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THE GIRL FROM MAXIM'S
The Girl from Maxim's" com- ing very shortly to the Queen's Theatre is a brilliant and spark- ng musical comedy of the gay nineties. Leslie Henson has never been funnier than in the role of Dr. Petypon, a henpecked little doctory who is persuaded by his friend. Mongicourt played by Stanley Hollowaw, to visit one of ΟΙ Püris, the gayest haunts Maxim's At Maxim's, Mongicourt and Petypan meet one of the famous habitues, a lovely girl nicknamed the "Shrimp" played by Frances Day!
Frances Day gives a superb per- formance 25 the mischievous
singing Shrimp and her
and. dancing is a sheer delight. Owing to a misunderstanding, Fetypon "Is forced to pretend that the Shrimp is, his wife, to his rich uncle, the General, played by George Gros- smith.
The General invites the Shrimp and his nephew whom he has not seen for a long time, down to his country house, and when' Dr. Petypon's real wife follows. played by Lady Tree. hikrious Incidents and intrigues take place.
4 SHOWS
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THE LITTLE COLONEL
Llonel Barrymore prophesizes a grand future for little Shirley.] Temple, and believes she is the possessor of a gift far beyond the conception of ordinary mortals He compares her with his grand- mother. the first Mes. John Drew, who was herself a finished actress at the age of six
Both praiser and praised are co- starred in Fox Film's The Little Colonel" the current success at the King's Theatre.
It was a delight to watch her work and to work with her." the talented dean of the screer: re- porta
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"Shirley Temple is natural don't think she will ever be spoil- Her character is so firmly ed. termed even now, that the thought of her becoming temperamentally precocious
[s Impossible. Her grasp of things, her ability to memorize lines and situations, and her delightful expression is something you cannot teach."
The notable supporting cast in this De Syla production numbers Evelyn Venable. Johr. Lodge, Sidney Blackmer. William Burress. Alden Chase, and others.
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THE NOTORIOUS SOPHIË LANG
Gertrude Michael, attractive and tulented Paramount actress, who has won dist.netion in a series ol of
film increasingly important
Toles during the past year, sours to screen stardom by her portrait of a fascinating and beautiful ad-.
THE LEMON DROP KID
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It's the small things that make the stars, Hollywood has learned and that is why the motion picture studios are always on the lookout for catch-phrases, slogans or gangs which they can hang on to their players.
little persona!
Because Director Marshall Nel- ventures in the title role of Para-lan, Eas found out that it is these mount's "Yae Notorious Sophie Lang. which opened on Sunday at the Alhambra Theatre.
mannerisms that catch the publle tancy and en- dear the players to the audiences.. he is taking full advantage of the possibilities offered him to exploit Lee Tracy in his new Paramount picture. Damon Runyon's "The Lemon Drop Kid," coming to the A.hambra tomorrow.
Adapted from the fam,cus series of short
Frederick stories by Irving Anderson, which appeared in the Saturday Evening Post, the Alm presents in a light, deft und amusing fashion the story of the beautiful woman who stole jewels and masculine hearts on two con- tinents, while she baffled and exasperated police.
In the supporting roles are Paul Cavanaugh, as the suave and de- bonair Bernard, Arthur Byron who renders a delightful characteriza-
Tracy is featured with Helen tion as the police chief; and those two grand comedians, Leon Errol, Mack, Baby LeRoy, William Fraw- of the wabbly legs, and Allsonley and Minna Gombell, in "The Skipworth, who renders another of
Throughout this picture you will see Tracy munching lemon drop, with a his mouth the dipped into eluded
péculiar "from the hip motion. It was a similar gag, the fipping of. a coin, that brought George Raft so much added popularity in "Scar- face".
Lemon Drop Kid," which was a popular Damon her inimitable characterizations as adapted from
Runyon short story.
a venerable and motherly sccun- drel.
To a thoroughly competent cast and a fast-paced deftly handled story, are added the direction of
It's the story of a race-track gambler and confidence man who hides out in a little town when He things get too hot for him. meets a sweet girl, marries her and Ralph Murray, whose recent sucmakes an earnest effort to reforin. cessful efforts include
But circumstances force him to go Scandal" and "The Great Flirta- back to his old ways. For the sake of his baby son, however, he finally reforms and wins a well- earned happiness.
tion."
HELLDORADO
"Private
tap the hardwood, with equat
Comes a time in the career of Anessa.
must every comedian when be
"And that boy sho nut has have a stooge, and Stepin Fetchlt. rhythm," said Stepin. proudly. ace of eight-balls, is no exception, "and when he cuffs that inaple he
In "Heldorado," Jesse L Lasky's cuifs et." spectacular Fox, Film production, In "Heldorado," "both Stepin which comes to the King's Theatre and his pickaninny-partner do on Wednesday, Stepin has annexed some impromptu singing, hoofing a miniature of himself-d-year-old and acting, but studio workers are Lucky Hurlic,
sald to bave found it hard to keep Lucky, Uke Stepin, is lazy. And them both awake for their scenes. he can shuffle a mean hoof, or Lucky, too, loves his sleep!
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 1935.
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„HER sigten HER T2a41 HER Laugliter
WILL FIND
your heart!
An adorable mixture of michievous sprite and angel... whose love is big enough for all the world... strong enough to make her crusty old grandfather forgive a daughter
he has sworn to forget forever.
SHIRLEY TEMPLE
LIONEL BARRYMORE
L
LITTLE COLONEL
AB. G. DeSylvu Production with,
" EVELYN VINABLE. JOHN LODGE
and BILL ROBINSON
FOX PICTURE
A Jesse L Lasky Prodnesian
HELLDORADO
A Fox
Picture with
RICHARD ARLEN MADGE EVANS
Ralph Bellamy ON THE STAGE
MEZEY REVUE
DANCING-SINGING- COMIC-ACROBATIC.
TO-DAY AT THE
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KING'S!--
"The Little Colonel"
QUEEN'S:
Nimes Square Lady"!
ORIENTAL.
"Sequoia"
Kowloon
MAJESTIC:-
"The Affairs of Cellini"
ALHAMBRA:-.
"The Notorious Sophie Lang“
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TIMES SQUARE LADY
With a brilliant galaxy of new stars in the leading roles, "Times Square Lady," a rapid-fire comedy drama of New York night fe 19 the attraction at the .current Queen's Theatre. In many respects this new photoplay seems to be lifted bodily from newspaper headlines, for it tells the story of a small-town daughter of a sen sational big-shot" sporting pro- mater. suddenly given control of his multifarious interests on his How she plts her wits against her father's rebellious henchmen provides material for a
death.
with shot
dramatic story that moves rapid-fire speed and 13 through with sparkling comedy.
Virginia Bruce, who has been
of
THE LAST ROUND UP
When Paramount's picturization Zane Grey's novel. "The Border Legion". entitled "The Last Hound Up' comes to the Oriental Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday fans will see Monte old favourite, and Blue, an
Fritchie. & Barbara
newcomer to Hollywood. in her års11, motion picture role, heading the imposing
cast.
in addition to the above named players, "The Last Round Up", has Randolph Scott for its romantic eud, Fred Kohler for the ultra-
heavy menace and Fuzzy Knight
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as he comedy" element. based The story. Ls
on the thrilling adventures c! the "Bor- der. Legion", a band of outlaws
seen in a steady succession of hits | which held forth In California
days of 1870.
in recent months, moves to the during the dangerous gold-rush brink of stardom. with "Times Square Lady" giving a realistic performance that never falters.
Exactly
"On the day on which my wed-' ding occurred."
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With her is Robert Taylor, whose work as the interne in "Society Doctor" made him a star over- night. Pinky Tomlin, who wrote
"You'll pardon the correction, "The Object of My Affection" and "What's the Reason I'm not but affairs such as marriages, re- Pleasing You?" and was catapult-ceptions, dinners, and things of ed right off a gravel truck into that sort "take place." It is only fim fame when his songs became calamities which * occur." You sensational best-sellers. 1s the see the distinction?" " surprise of Times Square Lady." He is a crooner of a brand new type.
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"Yes, I see. As I was saying the day on which my wedding occur red-"
ROYAL VISIT TO ACADEMY
(Special "Air Mall Service)
London, May 25 "How cold it is!" exclaimed the Queen as she stepped from her car, when, with the King, she paid a private visit to the Roy11 Academy, summer exhibition at Burlington House.
"The King and Queen drove from Buckingham Palace through the rain to Piccadilly, and only a few people saw their arrival. hydrangea blue with a long coat The Queen wore gown of
of silver grey and a white fur collar with blue toque relieved with silver.
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The Girl From Maximi's" The Whole Town's Talking"
ORIENTAL:-
"Tast Round Up "Have A Heart”
THE PRINCE OF WALES. AT BIRMINGHAM
(Special Air Mail Service)
London, May 26. . The
Prir.ce of Wales
spent nearly two hours touring the Birmingham sec'lon of the British Industries Fat
yesterday. comments
and his attention and once again emphasised his interest British industry.
the progress and prosperity of
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2018 Cantury Mizury w Ksimoand thro. Usted Adrian
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(Special Air Mail Service)
London, May 25. He flew to the Fair. arriving
Engineer Rear-Admiral R. Bee- shortly after 3 30 in brilliant sun-man has been appointed special shine at Castle Bronwich aero- äirector of Vickers-Armstrongs. drome with his equerry. Sir John Limited, and engineering manager Aird. In a two hours' - tour the
of the Barrow works. Prince was quick to rotice im- of provements that had been made. a and his observations were follow-
Their Majesties were received by Sir William Llewellyn, president of the Academy.
Engineer Rear-Admiral Beeman has been deputy engineer-in-chief
joined the Royal Navy in 1901, was present at the Battle of Jutland, and later in the War served in the De- Partment of the Engineer-in-chief. Admiralty.
Princess Louis Duchess Argyll, the King's aunt, and number of members of the Royaled with close interest. His inter-to the Admiralty since 1932. He Households, received special invita- est in South Wales was again re tions...
vealed when he stopped at the The King was interested in his stand of the Welsh Tinplate and Metal Stamping Company. "Is own portrait. palated by Sir Ar-
this depressed trade showing any thur Cape in "1928, and which was specially-hung for this years ex- signs of recovery?" he asked, and expressed satisfaction when told hibition. His Majesty also took that things were "looking up." special note of a bust of himself.
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A member of another firm told
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As usual the Queen took the Frince that they had taken especial Interest In the water his advice of making personal colours, one of which she has contact the basis of their export bought
trade, and added that it was very good principle, too."
Stopping for a moment at the stand of an excavator firm), the Prince asked a significant ques- tion: "Is this likely to displace any number of men" He express- ed his pleasure when told that the the execavator did not accomplish work which could readily be donc by manual labour.
A NEW YOUTH-HOSTEL AT HACHARACH ON THE RHINE The picturesque Mitadel of Stahleck near Bacharach will be turned into one of the finest "Youth-hostels. After the rébuilding of the visible left part of the cftadel la completed, the new lodging-house will be one of the largest in Germany.
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After tea the Prince return to London by air.
BREACH-OF-PROMISE
LAW
(Special Air Mail Servics,
London, May 25.
i wo inembers of the House of Commons Trused last evening a question which has troubled many lawyers, the possibility of reform- ing our Breach of Promise laws. The State of New York has recent- ly abolished
what are called "heart-balm" cases, an extreme measure which the abuse of the American Courts may well bave provoked. In this country there will certainly be agreement with Mr. Macquisten, who urged" that girls "who have been trified with for long period" should have some remedy.
SOME DAMAGER Granting that they should re- ceive some damages if they have suffered materially (and not mere- ly spiritually), through a long en- 15 1 gagement finally broken, reasonable that they should de- mand compensation for their frus- trated hopes of marrying? At present the undesirability, often- proved in court, "of the husband they have lost does not necessarlly prevent the award of handsome, but logical damages in Court. It is often pleaded that a woman "who has welted has lost her hope of marriage to anyone at all. But surely this is a dubious argument in a world where the old matry. as well as the young. Moreover, marriage is in any case not the only career which presents itself to a woman. to-day.
Words Don't Count Patient "How can I ever repay you for your kindness to me?".
DoctorBy cheque, postal or der, or cash.”
He has also been a naval aide-de-camp to the King. and instructor in marine engineer- ing at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich.
It is understood that the use of the term "special director" in-. dicates that Engineer Rear-Admi- ral Beeman will not be a full direc- tor, but a local director at Barrow.
Restraint
T hope you don't thing · I'm conceited." he said, after he had finished telling her all about him-
zelf..
"Oh, no," she replied. "But I'm just wondering how you can keep from giving three hearty cheers whenever you look at yourself in the glass."
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SHE CRAYED EXCITEMENT
....... She waged a
one-woman war
against the police sin adventurees for the love of it E
·Adolph Zakor presenters
NOTORIOUS Sophie Lang
CERTINADE MICHAEL
·PABL: CATAKAGI LEON ERROL 'ARTHUR BYRON. ALISON SKPWORTH
Screen Souvenir & Screen Song.
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