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ENTERTAINME QUEENS

SHOWING TO'DAY AT 2.3), 5.15, 7.20 & 9.30 P.M.

BURSTING WITH EXCITEMENT!

¿Piest Great Drama

BOULDER DAM

A Warner Bros. Hk with ROSS ALEXANDER PATRICIA ELLIS LYLE TALBOT

NEXT CHANGE

THE PICTURE TO DRIVE YOUR BLUES AWAY ANYTHING GOES"

with

BING CROSBY ETHEL MERMAN -- CHARLIE RUGGLES”-

TAKE ANY TRAN OR HAPPY VALLEY SUS

4 SHOWS

DAILY

2.30-517

7.15-5.30

FLEMING

ROAD Ü

ORIENTALE

WANCHAIĮ.

TEL. 28473

LAST 4 TIMES TO-DAY THE FUNNIEST SHOW IN YEARS!

HAROLD

LLOYD "The Milky Way"

Paramount Picture with ADOLPHE MENJOU, VERREE TEASDALE HELEN MACK. WILLIAM GARGAN

•2DAYS TO-MORROW & THURSDAY

ONLY

HERE'S A FINE COMEDY SHOW!

A dízzy manicure girl tries to grab herself

a millionaire husband and

NO LOVE IN A COTTAGE STUFF FOR HER!

She was going to marry mon- ...she mat guy with a million.daior personality...

and not a sw

s his name!

falls

for a sap.

Adolph Zaxar presents

CAROLE LOMBARD FRED MacMURRAY

Hands across

the Table

Peignovni Picture .mood

Astrid Allwyn • Ratoh Bellamy

MATINEES: 20c.-30c ✪ EVENINGS: 20c-30c.-50c.-70c.

ESTARE

{FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY

Gongway for the Amateur Gang!

MILLIONS

THE AIR

A Paramount Picture with -JOHN HOWARD WENDY BARRIE WILLIE HOWARD BENNY BAKER

ELEANORE WHITNEY GEORGE BARBIER Directed by Ray McCoray

TO-MORROW

Another "Old Favourite"

TROUBLE IN PARADISE"

He: "When would it be best for me to ask your father an import- ant question?"

She: "Well, he sees suitors from .630 to 8 every evening, with the exception of Sundays."

"PROFESSIONAL

SOLDIER""

A life replete with warlike ad- venture, both on and off the

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1936.

TODAY AT THE CINEMA

Hong Kong

KING'S:-

"Professional Soldier"

QUEEN'S:

"Boulder Dam" ORIENTAL:-

"The Milky Way"

Kowloon

ALHAMBRA ;-

"Professional Soldler"

MAJESTIC:-

"Strike Me Pink" STAR -

"Millions In The Air"

KING'S:-

"

Coming

"Petticoat Fever".

QUEEN'S:

"Anything Goes" ORIENTAL:-

"Hands Across The Table" ALHAMBRA:""

"Another Face" MAJESTIC:-

"The Lost Jungle" STAR:-

"Trouble in Paradise"

"ANOTHER FACE"

The adventures of a wild moulon plcture pubi city man who loses his. dancee because he Is .more concerned about newspaper head- lines than about her safety," and who regains her by tackling gang- land's most sinister killer single- handed. prov.des hair-raising thriils and lively comedy in "Another Face," showing at the Alhambra Theatre on Thursday.

Wallace Ford shares honours in the flim with Brian Donlevy, who portrays the gunman, and Phyllis Brooks, who appears the star of the studio in which he is the publicity director.

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On the eve of his marriage to Miss Brooks. Ford learns that the killers playing a small part in her alm. his widely known face changed into a handsome mask by plastic surgery.

By trying to scoop the police with a sensational capture before grinding cameras at the cost of Imperling Miss Brooks, he loses his girl's cooperation and turns Donlevy loose, heavily armed, in- ade the studio.

Ford takes the only way to re deem himself. following the killer In a tense chase that climaxes on a narrow catwalk forly feet above the floor of a glant sound- stage.

Over its high lights of romance and action, Ford's role is essential- ly humorous, and the story's thrills are accompanied by much comedy.

Alan Hale, Erik Rhodes, Molly

Randall Lamont, Addison

and Paul Stanton are included in the large cast of "Another Face." Christy Cabanne directed this RKO Rado Picture.

screen, qualifies Victor McLaglen for the tile role of 20th Century Fox's thrilling adventure romance, #

BOULDER DAM

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DIAGNOSIS BY ELECTRICITY

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MACHINE THAT SHOWS STATE OF HEALTH

London. May 14. An electric diagnostician" which shows how il a patient is by re- cording his "vitality is an view for the first time in this country at the Physical Medicine" Exhibi- tion, now being held at the Hotel Great Central. London, writes a correspondent.

On a machine very like a wire- tess set. with an luminated and caubrated dial, the patient's natural electricity shows not only the extent of the illness but the exact location of the infection. It Is called ฮ Micro Dynamic Diagnostic Galvanometer.

I watched yesterday while tests were carried out before a number of doctors.

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HONOUR FOR MINISTER WHO SAVED BRITONS

'London. May 4.

An ufficial telegram of congratu- lation nas been sent to Sir Sidney Barton, British Minister in Addis Ababa.

It expresses appreciation of the manner in which Sir Sidney has guarded the interest of British na- tlons, and the manner in which. ne has handled the difficult situa- tion during the Abyssinian War.

This recognition of Sir Sidney follows on glowing tributes paid to the British Minister by foreign Powers and in our House of Com- mors.

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There is much talk in Whitehall concerning Sir Sidney's future. It is considered certain that he will receive an honour and that he will be promoted to a position of high- er diplomatic importance abroad.

In the meantime, it was nounced yesterday that Sir Sidney will, for the time being." continue to represent British interests in

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One who knew Sir Sidney Barton well described him to the "Daily Mirror" as the most popular figure in diplomatic circles of Abyssinia.

A capper electrode was strapped to the patient's head, while the operator moved zinc electrode | Abyssinia. over his face to determine whether he had any septic teeth. Each tooth was 'separately tested. and while most of them were sound and normal vitality" was record- ed on the instrument, one in each jaw showed the early signs of decay when the needle

оп the illuminated dial jumped from 50

to 150.

The patent had become elec- trically a part of the diagnostic Instrument and his vital forces were regis.ered on the sensitive galvanometer.

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"Dapper and friendly, with a iwinkle in his eye. Sir Sidney has a manner which disarms every- body." he said.

"A keen racing man, he used to run the Race Club, one of the so- cial features of Addis Ababa. He had previously taken a big part in racing out in Shanghai, and all his" life he has been a great horseman.

"Under his charge, the "British Legation has become like an Eng- lish country house. He is enormous- "HANDS ACROSS THE ly proud of his English trees and

TABLE

At The Oriental Theatre

flowers, specially brought to Addis Ababa from England.

"Sir Sidney took a personal in- terest in his staff, and all looked up to him and spoke at him with affection.

"Els greatest friend, Sir Edmund T. Backhouse, died about a month

Sparkling with bright dialogue, uproarious comedy and breezy per- formances by its stars, "Hands Across The Table" which comes to the Oriental Theatre on Wednes- ago. day and Thursday should be marked down on your list of "musts" as a delectable bit of sprightly nonsense you shouldn't miss

The greater part of Sir Sidney's fe has been spent far away from England. The result is that to-day he is hardly known in the country which he has served.

This laugh provoking entertain- Sir Sidney will be sixty in Novem- ment vehicle also gives the seduc-ber. In the early summer of Jast tive, blonde Carole Lombard an year, after six year's service in Ad- opportunity for her talents in dis Ababa, he was preparing for a totally different role. Miss Lom-holiday. It was a holiday badly

d scloses bard

an amazing fair needed for his health: for light comedy in her portrayal as a poor, but attractive and am- bidous manicurist, and she emerges as an able comedienne.

Fred MacMurray: as a penniless young playboy, gives his mos engaging and skilful performance of his short but promising screen

career.

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Then suddenly came orders from London. His leave was cancelled. He must remain at his post,

A tired and sick man, in a short time he had to deal with a crisis more serious and delicate than any other British diplomat has had to face for years.

Now he la famous.

Ababa during the recent looting. but also the lives of Europeans im- prisoned in other Legations.

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ACTOR'S WIFE DIES

Mrs. Godfrey Tearle

London, May 14.

The story of "Hands Across The

His foresight not only saved the Table" renters around the deter-ves of British subjects in Addis mination and efforts of Miss Lom- bard to catch a rich husband. Love does not enter her scheme of things as her one

desire is to marry money. As a manicurist in a beauty parlour in a swanky Manhatian hotel she meets Muc- Murray, young socialite who takes her night clubbing and subse-

misses quently

to his boat Bermuda.

After confessing that the trip was brought by his prospective lionaire father-in-law, he asks Miss Lombard to put him up at her apartment until "return" from his holiday. two make an agreement that they will carry out their plans to marry a bankrod. Their plans develop Just as they hoped until they both The new sequence was written suddenly find themselves in love, in "Beau Geste." Shortly after. into the scr.p

Director and with esen other! After many he rendered the unforgettable Frank McDonald has received amusing, fast moving complica- portrait of Captain Flagg

first-hand account of the details tions, the fun film closes on a high "What Price Glory," and "continue from Kay "Red" Russell, one of note of hilarity. to dodge bullets in "Captain the daredevil "Scalers" formerly

The marines profited by Mc-employed at the dam Laglen's services in "The Cockeyed appearing in a character bit in World." In two recent pictures. The Lost Patrol and "The In-

"Professional Solder," which is A thrilling and disastrous ac- now showing at the King's and cident which actually took place Alhambra Theatres, almost better than any of his acting rivals in Hollywood.

Following a life of actual and hazardous soid ering

in mang

lands and under many flags. Mc- Laglen won his first warrior role

Lash."

the during

construction "Boulder Dam" was filmed as the climax to a sequence in "Boulder Dam." the Warner Bros.' picture with the dam as its background, which, is being shown to-day at

the Queen's Theatre.

the film.

after

and now

:

he

can

The

Mrs. Godtrey Tearle, wife of the well-known actor, died at their home at Tring, Hertfordshire, yea- terday at the age of 26, from pneumonia.

Over two years ago" she had pneumonia very badly, and it had been recurring each winter.

Before her marriage in October, 1932, Mrs. Tearle was Miss Stella Freeman. She was born at South Norwood on April 28, 1910, the daughter of Mr. Herbert Edwin Freeman. From 1924 to 1925 she was a pupil at the Royal Academy ANYTHING GOES of Dramatic Art, but in 1922, when only 12 years old, she had made The sequence shows the heroism

Neither Bing Crosby nar Ethel her first appearance on the stage. of several dam, workmen in their Merman, the headliners in Para- at the Memorial Theatre, Strat efforts to curtail the progress of a

ford-on-Avon, as Peasblossom m mount's comedy. "Anything Goes," runaway dynamite truck tearing which is coming to the Queen's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

Later in the same year she had at breakneck speed Theatre shortly, ever took a vocal -down hill Brish soldier and the other time after the driver had lost control lesson or bad stage training or made her London, debut as Curly in Peter Pan. When only 15 she was awarded the silver medal of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art,

former." McLaglen was catapulted into personal stardom, and ta both he carried arms, once às u

as an Irish revolutionary.

In actual life, McLaglen had of the brakes.

Ross Alexander, playing his first hla, baptism" under fire 28 4 member of the Life Guards during leading screen role, will be seen 28 one of the workmen who the Boer campaign, although he was under age at the time and manages to save a truck load of had to misrepresen: his years to dynamite in "Boulder Dam." enlist. He remained to see service

in the -ments.

various African engage-

him

any kind. Each is nationally re- the "top" man and garded as woman singer of popular songs. Five years. Crosby was just another

Among the parts which Miss singer in a band, and Miss Merman Freeman played in London and the was taking stenography in a New provinces were Marya Antonovna York office. Crosby leaped into in "The Government Inspector," fame when he landed with Paul the Duchess of Cleveden in "The Radio carried hip to Duchess Decides," and Dunyasha in grasp of the acting art speedily Whiteman, Later, when the World War won for him a leading position as the top. His either fame brought "The Cherry Orchard." all in 1928; "Mr. Pim Passes By" Miss Merman | Dinah in to pictures, broke out, he re-enlisted, was a thespian speedy promoted to à commission Freddie Bartholomew, the child gave up typing for vaudeville and 1928; and Margaret Vernon in

"David and led soldiers in the prosecution actor of

Copperfield.". small clubs. Thep she went into "Three's Company" in 1930. In 1932 of the war in Mesopotamia. The shares starring honours with Mc-"Girl Crazy" and became famdus. she toured with Mr. Tearle's com- close of the war found him oc- Laglen ir "Professional Soldier." After that came the "Scandals" pany to South Africa and played in cupying the position of Provost. The story, based on a Damon Run- and "Take a Chance." The latter "Cynara, Michael and Mary." and Both "Seventh Heaven, among other Marshal of Bagdad,

you tale. is built about the fas- landed her in pictures. It was not until after the World cinating adventures of a boy king singers decline to do anything" plays.

their respective voices, She also had a part in the nim War that McLaglen first essayed and his soldier pal-who" always about acting. From an inconspicuous loved to fight, but who had to fearing that any training might of "The House of the Arrow." Mrs. start in a London production, his learn to rugged

physiqué, vitality and loved.

SHOWING TO-DAY · SIMULTANEOUSLY

KING'S ALHAMBRA

HONG KONG

KOWLOON

At 2.30 5.10, 7.15 & 9,80, P.M. ↑ As 2.80, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.30 P.M.

"'I FIGHT FOR THE FUN OF FIGHTING

AND THE PRICE IT PAYS!”..

You'll laugh at his bragging .... blustering... swaggering! You'll thrill to his desperate daredevil deeds...as he risks his life for a lad who believed him!

Victor

McLAGLEN

Freddie

BARTHOLOMEW

ناع

PROFESSIONAL SOLDIER

GLORIA STUART CONSTANCE COLLIER

MICHAEL WHALEN

C. HENRY GORDON

A

DARRYL F. ZANUCK

2016 CENTURY PRODUCTION

Presented by Joseph M. Schenck.

Associate Producer: Raymond Griffith Directed by Tay Gomett From Damon Runyon's rollicking story of thrilling advanture]

—NEXT CHANGE at the KING'S-NEXT OHANGE at the ALHAMBRA

ROBERT MONTGOMERY

'MYRNA LOY in

***PETTICOAT FEVER",

A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Picture

FINAL

"ANOTHER FACE" with WALLACE FORD PHYLLIS BROOKS RKO RADIO PICTURE

SHROWINGS MAJERTIE

TO-DAY

NEXT CLYDE CHANGE * BEATTY

SETHEATRE DRESSE

SAMUEL GOLDWYN procents, stat

At 2.30, 5.20,

7.20 & 9.20 P.M.

EDDIE CANTOR Strike WePink

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ETHEL MERMAN · SALLY EILERS! PARKYAKARKUS WILLIAM FRAWLEY and the GORGEOUS, GOLDWYBĘ GIRES

***** Adapted from

IN

30 Clarence Bedlacyjno-Kaliencës,

·Saturday Unendly Post?

story "Dusenland

MORIAM TADÍCKE

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ZONERO AREIAIS:

"THE LOST JUNGLE ”'

THE DUKE OF YORK'S NEW OFFICE

ri

The Royal Family And Windsor

London. May 15. The Duke of York has consented to accept the office of High

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present Kng The origin of the office is unknown. It certainly. existed in the me of Henry VIII, and in the borough accounts "in the time of Edward VI there is the following "Atem for a skyn of parchement and redd' waxe for Mr.

Weldon's patent for the stewardship vij. d."

The appointment rests with the corporation. Whoever is appointed. must be an eminent 'man (vir praeclarus), but there is nothing in the charters to make it neces sary to appoint a member of the Royal Family At one time up- A member of the Royal Family proval of the Monarch was esseni- has held the office for the past tal, but that is no longer neces-. century and a quarter. In 1811|sary. There are no assignable Prince Frederick Duke of York, duties, and no emoluments. was appointed, and other holders The Duke of York. has also con- become president of since have been the Duke of sented "to Clarence, afterwards William IV. King Edward VII Hospital, Wied-

Consort, Prince Christian, and the King.

Steward of the Borough of Winda- or, in succession to the King, who re:Anguished it bn his Accession.

Blight for someone he spoil the quality which makes Tearle was Mr. Godfrey Tearle's the Duke of Cambridge, the Prince nor. In succession to the present

their work ndividual.

second wife.

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