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TO-DAY AT THE

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'KING'S :-

"Give Me Your Heart" QUEEN'S:-

"Bulldog Drummond

Escapes"

ORIENTAL:-

"The Gay Desperado"

Kowloon

ALHAMBRA;-

"The Lucklest Girl In The

"World"

MAJESTIC:-

"One Heavenly Night" STAR:-

"One More River"

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FRANK LAWTON, JANE WYATT, MRS. PATRICK CAMPBELL, COLIN CLIVE, Lionel Atwill, Reginald Denny, C. Aubrey Smith, Henry Stephenson, Kathleen Höward, Alan Mowbray Screenplay by R. C Sherriff. A UNIVERSAL PICTURE presented by Carl Laemmle

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EVENTS

FRIDAY, APRIL 9.

The Princesses "Help" Anniversaries and Holidays.-

When the King and Queen gave the first party of their reign at Buckingham Palace Princess 'Mar- garet aid. Princess Elizabeth "helped" their parents to entertain their guests,

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Nearly 100 Ambassadors and Ministers and other beads of mis- stons "accredited to the Court of St. James's with their wives went to the Palace to tea. They were received by the King and Queen In the long picture gallery at the head of the grand staircase,

The two little Princesses, dresa- ed alike in a beautiful shade vi coral pink, stood shyly; with their father and mother. It was their first appearance at a function of this kind.

The King and Queen shook hands with the guests, who filed past and partook of a buffet, tes in the blue drawing-room. After some time their Majesties and the "The Plough and The Stars" two Princesses joined their guests ORIENTAL:-

at tea.

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"Gold Diggers of 1937"

FALHAMBRA:

"Reunion"

MAJESTIC:-

STAR:

"Tarzan Escapes"

"My American Wife"

BULLDOG DRUMMOND

ESCAPES

Triple String of Pearls The Queen was gown of palest blue, and her jewels were a triple string of pearls around her neck. The Princess Royal, who was present with her husband, the Earl of Harewood, wore a dress of very pale green, and the Duchess of Gloucester, who was panied by the Duke of Gloucester, was in dark blue.

St. Mary of Egypt, Penitent.

Auctions.Crown Lands, at Dis trict Office, South, Hong Kong, 11 a.m.: Miscellaneous Goods, at Godown of Messrs. Dodwell and Co.. Lid, Oak Street, Taikokteul, 10.30 am.

Cinemas.

King's: "Give Me Your Heart" Queen's: — "“Buildag Drummond

Escapes"

To-day at 2.30, 5.15 and 7.20

p.m. only.

(No Public Performance at

9:30 p.m. Central:-Trader Horu" Oriental:-"The Gay Desperado" World: "Chinese Picture" Alhambra: "The Luckfest GI

In The World" Majestic:-"One Heavenly Night" Star: "One More River Dances.Health and Strength League's Bt. Patrick's Ball, st Hotel Cecil, 8.30 p.m.; HKS.P.C. (Women's Auxillary), Charity Ball, at Peninsula Hotel, 9.30 pm.

Lectures. Helena May Christian Fellowship Meeting, 10.30 a.m.

Miscellaneous.Claims against the Estate of Ker George Russell Valzey; and George Eiland Fran- cls Leverson, due; Amateur Photo-

graphic Exhibition at Sallors' and Soldiers Home, 5.30 p.m."

Social-Cheero Club Dupileate accom-contract Bridge, 8 p.m.

The string band of the Cold- stream Quards played selections, Dastardly doings in the London and the King and Queen talked fog, with "Bul'dog Drummond" on

Informally to Ambassadors. Minis- the scent, brought a new Drum-ters, and their wives. mond to the screen in the person The party lasted two hours.

of handsome young Ray Millend Mr. Eden, the Foreign Secretary.

guests

In "Bulldog Drummond Escapes." and Mrs. Eden were among the the latest of the popular series of light detective stories, which has Its run at the Queen's Theatre to- day.

With Sir Guy Starding. Heather Angel, Porter Hall and Reginald Denny In the supporting cast. "Bulldog Drummond is, a fast-

Sports.—(See Page 10). Sunrise.-8.09 a.m. Sunset.-8.41

p.m.

Moon-II Moon, 28th. Day. Tides. High at 7.52 and 20.00; Low at, 1.50 and 13.56.

GIVE ME YOUR HEART

ALLEGED LIBEL mopolitan production released by

IN BOOK

"Give Me Your Heart." the Cos-

Warner Bros., which had its local premiere at the King's Theatre yesterday, held capacity audiences spellbound by its beauty and en-

moving light-hearted mystery Action By Mr. Hayley trancement and the sheer power

which has all the ingredients of a first-class film thriller „plus” ex- cellent humour and real cordedy. It rates easily as the best in the popular McNeile and Fairlie series, and presents ✡ new and vital Drummond who should become one of the screen's favourite de- tectives in very short order.

LUCKIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD'

Morriss

of its dynamic druma.

The picture. based on' the smashing stage hits by Jay, Mal-

An alleged libel in a biographyay. was made for Kay Francis. of Mr. Justice Avory was the sub- ject of an action for damages ip the King's Bench Division, states the "Daily Telegraph.",

The intensely emotional situations

of the play offer her the finest! dramatic. opportunity of her career, and she rises to them with

all brilliant artistry for which ahe is famous.

There is a remarkably brilliant supporting cast which includes

Young, Patric Knowles, Henry Stephenson, Frieda Inescort, Helen Flint. Halliwell Hobbes, Zéffie Tll- bury and Elspeth Dudges.

Mr. Hayley Eustace Morriss, at Pippingford Part. Nutley. Bussex was the plaintiff, and. the defen- dants were "Victor Gollancz Ltd., of Henrietta-street. W.C.. and such famous players of stage and Running up the comedy scale Mr. Stanley Jackson. -of the screen as George Brent, Roland from amusing to uproarious, and Strand the publishers and containing a tender love story author of the book respectively.

Mr. with a new approach, Universal's

Roger Bacon, for Mr. first rate laugh hit, "The Luckiest Morriss, recalled, that In 1925 his Girl in the World." at the Alham- { cllent was convicted at Lewes bra Theatre to-day, features Jane Assizes before Mr. Justice Avory Wyatt and Louls. Hayward,

for offences against young women ed was the strong allegation of The picture relates the mis-and girls, He was sentenced to adventures of 2

strong-willed two years' imprisonment with willingness by the girls as accom-

plices 'In what was done. herless who shares kitchen privi- hard labour and a year's im-

The defendant," sald Mr. leges with a dashing young cava- prisonment wtihout hard labour. ller. The lively dialogue sparkles He secured. six months' remission Bacon, have come here to prove with gay and the sprightly for good behaviour.

keep getting funter

Ten years after the case Mr. story unfolds. Jane Jackson's book.. "Mr. Justice Wyatt's refreshing personality Avory," was published and had a and excellent acting are revealed substantial circulation. to splendid advantage in the title role.

situations 15 the

"ONE MORE RIVER"

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that he is the worst sexual offen-

der who has ever appeared in the English courta."

POSTPONEMENT APPLICATION

Mr. St. John Hutchinson, K.G.. 'FAIR. COMMENT PLEA

who, with Mr. Roland Oliver, K.C., Mr. Morriss complained that defended Mr. Morries at Lewes passages in the book meant that Assizes, sald, the application for a he had concocted false evidence | postponement of the Lewes tṛlal and attempted to deceive the was not made on behalf of Mr. Mor- Court into postponing the trial, riss, and he did not think that and that the passages bore the the application was supported in meaning alleged. They also any way on behalf of Mr. Morriss. But if you were married to a pleaded fair comment and privi- man who was cruel to you, would lege, and, regarding some of the your pride keep you from reveal-passages, justification.... ing this fact in a divorce court, in "There is not one single point spite of the fact that your refusal brought out at the trial in favour so to testify involved you almost of my client which is reported Cross-examined, Mr. Huchinson certain conviction? Is it better to in this book." Mr. Bacon con- stated that he recollected the

Pride is a powerful force in the lives of those intent on "keeping up appearances."

SUN. Francis Lederer “MY AMERICAN WIFE' be branded for the commission of tinued,

MON." Ann Sothern in

Royal Visit To Glasgow And Dumbarton

He did not think he was de- ceived so far as the application. was, concerned, because he acted on what the doctora told him and not on what Mr. Morriss said.

Lord Chief Justice, in dismissing an offerice or which you are inno- "You will find this story colour Mr. Morrisa's appeal, saying cent, rather than reveal weak- ed. and, in my submission, vin- something like this: "A more nesses of the husband from whom dictive against my client."

appalling case of its kind is not you have fed in horror,

Counsel added that az im- ' within our recollection." portant matter which was omitt- The hearing was adjourned,

These are questions brought

up by a situation in "One More 'River." Univerzal's picturization

of the John Galsworthy drama which is now at the Star Theatre

ring role.

The King and Queen will be in clation of the wide-spread char-with Diana Wynyard in the star- residence at the Palace of Holy-acter or the Exhibition, which is roodhouse, Edinburgh, from July 5 intended to be truly representa- to July 11, states the "Bulletin" | tive of the British Commonwealth (Glasgow): Their Majesties will and to be a place where many devote one day during the weck to reunions will take place with

` a visit to Clasgow and Dumbarton, visitors from beyond the seven-

when they will inspect the site of seas."

the Scottish Empire Exhibition at No detailed arrangements have

yet been made for the visit of their Majesties to the Exhibition ground at Bellähouston Park.

ONE HEAVENLY

NIGHT

of

A merry, frolicsome, gay and witty romantic comedy drama with Bellahouston Park, and when the

music is coming to the Majestic King will formally receive the keys

Theatre, to-day. The title of the of Dumbarton Castle,

plece, “One Heavenly Night,” aptly

their Captain 8. J. Graham, general The actual work of preparing describes

enjoyment manager of the Exhibition, stated: the ground, forming the main glorious singing by Eyelyn Laye, "The deep interest of their Ma-avenues, and laying down water, John Boles, and at times, by the jestics, even at this early stage of electricity, and other services is to entire cast. In no sense a comic our project is heartening to those be started almost immediately, opera, "One Heavenly Night” prö- in Ecotland who are engaged upon Though it is doubtful if any build-i viden tuneful music throughout, the task of bringing the Empire Inga will be erected by July, the and though essentially modern, within the boundarleg of ons part. general layout of the park will be there is variety of costuming that "In paying this visit the King far advanced by the date of the lends colour nad brightness to the and Queen will show their appre- royal visit.

atmospheric settings.

Jane Watt helps Louis Hayward out of a scrape in Universal's "The Luckiest Girkin the World”" Showing at the Alhambra

KINGS?

SHOWING

TO-DAY

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Never Before

Has Any Picture So Fearlessly Exposed · ·

A Woman's Innermost Heart of Hearts!

KAY FRANCIS

GIVE ME YOUR HEART

GEORGE BRENT

Kaland Yang Patria Kanados

Uvery implement Erlanda So A Worker dem Padova » & Commpakten Pendebated by ARCHON 1. MATO

ALSO COLOUR MUSICAL COMEDY KING OF THE ISLANDS"

JOE E. BROWN

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SONS O' GUNS"

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ALHAMBRA

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TARZAN ESCAPES

MAUREEN O'SULLIVAN AMari

MY AMERICAN WIFE

Lederer, in the story, la for- elen Count, owning the impressive name of Ferdinand von und zu Francis Lederer co-stars with

Redenach. He marries an Ameri- lovely Ann Sothem in an entries can girl--for love, not wenith — new type of role in Paramount's and comes to America determined.

himself known as romantic fim "My American to make Wife," scheduled to open on Sun-

Social ambitions of the gizľa day at Star Theatre. The stars mother bring the romance of are packed up by an impressive Lederer and Miss: Bothern. almost supporting cast, headed by Fred to divorce, until the Count takes Stone, Hillle... Burke, Ernest 'Cos I matters into his own hands and

manages a reconciliation. sart and Grant Mitchell.

"Spike.*

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