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QUEEN'S

DAILY AT 2·30×515·7·20 & 9:30 ·TEL. 31455

FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY

With

Crime doesn't pay in this man's town!

Fred STONE

GRAND JURY

Owen Davis, Jr.

Louise Latimer.

Directed by Albert S. Rogelij

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1936.

TO-DAY AT THE THE THEATRE IN DIARY OF LOCAL

CINEMA

Hong Kong

KING'S:-

"We Went To College" QUEEN'S:—

"Grand Jury" ORIENTAL:

"Unguarded Hour"

Kowloon

ALHAMBRA :

Thay Met In A Taxi” MAJESTIC:

"Next Time We Love"

"Evensong"

STAR:-

RKO RADIO PICTURE

ALSO: MARCH OF TIME & COLOUR CARTOON

TO-MORROW

GINGER KOGERS & FRED ASTAIRE

in their brilliant new show

“SWING TIME”

• Brows

DAILY

3-30-313

7.15-0.99

As R.K.O. Radio Picture

Take any TRAM ON MARRY VALLEY BỤI,

ORIENTAL

ROAD

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LAST 4 TIMES TO DAY

A LAUGH AND A THRILL FOR EVERY TICK OF THE CLOCKI A thrilling laugh.packed story with two great stars.

LORETTA YOUNG FRANCHOTTON

Poluvan

Unguarded Hour

LEWIS STONE HOLAND YOUNG

•2 DAYS TO-MORROW & SATURDAY •

UNFORGETTABLE THRILLS WITH LAUGHTER]

Ceiling ZERO

CAGNEY O'BRIEN

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• LAST TIMES TO-DAY

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FRITZ KORTNER IMLYN WILLIAMS. GARL LEMOND ALICE DILYSIA COMERTA SUPERVIA

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Quested by VICTOR SAVILLE

"CRIME TO TIP"

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• T-MRROW

FRED.

“ASTAIRE

GINGER ROGERS

IN

SWING TIME"

BKO-RADIO

SUPER-MUSICAL

KING'S:-

Coming

"Romeo and Juliet" QUEEN'S;-

"Swing Time"

ORIENTAL:-

"Celling Zero"

ALHAMBRA:--

"Swing Time"

MAJESTIC:—

"La Vie Parisienne" STAR..!

"Swing Time”

"NEXT TIME WE LOVE"

Margaret the marvelous Sulla- van the splendid. Margaret Sul. lavan, the woman, turns the cine natio microscope on the vagaries of feminine nature in her portrayal of a tempestuously emotional role in Next Time We Love," the at- teaction at the Majestic theatre This film is based on Ursula Par. rott'a novel of heart throbs In creating the central character for the screen, Miss Sullavan delivers a performance of unusual depth and richness.

She rises to the clouds of ec stasy and there bursts down in a terrent of temperament, sweeping through all the human changes of a vibrant woma... existence. The novel was bought by Uni versal because the story would give, full scope to Margaret Sul lavan's talent as an actress. But

EDINBURGH

Early Experiences

Edinburg a present experience w the "making of theatrical history. may recull the chequered career ci the drama in earlier days in Scotland. Actually there was no licensed theatre at all in Scotland hefore the reign of George III. There had been a theatre for a short time in Glasgow a few years earlier, but it had been destroyed by a furious mob returning from one of Whitefeld's harängdes. But when the New Town was projected for Edinburgh a clause was Inger- ted enabling the Crown to isatie royal letters patent licensing a theatre. To Whitefield's conster nation it was built on the very ground where he had been used to harangue the people.

ENTER" SIDDONS The theatre was opened in 1769, but it only flickered in Edinburgh. ti on May 22, 1784, Siddons arst appeared there as Belvidera. Tom Campbell described what happen ed

EVENTS

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10. Apatverdario» and Holidays, — St. Eulsha; Celebration of Siainme Consti- tutional Day.

Auctions.The Standard

Press " Stock-in-trade, at 20 Ice House Street, and 8 Daddell Street noon.

Cinomas. I

Kings:-"We Want To College. ' Queen » --"Grand Jury." OrientalThe Unguarded Hour." Wodd :-"Chinese Picture." Alhambra They Met In A Taxi." Majestic-Nart Time Wo Love." Star Evensong,"

Lectures.Theophical Society, 6.00

p.m.

Mails-Christma Registered Air Mail for Great Britain by Imperial Airways Service per R.M. A... Dorado, &

Miscellaneous-Hong Kong Philatelic Society'e Annual Stamp, Exhibition, in South China Morning Post Building, 3.00 to 8.00 p.m.; S.P.C. "Bazaar in St. John's Cathedral Hall, 11 am.; 8t. Andrew's Women's Fellowship, 3.00 St Andrew's Club "Open" | PJ

Night, 9.00 p.m.

bearest, in Y.M.C.A., 8.45 p..

Rehearsala.-A.D.C. Pantomime Re.

Bocial-Civil Service Cricket Club Whist Drive, 9.00 p.m. Cheero Club | Bridge and ́ Mah Jong Drva, 8.00

p...

Sports.

Hockey-Brawn Cup Hockey: Con- tra! British School "A". Central British School "" (C.R.S. ground). 2.30 p.m.

Racing.Entries close for Joukey Club's Thirteenth Extra Race Meeting,

at nooit.

Snooker-Steel Coulson's League :' P.C. Mess v. Royal Artillery Mess; Signala. C.U.C.; R.S.P. v. Civil Service Cricket Club; R.E. Mess G.S. Hess,

The grave attention of my scòt- tish countrymen and their canny reservation of praise till they were sure she had reserved it had well- nigh worn out her patience. She had been used to speak to aritmat- ed audiences, but now she felt that she had been speaking to stones. Successive flashes of her elocution that had always been sure to electrify the South fell in vain on these Northern flints. At last, as I well remember, she told me that she coiled up all her power to the most emphatic possible" utterance of one passage, having previously rowed in her heart that if she could not touch the Scots shep.m. would never again cross the Tweed. When it was finished she paused The and looked at her audience. deep silence was broken only by a single voice exclaiming. That's 1 ta' bad."

There was a pause, then a burst of Laughter: then drab on crash began to fear

of cheering till Siddons that they would bring the place down

nobody in the studios suspected NEW ABERDEEN

that she would achieve the dra matic heights she has, Under Ed- ward H. Griffith's direction, Mar- garet hus given her role ever more personality and skill than the evinced in her other pictures. which have been acknowledged. triumphs for her.

Margaret is modest in disclaim ng all the credit. She has stated that the director is responsible for the excellence of "Next Tim We Love." The star added å measure of praise for the cam *raioan. Joseph Valentine, saying that he photographed her as she has dreamed of being pictured.

Ta one of bet scenes with James Stewart, Margaret quar rels, zulks, storms, then finally to smiles and tenderness- turns like an emotional whirlwind that becomes a gentle summer breeze ladea with the perfume of apple blossoms.

RECTOR

Wrestling. 1. C. A. Gymin and Wresting Class, 6.30 p.m.

Mono-X Moon, 27th Day. Sunrise-0.52

s, m. Sunset.-5.40

Tides.-High no 7.44 and 19.05: Jow

at 4.32 and 12.10.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11.

Damseus.

„Azaiversaries and Holidays. St.

Auctions. Leasehold Property, at Lammert's Sales Room, 3.00. p.m.

Cinemas.

King's "We Wen: To College." Queen's Swing Time." „Oriental :---""Ceiling Zero."

World-Chiness" "Picture." Alhambra "Swing Timd." Kajestis :-"La Vie Parisienne.' Star: "Swing Time"

Entertainments.--Piano

Recital by Mr. Harold Beott, si St. Andrew's Hall, 9.00 p.m.

Lectures.--Helons May Christian Fel lowship Meeting, 10.30 a.m. Speaker:

Evans Of The Broke By Geoffrey Allea

Elected

.

Admiral Sir Edward R. G. R Evans "Evans of the Brooke was recently elected Rector of Aberdeen University in, succession to Mr. Walter Elliot. Secretary of State for Scotland. He had à ma- jority in three of the four "Natiors into which the students divide for

voting purposes.

tion was in favour of Bir Josiah The majority in the fourth Na-

Stamp.

Mails.Christmas Ordinary Air Mail for Great Britain by Imperial Airways Service, per R. M. A. Dorado. 8.30

a.m.

Prize Giving, at King's College Hall, 3

Miscellaneous.—Belihon Public School

p.1.

1

Sports

Badminton-Mixed Doublen ; Kow loon Tong Y. Club de Recreio "A"; St. John's r. Free Lancers

Royal Artillery (L) . Garrison Ser. Billiards.McEwan-Younger League:

geania, H.K.S. Bde. R.A.M.C.; Fusilier; B.N.Y.P. 1. R.A.H.Q Royal Ulster Rifles

v. Royal Welch

Moon-X Moon, 29. Day. #Staraa,---6,52

Bunset.-5.39

.D. HIL

Tides. High at 6,23 sná 18:35; Low

0.45 and 11.30.

Mr. John Scott MacLachlan, pre-p..

Admiral Evans, in a telegram to

Every change of mood brings sident of the Students' Repre with it a different shading of fa- sentative

Council

stated "De- cial expression, as if the star were lighted with your welcome news. actually living the role and feel I will do my utmost to prove wor- ing the impulses of anger, the thy or this high office." " pangs of lonesomeness, the flames The student vote is not announ- af love and the delights of joyced, but it is understood that the ousness, Margaret Sullavan 15 20

order of the five candidates ac- actress to her fingertips, an artist who demands perfection of her cording to the number of student self and comes inighty close to get- ting it.

\

“GRAND JURY"

votes in their favour was Admiral Sir Edward Evans, Sir Joslahı Stamp. Sir Alexander Roger, Mr. Eric Linklater, and Mr. A. Duff Cooper.

The result of the election was announced by Principal W. Hamil- ton who had assembled in the quadrangle at "Marischal College, and was received with loud cheers and the singing by the Evans sup- porters of their party song.

"WE WENT TO COLLEGE"

"We Went to Collège." the Metro-Goldwyn - Mayér comedy which is showing. to-day at the King's Theatre, is a pointed, de- the deficiencies monstration of

which some

people discover in higher education.

It lampoons the gay old grad who returns for the annual col-

with motives lege reunion

He is full altogether altrustic.

not

A refreshing novelty in einema heroes is characterized by Fred Stone in "Grand Jury," his newest picture, showing to-day at the Queen's Theatre.

of loyal college spirit, to be sure, Most leading characters are

but equally aware that the trus selected because they

tees are about to build a brick suggest

VOTING BY PROCURATORS colour, excitement and

addition to the historic old place, romance before the story even starts: ace to Admiral Evans intimating his

Principal Fyfe sent a telegram and be manufactures bricks. A £1 fine for the first offence pilots, soldiers of fortune, men appointment and assuring him of role. Womer should get malicious You'll enjoy Walter Abel is this

and £5 for each subsequent offence are the penalties.

Boarding houzes, lodging howes and refreshment bars are not in- cluded in the terma "hotels" and

That Shilling For The "restaurants"

Waiter May Cost

You £5

1.

:

Hotel or restaurant proprietary must exhibit in the entrance the section of the Act prohibiting gratuities, and a notice in every public room or bedroom.

The Bill provides for a charge for service to be distributed among wages which satisfy the Minister the staff Proprietors who par of Labour are exempt from this part of the Bil

That sixpence you slip into the gloakroom attendant's outstretched the walter's outstretched plate, hand, or the shilling you slap on may be a crime front 1838 onwards. That is, if bár, J. Stanley Holmes, MP for Harwich gets his way. The proposed penalties for

The text of his Bill to abolish prietors who ignore their duties in tipping was published recently, this respect are £10 for the pret The first clause not only makes offence ad £250 for each subse- it illegal for a hotel or restaurant { quent öménce.” servant to solicit or accept a gratulty for any normal service. but also for any guest or customer to offer a gratulty."

The Bill does not apply to

Northern Ireland

And, ""bush!" It doesn't say anything about taxi-driverst

about town. Now comes Stone with America's Mr. Taxpayer just one & composite characterizatiori. of

of the 127 millions, And it is a

refreshing surprise to and how much colour, excitement and ro- rance are embodied in an average man who takes his duties as a duzen seriously.

a most hearty welcome to the Uni-pleasure in watching Edith At- versity from the whole body of the water, his wife, as she restrains students as well as from the Unl her natural Impalees while Abel, chairman, and from the Senate. himself, despite by diploma: Wo versity Court, of which he was now as the husband, makes a fool of

Mr. J. R. Pirlo, secretary, on be- men also, will ・ understand and half of the Students representa-sympathize with Una Merkel, as tive Council, also sent a letter of-the wife of a typical college pro- fering, congratulations.

lessor who has wearied, somewhat Stone plays a vóter who daren to Aberdeen University is the only of wisdom and feels and urge to do something about fresing him- self and his fellows from the yoke

British University which retains romance. of racketeering, instead of merely ing into four Nations and

the practice of the students divid

takes him into unique and shril-zin in the medieval, Universities complaining about it. The Alm for procurators, which had its on ling adventures when he finds that of Paris and Bologna The matrie due to a grand jury's tocompetenceculated students are divided into he has to go it alone, in his fight four Nations, according to their against organized crime..

birthplace the Mar sisting of those beloni deen and certain pas deenshire, the Buch

KINGS

LAST TWO DAYS AT-230, 5.10, 7.15 & 9,30 P.M."

¿THEY WENT TO COLLEGE-

but that was years agol· Now they go to town..in the wildest funfeat you've ever given your cheers and laughs to

TO COLLEGE

WE WENT

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LATEST HEARST

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WITH Harles

Waltr

BUTTERWORTH ABEL

Pagk Una HERBERT MERKEN

SAM ATWATER

Domnied by JORKPI, BANTLAY Produced by HARRY BAFF

-GALA PREMIERE, FRIDAY AT 9.30 P.M.—

OPENING SATURDAY, 12TM DECEMBER NORMA SHEARER LESLIE BOWARD in

"ROMEO and JULIET

with John Barrymore

A Metro-holdwyn-Mayer Picture

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OOTAVUS ROT COHEN'S

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THEY MET

IN A TAXI

CHESTER MORRIS FAY LIONTH

A

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COLUMBIA PISTURE

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The B.5,0. Radio Giant Musical Hit of the year FRED ASTAIRE

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Margaret Sullavan, as Ursula Parrott's most vitalheroinë, takes you ....... into the secret corners

of humanity's heart!

NEXT TIME WE LOVE

TO-MORROW AN・ SATURDAY

A CHARMING MUSICAL COMEDY! LA VIE PARISIENNE

(PARISIENNE LIFE)

A UNITED ARTISTS BRITISH PICTURE

BOY HÅNGS HIMSELF

BY ACCIDENT

Fond Of Experiments

·

ARTIST'S

ADVENTURES

Prophets do not enjoy a mono- poly of belog not without honour save in their own country: artists may share the experience. Albert Road, Wood Green, was Chin, who studied art in Britain

Montague Palmer, aged 15), of

There is the case of Mr. Jeng H. fond of experimenting. When his and returned to his native Ching stepfather returned from the about six years ago. He put up Cromarty, Sutherland, Caithness. with a luggage strap. Moray, Nairn, Inverness, Ross, cinema he found the boy hanged his easel on the plains of Man- and Orkney and Shetland; and This was stated at the inquest celestial peace.

churia. The scene was bathed in Not for long. the Angus Nation, those not in- when a verdict was recorded of suspicions oficials came along and cluded in other Nations.

accidental death caused by a dia- arrested him as a spy.. In cach nation the students vots located neck during, ad experimentere he had some dimculty in he moved to Shanghai, Owen Darts. Ir and Louise

Aber for procurators, the successful with a strap under his chin, ch Latimer (the lovers of "Bunker

of. Aber procurator, from each nation then It was stated that Palmer, was keeping his canvases from belur Bean" and Murder on a Bridle

Nafinn, roling for his or her candidate, happy at home and school. Dr. G. pierced by revolutionary bulleta Fath") add youthful romance to those belonging to the remaining Only in the case of an equal dyl. Finegen said death was instan- Bo he sought fanquility in Java, the excitement that arises when a part of Aberdeenshire and to son of the successful procurator taneous big shot mobster throws all bi Banffshira; the Moray Nation, votes is the election decided by the self into a posliin from which he

da Palmer haring Ept bim

forces against atone.

"those belonging to the counties of total, vote cant.

could not recover

mishing in France, Epain (before Ball and the South Sea Islands,

the war) and Scotland.

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