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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1

1931

CINEMA SCREENINGS.

NOTES SUPPLIED BY THE THEATRES.

Pyjamas for microphone are Holly. wood's Intest Innovation. They are used only in night shots, thus deserv ing, the name, and are fashioned of "heavy black felt.

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Because of the reflection of micro phones, in windows, made black for night scenes, the pyjamas were de nigned

by Moro-Goldwyn-May sound technicans; the black garb tak- ing all brightness off the cylindrical instruments and blending into opaquences of the windows.

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They first made their appearance en microphones in "Strangers May Klas," Norma Shearer's latest film, which will

the Queen's como 10 Theatre on Sunday.

The new Shearer picture is an ad-

of

the aptation by John Mochan Urmula Parrott novel Robert Mont gomery and Noll Hamilton share lead- ing man bonours and the supporting cast includes Marjorie Rambeau, Irene Rich, Conchita Montenegro, Halo Hamilton, Jed Praty and Albert Conti.

George Fitzmaurice directed the production. The story is highly so- phisticated romance laid in vnilous exotle parts of the world

"Heads Up"

villains; Rum-smugging

ຜາສາ grumbling dowagers; heavy loving and heavy laughing-these are some of the features of "Heads Up," the frollesome romance with music which In now showing at the King's Theatre. Charles Rogers, who made auch great musical achievements out of "Close Harmony," and "Safety in Numbers" is seen in the leading rolo of "Heads Up" as the youthful gra- duate of the Coast Guard Acadeiny who in sent aboard a private yacht to set the goods on its captain who is suspected of dealings with rum run-

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Aboard the vessel Rogers gets bel- ter-acquainted with Margaret Breen, daughter of ilu owner. He had met Margaret, a very comely debutante, at the graduation exercises of bla ncademy and had fallen for ber in

a big way.

There are number of thrilling episodes and a number of hilarious ones as well, before the picture reaches Ita serene haven of a lovers' embrace,

The comedy support is hended by Helen Kane, the "boop-huopa-doop" gri herself, and Victae Moore, the Broadway musiéni comedy veteran whoi wan her partner as the Med Show Doctor in "Dangerous Nan McGrew."

The east includes «den, Gene Gaw-- Ing. Helen Carrington, Billy Taylor, Harry Shannon, C. Anthony Hughes and John Hamilton.

Stage Success on Screen.

"Young Sinners" was a sensational БЦСССВЯ on the stage, but on the Rareen, A3 viewed at the Central Theatre. It is even greater. The pro- duction is a credit to Fox Flims, to John Blystone, who directed it and to the cast of popular actors that people it.

Chlef interest in "Young Sinners" centres about Thomas Meighan, the celebrated star, who, following two years of retirement, returns to the screen to portray the featured role of the rollicking Irish trainer who, by almost brutal force regenerates the body and soul of the headstrong and spendthrift son, of a millionaire. The role is a perfect fit for Meighan and he gives à notable performiance,

Hardie Albright, who, with Dorothy Jordan, furnishes the romantic in- terent, proves himself a real find. He gives a spirited and intelligent inter pretation of his role and the vivacious Miss Jordum, as always, takes every advantage of the opportunity to satisfy demands

"Girl Demand Excitement."'

Carter Gibeon who graduated from West Philadelphin High School anul decided to try his luck in motion pletures rather that matriculating at the University of Pennsylvannis, reached Hollywood and through the Influence of a relative engaged picture work secured a position as an Assistant property boy and Inter abou! a fourth assistant director.

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Gibson had his ups and downs, most- ly downs, but stuck to his guns and between pictures, even played my unj extil,

When "Girls Demand Excitement," n Fox Movietone production directed by Seymour Felix, coming to

the

King's Theatre next Sunday, was Mini- ing a college campus scene, Gibson started the day as a lowly exten, bul Felis pleked him out of 600 extrás to play a bit and later he was given ISL important role in the picture with the future at the moment looking extreme. ly bright.

In "Girls Demand Excitement," John Wayne, hero of "The Big Trail," Virginia Cherrill, and Marguerite Churchill, play the leading roles. The plek at the youth of featured players In Filmdon is seen in the picture,

Revue at Star.

An all star aggregation direct from the realms of the theatrical centre of Hollywod. There is no place like it and it is there that clovër entertais- moat in every form is devised and produced. Artists from every land are given their chance in this wonder- land of showdom.

And now the Far East can get a glimpse of sonic the actual life and colour, so vividly portrayed in the motion picture field. A company of 10 talented stage and screen artists, offering musical revue, that is re plote with newest songs, latest dances, fastest comedies, and greatest novel. ties.

The Hollywood III-Lights will prove the classiest stage show ever brought to the East. It opens its short seuson at the Star Theatre to-morrow night. Early roservations are recommended. Plans are ready at Moutrio's and the Star_Theatre--and prices are $3, $A and $1.

SHARE PRICES.

TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.

The following is the Hot of local share quotations issued to-day:

Banks Hongkong Bank, $1,500 sa. Chartered Bank, £13% n. Mercantile A. und B., £19% n. East Asia,

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Insurances. Canton Ins., $1.450 m. Union Ins., $400 8. China Underwriters, $4.90 n. China Fires, $650 n. II. K. Fire Ins., $1,450 n.

Shipping. Douglas, $224 n. II.K. Steamboats, $25% n. Indo-Chinas, (Prof.) $35 n. Union Waterboats, 328 m.

Mining. Benguet, $10% n. Kailans, 30/- B.

S'hai Explorations, Tls. 2 n. Raubs, $38 n.

Docks, etc.

Kowloon Wharves, $151 m. Whampoa Docks, $31 n. South China Motors $10 n. Hongkews, Tie. 240 n. New Engineers. Tls. 6. n. Shanghai Docke, Tls. 97 n.

Cottons Ewo Coltons Tls. 15,30% su. S'hal Cottons Tis. 91 6. Zoon Sings Tis. 12 n.

Lands, Hotels, etc.

H.K. & S. Hotela told) 14.4% 5. II.K. & S. Hotels (new)

$14.40 .

1. K. Lands, $80/79% sn. S'hai Land, Tis. 34% n. Humphreys, $18 n. Realties, $18 a

Public Utilities. Tramways, $20.70 s.

Peak Trams (old) $14.50 n. Star Ferries $01 s.

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