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QUEENS

DAILY AT 2:30·5·15·7·2089:30 TEL.31453

OPENING TO-DAY

VICTOR

MSLAGLEN FOSTER

Fun, fights and thrills... as giri trouble hits the Coast

Guard!

LUPINON

with

SEA DEVIL

..

RADIO

The battle of the son dogs for

the fove of a damél

Al Edward Sauli Production, Directed by dra

WEDNESDAY

DONALD

WOODS

Picture

"

STEP LIVELY. JEEVES'

1

20th C-Fox Picture

•

4 Seeders

DAILY $2.30-$18

7+8+4620

with Arthur Treacher

PINK AND TRAK'OR HAPPY VALLET BUS

ORIENTAL

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1937.

TO-DAY AT THE CINEMA

Hong Kong

KING'S :-

"When Knights Were Bold". QUEEN'S:-

"Sea Devils" ORIENTAL-

HONG KONG SINGERS

Successful Broadcast

The Hong Kong Singers consoll- dated their success of their Coronation Concert at the Penin- sula Hotel by giving a repetition of the programme over the air on

"The Smartest Girl In Town" Thursday night.

Kowloon

ALHAMBRA:--

"Dracula's Daughter"

MAJESTIC:-

"Camille"

STAR:-

"15 Malden Lane"

PLEMING

KING'S:-

SOLD

(PRONYM

TEL MONTA

LAST 4 TIMES TO DAY•

A COMEDY BATTLE OF WITS!

The man who never took, no for an answer meets the girl who

never said yes to a marriage proposal.

*

RKO

RADIO Picture

A FUNNY LAUGH MAD ROMANCE!

Gene

RAYMOND

Cric SOTHERN

Smartest GIRL IN TOWN

With

HELEN BRODERICK

*ENIC PLORE - ERIN RHODES,

HALRY JANS

TO-MORROW MONDAY TUESDAY

A MASSIVE SCREEN SENSATION

The story of the men who made England's most spectacular military tragedy the subject of one of the greatest uutipa pictus es,

WHILE THE THUNDER, OF THEIR HOOFBEATS STILL RINGS ROUND THE WORLD THE LIGH'RBRIGADE CHARGES AGAIN!

ERROL FLYNN

OLIVIA &HAVILLAND "The CHARGE of the LIGHT BRIGADE

PATRIC KNOWLES - HENRY. STEPHENSON NIGEL BRÜCE

Donate Comp - Davie "Nevan - kaksi

● MATINEES: 20c,-30c EVENINGS: 20e.-30c.-50c.-70c.

DAILY

AT,,

2:30

520

720

9-20

HANKOW

STARE

LAST

TIMES

KOWLOON

TO-DAY

577.95

RISKY ROMANCE! MAD ADVENTURE!

CLAIRE TREVOR CESAR ROMERŐ

Lensor Mustang • Laborato

TO-MORROW

UNIVERSE FICCE: "3 SMART GIRLS”

PICTURE

CAMILLE

Greta Garbo as "Camille" Robert Taylor as "Armand" now, at long last, the perfect team for the superb love story of the ages.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer has taken this magnificent classic of litera- ture and enhanced its beauty with the lavish resources of its studios. The pleture brings to the world a gayer and happler Garbo and a young masculine slar whose rise to fame has been nothing less than a sensation,

George' Cukor. the brilliant director of "Romeo.. and Jullet," "David Copperfield" and other notable pletures, was the director of "Camille."

CHARGE OF THE

LIGHT BRIGADE

Sunday

"Romeo and Juliet"

QUEEN'S :--

"Sea Devils"

ORIENTAL:-

"The Charge Of The Light

Brigade"

ALHAMBRA:"

Dracula's Daughter"

MAJESTIC:-

"Camille'?

STAR:-

"3 Smart Girls**

WHEN KNIGHTSTM WERE

BOLD."

"When Knights Were Bold."

It is possible that those hearing "In Honour Of The City" for the first time might find it somewhat of a jumble, as a radio Item; but those who were already familiar with it would certainly be able to enjoy it in reminiscence.

were

The voices of the choir commendably clear, and the men In particular, sang very well in- deed. The weak point appeared to be the wind instruments' which sounded rather strident at times. Rhythm and tone were good, how- ever, and it was frequently pos- sible to catch the words.

The famous Coronation March by Elgar was very much more effective and the voice of Gladys Shaw rang out sweetly over the air in the strains of Land of Hove

and Glory.

SIR SEYMOUR HICKS

Evidence In Film Dispute

showing at the King's Theatre | AUTHOR OF 60.PLAYS

to-day, provides an ideal starring vehicle for Jack Buchanan

The story has been adapted from the famous stage success by Charles Marlowe and the addition of musical numbers provides Jack Buchanan with excuses both to sing and dance. Song hits by Sigler, Goodhart and Hoffman and

a novel dance routine, arranged by the star himself, which takes place in an ancient baronial hall. are highlights of the Aim.

Fay Wray, plays opposite him and makes a charming. Lady Rowena

The film was directed by Jack Raymond against noble castle exteriors and perfectly reproduced Interior settings.

"DRACULA'S DAUGHTER"

Human vampires, throat clutch- ing creatures of the night, come out of the darkness to cast strange shadows on the screen of the AI- hambra Theatre "Dracula's Daughter, the Universal flm drama which opens to-day..

This fantastic tale, sequel to the original "Dracula," follows the adventures of his daughter, who is portruyed by the exotic Gloria Holden. Other featured roles are played by Otto Kruger, Marguerite Churchill. Irving Pichel and Ed- ward Van Sloan.

Dracula's daughter flames to life each night and searches for victims to appease her terrible appetite To escape from her appalling heri- tage, the female vampire seeks the ald of the famo125 psychiatrist. Jeffrey Garth. This incites the Jealousy of his sweetheart, but he

Sir Seymour Hicks gave evidence recently in a Chancery action con- cerning the film "Catherine the Great."

DIARY OF LOCAL

EVENTS

SATURDAY, MAY 15. Anniversaries and Holidays. --- Lovat Fraser born, 1890. W. J. Locke died, 1930. St. John Baptiste de la Salle. Founder of the Bro- thers of Christian Schools.

Cinemas

King's:-"When Knights Were

Bold"

Queen's:-"Sea Devils" Oriental:-"Smartest Girl In

Town"

World: "Chinese Picture." Alhambra:-"Dracula's Daughter"

Majestic Camille"

Star:15 Malden Lane" Dances. Royal Welch Fusillers" Fancy Dress Carnival Dance. p.m.; Kowloon Cricket Club Coronation Danco 9 p.m.

Exhibitions-Pictures. by Prot. Ju Peon, at University. 10 am, to 6 p.m.

Miscellaneous. Claims against the Estates of Yep Key-ylck "allas Yek Key alias Yip Kay; Leung Sau-san; and H. Quan allas Quan Hoy otherwise known as 'Quan Yuen-hoy, due; Creditors' Claims against the Hong Kong Boxing

Association

due: St. Andrew's Branch of V.D.M.A. Bouir New Territories.

Sports.--(See Page 10). Moon-TV Moon, 8th. Day. Sunrise.-3.44 a.m.

pum.

Sunset.-6.56

Tides High at 01.57 and 12.10; Low at 5.15 and 10.45,

SUNDAY, MAY 16.

Anniversaries and Holidays. Whit Sunday. Jewish Pentecost. Cinemas.

King's Romeo And Juliet" Queen's:-"Sea Devils" Oriental:The Charge Of The

"Light Brigade" World: Chinese Picture". Alhambra:"Dracula's Daughter" Majestic:-"Camille" Star: "Three Smart Girls" Miscellaneous.--Y M. C. A. Dis- cussion Group, West Lounge, 9

He was called on behalf of Lon- don Film Productions. Limited, who are defending a copyright case in which damages are claimed by Madame Denise Suzanne Henriettep.m. Poznański (or Savoir), Qual de Fassy, Paris, and Mr. Frank Ver. non and Mrs. Virginia Vernon. Grosvenor-square, W.

Madame Poznanski is the widow of Alfed Poznanski, generally known as M. Savoir, who wrote the play "La Petite Catherine." which was performed in Paris in 1930.

Mr. and Mrs: Vernon, who had the exclusive rights of the play. In England and elsewhere adapted it for presentation at the Phoenix Theatre. London. in 1931, and the plaintiffs allege that, their copy- right had been infringed in the film "Catheririe the Great."

London Film Productions deny the allegation. They plead that both ilm and play could be com- piled from historical documents, and that the film was so producca, without reference to the play.

Sir Seymour Hicks was the first witness for the defence. He told the Court that he had been in the theatrical profession all his life: and had produced about 300. that he had written about 60 plays

Sir Seymour said, he had read M. and Sir Patrick Hastings (for the Savoir's play and, seen the film.

defence) asked if he could see any from the play?" evidence of the fim being taken

reply.

"I cannot see a particle," was the

"BRILLIANT INDECENCY" Sir Patrick-How would you des-

persis's in his' efforts to solve the cribe M. Savoir's play as it would

secret of the mysterious vampire.

"Dracula's Daughter" progresses act?-Brilliant Indecency; I do not amazingly to a climax that is cal-see how else you could call it but culated to make

Caree. the pulses race with excited awe. The picture was directed by Lambert Hillyer.'

SEA DEVILS"

Abounding with action and sus- pense that often reach unusual dramatic heights, RKO Radio's "Bea Devils" opens at the Queen's Theatre to-day.

The picture is the first to deal of the U. s. Coast Guard. Two un a large scale with the activities

The most famous cavalry charge in history is re-enacted in Warner Brothers' "The Charge of the Light exciting rescues at sea, one of the Brigadestarring Errol Flynn and

crew and passengers of a burning Olivia de Havilland-which comes to the Oriental Theatre on Sun-liner and one of the personnel of day. Monday and Tuesday.

Director Michael Curtiz, took three weeks to make the sequences. Elaborate preparations were made for the filming of the charge, im- mortalized by Lord Tennyson, in his poem. Twenty expert powder men worked for a week mining the valley

with charges of dynamite.

a yacht, blown ashore during a molition of a big leeberg off the hurricane, and the attempted de- Newfoundland coast, are among the more spectacular scenes.

Against this colourful. back- mance and rivalry of the human ground bas been painted the ro-

story Victor McLaglen, a hard- bitten Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, has a daughter, Ida Lupino, "whom he hopes to see The supporting cast is one of

married to one of his shipmates. the most distinguished in the numerous others portraying the

Donald Woods, Into this scheme history of the screen...with Lionel memorable characters.

of things comes Preston Foster, a Barrymore as Duval the elder- "Camille" will be shown to-day-roving.coast guardaman with an eye Elizabeth Allan-Jessie Ralph at the Majestic Theatre. To mist for feminine beauty, and the plot -Henry Daniell-Lenore Viziet La to miss. one of the most beging to thicken, building up to beautiful and most important film one crisis after another with fine productions of the year!

dramatic effect.

Laura Hope Crews-Rex O'Malley Russell Hardie-E. E. Clive and

Is there an expression in the theatrical world "laugh play".. There is, but it does not always apply.

Sir Seymour said that that term could be applied to the play.

"I laughed at it tremendously, thought it'extremely funny," he added.

Sports. (See Page 10), Moon-IV Moon, 7th. Day. Sunrise.-5.43 a.m. Sunset.-8.58

p.m.

Tides-High at 02.59 and 13.10, Low at 06.02 and 20.45.

MONDAY, MAY 17, Anniversaries and Holidays. Whit Monday. . Daylight Saving Act passed. 1916.

Cinemas

King'sRomeo And Jullet" Queen's: "Sea Devils" Oriental The Charge Of The

Light Brigade" World: "Chinese, Picture," Alhambre: "Dracula's Daughter" Majestic: "Camille"

Star: "Three Smart Girls' Dances. Cheero Club Dance, &

p.m.

Religious-General Confirmation in the Catholic Cathedral. 7.30 D.M.

Social-Y.M.C.A Service Men's Waist Drive, 9 p.m. Ir the West Lounge.

Sports. (See Page 10).

Moon-First Quarter. 2.49 p.m. IV Moon, 8th. Day.

Sunrise.-5.44 a.m. Sunset.-6.55

p.m.

พ

Low at 04:36 and 18.50.

Tides-High at 00.55 and 11.20;

Sir Patrick-In your opinion, in- to what category would you bring the him-It Is melodrama from

the begining to the end; there is not a funny line in it.

Mr. Justice Crossman-Not an Intentionally funny line?-That is what I mean.

Discussing .French and English theatre audiences Sir Seymour, said: I think that English people remember what they see aud French people remember what they hear. French audiences are “quick in the uptake" and they do not laugh in the wrong places.

Garbo and Robert Taylor in "Camille" Showing to-day at the Majestic Theatre.

AIR-CONDITIONED THEATRE

TO-DAY ONLY AT 2.30, 5.10. 7.15 &.9.30 P.M.

THE PRINCE CHARMING OF THE WORLD IN A FILM OF CHARM

EM WOOLE, PA A CAPITOL, FILM, PRODUCTION

JACK

BUCHANAN

IN A MUSICAL VERSION OF

TO-MORROW

WHEN

KNIGHTS WERE

BOLD

FROM TAL PLAY OF CHARLES MASSON

MG.M. PICTURE •

with

FAY WRAY

NASCID

JACK RAYMOND

GENERAL FILM. DISTRIBUTORS (LIMITIAD NORMA SHEARER LESLIE HOWARD in "ROMEO AND JULIET"

ALHAMBRA

NATHAN RD XOULDON: DAKWAT 3,30°3,20·720_29830 -TEL 36 556

SHOWING, TO-DAY

OUT OF THE VASTNESS OF TIME THIS EERIE DRAMA OF THE DIVING

MORE SENSATIONAL THAN HER UNFORGETTABLE FATHERI

COMES DEAD.!-

DRACULA'S DAUGHTER

- OTTO KRUGER GLORIA HOLDEN

NEXT CHANGE A Columbia Picturo

• SHOWS DAILY

2.10 670 720-9.30

* UNIVERSAL RESTORA

WESTERN FRONTIER" with KEN MAYNARD LUCILE BROWNE

MAJESTIC

THEATRE

NATHAN ROAD

| KOWLOON.

TEL 57222

(MATINEES. 204 30.° EVENINGS, 20..-3050:70)

SHOWING TO-DAY

DUMAS' DEATHLESS STORY OF LOVE TRIUMPHANT!

"Crush me in

your arms until

the breath is gone from my body!"

Garba in the strong young arms of Robert Taylor... truly a lifetime of thrilling romance in one shining moment of ecstasy!

GATA, GARBO loves. ROBERT TAYLOR

IN

MILLE

with

IONEL BARRYMORE ⚫ ELIZABETH ALLAN

UPHAGEKRY DANIELL • LENORE ULRIC,,

ECHOW$&%, Diracted by GRORGH CUKOR difwyn-Mayer Picture

NEXT CHANGE

PAT O'BRIEN

BEVERLY ROBERTS IN "CHINA CLIPPER

1

A WARNER BROS. PICTURE

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