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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

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SHOWING TO-DAY.

At 2.30, 7.30 & 9.20.

The UNFORGETTABLE PICTURE

"The

KID"

featuring

Jackie Coogan

in his

MEMORABLE PERFORMANCE

of

The 'KID

with

LEAGUE FOOTBALL

TO-MORROW.

BORDERERS' MATCH IN KOWLOON.

RUNNERS-UP ISSUE,

By Wanderer."! The football season is dragging to an end, the only thing waiting for deelaion being runners-up poslting in the Senior League. Should Kowloon win their matei with the Borderers to-morrow, this will also be settled,

The Bixtures, three in number. follow:

Senior League.

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S. W. Borderers v. Konvieun, Kow.

loon, 439--Mr. Brown

Navy.Chatham Road. Police

4.30-Mr. Ballwin, South Chinn v. Chinese Ath-Caen-

ne Hill, 4.30. Mr. Caswell

the Borderers Kowloon and drew three-all when the sides lust The result to-morrow will depend largely on whether Kow- loon are able to field a full side. about which there are doubts. A fait strength, they should take both points.

2101.

The Navy and South China look comfortabls winners of the other matches. South China have a defeat to wipe out when they meet the Athletic

Probable teams include: Kowloon Augus: Martin. Dow. man: Hedley, McKelvie, Caplin; Pile, Dominey. Gillott, Grin wood and lanson. Reservert

Eastman, Gilchrist Simpson. and Williams, Palice: MeHardy; Perkins, Wynne: Shepherd; Brittain, Thorpe, Cornwall, Wheeler, Orum, Scott and Brown. Reserveu-Minty and Bentley,

FANLING GOLF.

TAPPO ROAD OPEN TO

MOTOR CARS.

The statement already published that ears up to a ton In weight ean use the Taip Road seems to have led to doubts in the mid of to whether they can golfers as

week travel to Fanling over the fend.

FRIDAY. APRIL 24, 1931.

CINEMÁ NOTES.

"DILLY THE KID KING

VIDOR'S EPIC.

TO-DAY'S TENNIS

MATCH,

KEEN STRUGGLE EXPECTED

IN SEMI-FINAL King Vidor, famous for "The Big Tarade, makes, another exeurslon

Interrupted by rain for over a week, into historical romance with the talk- ing picture of "Billy the Kid," which the local tennis championships will be will be shown on Sandny the resumed this afternoon, when the first Queen's Theatre.

An imposing cast personifies the of the two semi-finals for the singles! various historical characters in the title will be staged..

nt

Enormous interest is being display.

new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer produc- tian, including John Mack Brown, who last seen in Montana Moun," has the title role; Wallace Beery, who ed, as the greatly anticipated meeting hored in "The Bix Bouse" and "Way of S.A. and C.A.L. Rumjahn in the for a Sallor," as Sheriff Garrett; Ray content for flecision, and one of the Johnson, Featured in "Dynamite" and

most spectacular and thrilling mtaches' "Madam Satan," in the feminine lead,

the annals of local competitive and Karl Dane as a comic cowhand in

by Supporting roles are played

tennis is confidently expected. Ates, Wyndham Standing, Russell Simpaon,-|

Although this morning's sun has Blanche Frederiel, Roscoe Warner P. Richmond, James Marcas, done much towards providing a good Nelson McDowell, Jack Carlyle, John playing court, the going is certain lo Beck, Marguerita Padula and Agelebe sticky, a fact which neither player will joyfully regard. But it should Iferring.

The picture was adapted by Wanda prove of material assistance to C. A. L. by Rumjahn, whose repertorie of cut and Tuchock, from the noted story Walter Noble Burns, with d'alogue by pin shots enables him to nupt him- Laurence Stallings and Charles Mac-self rather more easily to such enn-

Arthur.

ditions.

of

S. A, Humjuhn will certainly start off favourite, if only by reason of his ability to rise to great heights at the psychological moment. C. A. L. of invariably inces the better part two sets to settle down in a match of importance, and this may prove his undoing this afternoon. bore the The programine for this afternoon, Open Singles.-C. A. L.. Rumiahu v. S. A. Rumjahn.

"B"---0. Handicap Singles Womack (ne (176) v. F. V. Jensen free, 5/6).

dun- | is as follows!

In depicting the vivid career Billy the Kid on the screen, it was Vitor's intention to rereate the "last stand of the wild west," namely, the famous Lincoln County cattlemen's war which centered in Lincoln, New Mexico. That truth is Atranger than action was ably demonstrated in the exciting incidents which make up the historical narrative of the twenty- ono-year-old outlaw who reputation of being the roost gerous mann in the went.

Among the adventurous occurrences which take place during the Donavan coll-blocked McSween feud ner the

is wedding murder of Tunaton an day; the subsequent revenge upon the part of The Kid; the three-day siege in the MeSween home which ends in the burning of the house: the parsult of "The Kid" to his hiding place in 10untain enve wad his capture; his ubsequent escape; his meeting with General Low Wallace and capture.

Tel final

C.

and

Handicap Doubles.-Rodger Rodger towe 176) v. R. M, Henderson anul C. W. E. Bishop (awn (1/6); G. W. Stabs and R, W. Le (Ser.) v. S. E. and D. S. Green awe 15).

Mixed Doubles R. Sterk and Missi A. E. Lang (Ser.) v. Mr. and Mrs. R. 51. Wood free, 3/8).

LOCAL YACHTING.

"BLUEJACKET" WINS THE MID-WEEK RACE.

The first mid-werk yacht race, for the 11. I. Y, and G Class, was sailed! yesterday, over the following course; Chinnnel Rocks (P), Kowloon Rock (1), Mark on line (5), Rumsey Shoal (S), n distance of 5.3 miles.

The contest started at 6.40 P and resulted as follows:

Ponito

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Beautiful Women In "Whooper." For "Whoopee their first sereen musleal comedy, Samuel Goldwyn and Florenz Ziegfelą joined hun in gathering together one inndred of the most decorative young ladies to And to be sure. be found anywhere. they decided to look everywhere.

Eddie Cantor, as star of the pie turizel version of his famous stage success, lent a hand. John Harkrider, BA in. Ziegfeld's artistic director, So did Busby Berkeley, who staged In London, Cedri Bel- the dances. frage took awasurements and asked rond young fulles to exhibit their pride. In New York, test after test 111; was made, Miss Springfield, Enquiries have been made and it

Goldwyn and Ziegfeld were asked is ofirinily stated by the Traille came to Chiengo for a voice recording. what pro Department that the one to res for measurements. Just triction applies only to lorries, and portions did the mythient perfect girl that ordinary touring cars will be have? "None"

No Every girl was different. Harrassed Dayne able to get through all right. doubt, quite a number of parties of and harried esting directors, pro-- All

feverish search-behind lunch rountern, fessional and amateur, continued their Jamir DN.S. Fanling, and it is desired that a

in dancing schools and the musie reminder be given that the trademics, among the models of the fist posted at the Hongkong Club Tamons New York, London and Paris couterlers, everywhere that beautiful people 24 Wonten were uspected of holding hoped that as many possible will put down their names furth by then, but orders for tiflins will be accepted as usual at Fanling up to 8 pm. on Saturday. The Golf Club is sending out an ample sup- ply of ice.

CHARLIE four will be made up to go mut to

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Of the adults, Clara Blandick as the lovable Aunt Polly stands out. Here

CHINA'S MOST FAMOUS ACTOR,

Photograph showa Mel Lan-fang, the famous Chinese actor (right) with Sir Robert Ho Tung and Mr. Y. C. Jeffrey Huang, Secretary of the United Photoplay Service, Ltd., on board the as. Taiyo Maru it Shanghai. Mel Lan-fang is at present in Can- ton, but will shortly appear in Chinese stage plays

Honkong.

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HE greatest qualities of men and things do frequently TH

surpass our definition. But they are none the less The rare excellence of Peter Dawson unmistakable, Whisky (guaranteed pre-war quality) is not to be crystallised in words, but the wide acceptance of Peter Dawson among connoisseurs is ample evidence of its existence. Drink and know the excellence that is beyond definition. Sale DistributoTE:~~-~

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is the most clever portrayal of the the suceceding speech in the production, and is followed closely by may be heard the veteran Lucien Littlefield, as the

It

acons houses, with an all-star cast of acroen players including Betty Compson, Lan On the stage the actors are guiled Keith, Mary Duncan, and Jennotte "In the case of a stage perform. In the course of the

village pedagogue. Charles Stevenn, by the audience renction to the comedy Loll.

passage and it in a well known fact sed in making the search, the the villainous Injun Joe, Sts in perfect-hat the "nize" of the laugh at some ance," says St. Clair, "some line in the cortain point will vary greatly from play may strike a man in Row 12 as being particularly funny, and his shout aditor to the press agent) of thee with his role, Goldwyn office reparis that 1644 tests

of them, But the many deft touches of the day-to-day.

But in a talking picture the dialogue of laughter will turn the chuckles of were received in Hollywood.

came producer's hand make the picturs. Recepted. Sixteen

must be "spaced" before the picture in the audienes into roar of merriment 104 were

show-lves from the start to the finish. if from Broadway. professional

ever seen by an nudience, and it must for laughter is the most contagious of It is also announced that have

"The Boudoir Diplomat".

remain forever spaced in just the way all things.

"The Boudoir Diplomat" is primari. Any member wishes clubs brought girls. Among them and heading that

anly R comedy of situation, and its over. beat were Dorothy Knupp, labeled in back from Fanling they can

How much space shall be allowed that it was photographed.

Even A great an authority brought back on Saturday evening the successive editions of Earl Car and will be taken to Happy Valley roll's "Vanities" as "the most beauti- | for Inughs? This is one of the pro-

young duction difficulties which has come Malcolm St. Clair, who has achieved changing facets bring forth a succes- the townful girl in the world," nad

with the advent of the talking picture, unusual success as a director of light sion of zippling laughs which at times the same evening-if

Eleanor Hunt, whose work proved no

woré aophisticated comedy, is frank in ad- are almost continuous. Thus our dif mitting that the matter of "spacing culties were vastly increased, though office of Club is notified by 10 a.m.

impressive, that she was made Can- and its solution has proven a tors lading lady. Francine Benoir.puzzle to Hollywood film producers. to-morrow.

The problem is this: After a fur laughs" is still more or less of a I think that in the completed picture who went to Paris three years ago as 0.20 J. K. MncFarlan & A. Han Albertina Rasch dancer, returned comedy line or bit of action, or an mystery to him. His lateat picture is we have surmounted them all. I roal-

full Diplomat has never been excelled." as a "Whoopee" addition. Two young amusing situation, how much time "The Boudoir Diplomat," the sparkling ly think that in the realm of ablart, Indies, one actress and another shall be allowed for the audience's re- Universal comedy which is now show. sophisticated comedy The Boudoir

England sultant laughter to die down, so that ing at the Central Theatre to church singer, came from Others came from New York, Chicago and other cities. More than ofty were selected in Hollywood,

will e njo y seeing again and again!

H. K. Hotel Bus Service to The Theatre Entrance.

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LOCAL VIEWS

and

PORTRAIT

PHOTOGRAPHS

Go

To

MED CHEUNG

Studo, Ice Houso St.

Starting Times For Sunday.

Ferguson.

9.24 V. R. Gordon & A. II. Penn. 9.28 D. 1. Prophet & A. Sommerfelt. 9,32 R. H. Griffith & E. B. Gammell. 136 0. Eager & W. A. Butterfiold. 9.40 E. P. Fletcher & F. C. Yeung. 9.44 1. 5. Grant & J. E, Richardson. 9.45 1. Davis & J. Forbes. 9.62 F. A. Redmond & D. J. Gilmore, 9.56 C. Mycock & J. S, Dykes. 10.00 1. R. Vallance & H. S. y.

Mossop,

Once assembled, the 100 young Indies hati nothing to do for the next four weeks but alt day by day in the costumers, being Atted each one of them, for 12 changes of costume. Just as each girl had to perfectly fit

10.0 W. C. Shields & A. D. Humber costume, so did each costume

phreys, 10.08 Comdr. Priestley

ນ.

& E. Matthews. 10.12 J. B. Lanyon & J. R. Collis. 10.16 A. R. Cox & A. Webster. 10.30 D. G. Bruce & D. Forbes. 10.24 J. A. R, Selby & D. S. Robb, 10.28 A. Ritchie & A. Lench, 10.32 J.-M. Walker & I, W. Shewan. 10.36 J. 11. Ralken & S. J. H. Fox. 10.40 A. C. I. Bowker & W. Wright. 10.44 A. B. Purven & K, S. Robertson.

have to fit the colour scheme of the

61 sets, all photographed in techni. colour. Which merely goes to prove buy $1,600,000 may be spent on a picture wisely,

"Whoopee" will be shown at Queen's Theatre till to-morrOW,

""Tom Sawyer",

the

There are many reasons why Para- mount's version of "Tim Sawyer," screened at the King's Theatre Inst night, retains the charm of the most human of Mark Twain's stories, but the feature that standa but in every scens is its superb direction. Like the book, it is more a story for adults than children although children will find Yesterday. plenty to amuse them in it but John 124.82 Cromwell has made no mistake in his

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delineation of the well-known char- acters that go to make up the story, There is not a flaw in the casting, and where adults will kindly overlook the adventumus incidents that will delight children, they will fully appreciate the many subltetics that make up the scones.

A cant of seasoned players take the adult parts of "Tom Sawyer," and 48.85 Yory capablo juvenilos play the other rolea. It is Interesting to noto Jackin 3214 Coogan's first appearance in a moro

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