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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1930.

CINEMA NOTES.

BUSTER KEATON IN A

-WAR FILM

"Dough Boys," the current attrae, tion at the Quein's Theatre, is a very wall-warn theme, being the story of a millionairo's son who found himself by an error enlisted for service in the Groat War and goes, through nil manner of amusing experiences both in the training camp and on the bat-i tiefelds of Franco. It is sheer buries que from beginning to end, the inci- dents, of course, being utterly im the principal role and he raises many laugh by his whimsical activities. far better work in the allent films, Quite frankly, we have seen him do but that may be due in part to the inck of originality in the theme.

CHAPTER LII

out at the night until she the tears back. There were "You mean-1′′ Cella began and hot drops on her cheek. then she stopped. From the ex-trished them aside casually. pression of Evelyn Parsons' face he turnel. there was no doubt that what the "I didn't make plans for the eve-possible. Buster Keaton in neen in woman had said was true,

ning

"Mrs. Parsons said, glancing Mr. Parsons laughed and the

"Deenuse I thought it would up. sound was strident: " meun just mean a great deal to both of us to what I said." Evelyn continued, keep it uninterrupted. It makes "Your father has asked me to be me happy to know you're looking his wife and I have accepted at the situation must I'm disappointed, Cella.

any You don't look very pleased!"

The girl was staring at her. For Then moment she said nothing. she leaned forward eyeing Evelyn the words burst appenliagly and

unselsshly."

The art found its target.

"I suppose I have been selfish," Celia admitted, "but I didn't mean to be! must see father tomorrow and congratulate him.

Nevertheless, if one goes to see and hear thin film knowing that the whole listle thing is farce, there should disappointment. There is plenty of fun, of course, and wholesome fun at that, whilst a pleasing romance has! been woven into the story. Sally) Evelyn started. "Oh, no! From Ellers and Cliff Edwards contribute] ise me you won't do that," she ex- their full share to the amusement. "But though!-- I mean when claimed. You see, dear, 1 have a

Besides the main film, there is an mother comes back-- oh. Evelyn, it confession. Your father wanted to excellent news reel, to say nothing wouldn't be right! You wouldn't be the first to tell you the news. of a screamingly funny "all-barkle":

heromis, entitled "Who Killed Rover?"

forth:

dogs.

to such a thing Mother loves him agreed but afterward where in which all the parts are taken by atill. I know she does!"

wald he didn't want you to know until just before the announcement

felt he nude public wrong. That's why I made up my mind to tell you myself. Of course, you can't blame John! He doesn't

WALA

"Captain of the Guard."

Evelyn Parsone shoulders straightened. "So you disapprove!" Wie

Really, my dear, she said coldly. I think it would have been more polite if you concealed your feel ings. After all, your father and understand how a girl would feel "Captain of the Guard," Universa

are both grown adults able to think for ourselves. had no iden you disliked me so much f“ "Oh, it isn't that! don't dislike you. Please don't

Of course I

shout such a thing."

"Olt, 1 Roe."

The quick glance of Evelyn Parsons was apprehensive. "You

She asked.

Picture

A new kind of sound and talking will be revealed when

aupper-production starring Laura La Plante and John Boles, comen to the Central Theatre

The to-morrow. blending of music, drama and the spectacular in this cple of the French Revolution aurka-a new screen form any existing class:lleation.

think the tngrateful for all you've are glaul I told you, aren't you? unlike light opera, musical shows or done! But don't you see what they both menu to me? Mother"

There is no need for you to say any more. And I shall tell you frankly that if your mother were in this very room tonight begging

me to

Do

"Of course."*

"I was sure of it. It's just the sort of thing you couldn't expect man to understand. And when hills you himself you won't let hindrennt you suspected, will you?" "Well, Fl do the best cant to keep him from guessing."

INIL give him up it would alter may plans in the lightest. Do you think I'd let your father make fool of himself over that woman

"That's a dese girl. You see, you a second time? you think I have no feelings? No rights? Why and I must stand together. And Give me your do you cling to this ridiculous ne we're going to tlon that your father and mother, Word, Cella, that you won't inen. I've said to your separated when you were a child,tion anything

father."

would be any happler together "Word of hounur."

now? I tell you It's preposterous. They made one mistake, discovered

Evelyn henved a 10e sigh and

The story, by Houston Branch con- cerns the birth of the song which fanned the flames of the French Re- valution. The chief male character. Rouget de Lisle, played by John Koles, is the rumpuser of the "Marsellaise." Dramatle music is thus of the en sence of the picture. IN the vital situations where Holes sings the beautiful love songs specially written far the pruduction by Charles Wake field Cadnin, and Rex Rochmeld, or the inspiring Marseillaise, the drama- the effect is carried by the very music itself. In the climax, great mobs of extras, numbering thousands, are photographed against the backgroundl of vivid dranin, with their battles, the

it and parted. Do you think you smiled. "I wonder what I did with crackle of their muskets, the booming I

akain? Not

Mrs. Parsons' eyes tinshed. Anger had gotten the better of her usual auavity. The exhibition of temper held Cella spellbound..

"John and

each I love Evelyn went on.

other,"

book ou contract bridge that Fannte loaned me," she said after sweep victory singing the grent seen it song which has just heen horn to

them. Interval "Have you anywhere?"

Cella shook her head. "I help

she offered. you look."

She did not prove useful in the surch. Mrs. Parsuns found the

It will be e-volume without nasistance and sei- less for you to attempt to interfered down with it before a reading John's been devoted to ne

for

and

"Captain of the Guard" was three yours in the making. Lavish sets were constructed upon which literally thousands of actors and actreSKOR took part in the big battle scenes, A cutire French village of the period was constructed and a 'part of Paris

years. Really, Celia, I should think anıp, Cella chose a magazine she reproduced to give the correct atmos- you'd consider his happiness everfurled up on the lacked down pacre. Then the crowning touch of

if you do dislike me!"

"You mustn't say that, Evelyn. It's just that it's I do like you. such a surprise. I was startled.”

"But why should you prised? Surely you

opened the pages

davenport. and

at them but the lines of type might the drama the immortal five hundred have been invisible. She neither who marched without rest from the saw them. Her hands south of France to Paris, there to read nor were leg and Cella elenched them turn the defeat of their revolutionary comrades into victory. With this in- together. The pain in her heart spiring spectacle as a background, the be sur had begun again.

tender love story of Rouget and have musl

Everything was lost. Everything Marie in masterfully told. Boles' known he was fond of me. Win the world that she cared about magnificent voice is given ample ap- Five been putting him off months! I had to respect Dwight's Was Kone. With Barney beaide her portunity in these scenes. memory but it's a year since he Celia felt she could have faced her father's remarringe, even though it left me or practically a year. John and Dwight were such friends That's one reason feel the hand of fate is guiding me. Of course

several ties from Margaret Rogers. Now what was there left?

At the earliest possible moment the girl excused herself. Before she it will be some time before the oft the room Evelyn Parsons drew gagement can even be announced. Celin down beside her and kissed You must promise me. C'elia, not the girl's forehead. "Happy dreams,

dear!" she said smiling. tu speak of it!"

"'] won't tell anyme," Celia

"Good night!" Celia replied and went to her.

agreed,

"It would mortify me frightfully

if the news got out. Of course I

She undressed and got into bed but she could not sleep. It was

Besides Miss La Plante and Bole. such einemu eelebrities as Sam de Grosse,

Jones Marcus,

Lionel Belmore. Stuart Holmes, Evelyn Hall, Claude Fleming, Murdock MacQuarrie Richard Cramer, Harry Burkhardt. George Hackathorar, DeWitt Jennings and many others carry the principa supporting roles, while thousands of

people in the full costumes of the period appear in the spectacle scener.

probably

felt that you should know at once toward dawn when at last she drift said nervously. "You

"I'm glad you told me," the girled off into troubled slumber. Con- know father's trying to locate my said slowly. "I suppose it changes

sequently she awoke late next mother. Has there bees any word everything, doesn't 1175

morning and there were shadows yet?"

A look of quick sympathy crossed

the under the brown eyes. "Well, in some ways. In first place shall insist that John

After she had breakfasted Cella the older girl's face. She shook must stop, killing himself in that moved about restlessly. At 11 her head.

"We haven't heard anything yet," office. He's made himself a slave o'clock she put on her hat and told and it's because there's been no

said. "He was expecting a Farsons she was going for a she Mrs. to guard his health and make

message all day yesterday but it walk,

I'm sure he'll let you him take time for recreation. I'm planning six months abroad

know as soon as there's anything

Orient would change

one

it-

mediately after we're married, Tarder lunch for whenever you didn't come.

be

here."

Evelyn called. "I shan't be wonderful Celia's answer was an inaudible for him, don't you think so? murmur as she let herself out of it would do him good. the apartment. She took the ele And everything will work out nice-vator to the street and walked to

I'm

Bure

definiic."

Then I guess that's all. Thank you very much."

Celln turned and left the office. She rode uptown and returned to ly because you can stay with your Fifth avenue. There she mounted the apartment. She was there at Krandmother. I'm sure you'd pren bus and rode to the building 10 minutes after three that after- fer to be in town anyhow and when where John

office noon when he maid Mitchell's law we're here we'll probably spend was located, Cella Bad been there there was a young man to see hor. most of our time at Larchwood. Really, I think it's only fair to only twice before.

you. You'll develop so much more She gavo her name to the girl in without having us to depend

Celia was silent.

upon."

the reception room. Five minutes

was

Mrs. Parsons had recovered her later a tall, dark-haired young wo

moment she man appeared, smiling. She composure. After a

John Mitchell' secretary,

said softly: "Celia, you're going to wish us happiness, aren't you Re- member, you're going to be marry- one of these days yourself."

man

"Miss Mitchell?" the young wo said, approaching Celin, "I'm Korry. Your father isn't in."

"Oh!" "Is there anything you'd like to "But, my dear, you don't seem have me tell him?" very cheerfull"

When do you think he'll be The girl's eyelashen lowered, back?"

I wish you every happiness."

she said. "Father promised

ki

me

keep thinking about my mother,' "Well, really, It's doubtful. It's ho'd do everything in the world to almost noon now and he has a luncheon engagement, I don't

find her."

allow the woman who was once histories

wife to remain in want. You know him well enough for that!"

"Then he'll keep his promise. know Just when to expect him."

Celia had had enough business Naturally your father would not

to know that confidential word Ilkely to be thoroughly informed on their em ployers' personal as well as profes- tonal affairs. Miss Roberts, who Atood

before her, was a confidential secretary.

"Could I come into your office for minuto?" Cella asked. "Certainly."!

For an instant their eyes met, "Do you love him great deal Celia asked tremulously.

dear-If you only

my

The girl rose, and walked to the

window which faced westward. She could stand there with her back

The two went into a small inner

toivard Evelyn pretending to look room. Cella hesitated. Then sho

announced

(To be Continued.)

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