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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

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Although he doesn't like being referred to as a "collector," Edward G. Robinson has one of the finest collections of modern art on the Pacific Coast. The actor, now star- ring in "Bullets or Bullats", the First National production which is show- ing at the King's Theatre, gathera valuable paintings "for the fun it" rather than as Investments. "Bullets or Bailois", Robinson plays the part of detective who breaks up one of the greatest racket rings in New York, headed by leading citizens. Others in the cast include Joan Blondell, Barton MacLane, Humphrey Bogari, Frank Mellugh and Joseph King, William Keighley directed the picture from the screen play by Seton I. Miller, based on the

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1937.

WOMEN'S GUILD

KOWLOON UNION- CHURCH MEETING

At the annual general meeting of the Women's Guild of the Kowloon Union Church, yesterday morning, a lengthy discussion was held by the members as to whether or not they should combine with the other Church Interests to enlarge their annual sale of work Into a Garden fete to be held in the K.C.C. grounds.

The date of the sale was chosen for November 6 and it was decided to make further enquiries from the Church Committee regarding the probability of holding a Garden Fete.

In opening the meeting, Mrs, Frank Short, Secretary, read the minutes of the last meeting. These were confirmed by the members present.

For werk done in the past year, Mrs. J. D. MacLean, President, thanked Mrs. Short, Secretary; Mrs. Scott, Treasurer: Mrs. T. Fergusson, Convener of the Entertainment Com- mittee; Mrs. Martin, Church flowers; and Mrs. B. Wylle, Vice-President.

New Office Holders

On the proposal of Mrs. A. W. Ingram, Mrs. MacLean was again re- elected as President. This was seepnded by Mrs. A. B. Addison. motiba

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MENESTHEUS sails 27 Jan.- for Marseilles, Casablanca, L'don, Rotterdam, Hamburg & Glasgow AENEAS salls Feb. for Marles London, Rotterdam & Glasgow

It was proposed by Mrs. T. Fer- | LIVERPOOL SERVICE Russon that Mrs. B. Wylie again act as Vice-President.

EUMAEUS

salis 30 Jan. for Havre, Liverpool, Bromborough and Glasgow

Romance blooms in "A Woman Rebels" (now showing at the Queen's Theatre) when Katharine

young th . Hepburn, os Panicla,

Indy with a will of her own, meets the fascinating Van Heflin, in the role of Gerald Waring, rent · heart- breaker of his day. It is all quite were re-elected as

Mrs. F. Short and Mrs. II. H. Scott NEW YORK SERVICE. exciting, and im fans of to-day Treasurer respectively. will be amused. to see to what lengths girls used to have to go

Secretary

AVHS

and

Fergusson Convener of the Entertainment Coin- appointed

this Committee are Mrs. R. Morrison, mittee. The four other members on Mrs. W. C. Excell, Mrs. 11. M. Rutter

"A Woman Rebela" Bringing together for the first time two of the screen's top-flight stars--- Katharine Hepburn

and Herbert Marshall-RKO Radio will present "A Woman Rebels", which opens at the Queen's Theatre to-day, a moving drama of a young romantic idealist in search ut freedom and In- dependence as against the restricting Influences of the era into which she had been born. In contrast to the freedom enjoyed by the modern young woman, the story presents a romantic and tragic tale of an in- telligent young girl who dares to demand that she choose her husband, that she be permitted to emerge from home unchaperoned and that she go to work, a thing' which, no lady had heretofore done, Fog- enshrouded London, rural English estates

and

the Italian Riviera

Mrs. Fergusson, Mrs. Wylie and furnish the background for the re-

keep rendezvous with their | Mrs. Spittles were appointed as the sultant drama. When he first came

beatis.

Visiting Committee, whilst Mrs. A to Hollywood Herbert Marshall mude who unwittingly lampoons the family of the Linen. It was decided that Lean took over office as Custodian list of ten feminine stars with at the girl he loves, in a series of Mrs. Marun would continue to enter whom he hoped he could make tartoons that amuse the world. The for the Church flowers, picture, and as a climax he made Katharine Hepburn the tenth.

ensing complications provide the And vel of humour which has dis- Mrs. elinax it was, for he

is known to tinguished Wodehouse in the field of feel that "A Woman Rebels" is one of the best pictures he has appearedaughter for the world on the screen. letters and now provide a wealth of . And he has lots of company in that belief. Also in the cast is Doris Dudley, dyname young Broadway actress, fresh from her triumph In the legitimate theatre. Other im-Rogers, who in the role of Buddy portant roles are macted by Eliza Milton, famous dance band leader, is beth Allan. Donald Crisp and David on his way to London to take part the Manners. "A Woman Rebels" was adapted by Anthony Veiller and meets

a competition for dance bands. Ernest Vajda from the novel, "Por Steve has a song-the song of a life- Steve Geray on the train. trait of

Rebel" by Netta Syrett, time and makes his a British writer, and was directed by with Buddy in the hope that he will acquaintance Mark Sandrich,

"Postal Insperter"

persuade him to take the song. Buddy is sceptical about the song, but dur- Suddenly, in a pitch black night, ing the course of the conversation, people are awakened by the terrify-Steve mentions the fact that his girl ing alarm, The flood is comingt The friend is coming to meet the train. river has broken over the city!" He goes into raptures concerning her That is one of the high points in attructions and Buddy, not to be Poslal Inspector," the thrilling secand in this kind of contest, tells Universal drama which is at the Steve that his girl too will be at the Majestic Theatre to-day. This re- station to meet him, lie calls her markable picture reproduces with Ginger" and entertains Steve by a startling realism the flood conditions tist of her numerous allurements, that burst down upon so mony cities until the dialogue threatens to be last Spring. In addition to the come rather monotonous

on both breath-taking drama, the screen of- sides. When the train draws in at fering unfolds a sprightly romance the station, Buddy sights his girl between Patricia Ellis and Michael and is about greet her with ap- Loring. There is another pair in the propriate ardour, when to his disgust photoplay who take off with Dan he finds that Steve has met her first, Cupid aboard a passenger plane, and it is immediately evident that Henry Hunter, as pilot and Marla Steve's charmer and Buddy's Cinger, Shelton, as airplane hostess, are up are one and the same-the lady being

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"Dance Band" An amusing stituation occurs inand Mrs. A. 1. Addison. "Dance Band", which opens at Athambra Theatre to-day. Buddy

In

the

Statt Holders

annual sale of work on November 6. Following the derision to hold the

following stall-holders elected:

Needlework: Mrs. Coombes und Mrs. Ingram.

were

Woollen Articles: Mrs. Wylle and Mrs. Watson.

Swerts: Mrs. Spittles and Mrs. Groves.

Entertainment

Refreshments:

Committee.

that the

The members decided Guild Thrift Club would again be organised.

Before the meeting closed, the President announced that the Rev. J. D. MacLean would speak to the Women's Guild at their meeting next week.

+

PRIZE FOR DRAWING KOWLOON GIRL'S SUCCESS IN EXAMINATION

Results of the Royal Drawing

in the clouds literally and as sweet of a gregarious disposition and be- hearts. Bela Lugosi is another lieving that there is safety in rum- Featured player in this production,bers. Not to be deprived of his big Society examination have been re- which swirls with excllement, ro- moment. Buddy looks round and mance and humour. The... fun provided by Dave Oliver, the former newsreel cameraman who first came to public film as "John Q. Dobp" who did not win the sweepstakes.

"Plccadilly Ilm"

on

sees an attractive girl-(June Clyde, ceived from London. standing alone on the platform. He One hundred and thirty-six rushes up to her, makes a few rapid schools from Overseas Dominions remarks to acquaint her with the and foreign countries sent in papers situation and when Steve advances which included interesting recollec- with his girl, introduces her as Gin- tlons of local scenery, figures,

etc.

Hollywood's adaptation of the P.ger. She very tactfully allows the animals the drawings were of

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Calls at Swatow, Amoy, Foochow & Wenchow. Departures of P.A.A. Clippers:

G. Wodehouse comedy, "Piccadilly situation to pass without any em-. Jim" showing at the Oriental Theatre barrassing contretemps, but is ex- high quality and the more charac-

Friday and Saturday brings an tremely annoyed when Steve hus upheaval of hilarious laughter. An departed with his girl and she is left teristic of these will be included in exceptional all-star cast adds to the with Buddy, who tries to explain but the display of Overseas Drawings CHINA merits of the story, Metro-Goldwyn- dens no: succeed in doing so to her the Exhibition of young people's

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