The Bioscope (Jul-Sep 1931)

32 THE BIOSCOPE August 19, 1931 London Trade Show Diary THURSDAY " Broadminded ” F.N.P. Prjnce Edward, 3 The inimitable Joe E. Brown's amusing adventures as a guardian to his “ lady killing ” cousin is the theme of his newest First National and Vitaphone comedy, " Broadminded,” advance reports of which speak of it as being the funniest picture in which the star has yet appeared. Joe E. Brown’s role is said to be even funnier than the previous characterisations in which this comedian has won his reputation, and a worthy successor to ‘‘Top Speed ” and " Going Wild.” It is to be trade shown at Prince Edward Theatre on Thursday, August 20th, at 3 p.m. Seven Shorts Idea] Gaumont-British Theatre, 11 Ideal will screen seven shorts in the Gaumont-British theatre in Film House, at 11 a.m. to-morrow, Thursday. FRIDAY " Almost a Divorce ” W. and F. New Gallery, 11* " Almost a Divorce,” the British and Dominions picture, to be trade shown by W. and F. at the New Gallery, at 1 1 a.m. on Friday next, August 21st, was written and directed by A. Varney Serrao. Sydney Howard and Nelson Keys are the stars. Dickie (Nelson Keys), and Mackintosh (Sydney Howard) are great friends. The former’s wife, who sees little of her husband, leaves him and an amiable aunt endeavours to effect a reconciliation at an hotel at Brighton. Like a spoil-sport Mackintosh follows and introduces a vamp into Dickie’s suite before the arrival of his wife. Lots of good fun follows. "Night Nurse” Warner Prince Edward, 3 Barbara Stanwyck’s first starring picture under her new contract with Warner Brothers, " Night Nurse,” which is based on the sensational novel of the same name by Dora Macy, will be trade shown at the Prince Edward on August 21st, at 3 p.m. It is said to be an intensely gripping melodrama of a side of life hitherto undepicted on the screen. It tells of a young girl who goes to a big city hospital unsophisticated and unused to the ways of the world, and who, as a result of her training, becomes a woman of character able to face the grave difficulties and dangers that befall her when she goes out on her first job as a fully trained nurse. Ben Lyon, Joan Blondell, Clark Gable and Charles Winniger are in support. Two Vitaphone Shorts will be shown preceding “ Night Nurse.” MONDAY " Black Coffee ” W. and F. New Gallery, 8.30 W. and F. are presenting " Blaek Goffee,” at the New Gallery, at 8.30 p.m., on Monday next, August 24th, a Twickenham Film Studio production of a successful Agatha Christie murder mystery, with Austin Trevor and Adrianne Allen in the leads. Hercule Poirot, eminent French detective, sets himself to discover the thief of the formula of a high explosive. At a house party he gives all an opportunity to return the formula while lights are lowered. When these are renewed, the discoverer of the explosive is found dead. Poirot’s deductions lead to a solution which surprises everybody. “The Lightning Fiver,” with James Hall and Dorothy Sebastian, will also be shown. TUESDAY “High Stakes” Radio Prince Edward, 3 On Tuesday, August 25th, at the Prince Edward at 3 p.m., Radio Pictures are trade showing the screen version of the Willard Mack play, “ High Stakes.” This is a slick, sophisticated comedy-drama of the type in which Lowell Sherman has no peer. The story concerns a scheming woman (Mae Murray), who marries a millionaire (Edward Martindel) many years her senior. Her intentions of future alimony are frustrated by the seemingly drunken playwright brother of the millionaire (Lowell Sherman), who exposes the scheme by pretending he is recounting the plot of an imaginary play he is about to write. "The Double Adventure” Star Rialto, 11 Malcolm Todd is the star of “ The Double Adventure,” a Pittaluga production, which Star Films will screen to the trade at the Rialto at 11 a.m. Qn Tuesday next, August 25th; WEDNESDAY Four Shorts P.D.C. Own Theatre, 3 P.D.C. will show four two-reel sound comedies in their Own Theatre on Wednesday next, August 26th. “ Bought ” Warner Prince Edward, 8.30 “ Bought ! ” the picture in which Constance Bennett makes her first appearance as a Warner star, will be presented to the trade at the Prince Edward on Wednesday, August 26th, at 8.30 p.m. It presents Miss Bennett in the role of a working girl who is sure that what she wants most of all from life is wealth, position, luxury — all the refined amenities of existence. She utilises both her brains and her beauty to secure these for herself, but when they are practically within her grasp discovers that she is worshipping false gods, and that friendship, kindness and love are things of greater worth and make for far greater happiness. Richard Bennett, father of the star, Ben Lyon, Raymond Milland, Dorothy Peterson, Arthur Stuart Hull, Doris Lloyd and Mae Madison are in the support. Three Vitaphone Shorts will be shown preceding " Bought ! ” “Three Who Loved ” Radio Prince Edward, 3 Betty Compson, Conrad Nagel and Robert Ames are at the head of “ Three Who Loved,” which Radio Pictures are showing on Wednesday, August 26th, at the Prince Edward at 3 p.m. The story concerns two bank clerks, John, ambitious, and Phil, easy-going and dissolute. Phil comes between John and his girl, Helga, and, to realise his ambition, John steals some bank money, letting Phil take the blame. John and Helga marry, but the man is haunted with the wrong he did his pal, so much so that he is on the point of confessing, when Phil breaks prison and is shot in escaping, leaving the way clear for happiness. Irene Delroy as seen in F.N.P.’s new drama “ Men of the Sky,” due for screening at the Prince Edward Theatre on Thursday, August 27th 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, AUGUST 27 Travelling Husbands, Wot a Night, Clean Up on the Curb (Radio), Prince Edward. Defenders of the Law (W. & F.), New Gallery. Men of the Sky (F.N.P.), Prince Edward. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 Madame Julie, Mickey’s Rebellion, (Radio), Prince Edward. Maid To Order (Sterling), Phoenix. MONDAY, AUGUST 31 Cinemagazine No. 270, The Cowcatcher’s Daughter, A Scotch Highball, The College Racket, Cinemagazine No. 271, Lure of Hollywood (Ideal), Gaumont-British Theatre. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 The Lovelorn Lady (Wardour), Hippodrome.