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HELLDORADO

Many Hollywood styles are

original insofar as

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1935.

SHOWING TO-DAY

AT

11

THE NOTORIOUS SOPHIE'

LANG

3.30.5.10.7.15

9.30 P.M.

Gertrude Michael, talented Para-" says William Lambert, For Film mount actress featured in Para- costume designer.

In the Jesse L. Lasky produc: tion, "Helldorado," coming 013 Tuesday to the King's Theatre, Madge Evans will give the girls and women an opportunity to see the newest thing in winter ensem bies and coat units.

"Hollywood styles," kays · Lam- bert, "are aduenced largely by what is being worn by the best drossed woman in the style centres, including not only London and Paris, but New York, Vienna, Rome, Buenes Aires and Rio de Jeneiro.

"When you get down to funda- mentales, it is not the city that

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the styles. It is the women who select the models and wear them who actually set the styles.

"Among the clothes designed for Madge Evans for her Wetr in "Helldorado" is an ensemble öl imports Rodier rabbit wool in pimento red with a plaid embrac- ing navy blue, pimento red and eyster white. The plaid is used for tanie over a skirt of the plain red wool. Both tunic and skirt are split about eight inches at their hem lines.

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mount's "The Notorious Sophie Lang." which is coming to-morrow to the Alhambra Theatre, recently made her unwitting entrance into the ranks of Hollywood stunt Wom

men

when she accidently feli through a huge plate glass window and emerged without a scratch.

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In the action of the picture, Miss Michael, playing with Paul Cavan- augh. Leon Errol, Arthur Byron and Alison Skipworth, throws tear gas bomb into 1 Jewellery store to cover up a jewe! robbery. A smoke bomb was used to give

the proper camera effect and every thing went well until Miss Michael. blinded and choking with smoke, started out of the shop.

Losing all sense at direction, Miss Michael backed into a huge glass show window, with such force that it broke, and she tumbled off the set and out of camera range. After assuring himself that Miss Michael Bad miraculously escaped injury. Director Ralph Murphy or- defed the scene ta stand and changed the script, to at the ac- tion:

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BEGGARS IN ERMİNE

The sun never sets on the Bri- tish Empire. so they say, and per- haps that's the reason a son of the British Empire can never com- pletely detach himself from those characteristics that brand him as purely "British".

At least, that's the opinion of Lionel Atwill, internationally fan- qus star of the stage and screen, who, though he was resided for niny years in the United States. has never completely lost those charcteristics that identify him us #native" of Croydon, England.

He made his stage" detut lu 1906, in the London production of The Walls of Jericho,” and soon attained the rank of stardom which brought him at the present Gerhart Hauptmann, famous Ger- time to the stellar role in "Beg-man dramatist, who has written a gars in Ermine," the gripping new drama "Hamlet in Witten- Monogram feature which is show-burg" dealing with the tragic fate of the Prince before the time of the tragedy depicted by Shakes-

ing for the last time at the Al- hambra Theatre to-day.

After a road tour in his first play, Atwill was starred in juven- "ile roles in the provinces. In 1910 he went to Australia to star In stock, returning to London to take part in the Charles Froh- "Milestones" man production of

which ran for two years at the Duke of York Theatre.

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THE CASINO MURDER CASE

"The Casino Murder Case" ter- minafing its engagement at the Queen's Theatre is ss. Van Dine's- gresest Philo Vance mystery which comes to screen life from the pages of Cosmopolitan Magazine packed Miss Virginia Bruce whose with thrills, suspense and laugh; beauty has been seen on the screen | It's a real picture treat and some- fh several noteworthy pictures thing as close to "The Thin Mar lately has her Anest role of her as will ever be obtained without career. In "Times Square Lady." remaking that successful, produc- the Dew Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer | tion. No words are need, to let production directed by George B. you know of the fun and excite- Beltz which will be screened to morrow at the Queen's Theatre and which is a fast-moving story of New York night fe.

With her appears a featured cast That includes Robert Taylor, the young man who scored a hit and rocketed to fame in "Society Doc- tor:!" Pinky Tomlin, the sensational new comer to the screen as a crooner. He sings "The Object of my Affection" and "What's the Reason I'm not Pleasing You?" fu the picture and won fame after be wrote these two song, kits,"

ment in store for you as Paul-Lut- kas and Rosalind Russell share ccting honours in the leading roles in this mystery.

The story briefly contems the rich and eccentrie Llewelyn family which seems doomed for extermination by some diabolical polsoner. One member of the family is murdered. another is shot to death and two others are sricken dangerously 111 by poison before Philo Vance and his giri finally solve the "perfect"crime" almost at the cost of their lives.

KISTORY

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„HER sigla HER Tara HER laughter

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An adorable mixture; of michievous sprite and-angel ....... whose love is big enough for all the world... strong enough to make her crustŸ” old grandfather forgive a daughter he has sworn to forget forever.

SHIRLEY TEMPLE LIONEL BARRYMORE

The LITTLE COLONEL

A S. G. Dažyta Production with

EVELYN VENABLE • JOHN JODGE

O BILL ROBINSON

FOX PICTURE

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A Fox

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HELLDORADO

RICHARD ARLEN MADGE EVANS

Ralph Bellamy James Glenson

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Victor Hugo, the 50th anniversary ol whose death was recently com- niemorated in France. He was one of the great figures of French

literature and in his early career he was the centre of a literary and artistic group including such men as Gautier, Delacroix, de Musset, Sainte-Beave and 'Domas.

TOLLEY'S DRAMATIC

VICTORY

Amazing Brassie Shot Ends Buckley's Fight

од

Hollinwell, Wednesday. In a manner reminiscent of his greatest days, Cyril Tolley made further progress in the English Amateur Championship

the Notts Club course; writes a corres- matches, pondent. He won two

supreme one which called for a effort, and the other which, by comparison, was a runaway affair

As to the former, I never wish to see a better or a more interest- ing contest. was fought by two Brst-class golfers, each of whom was perfectly well aware that a slip on one or the other's part meant the loss of the hole.

Tolley has a world-wide reputa-

It

SHIRLEY TEMPLE on his opponent, C. S. Buckley,

In The "Little Colonel"

A picture for the whole

family Is the general opinion of "Little Colonel." starring little Shirley Temple,

at now, showing

the King's Theatre.

نا

Captivating Shirley appears as the little daughter of Elizabeth. who had eloped with a Yankee much to the displeasure of ber father who cuts his daughter of entirely and it was left to little Miss Temple to come along and prevail upon "grandfather" to help the despised Yankee. They then "live happily ever after"

The honours of the ploture must certainly go to Shirley Temple the and Ilonel Barrymore with tup dancing butler, and a chorous of negroes whose rendering of a" negro spiritual is all that could be desired.

also

Who they

Others in the cast should be mentioned, but after all cares? It is Shirley that want and, shirley Is the main attraction and the fun of the ple- ture centres around her. Evelyn Venable and John Lodge perform ed their parts well

In "Little Colonel" one will see the child actor at her best and coupled with the sympathetic 'support this picture is one that will appeal to young and old alike. -O.M.O.

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of Birmingham, it widely known in the Midlands. He was the leader of the Wafter ershire team who won the County champion- ship. Though in no sense of the word a stylist, Buckley is a highly emcient craftsman who knows

precisely what he wants to do and how to do it. He goes stolidly and solidly on his way, refusing to be

either hustled or bustled.

With feet planted like a rock, a short, sharp; snappy swing and cap pulled over the eyes giving MEN air of grim determination. Buckley reminds me Taylor. His build is the

same,

where Buckley, generally one of the satest und soundest of putters, was dreadfully short with the approach puct and missed the next.

The match was squared at the short ninth, where Talley holed a chip shot from the back of the green for a '2. He became one up.. for the first time at the 11th, from which point he took complete charge of the game. He won four successive holes in figures and in a manner which were irresistible. In fact, he accomplished the last 11 holes of the match in 40-four

under f'.

Tolley hit such, ali enormous drive to the 12th (435 yards) that he played only a half-mashle for

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SAFEGUARDING TRADE

There can be no suggestion that, the discussions have been inade- quate. They occupy more than 2,000 columns of Hansard, and the

THE INDIA BILL strain thrown upon those princi

Sets A Good Precedent

the

bally responsible led the ab- sence, through lllness, of Str Samuel Hoare from the later stages of the debates. The opposition. small though its numbers have been in the division lobby, con congratulate Itself that it has been successful in obtaining a number at amendments that strengthen (Special Air Mail Service)

the Bill, particularly as regards. London, May - 18.

the safeguarding of trade, Tri-bringing the Committee stage rights of the Civil Service, and cf the India Bill to an end in 30

the protection of the indigenous days, the House of Commons has accomplished a feat upon which ways been a serious problem in tribes, whose backwardness has al all parties are to be congratulated. Indian administration. Apart from The arranged time table has been such alterations the framework of adhered to. and without shirking the Bill has resisted all the as- a single question on which there saults open it. The broad prin- were marked differences of opin- cipie stands good that India is to ton the days a'lotted have proved have self-government in the pro adequate for the discussion of the vinces, and, at a sightly biggest Bill ever introduced. That stage, a federal form of Govern

his second. He had a beautiful would not have been possible with- iron shot to the short 13th and out the willing co-operation of the collected another 2, thus depriving Conservative and Labour members his opponent of what he rightly who, for wholly different reasons, regarded as 'a half in 3. Three wished to see the B amended.. down and with three to play. Their conduct in the debate-de- Buckley made a desperate and successful effort to keep the game alive by holing a putt across the green for a 3 to win the 16th."

if

230-YARD ERASSIE

serves recognition as an example or how sincere opposition can and expression without resort to ob- struction. Could the same "gen tleman's agreement" be applied to

later

clude the Native States within its ment at the centre which will in ambiť.

HARMONISING DIFFERENCES

that a generous effort to go for- There must be disappointment ward with the policy of increasing autonomy in India has met with sa little response from parties in India Itself. Yet already there are

The end was dramatic. At the other measures of importance we signs that the certainty that the 17th (435 yards) Talley took a should not so aften hear the argu- Biji will become law is modifying spoon from the tee in order to ment that democratic institutions the attitude or Indian politicians keep clear of a bunker which is are unsuited for the rapid trans-

Congress has declared for a re- the apt to trap, the mighty hitters action of business. The circum-

turn to the Legislatures, and one Ballooning the drive, he was left stances in this case were certain- power being derived from a pair with a brasale shot of incredible y exceptional, inasmuch as the Party is anxious to take office if

length-at least 200 yards to reach weightlest opposition

the opportunity came from

occurs. Other the green. It was a classic effort. from those who have a deep in- tions that must take place in the parties are organising for the elec- Indeed, I have never seen a finer

terest in the furtherance of the near future, Indian abjections. in brassic shot hit by any man. He

general policy of the Government the Bill have had no more com- Nevertheless a Frecedent has been mon ground

hostility

of steel-like wrists and enormously muscular forearms. That Buckley is both a golfer of considerable merit and a wonderful Aghter is shown by the fact that he took Tolley to the 17th before being beaten 3 and I..

pus every ounce of power into the

than the

set which, if it could be followed, which has so frequently carried Mr.

Churchill and Mr. Lansbury into. the same lobby. The passing of

shot, and the ball, tearing its way to the green, finished 5 feet from the pli. Down, went the putt "for an "eagle" 3, and the match.nis matches, may yet meet Tolley the Bill must drive parties in India the Buckley, who got his par, was to determine who shall reach the to find the means of harmonising Buck- defeated but by no means die final.

their differences in the actual working of the Constitution.

67 FOR 17 HOLES For the 17 holes Tolley's score

under 67-four shots scratch score of the course, ley's was 69, of which he has every | graced.

was

reason to be well satisfied; yet it In the next round Tolley had a gives every indication of being a Stanley Lunt, the holder, who was not good enough against much easier task. His opponent better and a stronger golfer than Tolley 5 magnificent display, Buckley played two bad shots, each a cut mashie, which landed him expected, both holes were lost. into difficulties. As was only to be

was* R. P. Ridgway, of Worsley, va young player of 22. He seemed a Uttle nervous and unable to do

a year ago, did not And it too easy to overcome. B. Walton, a young It was a match notable for hard player with a big-local reputation. fighting rather than brilliant golf, although there were some freworks

himself justice. Even so, he could scarcely have hoped to cope suc He established an early lead of cessfully with Tolley's golf, which two holes, due to weak putting again was of the majestic type on the part of Tolley. Both players Tolley captured 8 of the first at the beginning. Walton won the were close to the green with their holes, and eventually

first hole in a birdie" 3, but Lot won" by 6

squared second shots to the sixth (343) and To-morrow morning he

with a 9 at the third yards), but neither was able to set meets another comparatively un- (485 yards), where he crashed close enough with the run-up ghot known player in N. A. Feers. of home two wooden club shots and to make a is certainty. Tolley King's Norton.

hold the putt. From this point it won his first hole at the seventh,

was a story of thrust and counter- thrust, the match being all square with two holes to play.

Leonard Crawley, who won both

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At the 17th Walton' made the fatal mistake of hooking his drive, and he was not on the green' with his third shot. Lunt won the hole 1 Ane 4. At the 18th Walton was left with a putt of 10 yards for a 4 to win the hole and square the match. He went boldly for the putt, which was his only chance, but after running past the hole, missed the return shot and was beaten 3 up.

Lunt will require to be on his best golfing behaviour in order to beat his next opponent, 8. Banks, Shemeld, a member of the English international team. Bant 6 player of much renown in this North, beat 0; G. N. Turnbull, of Berkshire, the lawn tennis player, by 5 and 4. From the 6th, where the match was square Banks played immaculate golf, the figures for the remaining holes match being 4,43,443

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SOPHIE LANG"

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