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ENTERTAINM

QUEENS

TO-DAY ONLY at 2.30, 5.15, 7.20 & 9.30

Sisters... fighting tooth and nail for a man who was everything to one*, '

only a meal ticket to the other!

and

"SMART GIRL”

A Paramount Picture ·

TO-MORROW

"BIG BROADCAST of 1936"

unth

The Biggest ALL-STAR CAST uver Assembled.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1935.

TODAY AT THE

CINEMA

Hong Kong

KING'S:--

"The Wedding Night"

QUEEN'S:-

“Smart Glit”

ORIENTAL:

"Black Fury"

Kowloon

ALHAMBRA:-

"King Solomon of Broadway" MAJESTIC:---

"George White's

*1935 Scandals"

STAR

"Goin' To Town“

4stics

TAKE ANY TRAM OR HAPPY VALLEY BUS

FLEMING

DAK?

£20-£18

7.15-0.80

ORIENTAL

DAYS ONLY

ROAD

WANGHAI

TEL. 28ATS

TO-DAY & TO-MORROW

SEE THIS PICTURE WHILE YOU CAN! IT'S THE SEASON'S SENSATION.

The earage lover of "Bordertown" hurts his might into a drama of a valiant fighter who declared war on the world because E' shantytown dame give him the air.

PAUL

MUNI

Prices Matlaces 20-30 a.

ESTARE

SHOWING TO-DAY

MAE WEST

GOIN

to

TOWN

Po-mo."' Picture

Dinette Airamisme Hall

R.A.F. APPOINTMENTS

The screen's man of might caught in the

web of a wo- man's weakness!

BLACK FURY

KAREN MORLEY

Evenings 20-30 -50 :-70 c

Special" Air Mall Service)

London, Nov. 21, The following appointments in the Royal Air Force are notifed:—

GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH BRANCH Squadron "Leaders.-J. L. Alrey, D.F.C.. to No. 31 (Army Co-opera- tion) Squadron. Karachi, India. To command vice Squadron Leader AR M. C, Macfarlane, M.C. (Oct.

19).

Fight Leutenants.-K. S. Brake to No. 802 (FF) Squadron. (Oct. 22): N. C. Pleasance, to No. 11 (3) Squadron, Risalpur, India (Oct.

21).

||

KING'S :--

Coming

"Redheads On-Parade" QUEEN'S;—||

"Big Broadcast of 1938"* ALHAMBRA:-

"Music Is Magic"

"REDHEADS ON PARADE"

"Ziegfeld glorified the American girl; Jeng Harlow elevated the platinum blonde to + position of national importance, and almost anybody will eulogize the brunette, But the nation's redheads- auburn, litian, copper and plain carro-top are just coming into their own na Jesse Lasky turns to the task of rhapsodizing theur in the lavish Fox musical praduction, Redheads оп Parade," which comes ou Rext Sunday to King's Theatre,

the

DA

With forty-eight of the nation's loveliest redheads, one from each state, featured in the colourful girl ensembles, "Redheads. Parade" "Coes music, dances, YO- mance and spectacle to tell a brisk' comedy story."

"BIG BROADCAST OF 1936"

Fun. Music, Romance, and Comedy! Lavaznly mounted, mad-

Capt. Jones, Of Tsinan a comedy, studded with the

Given Gold Watch

AMERICA'S THANKS FOR FULTON RESCUE

Shanghai, Dec. 7. Captain Charles Harry Jones.

understanding stars recruited from every division of the amuse- ment world, The Big Broadcast of 1936," next featured attraction

at

the Queen's Theatre, can be classed as entertainment of the ughest order in the comedy and musical fields. Not a dull moment is to be found in this sparkling breezy. gala production which fairly exudes the highest talent who as master of the ss. Tsinan from radio, stage and screen. helped in the rescue of the crew of For pure fun and light comedy no the burning | USS. Fulton in better trio of comedians "could be March, 1934, returned to Shanghal better teamed together than yesterday morning in the 5.6, Jackie Oakie. Burns and Allen President Lincoln with the gold and Lyda Roberti.

watch that was recently presented

Oakle's infec-

tious enthusiasm in his role alone is enough to guarantee moments

to him in Washington by a re- presentative of the President of of hilarity. the United States in recognition of

his services.

On the night of March 14, 1934, the Fulton caught fire in Blas Bay. The crew, fought the blaze until danger of an explosion fore- ed them to take to life boats. Wireless signals were picked up by the Taipan and HMS. Wishart. which immediately proceeded to the scene. HMS. Wishart picked up 60 men and the Tsinan 48.

For his part in the affair, Cap- tain Jones was presented with 'a gold watch to which is attached a gold cable laid chain, culminat ing in a gold anchor. On the back

"SMART GIRL'

et

Modern Love is the Theme of "Smart Girl."

its The eternal, triangle rears familiar head in new form in "Smart Girl," gay comedy drama. now showing at the Queen's Theatre.

tried and true ingredients of light Pient:fully sapp led with all the

comedy and modern

sparkling romanile Paced fim has what it takes

this

romance, swift-

of the watch is engraved the for entertainment and diversion. American symbol, while inside is engraved the following.

From the President of the United States to Captain Charles Harry Jones, Master of the British Steam mer Tsinan, in recognition of his,

humane services in effecting the rescue at sea on March 14, 1934 of the Commander and the crew of the burning United States Gun- boat Fulton.

SAW CHINA CLIPPER He was one of those who saw the China Clipper when she flew over the ship two days out of Honolulu. Early in the morning, the captain of the China Clipper wired the Lincoln that he would be flying over the ship at ten minutes past eight. He was at that time on his way to Wake Island,

tine and Transjordan, vice Wing Commander J. Rothwell (Oct. 27). Fight Lieutenants. B. Cara MEDICAL BRANCH law, to Aircraft Depot, Karachi, Wing Commander.-A. F. Rook, India, (Oct. 5); R. E. W. Fisher, to RAF. General Hospital, Pales- No. 31 (AC) Squadron-Karachi, tine and Transjordan, Barafand. India (Oct. 5); HF. Harvey, to No, For duty as Commanding Officer 5 (Army Co-operation) Squadron. and Senior Medical Officer, Pales- Chakiala, India (Oct. T

With their father's suicide, two young and beautiful sisters, "Ida | Lupino and Gall Patrick, accus- tomed to wealth and security, are brought to the realization that they must do something about. keeping body and soul alve. At this crucial point, a man enters their lives in the person of Kent Taylor, poor, struggling lawyer. Because is he attracted to both of them, Taylor voluntarily becomes their protector.

“MUSIC IS MAGIC"

Some of the foibles and Idiosyn- cracies of the fim colony are humorously revealed in the brand new musical romance, "Music In Magic," coming to the Alhambra on Saturday.

co-featured in this comedy and Alice Faye and Ray Walker, are

song-studded screen production

It all starts when Walker tries to get his sweetheart, Miss Faye,

A Scene From "Goin To Town."

"COIN TO TOWN"

"THE WEDDING NIGHT"

"It's been too easy in the part," " Gary Cooper discards his familiar zaya Mae West, "I'm going to show role of soldier and Anna Sten be inm what I can do when I really comes a modern American girl in Samuel Goldwyn's production of set out to get my man!".

And with the production of Para-The Wedding Night" Exte the mount's "Goin' to 'Town," coming,

King's to-day,

to-day to the Star Theatre, Mae West puts her new policy into effect.

The film, dramatic romance, depicts a situation familiar to all Americans the revolt of the younger generation against the dictates and Paul Cavanagh, handsome and commands of the older generation. engaging English actor, is the man

Cooper, as a famous author whose of Mae West's choice. In the pic-ability has been lost in the mad ture, she meets him soon after shuffle of New York parties, drink- she comes into the possession of a ing and night life, goes to his eattle baron's wealth. But he'a, Counecticut home to rest and seek afraid of her and runs off to inspiration for a new book. He incets and falls in love with a eighbouring farm girl, played by Anna Sten, who looks after his home when his luxury loving wife leaves how to return to gay New York,

Buenos Aires,

.་

“KING SOLOMON OF BROADWAY”.

"King Solomon of Broadway," Universal's musical comedy drama Lowe cast as the operator of a of the life on the Great White

glamorous night club and dance Way, starring Edmund Lowe and | palate on Broadway, also is sup- featuring Dorothy Page and Pinky parted by Louise Henry, Edward Tomlin, is showing at the Alham-¦ Pawley, the famous gangster of bra to-day until Friday,

"G-Men," and other noted players.

A scene from “The Wedding Night" starring Gary Cooper, Anna Sten and Ralph Bellamy, showing at the King's Theatre.

ARMED HUNT FOR "PHANTOM AVENGER”

Mysterious Messages Of Farm Fire-Raiser

(Special Air Mail Service)

London, Nov. 23. This scheme has been put into In a determined attempt to end operation following the discovery the career of the Phantom Aven- of an audacious message from the zer"-the mysterious are-raiser "Phantom" on the gable-end of a who is believed to be responsible house at Carmyers, Annfield. Flain for eight farm fres and £3,000 Dear the spot where, three stack worth of damage in the last nve ares had recently broken out.. weeks-Co. Durham farmers have

HANDWRITING IDENTICAL formed a vigilance force

LAST TWO-DAYS '-

SKINGS***..

SAMUEL GOLDWYN presents

GOOPER

ANNA

STEN

THE

WEDDING NIGHT

Directed by KING VIDOR Helenaadikru UNITED ARTISTE ALSO, THE LATEST • ** THE GODDESS OF SPRING" „A SILLY SYMERONY IN

SUNDAY

"WALT DISNEY -

BEAUTIFUL YEUHKOVLAR

"REDHEADS ON PARADE" with JOHN BOLES. ΤΟΣ

DIXIE LEE

PICTURE

ALHAMBRA LAST TIMES TO-DAY

KESTRE

AT 2.30, 3.20, 7.20 & 9.90 P.M.

IRRESISTIBLE

MELODY

EDWIND LOWE

KING Salomon BROADWAY

HEAR

The sparkling new tantalizing Hit Songs : "Flower in Your Lapel," "La Cotanna," "Moaning in the Moonlight,” “That's What You Think.”

"MUSIC IS MAGIC

TO-MOR OW:

"TO-DAY

&

with ALICE FAYE

MAJESTIC

TO-MORROW THEATRE:

A

FOX PICTURE

At 2.80, 5,20,

7.20 & 9.20 P.M.

GEORGE WHITE'S ALICE FAYE

1935

★JAMES DUNN ★NED SPARKS

★LYDA ROBERTI

SCANDALSWARDS

Entire production conceived, produced and directed by George White

S'PORE WEDDING

Miss Yolande Combi And Mr. F. L. Cave- Penny

Bingapore, Dec. 6.

CUFF EDWARDS; ★ARLINE JUDGE, ★ ELEANOR POWELL. ★GEORGE WHITE

NEW R. A. F. SQUADRONS

Two Bomber Units For Norfolk

(Special Air Mail Service)

London, Nov. 21, It is officially announced that Nos. 22 and 34 (Bomber) Squad-

rons, R.AF will form at Bircham

Miss Yolande Combi, a popular and pretty member of Singapore's younger set, was married at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday to Mr. Frank Lindley Cave-Penney son of the late Mr. and Mrs. F Cave-Penney, of the Asiatic Petro-3 leum Company.

Mias Combi, who is a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. & Combi, was given away by Mr. "Justice a'Beckett Terrell.

Newton, King's Lynn, on December

This wil make a total of nine squadrons towards the 71 which are. to be added to the home- defence force under the expansion programme by 1937

The new units will be equipped with a light bomber type of air- The bride wore a distinctive craft, and will come under the gown of white satin cut on close command of the Air Officer Com- along train, manding-in-Chief, Air Defence of bloused top and short sleeves. Great Britals, in the Central Area,

a

Each night guards are posted At first belleved to be a child's beside each stack in the threaten-practical joke, the message 'read: en aistrict of North West Durham, ¡ 'I am here The Phantom Aven In some cases the men are armed ger." The police, on compairing and swear to shoot on sight at any, the 'handwriting, with photographs tting lines with one interfering with the stacks. of the eight other messages left

The repeated fires have created by the "Phantom," found it identi-Around her waist was a girdle of headquarters of which are at a miniature reign of terror in the cal

gold matching the gold and white Abingdon, headdress which held a tulle vel neighbourhood.

Further reinforcementą of police, in place. Her bouquet was of Women in the Consett, Dipton it is expected, will be drafted into white roses tied round with and Annfield Plain districts are the area to deal with the menace. scared to go out unaccompanied

gold ribbon.

at the service, Mrs. A. K. Bavage- The fire-raiser may be a woman. Two little tower girls the Bailey playing the organ. after dark.

Close. to the scene of an are at Causeyburn was found a daughters of Mr. Justice and Mr man.

earlier Misses Ann and Sally Terrell, Mr. A. P. Goldman: was the best woman's handbag and the print of a Beckett Terrell, wore long frocks A reception was held at the high heels. A few days later near of white taffetta and carried residence of Mr. Justice and Mrs. a burned stack at Dipton, was bouquets of daisies with gold a Beckett Terrell, at 178, Mount found a message to the police ribbon. official in charge of the investiga- tions, Supt. G. R. Kirkup, of Con- sett. It read:----

Local farmers have been watch ing nightly for the incendiary for

Co-

several weeks. Now however, more than thirty have enrolled in a operation with the police. -- vigilance forca to work in

should the civilian patrols see any suspicious characters, or an outbreak of fire during their right to don't

a break. In the movies. Directors vigila they will communicate with go mad the stars get tempăra the police by telephone or by ran- mental and sindio assistants fallners. Then the two forces will

area affected,

"Phantom don't leave a foot print, The Phantom Avenger."

This police consider, however,

all over themselves in an effort to form a cordon and comb out the that this may be an attempt to "please their superiors.

put them off the trail,

Plessant.

HONEYMOON AT SHANGHAI The bride's going-away dress Mrs. C. B. Greet the matron of was of black crepe with white. honour, was in white cloque and oldered georgette yoke the

wore a black hat end veil. her bouquet was also of white

* Mr. and Mrs. Cave-Penney daisies tied with gold ribbon boarded the E and O. Carthage The Bay IA Jagce chaplain on their way to Shanghal-where of the Royal Air Force, officiated the honeymoon is being spent.

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