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EDDIT CANTOR LET LOOSE

"Roman Scandals" At The Star

"Roman Scandals," Eddie Can- tor's fourth annual screen.musical 'comedy Sainuel Goldwyn, comes to the Star Theatre to-day.

for

Ruth Etting.

Gloria Stuart, David Manners. Edward Arnold, Veree Teasdale. and this year's erop of Goldwyn girls are all to be seen in the newest Cantor ĉarnival of fun. George Kaufman and Robert Sherwood wrote "Ro man Scandals" as a successor, to Eddie's "The Kid from Spain" of last year.

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Eddie will be seen as a wistful, brow-beaten lad from West Rome, Oklahoma, who finds himself in the Rome of the Caesars, and in- volved in breath-taking adven- tures among the beautiful slave girls, the thundering chariots and the conspiracies of the Imperial

court

The good people back in West Rome are a little uncertain about Eddie, as he trundles along in his grocery wagon, talking familiarly with his clumping nag. Julia. Most of them consider him a little looney in a harmless way. Not only does he talk to his hores, but he gives his groceries

ROYAL BALINESE

DANCERS

To Appear At

The Queen's

The coming of the "Balinese Dancers will be a unique erent in local history, as this is the Brat time that a company of these high polished dancers will perform out- side the Dutch East Indies, and this tour will be the only one they will make.

The Balinese dancers in their order to bring the show up to native country do their dances in European standard, the leaders of this troupe have gone to great ex pense to provide those taking part with some of the most beautiful. costumes, scenery sto

The company left Bali last June and bare been. touring Java, Sumatra and the Straits for the past eight months.

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The leading lady is Ratu Idja. who has been dancing since the age or six. She is assisted by Dewi Ratria, also' very prominent dancer.

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Rata Idja performs the famous Fanlance and the Gong dance, which last one portrays animal life.

One of the interesting items of the programme is the famous Kris dance, as performed in Bali by the Sang Hyang dancers The an cera Being all virgins, are put into

trance by the Temple priest. and as he presses the krisses into their, away to

virgin hands, the dance begins. anyone who seems hungry. And first slow then faster and faster, then, too, he spends hours day-ntil the dancers, portraying the dreaming in the town's museum wild abandon of human sacrifice. among the statues of the heroes collapse one by one entirely ex-` of classic antiquity.

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hausted, but unwounded/

The high priestess. (Ratu Idja) who in the meantime has been im-

This latter pursuit so complete. ly takes hold of his imagination that he is carried back to ancient ploring the God Indra to forgive Rome where he becomes involved no longer escape her fate, Hesistat her past offences, feels that she can in a plot to rescue the beautifuling and with trembling fingers captive Princess Sylvia from the she takes the Holy Kris, which in lustful clutches of the Emperor.this particular instance proves her Alter, a series of mad misadven-shame and uncleanliness to the

And tures he is finally made food- gathered worshippers.

the taster in the Imperial household wild, fast dance ends in a drama. and becomes & court favourite ic climex when she runs up to the especially with the voluptuous feet of Indra and stabs herself Empress, who entangles him in a

with the Holy kriss. plot to poison her wicked consort.

In

attempt to aid the Princess Sylvia and her lover' who are trying to escape and save them from a conspiracy against them, Eddle tears after them in a thundering chariot with the Emperor's soldiers on his heels or rather his wheels. But Eddie

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Other numbers of the richly varied programme are: The Dance of the Priestess of the Holy Pur the Dance of the Temple Virgins, the Worship of Durga, the wife of Ciwa, Moonlight on the Borobu dur, the Amboina War Dance, etc.

The Company is expected to ar- rive to-day and will open a short reason at the Queen's Theatre with comes through-and is transport-night March. 6 at 9.30 p.m.

gala premiere on Wednesday ed back to West Rome, where he Booking plans are now open. is seen spiritedly recounting his adventures to Julla.

Al Dubin and Harry Warren wrote the songs for this United Artists 'release and Busby Berkeley staged the dances. Frank Tuttle directed "Roman Scandals" for Samuel Goldwyn.

FINE DRAMA AT THE QUEEN'S

Evelyn Prentice.

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“THE KEY”

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Coming On Thursday To The Alhambra

William Powell's latest stellar vehicle for Warner Bros, "The Key" which comes to the Albar- bra Theatre on Thursday next, is gaid to be the most thrillingly dramatic production in which that star has yet appeared.

The play by R Core Browne and J. L. Hardy, on which the picture is based, carried an abundance, of thrills, set as it was in the back- ground of Dublin during the last decade, when Irish patriots had aroused the country to finming revolt.

Those who have seen the William Powell-Myrna Loy combination on the screen will be glad to hear that they are back, with us again at the Queen's Theatre-in

The plot, carries an unusual love "Evelyn Prentice the new Cosmo triangle in which two. British off politan Production" which was cars, engaged in the suppression of shown for the first time yesterday, the rebellion, battle for the love of

As may be expected when two

a woman who is the wife of one such versatile players are together but had been the sweetheart of

the other.

the film provides entertainment William Powell has the role of of a very high standard. "Evelyn'un English officer, a reckless dare. Prentice" is unique in that it pro-devil fighter; a gay dog with no vides two mysteries in one picture. scruples about women. He has had As an amateur detective William an affair with Norah, a part play- Powell in the Thin Man" was ed by Edna Best, who later mar- superb. In his latest, however, ried one of his fellow® officers.

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he may be described as having Miss Best battles valiantly to excelled himself in the role of a

overcome her infatuation for the criminal lawyer, and what better dashing captain, but when her assurance can be asked for a Clive, is called away on duty, she husband, & part enacted by Colin pleasant time in the theatre? · finds her emotions are too strong Myrna Loy also deserves the for her.". The unusual outcome of highest praise for the way in this triangular love affair is re- which she executes a difficult role vealed in smashing and surprising while Rosaline Russel the New

dimax. York stage star provides a new captain's dog robber, supplies the Hobart Cavanaugh, as the gay type of screen vamp, something comedy element to set off the more diferent to the "Come up and dramatic moments of the produc see me sometime" variety

tion. Halliwell Hobbs has the Preceeding the feature film are role of the English general in two excellent shorts which cerved charge of the forces in Dubli

whet one's appetite for while Donald Crisp plays the role “Evelyn Prentice, while the of the Irish leader Newsreel brings to us some of the scenes in the new world famous Hauptmann Trial--O.MO.

to

Uncertainty

Clerk at Highgate polic

court

How old is your son? "About three, I suppose am not culte e rtain

O'Nail, Phil Regan, J.M. Kern

Others in the cast include Henry gan and Arthur Aylesworth as Irish patriots, Arthur Treacher, An English lieutenant, cod Maxine Doyles Gertrude Short and Dawn O'Day three pretty Irish lassies,

The cast as a whole is a talented one and carries several Eakli and Irish actors as well as Ame can players Michael Curtiz direct ed the picture from the sorcon play by Laird Doyle.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1935.

-LAST WO-DAYS

» AT M

2.30.5.10.7.15 & 9.30 P.M.

KINGS

THIS is ENTERTAINMENT!

The

No matter how many great pictures you've seen---here's one that's NEVER been on the screen before!..... It's not only NEW, but it's really GREAT— in its theme of student nurses, its. laughter, its tears and its heart-throbs! ...In the interest of superb entertain- ment, we urge you to see it!

JOHN LORETTA 'BOLES YOUNG

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WHITE

PARADE

A JESSE L. LASKY PRODUCTION ALSO SPECIAL FILM M. C. L. AT HOME.”

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THE LIFE OF VERGIE WINTERS.

HELEN VENS ON

TO-DAY AT THE CINEMA

HONG KONG

KING'S:-

"The White Parade"

QUEEN'S :-"

"Evelyn. Frentice"

ORIENTAL:-

"Treasure Island"

KOWLOON

MAJESTIC:-

"Down To Their Last Yacht"

ALHAMBRA:—

“A Girl of the Limberlost"

KIN S:-

Coming

The Life of Vergle Winters'

QUEEN'S:

"The Line-up"

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RIPPLING tunes! WAVES of joy! STORMS of laughter!

OCEANS of delight!

"Biography of a Bachelor

Girl"

Rodia Picture

RKO-RADIO PICTURE

ORIENTAL:-

"Son Of A Sallor

Directed by Alfred Sartell. From the story, by loufi Bromfield. Pandra 5. Berman, exec-producer

NOTE SPECIAL REDUCTION ON PRICES FOR 2.30 P.M. SHOW.

The Affairs Of Cellini

(Continued from Page 4)

"That goldsmith, Benvenuto Cel-

ini," she said, "has finished a plate. He sent it over for my approval—”

"Buster his soul! My Lady, do you know that the fend has nigh unto murdered my nephew, Count Mamo!"

"Saints · preserve us what ☺ wilt- the fool do next! Oh, well, my Lord, you were never over-fond of the weak-brained fellow."

"But to lay violent hands on a de Medict-any de Medici!"

Yes, to be sure. But since the

plate is delivered, see if you think I were right in approving it and or dering the others."

She unwrapped the golden plate and noted that he had just finish- ed eating. He would be in a more genial mood, she knew.

The Duke of Florence took the golden plate in his hands and ex- claimed with delight, as it's mar- "vellous beauty struck his gaze.

"A work of art a superior work of art, my Lady!" he cried.

"I do not believe any potentates in all the world would have such service as this, if only the fool goldsmith didn't have to be hang- ed.

How those Milanese would gasp if we could but have it on our table when we dine them!"

The Duke was examining the plate with appreciative eyes.

"I would have given a thousand crowns this Benvenuto had not to hang until the plates were in-

Ished."

"By the Olympian gods," he cried.

affectionately patting the plate, Benvenuto shall live, as I declar ed before, until these plates are finished. Then I shall delight in watching him hang!"

.. SHOWING

TO-DAY

The Duchess decided to go back

COMING TO THE ALHAMBRA

to the city palace. Once back she "The Last Round-Up"

sent word by a trusted servant, to Ascanio, Benvenuto's apprentice, that all was well and he was to come forth from wherever it might be he was hiding, and work at once upon the plates as there was little time before the reception at which they must be used.

The next day Benvenuto was The singing gally at his work. plates had again saved his life and he intended to keep back a couple until the eleventh hour, when he hoped to flee to Vienna with his beloved Della, to remain for all time.

And the

There was no singing by the chancellor Ottavanio the next morning. He was at best a man of mean disposition as well as a plot- ter against the Duke. taunts of his mistress because he could not get rid of Benvenuto, and put her brother at the head of the designing of coins, were driving him wild.

Opens To-morrow

Cowboys on location with Para- mount's "The Last Round-Up" troupe gave Randolph Scott his first singing lesson.

The" star of this out-door romance, coming to-morrow to the Alhambra. had to lead his band of med "in bringing to the screen, for the first time, the popular song, "The Last Round- Up" featured throughout the pic-

ture.

Paramount purchased the tune that is becoming a national radio hit to inject a singing cowboy touch into the picture. Scott knew the tune, but the cowboy's coached him on how to put over the saddle interpretation of the out-door Hilt

"The Last Round Up" & screen adaptation of Zane Grey's "The And so a couple of weeks passed... Border Legion" features, in addi- But at last the Duke's nephew, tion to Scott, Monte Blue, Bar- Count Maffio, then able to be about, bara Fritchie, Fred Kohler and came to him and asked, sarcastic-Fuzzy Knight. ally, if he intended to pension, the dog, Benvenuto, for half killing him...

"He shall die this day!" the Duke promised, and he set about making preparations,

Benvenuto believed himself to be quite safe from all harm while working on the plates, and would never have believed that plang

were already afoot to hang him. before sunset on that day.

Will the Duchess be able to step, in and save Benvenuto's neck from the noose. What

Scott finds himself a member of the ruthless cutlaw band after he has been wrongly accused of a murder. He falls in love with a girl. captive and through a series. of three-comered battles with Monte Blue and Fred Kohler, the two lovers are finally free to carry on their romance.

will happen if they surprise him

ot his work and en deavour to take him to the "hangman Head to-morrowa tense instalment,

QVILN'S

There's a new joy in store for the thousands of movie-goers who

ade this

gay couple their favou rites when they saw them in

in The Thin Man.” A laugh and a thrill in every fascinating foot for film

UNA MERKEL

AT 2.30, 5.10,

7.20 & 9.30

P.M.

Evelyn Prentice

"Merry Widow"

*4.SHOWS-

2,20--5.10.

DOWN THEIR

LAST YACHT

"with"

MARY: BOLAND POLLY MORAN- NED SPARKS SFONEY FOR SIDNEY - BLACKMER Directed by Paul Sioane

TAKE ANY THAM ON HAPPY VALLEY BUB

ORIENTALE

TO-DAY TO-MORROW WEDNESDAY

A FILM TREASURE !

the screen's most lovable pair together ride the seas of adventure! STEVENSON'S IMMORTAL CLASSIC THE SCREEN'S MIGHTIEST DRAMA!

•You loved, them in "The Champ"-they're witaci"

together again in Beery

Stevanson's Immortal story!

JACKE

"Cooper

TREASURE ISLAND

THE WHITE PARADE

Showing To-day At

The King's

A tribute paid to the nursing profession by the late President Theodore Roosevelt, following. slege in a hospital, provides the Inspiration and theme for Jesse L. Lasky's "The White Parade", the tremendous Fox Film production which is showing to-day at the King's Theatre..

First film to glorify America's "young ladies in white", "The White Parade" was made at the Fox Film studios under the direc tion of Irving Cummings, with Loretta Young and John Boles in the leading roles.

In keeping with the theme and spirit of the production, "The White Parade" la dedicated to the memory of the immortal Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing, and the idol, and pattern of those who pursue this profes- slon

In this tribute to nurses, Roose- velt said in part:

"It is almost worthwhile to be sick, to meet such people and see the splendid work they are doing in the hospitals. Take the nurses, clean healthy, young"

of life and spirit. At an age their thoughts might

to pleasure they do kind of work much sant nearly all

and not for pay, but

to it themselves

miths

LIONEL

Barrymore

Association, have praised the work of Producer Lasky and his staff in bringing The White Parade", to the screen.

The screen-play, "The White Parade", was written by Rain James, and Jesse Lasky, Jr., from a novel by the former, and with adaptation by Sonya Lavien and Ernest Pascal.

In the cast supporting Loretta Young and John Boles are Dorothy Wilson, Muriel Kirkland, Frank Conroy, Astrid Allwyn Joyce Compton, Jane Darwell, Sara Haden, Polly Ann Young, Frank Melton and Walter Johnson.”

The White Parade" has been acclaimed by preview audiences as a deeply stirring, human document a story of "the girls nobody knows, the student nurses"

ALHAMBRA

BBENTRE

LAST TIMES TO-DAY An Absorbing Drama. of Real People!

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