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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, JUNE

H.K. AS AN AIR BASE

DEVELOPMENT IN NEXT TWO QR THERE YEARS

will, much sooner than you ex-

CINEMA SCREENINGS. TROOPS CALLED OUT.

NOTES SUPPLIED BY THE THEATRES

Although she has appeared in only sixteen pictures, Jean Bennett played opposite nearly all the outstanding Baxter heroes of filmdom, Warner Ronald Colman, John Barrymore, John Bolos, Robert Montgomery, Georgo

Owen

ALLWAR STÅTE. AGAIN.

IN DISORDER

Simio, June 6. The Imperial troops have been again summoned to restore order in the State of Allwar, following the outbreak of communal rioting

"I have no doubt that Hongkong | Arliss, Spencer Tracy, Donald Cook, in which four were killed and 12] pect and perhaps in ́à ́ ́few year mundo, Joseph Schildkraut. Ed-wounded.---Router Special

only, be a cross-road for the world's airway lines. Already various lines have formulated plans in which Hongkong will be not merely a logical crossing point but a fundamental base," nald Mr. Francis Love, of New York City, President of the United States Aircraft Export Corporation, in the course of an interesting address at the Rotary Club tifin at Gloucester Building yesterday.

and James

To the list can now be added the name of Ben Lyon, who has the masculine lead in "Week Ends Only", the night at the nearby summer home showing to-day at the King's Theatre. of Grant, a millionaire, playboy.

"It's A King" Adapted from Werner Fabian's novel, the picture deals with the adventures of a girl who gets into plenty of dificulties when she adopts the pro- fession of a a week-end hostess at gay society parties.

John Halliday heads the supporting cast of this production, which Alan Grasland directed.

The picture, based on the Reginald Lawrence-S.K. Lauren play, which caused considerable discussion during Ita Broadway run, depicts an air raid on Ne

Hon. Mr. S. W. Ta'o presided,

"Men Must Fight" and the following gucats were wal-

Americans who refuse to become comed: Rotarian D. II. Francis, of

alarmed at the warning of military Mr. Carl N. Shanghai, and

strategists, that any city can Nahmmacher, of Shanghai.

destroyed in thirty minutes by air Mr. Love in the course of his rc-attack, are due for something of a through Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's shock marks aaid: I lived in Hong production of "Men Must Fight, kong twenty-anven years ago, in which has its final showings to-day at 1900. I found a lot of things the Queen's Theatre. have changed. I found the same old soap in the office, the same old clerk and the same old faces but other things have changed a great

New York City with all its at- deal. For instance, you want me to say a few things about avia- tendant havoc. The Empire State Building, world's tallest structure, is tion. Well in 1900 aviation was demolished, Brooklyn Bridge is re- not even dreamed of. Great duced to shattered steel, and the credit. I think, is due to Flight traffic system. without which the Lieutenant Moss for the marvel-masses cannot move, in paralyzed, lous results in your aviation field. I have no doubt that Hongkong will much sooner than you expect, and perhaps in a few years only, be a cross-road, for the world's airway lines. Already

"When London Sleeps"

Sydney Howard is at his very beat in "It's A King." The very ab surdities of the story, are matched by his innocent belief in the good- ness of other people. Although temporarily adopted by Holgin as Its king, he has no idea that he is being made a fool of. But he is, and a very

Whatever charming Cool, too.

of attractiveness been before Sydney Howard went to kingship might have Holgia, no glamour was left after a few hours of masquerade ne King of Helgia. A roaring lion and a beauti-

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girl from a potentate's haram, was shot at twice by a would-be assassin, and captured by anarchists He prefers Blackpool to the potty state where he spent such a hectic time. See "It's A King" and know NEW YORK SERVICE what laughter really is.

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Another top liner from Twickenance, Popular-design dramatic with fairly steady movement culminat ing satisfactorily in a fire rescue lines have formulated plans in thrill which breaks new ground for such diversions. First-rate acting by which Hongkong will be not mere-strong east of West Enders. Fictionni ly a logical crossing point but a story of romance, adjusted to correct base. The K.L.M. Line from tempo, which switches nicely from a Europe to Batavia, are, I under-fashionable gaming-house to a travell- stand, planning to come up this ing fair ground and back again.

Although the story is essentially a way, and it is reasonably certain that Imperial Airways will. The fictional romance of the paper covered Pan-American Line have recently novel type, this piece climbs easily in to a high rating. Good production acquired an interest in the China and first-class acting, allied to the National Aviation Company and right of work in the technical definitely they are planning to departments, are responsible. The come down here. Hongkong is photography is notable, and opening sure to be not merely a way-sta- shots of London streets in the wee tion, but a principal and funda-small hours show the exercise of

that agination. mental base. That means

The hero of the film is Tommy Mr. Moss will have to have very Blythe, a young sportsman, whore much larger hangars for each one thair for losing money places him in of these lines, which in turn the debt of Rodney Haines, who keeps means more employees and accom-the gaming-house. After

rough aces, Tommy wanders in- modation. for epares and per day at the

where he meets, in

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sonnel, and the air base should be to a fair nres, Mary, the

a very big asset

romantic foster-daughter of Lamberti, thic

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To show you the progressiveness fairground proprietor. Lamberti is of Mr. Moss, he has already re-about to clone down. Tommy, quested me officially that I should knight errant, promises to help the give to him the overall measure ok fellow to put the fair on its feet by finding £600. He keeps his pro- menta of our latest aircraft which by an carry 52 passengers, so that he mise.

The girl, Mary, is really the daugh can make his now hangars and ter of the aged Colonel Graham, aea rafts in which to accommodate Rodney Haines, the villain of the them. That is certainly looking plece, is also n relative of the old

min, ahend. I don't know when these under whose will he will benefit if Discover- planes will be here. It may be a no other relative turns up. Disco year or a little longer, but surelying the identity of Mary, Rodney pro they will be here. Plans are deeds abduct her. He imprisons tower above-the-gaming. her incl finitely under study for crossing house.

fire, when dur catches the Pacific. It is under study now

tho now helping police) which route they will take the ing a fight between the hero (who is and the vil northern route or the southern. Iain in the garage under the house, a The northern route is much short-shot is fired accidentally at a can-of but there they will have petrol. The fire scenes are thrilling.

The difficulty with fog which does not

are excellent generally, necessary. Shanghai-New York in Four Days, and particularization is not

French is a pleasing beror Speaking at Shanghai the other Francis L. Sullivan makes a real vil-

of Haines;

ses; Alexander Fields adds day, Major Doolittle made the dis-lain of tance from Shanghai to Chicago another success to his growing list of

enckney

kney role triumphs; and Ben Field or New York only four or four is good as Lamberti. The wilting and a half days, That is perfect

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exist in the longer southern route.forwardances in this straight-

heroine is played correctly by Rene Haines jealous

mistress.

"When London Sleeps" which will be shown at the King's Theatre Thursday.

Hot Saturday.

on

ly true from a technical atand-a and Diana Beayment appears as point, Major Doolittle being technical man, but being a com- mercial man and speaking from an economical standpoint I will only say, It can be done to-day but it would not be economical. A few years ago, when business was bet ter and there was need to get samples rushed out, such a trip

been would have

economical. However, we all expect this de- pression is going over and it is just a matter now of two, three or five years until it will be four or five days from here to New York. This will make a great deal of difference. With the onormou (Continued on Page 11.)

"Hot Saturday," comes to atherow to the Queen's Theatre with a cast headed by Gary Grant, Nancy Carroll and Randolph Scott.

The picture is centred around Miss Carroll, in the role of a popular Indy who has to exert a good deni effort keeping the local Don Juans at a proper distance. One Saturday night she has particular trouble with a too-amorous swain, and walka home. Ile, fuming at being repulsed, connives with a number of girls jealous of Nancy's popularity, to spread the story that she had spent

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DEMONSTRATË HIS TREASURE FINDING DEVICE,

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WE FIND BILLY. BOWLEGS AND FRECKLES

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YOUR UNCLE' HAS TAKEN A NOTION TO SAIL UP THE GULP OF CALIFORNIA...SURES HE WANTS TO LOOK OVER TIBURON... LOTS OF SHARKS IN THESE WATERS!

THERE'S ONE, NOW!! BOY! AM I GLAD I'M NOT SWIMMIN' CUT THERE

I DON'T MIND SHARKS.... BUT, SWORDFISH!! THERE'S A CRITTER FOR YOU. I'VE SEEN 'EM PIERCE COPPER SHEET.. ING AN OAK PLANKS

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WHAT ABOUT THIS ISLAND OF TIBURON, BILLY BOWLEGS?

IS THERE TREASURE

BURIED THERE?

I DON'T THINK SO.. TIBURON

· 19 A MEXICAN ISLAND,INRABITEN BY CERIS INDIANS, STILL LIVIN IN A PRIMITNË STATE OF NATURE. I HEAR TELL THAT THEY USE. POISONED ARROWS AND A

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