1935-03-30 — Page 11

CINEMA NEWS

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NOTES FROM THE

THEATRES

Ceell B. DeMille, the fumous Para- mount film director, is noted for the many means he has devised for bath. ing scenes in his great Alms, but the Alm. "Legong" which was made in Bali shows one method which DeMille has not used. In this picture, at the "Alhambra, and Central Theatre 10- day un eighteen year old native girl is shown having her wrning” ablu-. tions in a roadside dilch. 10 in an ordinary occurrence for girls to take off their clothing, which Consists j solely of a skirt and necklace-and sometimes not the necklace and wade into a clear water ditch for a re- freshing bath. This is particularly prevalent among the girls of the lower castes. A curtain degree of privacy exists, even though the bath ing is done in the open, because it is the custom not to pay any attention to a bather. When the bathing seent in "Legong" was Almad, Suplak, the young native girl, requested that only the cameranien An director be present when she took her bath in the roadsidą ditch, This sequence, because of the utter simplicity of the beautiful native girl splashing in the cool spring water, is one of the most charming scenes in the film. "Lo- gong" was made for Paramount re- least by the Marquis Henri de la Falaise and Gaston Gloss, with an ali-native cast and in the natural colours of the South Sea 'Inland para- dise of Ball,

"Kld Mom"

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1935.

Bridal group taken at the wedding, at the Hongkong Unlos Church on Wednesday, of Mr. A. D. Wyllie, of the Dairy Farm Co., and Miss Evelyn Duff. (Photo: Ming Yuen.)

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BEAR, OPERATORS

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ANGLO-ITALIAN TRÅDE

BRITISH MISSION

TO ROME

open

Loudon, Mar..20. A United Kingdom Government delegation is proceeding to Rome to

negotiations with the Italian Government for a definitive commercial agreement to replace the provisional agreement which was concluded by an exchange of notes on March 19.

Hecht, and Charfen MacArthur, who gave to the flims such plctures ON "Twentieth Century" and "Vivo Villa," have turned to pricing films on their own, and bit the bell with their very first effort. It's "Crime Without Passiou, that vivid, enthralling, fascinating, film drama that opened at the Star Theatre yesterday. With which he really has no Claude Rains, remembered for his except a sinister one of a desire work in "The Invisible Man," in the to ninke money at the expense of leading role, appearing in nearly those to whom heavy depreciation dvory serne, and Marge, the Spanish | means financial death. damer, and Whitney Bourne featured, i "Hongkong is in the grip of a George Murphy, who makes hin "Crine Without Passion" tells the great depression and anything that Arst

"Ki In Rercen appearance

story of the perfect crime-that a tends to deepen that depression Millions", Edillo Cantor's

Afth most succeeded. The settings, by Al and reduce all possible confidence nual

musical screen

comedy for bert Johnson, are marvels of economy Samuel Goldwyn, showing to-day at and emotional force, and the photog minimum must be arrested by the King's Theatre, came to Hollyraphy, by Lee Garmer who dia any possible legal methor wood from the New York Atage Shanghai Express" and "Zoo in

"In war-time, Governments Im- where he scored in "Roberta" and "Of Budapest," surpasses even his Own

pose and sanction moratoriums. Thee I Sing", two of the outstanding

The delegation will be under the previous efforts. Taken all in all, Rubber, tin and other commodities leadership of Sir Frederick Leith musical comedy successes of the pastime. Without Passion" is about as two seasons. Always fond of dane brilliantly conceived and executed an stress,

to be subject, in times of Ross, Chief Economic Adviser to to artificial restrictions. the Government, and will include ing, he leveloped his terpsichoren example of motion-picture drama as skill as a young man to the point we ever hope to see.

These steps become

necessary representatives of the Treasury, whore he secured an

You must see where the welfare of a community Board of Trade and other Depart engagement it yourself to dancing in a night club, Young heights to which the motion picture the welfare of the Colony of Hong cussions will be opened with the realize the artistic is threatened and, in my opirden, ments. It is expected that the dis Murphy tried to prove to Broadway producers that he could do more than

kong. Is now gravely threatened by Italian authorities on or about April dance, but received little encourage-

the persistence of ernashing tactics 3.-British Wireless. meqt until a stroke of good fortune

in local shares, danco specialty in the English pro- duction of "Good" "Newa", It so hap pened that the London producer was not satisfied with the young actor who had been brought over frum America to play the juvenile lead and two days before the play was che duled to open Murphy, who had been in the Broadway production of the show, was thrust into the role. His success was no emphatic that when he returned to New York Heywood Broun engaged him for leading role in his production, "Shoot 'Die Works". "Of Thee I Sing" "Roberta" followed. He left the cast of tho last-named after twenty-six weeks to go to Hollywood to play the Juvenile lead in "Kld Millions for release through United Artista.

"Baby Take A Bow"

and

eanera can rise on rare.ocensions.

Fost Precious Thing in Life"

Commencing very shortly the screen attraction at the Queen's Theatre will be Columbia's much-talked of him transcription of the Travis Ingham MeCall Magazine story, "Mont. Pre- cious Thing

Life, featuring Jean Arthur, Donald Cook, Richard Cront well and Anita Louise. The novel was serialised under the muthor's title: "Biddy", With the fine shadings of drama, pathos and comedy, Mont Precious Thing in life" concerns it- self with the life story of a your girl in a college town who marries one

"If it is true, as some -assori, that the drop in values is caused |by the rise in exchange (which I elleve to be it small factor in reality) in that ense the cessation of forward shures for a while, and the absence of the present bear' propaganda, will Boon disclose whether there are many bona fide sellers of local glocks.

MUST BE ARRESTED

LATE MRS. ALVARES

FUNERAL AT THE CATHOLIC

CEMETERY YESTERDAY

the

The funeral took place at Cathelle Cemetery yesterday after- noon of Mr. Sarah Leonore Alvares, who died at her home al Ho Mon Tin Street, in her 69th. "Had the 'bear' element been year. Fr. Della Nini officiuted. of the social elite students after more moderate in their methods short, ardent courtship. The marrigud less greedy, we should not

Present were Mr. Jose Alvares ge inevitably fulis, but only after a have seen the present debacle and (Hon), and Messrs. V. G. Xavier, son and heir was born. Alone, the giri struggles for existence, ulunintely supplied a steadying influence; but

would, as they contend, have. M. Xavier and J. D. Marques (sons-in-law), as principal mour- returning to the kerne of her romance. She is offered a job as charwoman, or the movement has gone too far anders. Others of the large gather- "Middy", in the college dormitory and in my opinion, must be arresteding included Messrs. L. V. Xavier, Shirley Temple certainly is entitled face with her son Unknown to him, curtailment of forward gambling Figueiredo, Jnr., G. J. Figueiredo, nccepts. Here Fate brings her face to somehow, even if it does mean a L. R. Campus, L. Z. Marques, L. G. Marques, 11. Figueiredo, E. J. to take a bow for her performance in she lavishes all her motherly under- "Baby Take A Bow" showing at the standing, care and guidance in his most cases, local Companies are. A. Figueiredo, F. G. Barros, II.

"So far as I can make out in Oriental Theatre to-morrow, Monday beinil. In the sensitive hands of doing quite well,

A. Castre and son, F.. P. Barros, and Tuesday. The work of

It is not the five-year-old-girl-is-really-astenisle "Biddy" waps the full range of emotion are at fauit; it is the atmosphere sumpeao, A. Alves, A. A. Botelho, this dear Arthur, the character of the Companies (broadly speaking) that A Y Gosano, F. Collaco, C. As- Ing. She possesses the grace and in- and drama. Miss Arthur only re telligence of a grown person and personality that will carry her faz. cently returned to the screen after a of fear and panic, fanned by bear F. B. Silva, H. M. Campos. E. G.

has caused such d'Aquino, G. Noronha and others. successful interlude on the stage to operators," that appear with Jack Bolt in "Whirlpool" | Krievous loss to those who are bona full

and was immediately cast in her cur-file holders of local stocks. Stop JAPANESE CONSULS rent role. Donald Cook appears as forward sales, or minimise then,

CONFERENCE TO BE SUM- AIONED NEXT MONTH

in "Baby, Take A Bow", she has na important part running the

length of the picture and sho turns

in a truly remarkable performance the pampered scian who uncomplain and the market will steady."-- She-will-steal your heart-az-cooningly bows to the stai family tradi- she conies on the Bereen. And tion and cellly rescinde his marriage giving all this space to Bttle Shirley

vows. Richard Cromwell portrays the

Den

A list of officers and cadets in the Force,

is not to belittle the performances innocent puppet in the story of love Bunglong Naval Volunteer turned in by the grownup actors in

and luxury wlíile Anita Louise, lovely how confirmed in their ranks and

Shanghai, Mar. 29. the cast. James Dunn and Claire blonde young screen newcomer enacts seniorities, appears in the Gazette, Trevor are excellent as little Shirley is college sweetheart. The remain

According to Mr. Arino, Coun- parents. Alan Dineheart hus his der of the cast includes such per

cillor of the Japanese Legation, amusing moments as the blundering sunailties as Mary Forbes,

who returned hore from Nanking dotective who in dogging Dunn's Alexander, John Wray. Dutch Heninted Assistant Government Marine Japanese Minister to China, the Mr. David Kossick has been in company with Mr. Ariyoshi, heels. The picture is a comedy-drain drinn and Jane centring around Shirley Temple and Hillyer directed.

Darewell. Lamber: Surveyor (Engineer Surveyor), Hur-

bour Department.. her young parents. Ita theme is

Japanese Legation will summon a James Dunn's struggle for happiness

conference of Japanese consuls in spite of the handicap of a prison

from various places in China some record. Claire Trevor is the young

The Crown Prince of Germany whose fuda provide most of the

exasperated theatrical producer, time next month in order to hear wite who belioves Shirley is their adorable baby daugh- his father, the Kaiser, receives a cor-eil by Barry MacKay, a newcomer to Mr. Ariyoubi returns to Tokyo.- In him. Little viewing trouss, and later shown while humour. The role of Tommy is play-reports on consular affaire before ter who lends merriment to the action dial wellcome from a group of officers, the screen, who made a success In Central News Agency.

The First World War"

is to be seen in "The First World "Bail at the Savoy" at Drury Lane.

and turns a trick in the nick of time that makes her the heroine of the War," the sensational war film coming A successful screen come-inck is made drayın...

son to the king's Theatre. Laurence by Betty Balfour, in the role of Mit "Broadway B

Stallings edited this unusual picture die. A wonderful reconstruction of appointed Leslie John Davis, M.D., His Excellency the Governor has All the charm and whimsical

for Fox FilmMany of the shots the old Tivall music hall provides a Ch. B., M.R.G.P., Professor of Patho- romance of Frank Capra's "It-ap-archives of Europe and have never memories with its performers in to be Pathologist to the Government have been secured from the secret brilliant prologue, bringing backlogy to the University of Hongkongj pencil One Night" have been re captured and embellished by the great The First World War" reveals many before been screened for the public.

Edwardian costumes. director in his newest Columbia pro-European royalties in intinsate and

Civil Hospital. ductio 1, "Broadway Bill" n Bin which undoubtedly ranks na Capra's greatest unsuspecting moments. Among these

are Emperor Franz Joseph of Aus

achievement with the camera. Dently trin, King George, King Albert, the and with artistry that is singuinrly Prince of Wales, the Kaiserin, the hle own, Capra has woven about the Czar of Russia, late King Alexander simple story of a man and a girl who forsake the lexuries of life for, the of Yugo-Slavia and many others.

"Evergreen" Two years ago C. B. Cochran's

DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF

18 OWN.--Aristotle.

JUSTICE IS TO GIVE TO EVERY MAN,

Is Excellency the Governor has Mr. Chan Wing to be n appointed

The Gazette contains the scale-of fees charged at the Passports Ofce.

Additions to and deletions from the list of pensionable offleers are contain- ed in the Gazette.

His Excellency the Governor has appointed alsa Kong Ching-poh to bo a Member of the Nurses Hoard for a period of three years.

Professor W. I. Gerrard, 'DO...,

has been appointed a member of the Nursing Boned for a period of three yenre, vied Profesuar K. H. Digby, resigned.

the

freedom of a nomad's existence, a delightful, heart-satisfying romantis drama which will be seen from to day at the Queen's Theatre Parti- phenomenal stage play "Evergreen," Public Vaccinator. cularly edifying are the portrayals of scored a big "kit", running in the West live-loving Dan Brooks by Baxter and End of London for many months, and His Excellency the Governor has Myrna Loy in the co-starring roles. subsequently repenting its success in appointed Mr. R.A.D. Forrest, to be Miss Loy is delightful in a role mors the provinces, Jessie Matthews and Deputy Clerk of Councils. charming and cheerful than her cha- Sonnle Hate were the leading players.. racterization in "The Thin Man". Ry Now, the screen version. of this b His Excellency the Governor' hos this time it is evident that much of stage succuas comer to the Central appointed the Rev. C.D.R. Sargent to the success of Capra's productions are Theatre Wednesday, with Jessie be a Member of the Board of Eduga- definitely related to the sparkling Matthews; recreating the role af tion for a period of two years. seripta turned in by Robert Riskin, the Harriet Greon. Necessarily, the vas- man responsible for the screen adapter resources of the studlo, especially His Excellency the Governor has tation of "Lady for a Day" and "It such a huge studio as Spepherd's Bush, approved the promotion of Secont

An election of a Justice of Happened One Night" in addition to afford greater opportunities for Lieutenant Franchico Paulo Sequeira Peace to serve in place of Mr. J. L. "Broadway B. The screen play is spectacle than the stage could possibly to the rank of Lieutenant In the McPherson on the Licensing

Board based en a short story by Mark Hell Indulge in, and opulent spectacle is a Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps. is to take place at the Supreme Court Inger, newspaper columnist. The brilliant feature of the picture.

on April 16. large imposing enet nequite itself ad- Wonderful stage ensembles arranged The Government is inviting tendera

**** mirably under Capra's inspired direc-by Buddy Bradley, performed by for filling in the area north of Prince It is notifed that a parade tion. Walter Connelly turns in a dozens of dancers, picked beauties and Edward Road and cast of Grammplan the Garrison will be held at Happy grand flawless-portrayal, Helen Vin-show girl, before clever an original Road, and for forming Flight Valley, fram 2.46 to 11 am on son is superb, as the social climbing settings and effects, follow in quick Gap" and roadway north of Sai Kung May 7, in connection with the celebra- wife: Clarence Muse is his usual comic succosion to dazzle the pye with their Road,

tion of His. Majesty's Silver Jubileo bewildering novelty. Jessie Matthews

in which it is hoped the Hongkong. touches the high peak of excellence It is notified that the names of the Volunteer Defence Corps will take with her wonderful dancing and sing-East Asiatic Journal, Ltd., the Union port. His Excellency the Governer ing, in the fashion that brought her Leather Articles, Ltd., and the Haw- has expressed the hope that all in- fame before the footlights, Sonnie Joon New Asia Hotel, Ltd., will, un, dividuals or firma having in their Hale, who played the part of Tommy less cause in shown to the contrary employment members of the Corps Thompson in the stage-play, now in three months, bo struck off the re- will wherever-possible- grant them plays the role of Leslie Bonn, the gister and the companies dissolved, facilities to attend the parade.

* self, and Margaret Hamilton, Raymond Walburn, Lynns Overman, Frank sa Darro and Edmund Breese contributo

to the Alm's excellence.

Crime Without Passion" hey've --done: --it again! That as team of writing wizards, Bon

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RADIO BROADCAST

Dance Music From

H.K. Hotel

RECORDED PROGRAMME

From 23W on

+

wavelength of

966 metres (845 kilocycles):

4-7 p.m. Chliese Recorded Music. 7-7.20 p.m. Scenes de Ballet, Op. 62 (Glazounov),

Now Symphony Orchestra. 7.26-7.41 p.m. Four Songs by Percy Ifeming (Baritone).

1. Joggin' along the Highway

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2. The Devout Lover..

(Samuel).

3. (a) Fairings; (b) Come to the Fair, (Ensthope-Martin). 4. (a) Jock the Fiddlor; (b). Tho

Ballud-Monger (Ensthope-"

Martin).

7.41-8 p.m. Light Opera. Solection-Gipsy Love—(Lebar), Vocal Gema-The Geisha (Jones). Selection-Pirates, of Penzance

(Sullivan).

8 p.n. Time and Weather Report 8.03.8.40 p.m. Variety. Plano Solo-Kitten on Cho Reyn. Vocal Duet Gee, Oh Gosh. I'm

Gratefull

Sam Browne and Girl Friend, Humorous The Beefeater.

Stanley Holloway. Songs-Brave Hearts. Songs Near and yet so far.

Evelyn Laye (Soprano), InstrumentalUnderneath the Blus

Hawalinn Skies. Songa-Love, forever I adore you. Song In your arms to-night,

Ronald Murgatroyd. (Tenor), Organ SoloThe Clouds will soon

Roll by,

Quentin M. Maclean. Orchestra-When day la dona

(Concert transcription).

8.40-9.13 p.m. Band Selections. Pagliacci (Leoncavallo).

The Yeomen of the Guard (Sullivan). The Evolution of Dixie (Laks). Dixieland.

9.13-9.30 p.m. Joseph Szigeti.

Violin Recital by

1. Caprico No. 24 (Varfutions in

A Minor) (Paganini).

2. Menuet (Debussy).

3. Tambourin Chinols (Kroisier). 9.30 p.m. Press Bulletins. Stock Quotations.

9.35 p.m.-12 midnight. Hongkong Hotel Dance Orchestra.

10.30 p.m. Presa Bulletins, Stock Quotations.

12 midnight. Cluse Down.

Note. There will be a relay from the Talping Theatre from ZEK on a frequency df 640 kiloeycles from 8-11 p.tr.

TO-MORROW'S ITEMS

Relay From St. John's Cathedral

RECORDED MUSIC

0.10-10 mm. telay of the Military Parade Service from St. John's Cathedral.

10 a.m. Close Down.

11 nm-12.15 p.m...St. John's Cathedral-Service,----

12.15-2.30 p.m. European Recorded Music.

1 p.m.

Time and Weather Report. Carnaval Suite, Op. 9 (Schumann)

(arr. for Bussinn Ballet).

London Symphony Orchestra.

A Concert, Pianoforte Solo-Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 (Liszt).

Ignaz Friedruna. Songs I Love Theu (Gricg). Songs-Still as the Night (Bohm),

Charles Kullman (Tenor). Songs Twilight (Hamilton). Songs My Little nest of Heavenly

Blue (Lehar),

Maria Jeritza. Violin Solos-(n) Minstrels; (b)

Flight of the Bumblo-Bea

(Rimsky-Korsakov),

Violin Salos-Danse Espagnole ("La

Vida Brew") (Kreisler).

Yehudi Menuhin.. Cello Solos Sarabande (Handel). 'Cello Solo-Orientale (Cui).

Beatrice Harrison. Songs-Serenado (Ravini). Song--Come Back to Sorrento

(Curtis)

Charles Kullman_(Tenor). Light Opers and Musical Comedy. Selection--King of Jazz. Voca! Gems-Sunny-Side-Up‚ ̈ ̈ Vocal GemaThe Love Parade Selection-Words and Music. Vocal Gems-Peggy Ann. Vocal Gems The Girl Friend. Selection-The Gold Diggers of 1933. (Continued on Page 5.)

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