1933-04-28 — Page 17

THE HONGKÒNG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1933.

CINEMA "SHOTS" AND "SEQUENCES"

‡YOU CAN SEE THESE

"Under-Cover Man"

Queen's

in

TODAY Wendy Barrie

Is Delightful

"Wedding Rehearsal"

"Wedding Rehearsal"

King's

"Nagana"

"Ships of Hate"

Central

Oriental

"Not Exactly Gentleman

Star

HONGKONG in thronging to

Live

Wendy Barrle in Wedding Re- hearsal. They want to see the Co- lony's first product for the British screen. I joined the expectant crowds on Wednesday and found Wendy

Barrieyes good, very goed. A din Linet capture for the English studios (I only hope they will go the right way about keeping her), and a charm. ing actreas of whom Hongkong can well be proud and satisfied. But he yond Wendy Barele thero is

BOJO.

thing about Wedding Rehearsal which cannot fall to capture the imagina- tion. It has, I think, the widest ap peal of any British film seen in Hong- kong for a year. Il given us a new introduction to the development of the English producers' conception of modern einemntle technique. Much of it In mimicry, but it in so excellently done that at the time one is inclined to believe that it is original in Iden and presentation,

LEXANDER Korda, who directe:

Wedding Rehearsal has not been afraid to follow the lines of Ernst Lubitsch in emphasising the natirical pussages of the plelure. Thus in the opening, when we are shown a whole front page of a London "daily" bear- ing the news of imminent war and a terrible earthquake thrown out for a the report of a Society wedding, satirical gesture in heightened by the pounding of the printing presses with

GEORGE RAFT

AGENTS

Out for Vengeance

652%

George Raft and Nancy Carroll, who play opposite each other in "Under-Cover Man" now showing

at the Queen's.

AND THESE ON SUNDAY "The Front Page".. King's

"Faithless"

"Nagana"

Queen's

Central

"Speak Easily" ......Star

"Grock"

.World

"Blonde Venus" .. Majestic

PUBLICITY+++++++++++++

AND HOLLYWOOD:

HAVE A QUIET JEST

BY "CELLULOID"

ceeds in selecting its types. Raft in an avenging crook in this picture, and therefore, of necenalty a reformed crook. He handles his part with con- sumate skill, and surrounded as he is by an array of artistes such as Lew Cody. Roscoe Karns, David Landau and Nancy Carroll, experiences difficulty in convincing the audience that Under-Cover Man in a good films. Seeing that it la pegged on a worn ut theme, this is no small achieve- ment.

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•

no

Tala Biroll, ne the appours in tho Universal jungle "Nagana”, thriller which starte a run at the Central Theatre to day.

Does this mean the further exton- sion of "Radioerney"? Does it mean that the B.B.C. neck to control all films in this country, and, through televisien, control all means of enter tainment?

Governors

When the six gelectedl meet, they will choose the representa. tives of the "public." Many names of prominent persons have been put forward. Miss Ishibel MacDonald' name has been mentioned, and among others are Lord Lee of Fareham, who in actively connected with the Gau- mont-British Corporation, and why has just returned from Hollywood; Lord Eustace Percy, Sir Cecil Levita, nf

Vic- the L.C.C., Lady Antor, counters Snowden, lately a B.B C. Governor, Lady Simon, a member of the Licensing Commission, Lord Elgin, and Colonel John Buchan, who was one of the expected nominees of the cotomission.

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ONE question which will be naked

is as to what "public" these pro- con- represent. A minent people sideration which the selected Gov- er Dra might bear in mind is the selection of the newly appointed free of the and Independent Inquirer British Board of Film Ceners, who has shown that he is actively in touch with public opinion in Alms.

It has been suggested that the pori- tion of secretary of the Institute will be held Jointly by a representative of the film industry and a nominee, of the commission. The probable selve- tion will be Mr. Reginald V. Crow for the film industry, and Mr. J. W. Brown, who is secretary of the British Institute of Adult Education.

In this work he ls closely connected | with the B.B.C.

The Front Page, which comes to the King's Theatre on Sunday was produced at a time when the cycle in newspaper films was about half- way through. It followed pictures such as Gentlemen of the Press and Young Alan of Manhatten, and those who saw either, or both, of there last mentioned pictures, will be able to form their own conclusions about the The accorded different treatment

the Front Page. But this apart, chief interest of the film to the aver age cinema-goer in the starring of Adolphe Menjou as the editor of the paper around which the atory in wa- chorus of volces maintaining tempo

ven. It is pretty certain that num- his and rhythm. Agata Karda usCH

bers of Menjuu admirera will declare imagination cleverly La portray

this is his finest screen performance; psychological study of the reactions of various people to society weddings.

others will go to the opposite extreme. E idea of a Film Institute was first auggested by the report of If anything I lean towards the former In it he blends an attractive use of

view, for what Menjou doesn't put in an unofficial commission on education- the camera and a quick appreciation

to the performance himself, Lewin al and cultural Blums, of which Mr. of wit when the angle expletive

Milestone, the director, who you will Cameron was a joint secretary. Sir "Blant is carried round the work through a series of characters finally TOLLYWOOD can be very droll! remember handed "All Quiet on the denjamin Gott, formerly Director of; resting in Hyde Park, where a ty But at the moment I am puzzled as Western Front" does. It is robust Education for Middlesex, and pical "Red" orator is himself blasting to its real direction-ils drollery is at direction on the part of Milestone, died a few weeks ago, was Chairman. the idle rich for their society wed- present operating in regard to George but it has its phrases of delicate light This report was adopted by the Goy- dinga. These touches, together with Raft. Raft, the world was told, was and shade, and although never reach ernment, and funds derived from the good cutting which accelerates and the secard Valentine. The only pre- ing anything like the genius of "All Sunday opening of cinemas were ni- Petard the tempo in keeping with the sent day screen acter who could com- Quiet" (due mostly in the inferior located to a central cinematograph nction, all contribute to a splendid pare facially and in S.A. with one material in story and theme), is com- fund to be administered by the Privy

Council. of Hinulon's greatest lovers. Surely pletely adequnte.

The representatives of ho traie then we should expect to see Valen-

were chosen from the main groups. on ROM time to time I have made Mr. C. M. Woolf, who is the joint PLUS these qualities the picture en- Lino's successor handling rules

joy a enst which is probably se- somewhat similar lines? Yet just fairly full references to the in- managing director of the Gaumont-poor condition with top dressing.on cond to none in British nereendom to take a glance at the films in which we stitution and progress of the British British Corporation, was nominated, the greater part of the greens and dlay George Grossmith (remember have been Raft up to the present. Film Institute, and how further it is understood, by the Film Croup on the fairways. Play on the New him in Service for Ladies as His "Quick Millions" (gangster), Ma-

concerning this body, of the Federation of British Indus- Majesty travelling incognito,) has the dame, Rucketeer (ernok), Dancing in formation taellity of making a part fit him, in the Dark (racketeer) "If I had a Mil- whose object it is to put the Homeside trics; Mr. Sam Eckman, jr., by the Course is advised. The following map." is to Kinematograph Renters' Society, and are the starting times for Sunday. distinct contrast to an actor of the lion" (crook). How in the name of film industry "on the

Mr. Thoras Ormiston by the Cinema-

Old Course type of Maurice Chevalier who has to all that is sensible can one

name hand.

Latest developments show that the tograph Exhibitors' Association.

Mr. Sam Eckman is the present nult himself to the part, or prefera- George Raft "Valentino the Second"

9,28 ab. W. D. Johnson, P. W. J.

Planner. bly has to have his character made for with n ist of roles such as these? Institute will be the central authority him.

It is almost inconceivable that Raft is a first rate slick villain, but on all cultural and educational films President of the KRS, a position he In England. It will be nd has held for the past two years. Ho a Valentino-Oh, Plense Mr. made anybody else could have taken Roland s

ministered by nine "Governors who is head of the great American firm 9.32

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in this will select their own Chairman. The of Young's part. None al bis American Publicity Agent! productions surpass hin

production.

delightful

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who

HONGKONG GOLF CLUB

STARTING TIMES FOR SUNDAY

The Old Course is in a very

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9.44

M. N. Cochrane, R. R. Davies,

A. E. Lissaman, R. Young,

W. E. Hunt, G. A. Leiper.

H. E. Stone, C. E. Moore.

1. N. Williamson, G. T.

May.

3.52

A: T. Lay, I. H. Genre.

D. Ellis, H. C. Hopkins.

W. II. E. Thomas. D'Arcy Weatherbe.

10.04

R. A. Rodgers, W. Mul-

ALL of which leads me up to a few Governors will be the nominees, in the country. He is an Ameriena citizen. 9.30. work in Wedding Rehearsal. What Alines on Baft's present appearance ratio of three each, of the fin in- ever expectations Hongkong had about

at the Queen's Theatre in Under- dustry, of the unofficial commission on IR Charles Cleland is the Director Wendy Barrie must be

WAS the Institute completely over Max. Of its type this is a fair whose report

of Education at Glasgow, Mr. 9.13 realised by her clever characteris fins. If you like rapid action, crook brought into being, and of the pub. A. C. Cameron, who was one of the tion. Admittedly it does not call for Wall Street men who talk through, the lie. The public

nominees will be prime movers ant Juint secretary of deep emotional acting, but any

handle the side of their mouths, and plaster their chosen by the trade and the com- the unofficial commission, is Director 1.56 convincligly does she

of Education at Oxford, and Mr. R. C. 10.00 conversation with underworld idioms, mission. breezy portrayal, that I am fully pre. then you will assuredly enjoy

this

Representatives who have agreed to Lambert, also intimately connected pared to believe that she would prove picture. And if there was anything serve are: For the trade; Messrs with the

of in the editor commission, equally as capable in a heavier role.

needed to convince me that the only C. M. Woolf, Sam Eckman, Jr., and the B.B.C. publication "The Listener."

Within the film industry there are 10.08 one real character for Raft to portray Thomas Ormiston, P. For the is that of either an active or a re- commission: Sir Charles Cleland, fr misgivings sa to the future. With 16.12 formed crook, then Under-Cover Man A. C. Cameron, and Mr. R. S. Lam (levision only a matter of develop supplies to deficiency. To say that bert. There will be a meeting short ment, the appointment of Mr. Lam-16.10 Raft always looks his part is not a ly to choose a Chairman. Represen bert, a B.B.C. official, and his neti- 10.20 reflection on him. It in an acknow. tatives of the "public" also will be vities on the commission are rigarded:

Ba ominous. ledgement that Hollywood always sue- agreed upon.

BURGLARY CASE TWO MEN GAOLED Tang Lam and Chan Fuk were charged before Mr. Schofield, at the Central Magistracy this morn- ing, will breaking and entering and No. 125, Thompson Road, stealing jewellery valued at $500. Chan Wing-so, a woman, and Tang Yung, were charged with receiving stolen property.

the

The first three admitted charges, but the fourth pleaded not guilty. Detective Sergeant Fitches accepted the ples. Fourth defen dant was a brother of the first and it was quite possible "he did not know the things had been stolen. Witness also thought third defen-: dant was innocent in this respect. Mr. Schofield bound third de- fendant over in a surety of $150 to be of good behaviour for one year. The first and second defen- dants were ordered to pay $100 cach to the complainant for the property not recovered, or to go

two months to prison for

in default, and they were further sentenced to two months' imprison- meat on the robbery charge, the sentences to run consecutively.

OPIUM RAIDS ANOTHER DIVAN DISCOVERED

A Chinese woman, described as

a regular dealer, in opium, was Aned $240 or two month's gaol, by Mr. Wynne-Jones in the Central' Police Court this morning.

A divan kooper, of 10 Jubilee Street, was fined $100 or alx weeks, and a further penalty of $25 or 14 days was imposed for the posacsalon of one mince of opium, Revenue Officer W. Ward and that the divan had been ralded quite frequently.

Elstree up to date. This interest- ing picture takon during the shoot- ing of a scese in use of Elsive's leading studios, gives some Ides of how the British film technicians have developed modern ideas in sot ups and camera and lighting uses.

cahy

1.

G. L. Worrall, R. C. Webb.

K. W. J. Roberts, Cherrill.

A. G. Donn, J. R. Swales. W. Thomson, R. C. Law.

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Morgen (To-morrow).

6.40 p.m. Talk: "The Week Ab roud" by Mr. Wickham Steed.

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7.30 p.m. Close Down.

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0.10 m-Spanish Informational Period.

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Industrial"-Elisa

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