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July 15, 1931
THE BIOSCOPE
31
London Trade Show Diary
THURSDAY
"" Chances ” F.N.P.
Prince Edward, 3
Douglas Fairbanks, Jnr., will be seen in bis first starring role as Jack Ingleside, Lieutenant in the British Army, in "" Chances,” First National’s adaptation of the famous novel by A. Hamilton Gibbs, to be shown at the Prince Edward Theatre, to-morrow (Thursday), at 3 p.m. Young Fairbanks is stated to have done his most effective work as the English officer, who is false to his own brother for the sake of a woman. He is supported by Rose Hobart, a leading Broadway stage star, and a number of English players, including Holmes Herbert, Anthony Bushell, Edmund Breon and HarryAlien.
Five Shorts P.D.C*
Own Theatre, 3
P.D.C. will show five shorts in their own Theatre to-morrow (Thursday), at 3 p.m.
■" The Ridin’ Fool ” Gaumont
Astoria, 11
A Gaumont-Tiff any Western with Bob Steele is to be trade shown to-morrow (Thursday), at the Astoria, at 11 a.m.
FRIDAY
" A Night in Montmartre ” Gaumont
Astoria, 8.30
At 8.30 p.m., at the Astoria, on Friday next, July 17th, Gaumont will present “ A Night in Montmartre,” featuring Horace Hodges, Franklin Dyall, Hugh Williams and Heather Angel.
Hush Money ” Fox
Palace, 3
Fox will trade show " Hush Money,” with Joan Bennett, Hardie Albright, Owen Moore, Myma Loy and C. Henry Gordon, at the Palace, on Friday, July 17th, at 3 p.m.
Joan Bennett plays the role of a young inexperienced girl who fa’ Is an easy prey to a racketeer, falls foul of the law, and is sent to gaol. She later goes straight and marries, again falls foul of the gang, but is saved by a friendly detective.
” Lover Come Back ” United Artists
New Gallery
Lover Come Back,” the Columbia picture which will be trade shown by United Artists on Friday next, at the New Gallery, at 11 a.m., boasts a powerful cast which includes Constance Cummings, Jack Mulhall, Betty Bronson and Jameson Thomas. A drama of modern love and marriage, it is based on the modern philosophy, once a girl has a past she may as well have a good one. Gorgeous settings include swimming pools among wooded gardens and luxurious Park Avenue flats.
*' Sweepstakes ” P.D.C.
Prince Edward, 3
“ Sweepstakes,” Eddie Quillan’s first picture on the new P.D.C. schedule, will be trade shown on Friday, July 17th, at the Prince Edward Theatre, at 3 p.m. This is a novel and original comedy-drama, directed by A1 Rogell, and acted with distinction by a strong cast including, apart from the star, Marion Nixon, James Gleason, Lew Cody and Paul Hurst. Much of the action of the picture — and it is an action picture in the fullest sense of the word — -was filmed at the
Tanforan and Agua Caliente race-tracks, and the wide sweep of the latter course and its stands crammed with cheering crowds are photographed in graphic detail.
With " Sweepstakes ” P.D.C. are showing “ Stout Hearts and Willing Hands,” the first of the Masquers Comedy Series, two-reel comedies made like features, with stars in every part.
MONDAY
Five Shorts P.D.C.
Own Theatre, 3
On Monday next, July 20th, P.D.C. will screen five shorts in their own theatre at 3 p.m.
TUESDAY
" Her Reputation ” Paramount
Carlton, 11
On Tuesday morning, July 21st, at the Carlton, at 11 Paramount will trade show “ Her Reputation,” a British production made at Elstree by London Screen Plays. “ Her Reputation ” is a talking film version of the famous West End success, “ Passing Brompton Road,” by Jevon Brandon Thomas. It was directed and adapted for the screen by Sidney Morgan.
In this story of farcical situations and brilliant wit a new screen actress. Iris Hoey, makes her film debut, and she is supported by Frank Cellier, Laurence Hanray, Malcolm Tearle and Lilian Hall-Davis.
“ M’ Lady,” ‘‘ Miscast ” and “ Somebody Stole My Gal ” will precede the feature.
" The Squaw Man ” M.-G.-M.
Palace, 8.45
On Tuesday, July 21st, at the Palace, at 8.45 p.m., M.-G.-M. will present Cecil B. de Mille’s latest masterpiece, " The Squaw Man,” the new talking picture version of Edwin Milton Royle’s famous play. " The Squaw Man ” was one of the first De Mille successes and was made in 1914. The new version has as its leads Warner Baxter as Jim Carston, Lupe Velez as Naturich, Eleanor Boardman as Diane, Charles Bickford as Cash Hawkins, and Paul Cavanagh as Henry Wynnegate. Others in the cast are Roland Young, J. Farrell MacDonald, Mitchell Lewis and Raymond Hatton.
" The Girl in the Night ” Wardour
Phoenix, 3
An empty house which becomes mysteriously populated by strangers, who each have a different motive for their intrusion, is the scene of a series of amusing and thrilling adventures in " The Girl in the Night,” which Wardour will trade show on Tuesday, July 21st, at the Phoenix at 3. The cast is headed by Henry Edwards, who also directed, and includes Dorothy Boyd and Eric Maturin.
" Goldie ” Fox
Cambridge, 3
“ Goldie ” will be shown by Fox at the Cambridge, on Tuesday, July 21st, at 3 p.m. Spencer Tracy and Warren Hymer, the wisecracking comedians, are co-starred with Jean Harlow in this picture.
The story deals with the adventures of two sailor friends cruising the world on a tramp steamer. A conflict over a gold digger almost destroys the friendship between the two until Tracy is able to convince the other of the girl’s real worth.
Board of Trade Evidence
Clause 32 of the Films Act provides that trade shows of films to be registered must be announced to exhibitors or their agents at least seven days before showing.
On form “ D ” applicants for registration must give the names, dates of issue, and pages of the Trade Papers in which such notification has been given.
Will renters please note that in order to comply with this regulation, details of all trade shows should be sent to The Bioscope to allow not less than seven full days from date of the next issue.
THURSDAY, JULY 23
The Sky Raiders, A Shotgun Wedding, and Winter (Ideal), Astoria.
The Bargain (F.N.P.), Prince Edward Theatre
FRIDAY, JULY 24
The Man they Couldn’t Arrest, Fresh from the Farm, and The Castaway (Ideal), Phoenix.
TUESDAY, JULY 28
Creeping Shadows (Wardour), Prince Edward Theatre.
The Hound of the Baskervilles (Ideal), Palace Theatre.
Edgar Wallace (seated) fdiscussing his latest “talkie” thriller, “The Calendar,” now being produced at Lthe Beaconsfield Studios by T. Hayes Hunter (right). Also in the picture are Herbert Marshall, Alfred Drayton and Gordon Harker