathelle, but it is not forgotten in

Tyneside workmanship is superior the Saar, that he took a leading to that of the Clyde, and that they part, in the suppression of the have advised their «principals to Centre (Catholic) party in Ger- this effect."?

many y

Sir James fathgow is Chairman Moreover, the appointment of of National Shipbuilders Security one who speaks perfect French which was formed to assist the and is sympathetic to French shipbuilding industry. by "purchas, culture would be ressuring to the ing rebundant or obsolete varda | small French minority in the Bnar and dismantling them.

territory:

TO-DAY

ONLY

"Voltaire" is the most magril- ficent donation Mr. Arliss has made toward world's entertainment.

NEXT ATTRACTION

BOOKING WAT THE

THEATRE-

25939

Ronald

COLMAN

in

BULLDOG DRUMMOND STRIKES BACK

with LORETTA YOUNG

TO-DAY AT THE CINEMA

KING'S:-

HONG KON

"A Cuckoo in The Nest"

QUEEN'S:-

*The Gay Bride"

ORIENTAL:-

"The House On 56th Street”

KOWLOON

MAJESTIC:-

"The House of Rothschild"

ALHAMBRA

"Voltaire"

KING'S:-

Coming

"Bulldog Drummond Strikes

Back"

QUEEN'S:--

"One Night of Love"

ORIENTAL:-

"Havana Widows" "Roman Scandals”

AT THE STAR

The Love Contract"

MAJESTIC

THRATRESS Nathan Road Kowloon Tel 57222 TO-DAY TO SATURDAY At 2.30, 6.20, 7.20 & 0 20P.M.

HE STOOD ALONE AGAINST‹ MILLIONS!

JOSEPH MU' SCHENCK preinsta

GEORGE ARLISS

in DARRYL F. ZANUCK'S production

THE HOUSE OF ROTHSCHILD

Released the United Arlin

with Herts Karlali ROGETTO Young Robert Young

AWARDS:"

Winifred Shotter plays an alto-THRER:SCOTS IN R.I.B.A. gether new role in "The Love Con- tract." As Antoinette, she has gambled on the Stock Exchange and lost all her money. Forced to sell her home, she accepts the offer of Neville Carrington (Owen Nares), the man responsible for her financial downfal

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London, Jan. 18. The annual Rome Scholarship in Architecture. worth £250 per annum for two or three years study at the British School ab Rome, Carrington is much interested in offered by the Royal Institute of

□ Mrs. Savage (Sunday Wilshin)

British Architects, has been award- and when Antoinette is offered the ed to Mr Fred Mainder, of Dar- position of "chauffeur to the rich Lington (Armstrong College School. mah, accepts as much to spite Mrs. of Architecture, Newcastle-upon- Savage as to earn a livelihood. Tyne). Antoinette is an efficient chauf- feur, much more so than Hodge (Gibb McLaughlin), who is a poor specimen.

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Mr. Mainder hés also been. awarded the Victory Scholarship and £150 for the advancement of professional ́education.

Three 'Bcottish students are in

The capable. ready-witted girl uges Hodge effectively in her the list of awards. schemes to part Carrington and. The Puzin Scholarship (silver) the woman, always bearing in medal and £75 for the study of mind the conditions of the contract Mediaeval architecture of Great drawn up between herself and Britain and Ireland) is awarded George Arliss, whose portrayal of

Carrington. The fun les in the to Mr. Frederie Stevenson, East Voltaire hits high, will be seen at observance of a business contract. Claremont Street Edinburgh (the the Alhambra Theatre to-day while the two are inevitably fall-School of Architecture, Edinburgh

ing in love.

"College of Art). One particularly amusing part of The R.LB.A. silver medal and £5 the story is concerned with a night | in books for students of schools- inotartrip to Cornwall Antoinette of architecture recognised for is determined that the two shall exemption from the final examina not spend the night together in tion were awarded to Mr. Alan the car, and uses Hodge as part of Relach, AR.I.B.A., 20 Nelson Street. her plan to keep them apart. | Edinburgh (School of Architecture,

The whole of the cast enter into į Edinburgh College of Art). the spirit of the story; with the Archibald Dawnay Scholarship of result that "The Love Contract" | the value of £50 for the advanced is bright and amusing entertain- ] study of construction, awarded to ment.

Reginald Owen” and Doris Kenyon, in the roles of the King and France and his mistress, have important parts in George Arliss latest triumph, "Voltaire."

QUEEN'S

CARDLE LOMBARD CHESTER MORRIS

THE

Gan Bride

FROM FEBRU

2.30, 5.10,

&9.30

PM

"ONE NIGHT OF LOVE

FIGHTING FOR

THE PIPERS

Official Bonnets

1928

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London, January 23,

To those who are accustomed to consider the uniforms of exch Guards Regiment as made dis tinctive even by the position of the tunic buttons, it la interesting to learn that George I, soon after: his succession, desired that "all His Regiments should have a fixed clothing."

Until that time uniforms were the concern of the various colonels.

Much curious information on this and kindred subjects is to he found in Sir Frederick Maurice's two-volume, "History" of the Scots Guards which appeared recently.

7 Official Opposition

The regiment, for instance, has had to fight hard for its pipers." These were not at first attached to the Boots Guards. At the time of the Crimea "Punch's" laughter. at their presence on parade led to an omicial demand for their withdrawal

--Though Queen Victoria, always an ardent Scot, had this reversed, the Adjutant General returned to the attack in the 'sixties. He, too, withdrew in face of the regiment's "opposition.

Yet the

received

their oficial Bonnets 1928, when heywer sented by the King

the regiments

Mr. Alexander Graham, student RIB.A. Limpsfield, Surrey (School of Architecture, Edinburgh College of Art).

ALHAMBRA

THENTRE

SHOWING TODAY The Picture that was acclaimed as one of the Base Six Best Pictures !

GEORGE

LISS

BRINGS TO BLAZING LIPT THE MOST IG TRIGUING PER

SONALITY THI WORLD HAS

EVER KNOWN.

VOLTAIRE

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