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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1932.

We have just seen JOAN CRAWFORD and ROBERT MONTGOMERY in "LETTY LYNTON."

It is tremendous!

We are giving you the tip-off! "Letty Lynton" is the biggest Joan Crawford hit of them all.

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"Last night, at the Capitol Theatre, I saw a great star portray the title-role in 'Letty Lynton.' Joan Crawford has ever given an excellent account of herself it needed

a Letty Lynton to demonstrate conclusively that Joan Crawford is far and away the most promising artiste on the screen horizon: M-G-M seem thoroughly to have demonstrated the fact that they know how to develop stars as well as turn out box-office pictures. It is getting mono- tonous to say 'M-G-M has done it again,' but we must insist that in 'Letty Lynton... they have another of those hits which are direct answers to the prayers of exhibitors. who yearn to see long queues headed for the box-office (as who doesn't?).'

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ACCEPTED BRIBES

CHINESE CONSTABLES FINED $100

Two constables who arrested man for offering a bribo was themselves convicted for accept- ing bribes, mainly on the evidence of their prisoner.

Three constables were arraign- ed before Mr. Grantham at tho Central Magistracy yesterday and two were Ained $100 each. The third was discharged because of in- sufficient evidence against him.

a hawker A few weeks ago, named Chan Fuk faced Mr. Wynno Jonca on, a charge of collecting bribes for policemen." After cyld. once had been heard, the Magin trate thought that the constables were more to blame than the man they had arrested. Accordingly, the case of Chan Fuk was ad in pending further journed vestigations.

"Letty Lynton," sensational drama of modern society and its rockleas diversions, with Joan Crawford and Robert Montgomery teamed in the principal roles, is the attraction open. ing on Sunday next at the Queen's Thentre. Adapted from Marie Belloe Lowndes' famous novel, the film pro- menta an amazing picture of modern life. Its locales range from the colourful tropic charm of South America to the night fo of New York with a spectacular sequence played on a great ocean liner. The story is that of an heiress whose preoccupa. tion with the new "Zeminine freedom" entangles her in a dangerous affair with an ardent South American laver. When she ultimately leaves hira for her true love, an American, she is followed by her former lover and is Bubsequently involved in a sensational scandal which results in the South American's death with all fingers pointing to her as the murderess. The outcome makes for an intriguing drama of the first order, giving both Miss Crawford and Montgomery every opportunity for effective portrayals.

the 'film's Among

high-powered episodes are the dramatic scene in which the girl attempts to break off relations with the ruthless South Am- crican, the sensational discovery of his death in a New York hotel, the battle of wits in the district attorney's office and the dramatic clash in the girl's home. The stars are supported by a strong cast including NIL Anther, remembered for his work opposite

Outlining the case, Inspector the Greta Garbo in allent film; popular character actor, Lewis Stonciant arrested Chan Fuk on Octo- Reynolde anid that the first defen- May Hobson, Louire. Closer Hale,

Three of the four constables Involved were in the dock yester- day. The fourth had "jumped" his bail of $260. The defendants wore Tong Tam, To Fuk and Kwan Wai. The first two were re- presented by Mr. Hugh-Jones, Mr. Rendall watched the Interests of Kwan Wal and Inspector Reynolds prosecuted.

Emma Dunn, Walter Walker and Wilber 31 and charged him with liam Pawicy. The picture was collecting money from other haw- directed by Clarence Brown, who pro-kers for the police. As a result duced Mina Crawford's recent hit, of evidence given in his case, the "Possessed," and such other box-office prizes as "A Free Soul" and "Eminu

present defendants were charged."

Continuing, Inspector Reynolds "Bachelor Apartment."

said Chan Fük would say that he Two-thirds of the 40 seenes in Radio collected money on various dates Pictures' "Bachelor Apartment" now from hawkers and gave it to the nt the Queen's were filmed on one net-the Invishly equipped pent house, defendants. For the money so alive with lovely Indies. The story paid, the hawkers were given the revolves about Lowell Sherman who privilege of "squatting" in Jubilee plays the part of a super-cynical, and Street. immensely wealthy lady-killer."

Day iwo Two hawkers would docen't even trouble to go after his feminine prey. They go to his lair-defondants were closely following willingly! Therefore, the sizzling Chan Fuk' when he collected the evidence, action which is causing fans to grip money. There was no their sents with joy, takes place except that of Chan Fuk, which

this polace

modernistic

splendour, Mao Murray as Agatha showed that the money had been

there, bent on humbling handed over. Her husband hand- P ne Dunne, an

the

Chun Fuk'a Story.

ego-romancer. goes there to give him ful of clouds." Irene

Chan Fuk was the first witness. plain Helene, gars there to reclaim He said that on the day To Fuk her strny sister, and goes back of her

own accord, a victim to bluebeard's and Tong Tam took up duty, one blandishments Claudia Dell goes of them caught him and asked there through the skulldoggery of him for his license. He had none Sherman's conniving butler. Artine but pleaded with the constablen Judge and Noci Francis-go au natɔi- for "Just one more chance."--Onc ally as moths to a flame. Even night- of them agreed and the other sald ruiders, gloriously "it" appear in the it would be all right If: witness- pont house in the "wee sma' hours"

of the morning to make the well. would collect money from the haw- known whoopee. To miss this satirikers.

cal study of the so-called upper crust Witness agreed, and from that at play, is to miss the most tantaliz- ing treat of the venon. A blue-book east interprets the spicy roles, and Lowell Sherman directs.

"Movie Crazy."

day until the day of his arrest he collected 10 cents morning and afternoon from eight hawkers in Jublice Rond. The money he collected was handed over to the

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methods and swift-paced dramatic technique that have marked his recent successCr, notably "Transatlantic" and "The Trial of Vivienne Ware."

"Movie Crazy", with Constance Cummings, which is showing at the King's Theatre, the is spectacled comediants irst screen offering in two years, Harold Lloyd has come through with it the closing gag he has been searching for for years. It comes ns "Anis"

a series of three running

Ан result of this the Gaynor-Farrell- engs, each of which is hilarious in itself, but all of which build up to a

kam are sald to contribute the crown. grand climax, with the final one rat-

ing performance of their careers. ing as the greatest laugh finish the comedian has ever filmicd. In this instance the business is built around the breaking of a straw hat worn by a motion picture producer.

"The First Year.

That the romantle troubles of young love during the first year pre mostly Beeting is the dramatic thesis of the intent Janet Gaynor and Charles! The First Farrell comedy, drama, Year coming on Sunday to the King's Theatre. Adapted from the Frank Craven stage play of the same name, it presenta Janet and Charlie an two entirely understandable young- stors of the present day. Director

The cast in support of the two stars is a notable one, including, as it does, Minna Gombell, Leila Bennett, Dudley Digges and others.

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