1936-09-14 — Page 5

SHOWING SIMULTANEOUSLY

QUEEN'S & ALHAMBRA

HONG KONG

KOWLOON

SPECIAL TIMES AT 2.30, 5.10, 7.20 & 9.30 PM. TO-DAY & TO-MORROW

YOUR

BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT SHIP IS COMING INIË

Loaded down

with beauty, love, music, heart-throbs and pure joy!

CARL LAEMMLE presents EDNA FERBER'S

SHOW BOAT

starring

Irene DUNNE ALLAN JONES

A UNIVERSAL PICTURE

WEDNESDAY.

At the QUEEN'S Herbert Marshall... in

"TILL WE MEET ACAIN" A Paramount Picture

4 SHOWS

DAILY

1.40-£15

7.15-920

WEDNESDAY

At the ALHAMBRA And othern lo

YOU MAY BE NEXT

A Columbia Picture

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ORIENTAL

FLEMING

ROAD

WANONAT

TEL. SENTE

LAST 4 TIMES TO DAY

WHAT A CAST! WHAT A SHOW! It's the seasons very best romantic comedy

Clark

GABLE HARCU LOT

19.

Wife Secretary

MAY ROBSON JAMES STEWART

1 DAY

ONLY.

GEORGE BARBIER HOBART CAVANAUGH

A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Picture

SPECIAL FOR TO-MURROW

BEERY'S GREATEST TRIUMPH!

The screen's most elaborate thrill spectacle.

Ho

לופין

VIVA VILLA!

WALLACE

BEERY

· MATINEES: 20-30 EVENINGS: 20c.-30c.-50c.-70c. |

"SHOW BOAT”

"BIG BROWN EYES"

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14. 1936.

WHEN THE IRON

IN

THE DUKE MELTED!

Wellington

Highly Characterised

ANOTHER PORTRAIT TO GEORGE ARLISS

BY

Bill Play

If Wellington could have seen Mr. George Arliss in the "Iron Duke," which commenced a season at the King's Theatre yesterday, he might probably have given the famous command. (amended) ""Up Guards, and at him!"

of the Union Jack as much as chivalry towards a foe.

However, he would nave issued that dynamic order with the sen-

For many, many years will those sation of a smile creasing his very

who allow themselves, the pleasure prominent reatures, because no one of seeing this film remember the dramatic scenes leading up to, and could see this highly characterised version of the most important during, the inspiring Quatre Bras épisode, and no less vivid will be episodes of the lie of one of the

their recollection of the superb greatest military commanders "the

artistry of Gladys Cooper as Ma- world has ever know, without feel-

dame, the virtual, not entirely ing a certain joy that Mr. Arliss

virtuous, ruler of a time-serving was permitted by his fim director

court. The restrained manner in to soften a particularly hard tradļ-

which Gladys Cooper handled tem- tion which has, from the austere

pestuous stones can only be re- historical angle, encrusted the per-ferred to as a stimulating example son and bearing of a famous soldier and a good man.

In a word, the "Iron Duke" is splendid entertainment which is as historically accurate as splendid entertainment will permit.

One recaptures the glamour of a glorious past when dazzling uni- forms characterised the defenders

of dramatic art.

.

of Lords scene is notably impres- alve. At home, win his gracious wife, a beautiful portrayal by Ella- line Terriss, the softer side of the Iron Duke is shown in terms of melting sweetness. This man was not all tron, one happily thinks Home and "the boys" melted him into an intensely human person who readily forgot that he was a personage.

All the supporting characters are well delineated, and the settings for the various phases of the life of Wellington are created with a realistic compétency which is de- cidedly invigorating

But will be Ariiss as the Duke There is no doubt about it, this whom everyone will concentrate picture is well worth seeing from upon as the pivot of dramatic ac- both the historical and entertain- tion. His emotion after the battlement angles. Pedants may dis- of Waterloo when the first casualty agree with my opinion, but 16 is list is read to him is as fine a plece always well to remember that more of acting as could be imagined, and ] money has been made from enter- his deliberativeness in the House taining, than instructing.

TO-DAY AT THE THEY DANCED

CINEMA

Hong Kong

KING'S:—

"The Iron Duke"

QUEEN'S:-

"Show Boat": ORIENTAL:-

"Wife vs. Secretary"

Kowloon

ALHAMBRA:-

MAJESTIC:

"Show Boat"

"Charlie Chan At The

Circus

STAR:

"Big Brown Eyes"

#

Coming

KING'S:-

"Human Cargo"

QUEEN'S

"Till We Meet Again"

ORIENTALinner

"Viva Villa"

ALHAMBRA¡—

"You May Be Next"

MAJESTIC:---

1

TO ROUNDS

AIR-CONDITIONED THEATREN

SHOWING TO-DAY AT 2.30. 5.10. 7.15 & 9.30 P.M." WONDERFUL RECONSTRUCTION OF THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO.

GEORGE ARLISS

(canr 4) JA GAUMONT BRITISH PICTURE

Directed by VICTOR SAVILLE

The Iron Duke

NEXT CHANGE

20th Century Fox

• SHOWS DAILY

2.30 5.20

· 720-930

•

"HUMAN CARGO"

with CLAIRE TREVOR-BRIAN DONLEVY

MAJESTIC

THEATRE

NATHAN ROAD

KOWIDON

TEL 37232

(MATINEES: 20-30c, EVENINGS, 20-30c 5070) FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY

A MURDER MYSTERY PACKED WITH THRILLS, ACTION, SUSPENCE !!!

OF APPLAUSE HUDDERS!

Interlude At Hong Kong Hotel

PAT SYKES AND J. A. ANDREW ·

They arrived from London en Saturday-Miss Pat Sykes. holder of the World's Dancing Championship, and her adroit partner, Mr. J. A. Andrew.

Not a thought of "performing." but the music In the crowded Grips" fascinated them. They danced in the crowd.

But how they danced!

Alert to size, every opportunity..

the dashing Manager of the Hons DIARY OF LOCAL

Kong Hotel lost not a moment in suggesting that an impromptu in- terlude in the form of an exhibi- tion dance would be greatly ap preciated.

So, without rehearsal, Pat Sykes and her partner took the floor and danced to rounds and rounds of

"It Happened In New York" applause,

STAR:

"One Night Of Love"

"CHARLIE CHAN AT THE CIRCUS"

Result-they have been engaged to appear in cabaret at the; Hong Kong Hotel for a limited season commencing on, Saturday night, and during the day they will give private instruction in the great variety of latest steps.

Criminal master minds plot his death, deadly cobras strike out Their first appearance on Satur- with poisonous, fangs, and foaming day will feature the "Skater's gorillas rage at his back, but Waltz which was originated by

the famous

Warner Oland Chinese detective calmly and Pat Bykes herself. silently unravels one of the most baffling mysteries of his entire

It is Chan's task in the new

It's a long step from studying!

career in the Fox picture "Charlie under Pavlova to the cabaret of Chan at the Circus," which is now the Hong Kong Hotel, but as little showing at the Majestic Theatre. more than a child, charming Pat picture to track down a mysterious Sykes received instructions from Some like

romance some luxe killer, who after having committed the immortal exponent of fo- thrills-some Hire comedy—and | one- murder. returns time' and numerable glorious ballets. "Big Brown Eyes," which opened again to the scene of the crime to

This

is the first visit Miss Sykes) yesterday at the Star Theatre, with silence those who might know his. Joan Bennett and Cary Grant Identity. Since the murdered has made to the East, but her Irene Dunne proves in "Show sharing leading roles, will please man was owner of a clrcus and partner, Mr. Andrew knows this Boat" that she could make a 'em all, because it's

Jene Dunne is splendid in Universal's" "Show Boat," showing to-day at the Queen's and Alham- bra Theatres With Allen Jones she sings a number of tuneful duets

dramatic scene throb with dyna- m'e force.

Paul Robeson's singing mar- vellous, his rendering of "Ole Man River", being the best.

thing!

got every-bis relations with the performers

were tone too amiable, every, one part of the world well. Romance? With lovely blonde !of the circus people is under They should prove yet another Joan Bennett making the most auspicion. including the giant

"winner" for the management of luscious armful blg, handsome gorilla who was out of bis' cage at Cary Grant ever had! Thrills? the time the crime was committ- the Hong Kong Hotel, Charles Winsinger, as Captain With a wideawake, quick-thing ca Hanks, more than repeats his sac- i ing manicurist and her cop sweet- cess on the stage while Belen heart smashing through crooks cast are

.

Frominent in

the supporting

Kepe Luke, who port-Anger on the criminals, and forces,

EVENTS

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Anniversaries and Holidays.-Ezhalts- tion of the Holy Cross,

Auctions.-Crown Land, at P.W.D. Offices, 3.00 pm

Cinemas. King's. The Iron Duke." Queen's Show Boat."

Oriental

Wife vs. Secretary." World:"Chinese Picture.” Alhambra "Show Boat." Majostio:Charlie Chan at the

Circus"

h

A FOX picture with

KEYE LUKE

OLIVE BRASNO

Warner O LAND

CHILLS !

KA NEXT CHANGE GERTRUDE MICHAEL LYLE TALBOT IN A MAD-CAP BOMANTIC COMEDY FULL OF LAUGHTER!" 'IT HAPPENED IN NEW YORK

A UNIVERSAL COMEDY HIT!"

CAST-STONE FINISHES

COM-

The growing use of cast crete in situations exposed to attention to view has compelled the nature of the finished surface to prevent unsightliness. To clar If the position,, therefore, The Cast Concrete Products Associa- tion Limited, 20, Dartmouth-street, London. W.1, have lasted, in an appendix to its specification for cast or reconstructed stone, a classification

finishes, and of Lave followed it up by depositing. Church samples of the three main classi- Acations for exhibition at the Building Centre, 158, New Bond- Miscellaneous Opening of new Cen- street, W.1. The first of these trul British School by H. E. the classifications Governor, 3.00 p.m...

Stat."Big Browa· Eyes?". Dances.--Chearo Club Dauce, 8. p.. Meatings.Kowloon Union Committee, 6.15 p.m. half-monthly, of Hong Kong Football Referees' Auen,

Sports Club, 8.00 p.m.

Sports.

consists of plain

cast stone, that is, the product as Social.-Y.M.C.A." Whist Drive, in it leaves the mould. The second West Lounge, 9.00 p.m.

shows how, by treating the con- crete in an immature state, sur- resembling hand-wrought stone may be produced. e.g., with diagonal or vertical tool marks or

faces Meetings-Hong Kong Football Re- tereos Association (Sports Club), 8.00 p.m.

Moon.-VII Moon, 291. Day, Sunrise.-0.10 3.1. Bunnet.-6.28 matt finish. The third class is actually worked upon, after the p.m,

Tides. High at 8,50 and 21.28; Low concrete has reached maturity, by at 1.45 and 14.48.

band or machine so that the sur- TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15.

face is still more realistic. Here Anniversaries and Holidays.-The - again the tooling, fzc., used in Seven Dolours of Our LadyBt. mason's work is reproduced; for Catharine of Gence.

example, boasted' work, that is Anctions-Postage Stamps, xt Lamrished with a broad chisel used mert's Sales Boom, 5.15 p. House old Furniture, at GOA, Nathan Road, Kowloon, 10.30 .m.

King'

Cinemas,

The Iron Duke" Queen's "Show Boat." Oriental:-"Viva Villa, WorldChinese Picture." Alhambra Show Boat.". Majestic Chażlie Chan at the

Circus."

2

transversely; tooled work, finished with a narrow-pointed chisel used longitudinally: bush-hammered. giving a rough surface; rubbed or smooth work, &c. The examples show how a good and permanent finish many be obtained without resort to the objectionable prac- tice of applying a slurry or filling of cement" and nine aggregate to the cast stone with consequent

Westley, as his wife, is perfectly defenses to bring baby-killers and rays Chan's son, Francis Ford,

gansters to justice: Comedy? With Maxine Reiner, John McGuire, them to stand trial, but through League, at St. Andrew's Church Hall, Hability to flake on from

`suited to the role,

Helen Morgan, Queenie. Smith and Donald Cook give excellent

support.

a wide-awake blonde, who sees all shirley Dearie, Paul Stanton and polical pull, they get off. and knows all. spilling all the airt. Carrol Naish.

in her own private, gossip column! Joan breaks up with Grant when

Joan Bennett is as lovely as ever Cary Grant is magnificent, and

the balance of the cast, under the

On the whole "Show Boat" Is i grand entertainment directed by she thinks, wrongly, that, he's fal- jewel-robbery, which is turning the James Whale who was responsible len for another woman, and quits town upside-down, and the xilling able direction of Raoul Walsh, for such outstanding zuccesses her manicuring job to go to work of a little baby in the park, áre

turns in a memorable perform- for a newspaper, columnist. Bne tied-up, and goes to work to run gets a hunch that a mysterious the story dow, Joan puts her ance.

38

"The Invisible Man"

"vimney's End.”

and

Far:-"Big Brown Eyes." Mostings Aouual, of Mamas Hockey,

5.30 p.m.

Miscellaneous —Bötary Tillo, Hong Kong Hotel.

Behersis.--Hopg Kong Singers, "King: Olaf" (Elgar) Union Church, Kennedy Road, 5:30 pm....

Social-Cheero Club Whist Drive, 9)

1

p.m.

etc.

trost:

Meeting, Mamak Hockey League (St. Andrew's Church Hall), 5,80 p.m. pa

Swimming.-Colony Championshipe (V.R.C.), 6.00p.m.; P.W.D. Gala Sports.

(Bouth Chins A.A pavilion), 8.00 Bookey-Annual Meeting, Y.M.C.Apme Women's Hockey Section; Annual Moon--VII Moon, 30th. 'Day.

ESTARE

4 SHOWS DAILY.

▲ 2.80, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.20 p.m. TO-DAY ONLY

CARY GRANT

JOAN BENNETT

She got confiden-

hal with a con-m3623 and fall in love. with a copi

"BIG

BROWN EYES"

A Paramore Picture with

WALTER PIDGEON LLOYD NOLAN ALAN BAXTER

A WALTER WANGET PRODUCTION Directed by Raval Walki

J

TO-MORROW, ONE DAY ONLY 15

GRACE MOORE in ONE NIGHT OF LOVE"