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DUDE RANGER
If you think that all the changes have been rung on western con- flicts of law and banditry, of sheriffs and cattle rustlers, of be- leagured young ladies and desert rats, you are advised to see Zane Grey's latest screen story "The the Dude Ranger" showing at Oriental Theatre on Friday and Saturday.
According to Sol Lesser, whe produced "The Dude Ranger" for Fox release, the trouble with most so-called "westerns" is that they are built to formula, by writers who bnly write what they can re- member. Zane Orey's formula is different. He goes to the source of all good fiction-to life itself,
and records what he finds.
Of George O'Brien's perform- ance, it is said that the role makes a heavier demands on this young
star's abilities than any, he has played; and he measures up to his responsibilities with easy and breezy assurance.
MYSTERY WOMAN
Gilbert Roland, has achieved success in Hollywood the hard way, which means via the extra ilne.
Several years ago, Roland's father gathered up his family and fled to Mexico during a revolution. If he hadn't left in a hurry he might not now be enjoying his declining years in retirement in Els native Spain. Alonso Roland's real name is Luis Antonio Domaso De Alonso and they made their first stop in El Paso after leaving the other side of the Rio Grande. Roland went to school in El Paso for a time and then journeyed to Los Angeles,
Hollywood gave him his first job, extra work in Priscilla 1 day's 'Dean's "Under Two Flags," at Uni- versal studio. He did extra work for four years before he got his first real chance in The Plastic Age." with Clara Bow.
THE FIRST MRS. FRASER
Several of, the extra players were seen suppressing tears after the Anal shots had been taken of the cabaret scene, one of the sequen- ces in the Sterling Film Co. Ltd.'s production "The First Mrs. Fraser" showing at the King's Theatre.
For two weeks one might almost say the studio had been en fete. Billy Cotton and his Band and Geraldo's Gaucho Tango Orches- tra. two of the finest dance bands London had been discoursing
in
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all the latest dance music, a won- derful cabaret entertainment had been staged, and the players had | spent most of the time- dancing upon a perfectly sprung floor in an atmosphere of realistic galety.
Throughout the fortnight's shooting of the sequence every- one seemed completely happy.
"It's been the most wonderfu week's work I've ever had." said one young artiste enthusiastically. I only wish I knew I'd get some- thing half as nice to-morrow.”
That's the worst or best of being a ̈film extra. You never know what is going to happen from one day.to the next. You may be dan- cing gally in luxurious surround- tags one dag and working in ä slum public house the next
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ALL THE KING'S HORSES
Mary Ellis, singing star of the London and Now York stage, makes her long-awaited film debut in Paramount's "All the King's Horses," which opeus on Saturday, at Alhambra and Central Thealzer | The picturs, a light spirited and colourful comedy with music, sta15 Miss Ellis with handsome l'arl Brisson, while crochets Edward Everett Horton, alluring Kather- ine DeMille and jovial Eugene Pallette appear is the supporting
cast.
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The locale of "All the King's Flores" is Lagenstein, a fower strewn mythical kingdom Europe where the king always wears a long beard and attends in- terminable conferences, much to the annoyance of his lovely and loving wife.
liss is, us the queen, despairs of ever"reforming her royal consort and Puns away to a ville, swearing not to return until the king is clean shaven.
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Shortly after her disappearance, Carlo Rocco, a Hollywood actor on vacation, visits the king. Under his urging, the king shaves and discovers, much to his amazement. that he and Carlo Receu are dead ringers for each other.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY MAY 2, 1935.
TO DAT ONLY
ATHEN 2.30.6.10.7.15) & 9.30 P.M.
OKING'S
“THE FIRST MRS.
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WITH HENRY AINLEY JOAN BARRY DOROTHY DIX HAROLD HUTH A British Picture
"Very few Alma azaite such lively commanta sa "The First Mars, Prasar The Mammoth Night Club with alabiorate Cabaret is handed after the Drury Lane fashion":—SUNDAY GRAPHIO.
JUBILEE FILM
"Royal Cavalcade”
"Royal Cavalcade," the BLP. production, which is to be shown at the King's Theatre in con- Junction with the Sulver Jubilee, is a historical record of the events which happened during the reign of their Majesties, who, incident- ally, appear very seldom in the picture...
Among the most attractive featurea of "All the King's Horese" are the musical score by Sam Coslow, including "A Little White Gardenia, and the elaborate and
Arranged in perfect order, the beautiful dancing sequences design-picture not only proves Instruc- ed by LeRoy Prinz
tive, especially to the younger ge- neration, but depicts the loyalty of the British people to their Majest- CHARLIE CHAN IN PARIS 1es, and ther country in times of
Of course he isn't superstitious,
Warner landbelieves most of the good luck he's had on the screen comes from the little jade god given him by his wite nearly twenty years, ago,
As a consequence, Dland invaris ably wears it at least once while aking production, and if the role permits, he carries it constant
The actor has just completed the production of "Charlie Chan in Paris which is the next change at the Queen's Theatre. Brian, Thomas Beck, John Miljan, John Qualen and Keye Luke, the Chinese artist-actor all have pro- minent roles in this eveiting screen version of the story by Philip MaaDobald.
MENACE
Mary
A fascinating, breath-taking and pine-chilling mystery is Para mount's "Menace which opens to- day at the Alhambra Theatre, with the lovely Gertrude Michael and the suave Paul Cavanaugh in the principal featured roles.
With these two, who will be re- nemhered for their sparkling per- formances in Tba Notorious Sophie Lang," are John Lodge, Paramount's newest film find, Henrietta Crossman, Montagu Love and Halliwell Hobbes.
crises.
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Beginning with the 'Ascension of their Majesties to the Throne, the the picture goes on to show the evolution of mankind during the 25. years, showing the fateful expedi- tion of Captain Scott; the the visit of their Majesties to India, avia- tion, the Great War, the General
strike of 1926, the formation of the National
Government, the
changes in dancing and fashion. the Suffragettes, the Crown jewels, His Majesty's critical liness, and many others.
Or particular interest was Great Britain's entry into the Great War and the response of her subjects. while the great interest taken by the people in the illness of His
Majesty was impressive to the ex- treme.
To describe all the events woula take to much "space, suffice it to say that "Royal Cavalcade" is a picture which everybody should see.
JUBILEE SERVICE
(Special Air Mail Service)\
London, April 18.
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MYSTERY OF A
STATUE
Egyptian Find In Middlesex
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(Special Air Mall Service)
London, April 18..
A headless Egyptian statue of basalt belonging to the Ptolemaic period "(2nd century BC.) has just been acquired by the British Mu-
seum.
Statues of this kind are common enough, but this particular statue is of unusual interest, since it was dug up, not in Egypt. bub at Hayes, In Middlesex. It was found at a depth of 8ft or 9ft embedded in gravel. under a thick layer of clay.
Quite a number of small Egypt Jan' objects, such as scarabs and coins minted in the early Christian cra at Alexandris, have been found in various parts of England, but nothing of the size of this statue, which hardly have come to Britain along the ancient trade routes.
The theory that it was brought by some later collector and thrown out as rubbish is somewhat dis- counted by the depth at which it was found. The finding of the statue, which has been presented by the Gramophone Company, re- mains a puzzle to the Museum au-
harites.
Celtic Ornament
An exceptionally large and fine bronze openwork ornament of Bel- tic type (probably second century A.D.) from Icklingham, is Suffolk, has been acquired by the Trustees, Professor J. D. Beazley has pre- sented an Etruscan gold bula or brooch of about 800 BC, kad pur- chase has been made' of a remark- Their Lordships direct
able archaic Sumerian amulet in thanksgiving services should eagate of a frog. This apparently held, on Sunday, May 18, when dates from the Agade dynasty of possible, in all Haval and marine. Ur (c. 2500 a.c.). establishments and ships in com" memoration their Majesties' Jubilee. A special form of service as been authorized by the Archbi- hop of Canterbury and should be sed on this occasion. While this upplies only to the Church of Eng and, chaplains of the Church of Scotland and of the Free Churches are at liberty to use this form of service, or any other which may be prescribed by the authorities of their respective Churches.
of The theme of the film revolves about a maniac' who is intent on taking the lives of three people wrongly accused for his brothers death After dodging this terrible vengeance for years, the three teet in a mountain home in Hollywood, by arrangement, to trap the sien.
THE CONSTANT NYMPH
No one is more competent to direct a picture of "The Constant There are very few people so Nymph" than Basil Dean, who keen on their job that they can has been associated with it for so not keep away from it. even in long, first as a stage play, then their leisure moments. The only silent film, and now as a talking "outstanding .example is the bus-picture. Mr. Dean's direction of man who, legened has it, spent this poignant story illumined by his half-holiday riding around on flashes of humour, is sympathetic buses.
and 'understanding. He excels in his direction of the charade sceries in the Karindehutte, in the coñ- flict between the outraged wife A new and brilliant romantic and Tessa, and rises to great emo. born in "After Office tional heights with Tessa's death Hours, the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer scene. Tessa is brilliantly played
2 production opening to-day at the
by Victoria Hopper, who joints the. Queen'e Theatro.
ranks of British stars on the strength of her sensitive per- formance. One laughus and weeps with Miss Hopper, whose acting
emotions. Brian Aherne, too, is embraces the whole gamut of the
brilliant as Lewis Dodd, the eccen tric musical genius,
can
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Clark Gable and Constance Ben- nett, two of the 'screen's most im portant utara, are teamed for the first time in a production which warrants the launching of so in portant & flm event,
Gable and Miss Bennett have in "common the same brand of comedy needed to put this sparkling society thriller" over with a bang, as wall as romantic appeal which undoubtedly will win the many new fans,
The cast is studded with names of well known performers both of stage and screen. Mary Clare re- constructs the character of Linda, which she played in the stage ver- Directed by Robert Z.Leonard, sion. Other players in principal After Office Hour" is fast-paced roles are Peggy Blythe, Jane Bax- and exciting. It deals with ad- mixture of park Avenue and Park Jane Cornell, Lynn Harding, Row which have for their common Leonora Corbett, Fritz Schulz, Tony ground a bading, murder-mystery, de Lungo, Jim Gerald, and Athole solved by Gable in the role of & Stewart, The story comes from hardboiled newspaper editor.. Margaret Kennedy's famous novel.
When the Century Was Young If he remembers when there was a bicycle rack in front of most every drug-store, he looks younger, with his hat on
SHOWING
TO-DAY
The Company of Merchants of the Staple of England have pre- sented six volumes of theff records from 1619-1927.
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Among other gifts received by the Trustees of the British -Mu- seum at their meeting on Satur- day was a collection of altered engraved plates presented by the Marquess of Silgo. The collection will be kept together, and added to as opportunities present them- selves.
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"PLUM" WARNER QUEEN'S
To Head Test Selectors
(Special Alt Mail Service).
London, April 18. The Cricket Board of Control yesterday appointed Mr. F. F. War- ner chairman of England's Test selectora, in" succession to Sir Stanley Jackson. 2:
Mr. P. A. Perrin and Mr. T. A: Higson retain she places they held during last seasons's Tests with Australia:
Lord Hawke, who presided at yesterday's meeting at Lord's, said that Sir Stanley Jackson would be unable serve owing to business.'
Usually the Selection Commit- tee
serve for one year, but Mr. Warner and his colleagues have been asked to remain in office un- til the end of the 1938 season..
This will enable the MCC, to proceed with the building of a team to visit Australia in the win- ter of 1936-37. The duties of the present Committee will be to sel-
ect players in home Tests, but they will be co-opted on the M.C.C. Commlitee, who pick the teams to to abroad
Mr. Warner has already served on four Selection Committees in 1905, 1926, 1931, and 1932. On the last three occasions he was chair- man. The England teams he help- ed to choose never lost a "rubber."
Mr. Ferrin, and Mr. Higson have served continuously since 1931. It is expected that they will make an early, appointment of the England captain for the coming tests. The South Africans are due to arrive at Southampton on Mon- day.
SURREY AND HOBBS.
Jack Hobbs, the Surrey and Eng- land cricketer, who recently retir- ed, has been made an honorary life member of the Surrey County Club.
This is the greatest tribute the club could pay him-the number of life members is restricted to five.
which has been presented by the National Art Collections Fund. “Sir Philip Bassoon has given, a group of sketches for Frith's "Der- by Day." by J. F. Herring, senr., and landseer. A group "of four landscape drawings by Dutch and Flemish Artists of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries has been presented by Mr. Alfred Jo-
The Museum has hitherto pos- sessed no drawing by Cézarine. This gap has now been filled by a fine specimen a study in black chaik of." "L'Amour" en Platre," weiz.
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