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4 SHOWS

DANY

· 2.30–515

2

ENTERTAINME QUEENS

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

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Hardboiled, savage, a story written in blood on desert sands. Britain's

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men of steel in action!

Paramount's

"The LAST OUTPOST”

with

CARY GRANT - CLAUDE RAINS NEXT CHANGE

TWO FORTO-NIGHT: wh BING CROSBY JOAN BENNETT

TARS 997 VOAN OR HAPPY VALLEY BUB

FLEMING

ORIENTAL

ROAD

WAPONAI

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1936.

TO, DAY AT THE TJIKARANG RAMS

CINEMA

Hong Kong

KINGS:-

"A Night At The Opera" QUEEN'S:--

The Last Outpost"

ORIENTAL

"Stranded"

Kowloon

ALHAMBRA:-

"Here Comes The Band" MAJESTIC:-

"The Best Man Wins"

STAR:-

"Car 99"

KING'S:

TEL. 284239

BAYS TO-DAY & TO-MORROW

ONLY

A GRAND SHOW

OF

EXCITEMENT AND SURPRISES

SEE GLAMOROUS KAY FRANCIS ..

FIGHT A FEMALE RACKETEER

She thought she was too proud to battle -but when the other girl breaks all the

rales... Kay goes right into action!

KAY FRANCIS

1A

“STRANDED"

Xtakka

GEORGE BRENT

PATRICIA ELLIS - DONALD WOODS ROBERT.BARRÄT-BARTON MAŠLANE

A GREAT PICTURE OF ACTION AND THRILLS!...

Prices Matinees 20-30

ESTARE

TO-DAY ONLY

This is Station L-O-V-E ordering Trooper Martin into acilan"

Untong horari

of the highways -man who live onadietatillis, love from day to day rita their necks becaUIS It's their jobi

Adalph Ziher

AR 99

with

Fred Mac MurrETY Sir Guy Standing Ann Sheridan William Frowlay

& Paramount Picturu

TO-MORROW "THE SCARLET

PIMPERNEL"

AUTHOR-TRAVELLER MARRIES ACTRESS,

Miss Celia Johnson

The

Evenings 20 -80 e.—50 e.~~70 G.

London, Dec 12.

Peter marriage. 12 Mr. Fleming. the author-traveller, to Miss Celia Johnsed; until recently heroine of "The Wind and the Rain," now in its third year at the Bavoy Theatre. London, was an- nounced yesterday. The wedding took place quietly at the Old Church. Chelsea, on Tuesday.

eldest

Mr. Fleming, who is 28, is the 80% of the late Major Valentine Fleming. DSO, MP., and of Mrs. Valentine Fleming,

Miss Cella Johnsen is the younger daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. Johnson. of Marshgate House, Richmond, Surrey. Although only 26, she has had a varied and suc- cessfur staye, career.

"A NIGHT AT THE OPERA"

If there is any truth to the sayi ng that "a Laugh a day keeps the doctor away," the medicos will be put out of business by the riot ous Marx Brothers, comedy,.."A Night at the Opera" on the screen of the King's Theatre to-day.

Coming

"Broadway Melody of 1936" "Escape Me Never"

QUEEN'S

"Two"For To-malt"

K.M.A. WHARF

Sinks One Pontoon. Damages Two Others

Snanghal, Dec. 2. Sinking" one pontoon, smashing two others, injuring three coolles, and sustaining sight 'damage to her rudder and her propeller, the stem of the ss. Tikarang, 'of the J.C.J.L., swung round into the Ka. Jan Mining Administration Wharf on the Pooting side about 10.30 on Tuesday morning. The ship was not sufficiently damaged to prevent her continuing on down the river bound for Java

The accident occurred when the ship was swinging round after leaving the buoys preparatory to going down the river, Possibly due to the tide, the stern of the vessel crashed into the pontoons along- side the Wharf.

Six coolles were thrown into the river by the force of the collision All climbed out. safely, although three were injured and had to be taken to the Hospital,

BRIDE'S HEIR- LOOM VEIL

MARRIED TO NEPHEW OF FORMER LORD PROVOST

TO-DAY ONLY

KINGS

At 9.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 0.30 PM.

Bridegroom A Solictor

London, Dec. 13.

A beautiful vell of old embroid- ered Brussels net, family heirloom. was worn by Miss Frances Cecil Scott at her wedding yesterday to Mr. Thomas J. M. Whitson, solles tor. Forfar, in the West Church" } Loanhead. Midlothian.

She 13 daughter of Mr. Robert G. Scott, managing director at MacTaggart, Scott and Co. (Ltd.). and Mrs, Scott, Braeside, Loanhead, and the bridegroom is a son of the late Mr. David Whitson, W. S., and Mrs. Whitson. The Friarage, For- far, and nephew of Sir Thomas Whitson, a former Lord Provost of Edinburgh.

The Rev. Thomas M. Paterson, Sinclairtown (late of Loanhead), officiated assisted by the Rev. James Petrie, Loanhend, and the Rev. Thomas Eelm, Forfar. The

Of the three pontoons, the numbride was escorted into church by ber 1 was sunk by the ship. Theher father, and Ian Cowe was best second was badly damaged and The Man On The Flying wrenched from her moorings. The

Trapeze"

STAR:--

The Scarlet Pimpernel" "Dinky"

ALHAMBRA :---

"Broadway Melody Of 1936“

'HERE COMES THE BAND'

To those who went to the Alhambra Theatre during the holidays, where "Here comes the band" starring Ted Lewis, famo

amongst leader American jazz others, their choice was sound for grand entertainment was provided in a picture that was replete with music and talety.

of a

The story itself was perhaps a little far fetched for in order to prove the rightful owner

a band complete in "song hit" every essential, played in a court in an effort to show the Beach the source from which the "alt" orl- ginated. Needless to say, the Judge was convinced, and the rightful owner won the case with costs! However in spite of this cre- slightly ludicrous situation, dence is given to the tale by the mirth provoking Ted Healy and Nat Pendleton who to truth, al- though given minor roles in the cast, dominate the picture from beginning to end, and Ted Lewis is only shown in scenes hair way through the story.

third was also badly wrecked al- though being farther up the river than the other two, not receive the full impact of the collision.

“THE LAST OUTPOST",

A first Rate Film

"The Last Outpost," opened its initial screening at the Queen's Theatre on New Year's Day to packed houses

That memorable photoplay "The Bengal Lancer" is still fresh in. our minds, and here we have an- other British Miltary film which succeeds 14 retaining all the qualities that made the "Lancers" Claude Rains whose presence distinguished such aims as The Invisible Man" and "Crime With out Passion" never falls to dia- tinguish himself as a stern and staunch British Officer who for- sakes love and all worldly plea- sures for a lite of desolation in the Indian Army.

The picture is characterised by dramatic, punchy action, with the romantic interest slightly sub- ordinated! yet playing an impor- tant part in a grand friendship of

wo British officers

Gertrude Michael plays the part:] of the wife, who after being mar- ried but two weeks, is left alone as her husband (Rains is assigned to an Army Outpost in India, She becomes a nurse and after many Virginia Bruce provides the lonely years meets Cary Grant, Merry Mad-caps, which was pro-heart throbs" with Harry Stock-who is confined to hospital with a duced for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer well, Donald Cook and by Irving G, Talberg.

By actual stop watch timing there are seventy minutes of solid laughs in the latest hit of

the

Not aware that she is the wife of his brother omcer, Gary falls in love with Miss Michael and the story goes on to turn true friend- ship to enmity.

Spanky broken leg. McFarlance in support. Around the love affair of Miss Bruce" is woven the story. A scene depict ing a amateur radio contest is quite the funniest seen for a long time on the silver screen. Among The direction of the fim, is good the song hits provided by Ted and and the technique is first-rate- his band

are "Headin Home," | C, J. A. "Roll Along Prairie Moon" and "You're my Thrill."

were Fifty minutes of laughs actually timed by Director Sam Wood when the Marx Brothers tock their story (written, incident- aly), by George S. Kaufman, who Wrote "Coconuts," in colabora tion with Morrie Ryskind on a tour of Pacific Coast cities before a The single scene was filmed. additional twenty minutes of

In addition to the premier en- chuckles were added in the studio,

Groucho, Chico and Harpo de-tertainment, a good "Laurel and cided that the picture should be a Hardy" comedy short is present- new departure in Marx Brothers' ed and the latest M.GM. Hearst comedy-and it is! It is chock full Metrotone "News "Reel," SM.N. of romance, brilliant singing and original comedy.

BROADWAY MELODY OF. 1936

"CAR 99"

season.

Claude

Rains

of

man.

Artistic Gown

The bride wore an artistic gown of ivory moire, made on mediaeval lines, with short bodice cased into ahigh-waisted skirt," the back panel of which formed a rounded train.

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Effective rolis of the material accentuated the shoulders, and the neckline was druped with boot- shaped cowl effect. On the train was a spray of orange blussom from her mother's wedding gown."

The veil and a halo headdress of silver and a sheaf of Hlies of the Nile completed the tailette.

The principal attendant was the bride's sister. Mr. Robin Prenter: Ann Macandraw was trainbearer, and the bridesmaids were Misses Mary Elizabeth Scott (sister). Claire Stuart Brown, and Dorothy Bount. All wore dresses of peach rattienne, with gathered bodices, full pun, sleeves, wide sashes, and skirts Bared from the knee. They had halo headdresses in gold lamé and carried sheaves of tea roses,

Among the presentations were a silver cigarette-box from the Angas Girl Guides and a silver tray from MacTaggart, Scott and Co. (Lid). Loanhead.

SHARES IN TEA

Show Upward Tendency

London, Jan, 1.

Tea shares spurted in fine style Lollowing the decision by the Inter- national Committee on Production Control to maintain restriction of crops at the present rate.

Nevertheless there is some diver- gence of opinion in well informed circles, where an increase in expor- table quotas is confidently expect ed. It is doubted in United King- dom stocks are sufficiently large to allow maintenance of the restric- tions at this level.

It is generally admitted that the Committee's, action must lead to a substantial advance in prices but the effect is not determinable until the London auctions resume ch January 8.

FROM

THE GREATEST COMEDY SINCE CHAPLIN'S“SHOULDER ARMS”I

A thousand hilarious alttanziosa, "dos a girt-fleck, sovinte-cramused merry. go-round, that took a year to maha and cost $1,000,000, THE LAUGH MIT OF THE CENTURY:"

GROUCHO CHICO PARAS

BROTHIAS /

ANIGHT OPERA

THE

*** KITTY CARLISLE • ALLAN JONES

BROADWAY MELODY OF 1996

N.G.M.

SAT. •with JACK BRANY · ELLANOZ POWELL + DOBEST TAYLOR \POTURE

ALHAMBRA

EMESTRE

TO-DAY ONLY

AT 2.80, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.30 P.M.

Your Last Opportunity. See it Now.

HERE COMES Fun! Girls! Music! Romance!

Here Comes the Band

TED LEWIS ORCHESTRA and VIRGINIA BRUCE - TED HEALY NAT PENDLETON • HARRY STOCKWELL, Directed by PAUL SLOANE DONALD COOK « SPANKY MCFARLAND

Produced by LUCIEN HUBBARD

YOUR NEW HIT SONGS! "BLADIN* HOME" "ROLL ALONG PRAIRIE MOON"

*YOURE MY

THRILLE

TO MORROW

ADDED

Metro- Goklwyn

Mayer

PICTURA

M-G-M'S GRANDEST MUSICAL HIT.

"BROADWAY MELODY of 1936* *** with Jack BENNY - Eleanor POWELL -- Robt. TAYLOR

TO-DAY & TO-MORROW

MAJESTIC

Edmund

Pin THEATRES

At 2,80, 5.20,

7,20 & 9,20 PIL

LOWE Jack HOLT

The BEST MAN WINS

with Bela Lugasi Florence Rice

Rebuilding Of Quetta

Will Cost £6.000.000

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A worthy successor to the famous "Lives Of A Bengal Lancer." Paramount's newest con- tribution to the courage and loyalty of British Officers in the face of grim warfare in the Arabian deserts and jungles dur- ing the World War, "The Last Outpost," now showing at the

Meanwhile some mild critics be- Queen's Theatre, bids fair to believe any large advance in prices coming Dne Fof the most

Work la to begin early in the engineer adviser, for the rebuilding will probably result in retarding the The exploits and adventures of spectacular cinema. shows the Michigan State Police, most the

present expansion of consumption New Year on the rebuilding of of Quetta famous of the nation's crime hunt- спе of the leading roles and others express the fear that Quetta, which was destroyed in The garrison of Quetta is at pre- sent at about half its normal Six months of extensive prepara- ing forces, is the subject of "Car in this courageous and magnificent higher prices will again stimulate the earthquake of May,

The entire military cantonment strength The other half have tion, including weeks of dance re- 99," the Paramount picture now at.

drama, in the fascinating Budan production in Japan, Formosa and.

China

lying to the north and east of the been moved to temporary quarters for the Star Theatre, with Fred Mac- country, delivers a vivid outstand- hearsals, lengthy research

Roster

city is to be rebuilt. Much of the in Baluchistan and Bind Those Guy Standing anding performance 3,6 1 British magle sets, designing of dresses Murray, Bir

existing site is to be used, but the who remain are living; in tents" ́secret service agent, A notable and gowns by Adrian, a complete Ann Sheridan heading the cast.

plan provides for the new build-lined with mud walls and provided Broadway dress rehearsal for, the Packed with thrills and mile-a-portrayal as his brother officer and

ings to be slightly to the north with fireplaces known as "FADE four minute action, this is a colourful rival for the penthouse

and

east of those damaged in tre buta," months of filming was necessary and authentic picture of what a.t the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer these peace-time soldiers must en-

it is announced from The Hague earthquake.

By making this alteration there studios for their: most ambitious counter in the performance of

that Queen Wilhelmina, on ac- musical, "Broadway Melody of their arduous and often dangerous

count of a slight cz'd, will not will be available a substantial rock attend the review of the Royal foundation which is less subject to duty, 1936," which opens on Saturday

Marines on the 270th anniversary disturbance. The stern sense of loyalty and at the King's Theatre.

devotion which this force incul- The

Manhattan cates in ita men is revealed in the Dent-house, the setting for one of career of Fred MacMurray, who

number

modernized

નદ

affections of the same woman whose love for one breaks up their friendship only to reunite them in a stronger spins of comradeship, is given by Cary

Grant..

"MAN ON THE FLYING TRAPEZE"

QUEEN WILHELMINA

Amsterdam. Dec, 12.

Owing to the severity of the Baluchistan winter which prevents work with concrete, no building is yet in hand, but site clearing being done,

To assist in this a railway Hue has been run into the city.

LEAVING IN

EING IN JANUARY

of their formation This has

CANVEY ISLAND SURVEYOR aroused some anxiety among the public, who recall her 'ness early

Lient-colonel C. J. B. King. In the summer.

CRE, Baluchistan, will be n the five elaborate dance ensem-plays a rookie trooper. Urged by wo. Fields, laugh promoter of I am assured however, that the charge of the rebuilding of the Mr. Philip Blokes said to the bles, is the largest ever built at the girl he loves, he joins the the age, reaches the top of his Queen is only suffering from 8 cantonment area, and the Govern- "Evening Standard," that studio for a single musical se-force and soon distinguishes him-

form as a comedian and panto-"

"I am leaving for Ind quence.

self by bravery in the apprehension minist in his latest laugh not cold the head, and that she willment of India have appointed Mr. The furniture for the scene was of criminals.

-"Mana On The Fising Trapeze" review the Marines a few days Wylie, the earthquake commission January, and expect to trave er to assist the agent of the Quetts abortly after read controlled by springs and operated When the leader of the most coming soon to the Queen's

I have had some expe by & board similar in many re- dangerous gang of bank-robbers Theatre. buttoonery for which he has 80 Governor-general in Baluchistan Bombay,

With his particular gift for belly definitely a fair. An amusing and in dealing with many problems spects to a piano. A slight touchfalls into his hands and out again on one of the keys caused a grand through his carelessness, the young laugh comedy diven rull play, quite plausible story carries Mr. connected with the remilding of general constructive work

ane uproarious to the city and civilian area of Quet belleve that my service piano to rise to the level of the trooper is auspended from the Field carries the picture from one Fields from

ning and drainage, floor within five seconds. Other force Disgruntled and bitter at uproarious situation into another another incident. This time he is ta and the resettlement of the useful in advising on tow

occasionally in his cast as a down-trodden, submals population →

ment has also been t keys brought the same results with first, MacMurray crashes through pang

allow the ve husband persistently, nagged The

Wokes, or reb tables, chaits, fountains and to save the force's honour and monkey-shinesto

and by his wife and mother-in-law, made of Mr. Phi

Canvey Island the lounges By reversing the res round up the clooks, after they audience to catch its beati

into cons

supported in his surveyor to aure of the keys the noor could be have crippled the police radio ata a moment later bending..

Comellas, civil and bared in a flash..

tion

gales of hilarity over the kind of drughter, Mary Brian.

Urba

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