1937-12-04 — Page 5

QUEENS & ALHAMBRA

HONG KONG

KOWLOON

T-30-515·7·20-$30 PM. AT 220-320·780 8 4:30 PM.

SHOWING TO-DAY

NEXT CHANGE

Everything

YOU WANT IT

TO BEI

The screen's matchless

Indy of glamour

KAY FRANCIS

in the arm of

ERROL FLYNN

The unforgettable hero

of 'Green Light"

Another Dawn

with IAN HUNTER FRIEDA INESCORT, Herbert Mandin G. P. Handley, Jr. Directed by WILLIAM DIETERLE Music by Erich Wolfgang Korngold A Warner Bros. Picture

AT THE QUEEN'S › Irene Dunne in "HIGH, WIDE & HANDSOME")

Randolph Scott. Dorothy Lamour

SHOWS

DULY

130–$11

738-030

NEXT CHANGE. AT THE ALHAMBRA By Popular Deward SOULS AT SEA Gary Cooper George Raft

SOKE ANY TRAM GOR HAPPY VALLEY, BƏS

ORIENTAL

PLEMINO

ROND

TEL. 20173

CLAST 4 TIMES TO-DAY●|

A GAY LAUGH SHOW AMONG THE HILLBILLIES!

A musical satire on life in the hills, with its fueds, courting, 'sporting and shotgun weddings, filled with song), quaint music and comedy galore.

A BIG UPROARIOUS COMEDY | PRODUCTION!

"Gosh, I wish I wasn't

such a purry feller!"

BOB BURTS MARTHA RAYE MOUNTAIN MUSIC:

"Oboyobayoboy! I got

2 DAYS TO-MORROW & MONDAY

NEW RIND OF WESTERN THRILL COMEDY DRAMA!

An idol of the screen becomes the terror of the range... as the guns of gangland roar.

A movia “soltis” who proved to have a cart iran flati

PICTURE

CO.RADIO

GEORGE O'BRIEN

HOLLYWOOD COWBOY

CECILIA PARKER

MATINEES: 20c.-30¢ EVENINGS: 20c,-30c.-50c.-70c.

"CHICAGO GANGSTER

BOY

The 15-year-old boy who signed himself "Chicago Gangster" and admitted

TWO SHEIKHS GAOLED

Jerusalem, Dec. 3. ..Tw more sheikhs, who

are

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1937.

TO-DAY AT THE CINEMA

Hong Kong

KING'S:-/

"Devil's Playground"

QUEEN'S:-

"Another Dawn"

ORIENTAL:-

"Mountain Music"

Kowloon

ALHAMBRA¡—

"Another Dawn"

STAR:

"Death Takes A Holiday'

MAJESTIC:-

"Sing Me A Love Song"

KING'S:

Sunday

"Topper"

QUEEN'S:-.

"Another Dawn"

ORIENTAL:

"Hollywood Cowboy"

ALHAMBRA;—*

"Another Dawn".

STAR:-

"Another Dawn"

MAJESTIC:

"They Gave Him A Gun"

ANOTHER DAWN

"Another Dawn" is scheduled to open at the Queen's and Alham- bra Theatres to-day, and at the Star Theatre to-morrow.

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Add to that situation the fact that Kay Francis is the lady coh- cerned-und that the two who love her are Errol Flynn and Ian Hunter-and both have a chance to save her and the garri- son-and you have the ingredients of real drama.

It all makes a very thrilling movle, and preview experts have put it up to the top of the st among the action and romance pictures of the year.

Charming Cowgirl

Cecilla Parker who appears with George O'Brien In "Hollywood Cowboy" showing at the Oriental Theatre on Sunday and Monday.

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Helen Costello, sister of Dolores, has been signed by Twentieth; Century-Fox. She was last seen in a minor part in "Riff-Raf.

DIARY OF LOCAL EVENTS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4. Anniversaries and Holidays.-- Thomas Carlyle born, 1795. Edith Cavell born, 1865.

Baxaars.—Lady Northcote opane Bazaar at St. Paul's College. 11

G.m.

Cinemas.--(Sce Page 5).. Mails.--(See Page 16),

Miscellaneous. Claima against the Estate of Janey Helena ruce Weir or Mauchan, due; HB, the Governor attends Fleet Boxing Meeting and presents prizes, 8.30 P.; Chinese Art Exhibition at University; Presentation to the 1st Bh The Royal Ülster Rifles in Jacobean Room, Hong Kong. Hotel, 6.30 p.m.; Sale of Work, St. An- drew's Mothers' Union, 3 p.m. Moon-XI Moon, 2nd. Day. Social.—Civil Service Cricket Club Whist Drive, 9.30 p.m. Sports-(See Page 10). Sunrise.-6.48 0.m. Sunset.—5.39

P.DL.

Tides. High at 11.28 and 21.35. How at 04.27 and 15.12.

p.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5

Cinemas.--(See Page 5). Mails.--(See Page 16).

Moon-X Moon, 3rd. Day. Sports (Ses- Pare 10). Sunrise.-6.47 a.m. Sunset.---5.39

Tides. High at 10.45 and 21.08 Low at 3.53 and 14.40.

TALE OF GROSS JAPANESE

BRUTALITY TO CIVILIANS

warm

the

Linfen, Shans!. Dec. 3: A hor | policeman who escaped, were later rible tale of how 300 Chinese civilians, soldiers and policemen were tortured and later over 90 were killed in cold blood by Japan- troops following the fall of

Shang Taiyuan, the

provincial capital. on Nov. 8 has just been brought here by one of the victims. a policeman, who escaped from the hands of his captors.

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According to him a group of 70 policemen on duty in Taiyuan. Errol Flynn is said to surpass his gathered in the Bureau of Public performance in that history-mak-Safety head quarters at 8 o'clock Ing movie, "The Charge of the

on the night of Nov. 3 shortly after | Light Brigade." It is said, too. the Chinese troops left the city. that Jan Hunter ionce the idol of On the following night the Japan- all the matinee girls in London)

ese entered the city and tied all has the best opportunity that has

the policemen, after taking their come to him since the Warners im-

personal belongings. ported him to play the Duke of Athens In A Midsummer Night's Dream."

There are mountains and deserts and a lot of fighting and some extremely daring airplane flying in "Another Dawp.", the "producers declare. Also a stirring climax when the time comes for one of the other of Miss Francis' adorers to save the garrison.

Besides the three stars, the cast includes such excellent players as Frieda Inescort, Herbert Mundin, Billy Bevan, Clyde Cook, Mary Forbes and G. P. Huntley. Jnr..

At the same time, the policeman reported, the invaders rounded up 200 soldiers who were unable to leave the city together with over 30 civilians. The prisoners were then marched to an opened space south of the city where they were forced to kneel down. The Japan- ese then assorted at random 70 soldiers, 10 policemen and 10 civilians and shot them in cold blood. The others, including the

NEW LIFE MOVEMENT IN HANKOW

«" Hankow, Des. 3: With the re

DEVIL'S PLAYGROUND | moval of the head office of the

There is much in "Devil's Play- ground," which opens to-day at the King's Theatre, to recommend itself to discriminating movie- goers. First, of course, is the general excellence of the perform- Ing players. particularly Richard Dix. Dolores Del Rio and Chester Morris in the three principal roles. Second, is the brilliantly turned { script""' as adept an admixture of tender romance. rough, rowdy comedy and undersea spectacle as has ever been joined together in holy Kollywood unton. Last, but not least, several rare moments ar most exciting photography cinema camera artists have been yet able to devise for the enter- tainment fancies of the movie- going public. Let it be known that they have succeeded admir- ably.

demanding money by brothers, were sentenced to im- menaces from, a Canvey Island prisonment for carrying firearms. man, was placed on probation for One received a seven years' sen- two years when he appeared on tence and the other, who remand at Southend Juvenile only charged with abetting his the Court recently.

brother, received one year.— Reuter,

He had written to the man asking that £2, should be left on the seat of a motor car outside a Canvey cinema, the alternative being, "You will be found with your belly full of lead in one of

the dykes."

NO RECOGNITION BY -YUGO-SLAVIA

WAB

Belgrade, Dec. 3. The statement from Salamanca,

New Life Movement Association from Nanking to Hankow, the pro- moters are planning to launch a campaign to push the movement which was launched by Generalis- simo Chiang Kai-shek. An Inspec- tion will be made of the New Life, work in various pubile institutions and

organisations in Hankow, Hanyang and Wuchang.- Central Newt.

PRECAUTIONS TAKEN

Shanghai, Dec. 3.

ahead, Shanghal awakened in a With the day fraught with danger

spirit of uneasiness reminiscent of the worst days around the Settle- mont borders,

The plans of both the French Concession and International Settlement police to prevent or to nip in the bud incidents during the big Japanese parade are completed. and all available police in both areas will be on duty along the

court he sald that he that Yugoslavia is about to for- HOLLYWOOD COWBOY route of march

In was determined to

go straight.¦mally recognise the Franco Gov- ernment, is branded as incorrect

He had realised his folly.

The bench ordered an automatic here. It is stated that Yugoslavia pistol with blank cartridges found is not in close touch with the In his possession, to be confiscated. Franco Government.---

Transocean News Service.

OLD PASSPORTS VOID

Tokyo, Dec. 3.

paku,

It is reported that after Japan's recognition of Nationalist the Japanese Government will only recognise Spanish passports issued

by the Franco regime.

IN SIAN

There are two pictures in one in the new George O'Brien outdoor drama, "Hollywood Cowboy" show- ing at the Oriental Theatre to- morrow and Monday

O'Brien is cast as a Hollywood star who tires of riding outlaw

ponies before the cameras decide

to take a

by

ANTI-JAPÄNESE BOYCOTT

"sailor's vacation" Sian, Dec. 3: The local anti-packing into the real cattle coun- Japanese unsociation has launched. The adventures he has in this rugged section, however, rival any 2 provincial-wide boycott of Ja- of the thrills which feature his Passports issued by the Bar-panese goods.

previous pictures. -celona Government will not be All shops and stores in Blan

deemed valid.

have been requested to register any goods in stock which are manu- factured. In Japan and to have the products sealed and put away. Any Japanese" goods found in shopa after a certain date will be con- fiscated and destroyed. — Central Newa.

Spaniards desiring

enter to Japan with Republican passports will be required to obtain certi- ficates from the Japanese Legation or Consulate-General identifying them on-objectionable." Reuter

Warners are planning, “Studio Club" as a mass vehicle for all their promising young actresses. headed by Olivia De Havilland and Anita Louise, Edmund Gould- ing will direct.

huddled into a small room where they were to remain for the night. The Japanese soldiers then sat down and built a fire to themselves. Fearing that soldiers were planning to burn them alive the prisoners began t untle themselves to make a dash for Uberty. As soon as the Japan- ese discovered that their prisoners were planning to ascape they dragged the victims out one by one and gave them a severe beat- ing.

were

The following day the prisoners, on the verge of collapse, marched back into the city and kept in the Talyuan Middle School dining hall for three days with only little food and water. Ок Nov. 17 the civilians were released but the policemen and soldiers were assigned to work for the Japanese camped in and outside of the city. The following day, the Japanese received orders to pro- ceed south and this, policeman was forced to follow. When they came to a small village that night the policeman escaped. He walked 10 days over hills and frozen streams before reaching Linfen.- Central News.

KIANGYIN HOLDS OUT

Shanghai, Dec. 2. Very fierce fighting is raging for ' Klangyin forts, which are still

holding out, according to Chinese army despatches. With three sides- assaulted by the Japanese, the Chinese are fighting with their backs to the Yangtse River.

Chinese artillery continues to re- ply vigorously to the Japanese bombardment, reinforced by the warships in the Yangtse.

General Oong Chao-yuan,- for- mer officer of the now disbanded 19th Route Army, who won fame for his defence of the Woosung forts in 1932 during the Sino- Japanese hostilities, is reported to be in command of the Chinese troops still entrenched at Klang- yin.

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The strength of General Oong's command is unknown, and it must have suffered heavy casualties. But he refuses to yield Reuter.

BRITISH CHARGE D'AFFAIRES LEAVES HANKOW Hankow, Dec. 3: Mr. R.G. Howe. Although the Japanese are not

British Charge d'Affairs, ls leaving parading in the French Concession,here this morning by a special the French authorities have exer- cised vigilance because the route Includes a two-miles stretch along the Settlement side of Avenue Ed- ward VII

coach attached to the south-bound Kong from whence he will proceed Canton-Hankow express for Hong

by vessel to Shanghai. He is being bers of the Embassy staff who ar- accompanied by important mem- rived with him in Hankow last week from Nanking aboard HMS.

To-day's parade, which includes tantry, cavalry and artillery, will be escorted by Japanese planes. The Japanese will be treated by Bec the Shanghai Municipal Council in Central News. the same manner as British and other foreign troops when they march through the Settlement.

CHANGE OF NORTH Mounted British police sergeants IRELAND'S NAME and picturesque, turbanned Sikh troopers with pennanted lances

Belfast, Dec. 2. will lead the parade. Besides the The acting Premier of North uniformed police, scores of plain-Ireland states that the Cabinet is clothes men will mingle with the discussing a change of name for crowd at points where trouble is North Ireland, but no decision has

able to occur.--

yet been reached.--- Besiter.

Rauter

KING'S

TO-DAY ONLY AT 2,30, 5,10, 7.15 & 9.30 P.M.

RICHARD DIX DOLORES DEL RIO CHESTER MORRIS

They're Uncle Sam's bravest at the bottom

of the ocean--or in a

woman's arma

DEVIL'S PLAYGROUND

Directed by Ecle C. Kanton

A COLUMBIA PICTURE

TO-MORROW M.G.M. Picture

CONSTANCE BENNETT-CARY GRANT, in

< TOPPER ".

ROAD

TISTARE

TÖ: MORKOW

SHOWS DAILY 2.30. 5 70 720-930

TO-DAY ONLY

in

KOWLOON

The World Will Never Forget the Three Days He Lived ond Loved.

JA

FREDRIC MARCH DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY.

A Paramount Fictwa with

Evelyn Vanable, Sir Guy Standing, Kent Taylor

KAY FRANCIS - ERROL FLYNN

ANOTHER DAWN

MAJESTIC

THEATRE

NATHAN ROAD

KOWLOON TELA7222

(MATINEES. 20, -30%.• EVENINGS, 20%-30% 50-70%)

SHOWING

TO-DAY

THE FIRST MODERN PICTURE IN TECHNICOLOUR! THE GREATEST CAST IN HOLLYWOOD'S MOST THRILLING STORY!

SELZNICK INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS

JANET GAYNOR PREDRIC MARCH "A STAR IS BORN" the first modern pictare in TECHNICOLOR sušth ADOLPHE MENJOU

Directed by WILLIAM A. WELLMAN Produced by DAVID O, SELZNICK

RELEASED THRU UNITED ARTIST'S VE

NEXT CHANGE, FOR ONE DAY ONLY RETURN OF IN OLD FAVOURITE "

“LET'S FALL IN LOVE" with EDMUND LOWE, ANN SOTHERN

A COLUMBIA, PICTURE..

munication between the staffs and LACK OF CONTACT

students of London, hospitals as BETWEEN STAFFS

a blot on London medicine." Lord Dawson presided at the Oration. "A Blot On Medicine" The Baly Medal, awarded every alternate year to the person who In the 281st annual. Harvelán' shall be decided to have mout Oration, held at the Royal College distinguished himself in the science of Physicians, Sir Arthur Hurst of Physiology," was presented to Senior Physician of Gur's Hospital, Prof. B. L. Kennaway, of the Royal described the lack of intercom- Cancer Hospital.

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