The Bioscope (Jul-Sep 1931)

30 THE BIOSCOPE September 30, 1931 London Trade Show Diary THURSDAY “ Hell Bent for Frisco” aumontG New Gallery, 11 “ Hell Bent for ’ Frisco,” which Gaumont will show at the New Gallery to-morrow, Thursday, October 1st, at 1 1 a.m., has for its stars Charles Delaney and Vera Reynolds, supported by a cast of well-known screen names. The film is principally concerned with the adventures of an energetic young reporter, who goes through all sorts of exciting adventures in the dual mission of bringing the slayers of his friend to justice and securing a “ scoop ” for his paper. “ Marie s Millions ” Equity British Cameo, 11 To-morrow, Thursday, at the Cameo, Equity British will screen " Marie’s Millions ” — a sound on film version of “ Tillie’s Punctured Romance,” with Charles Chaplin and Marie Dressier. " Penrod and Sam ” F.N.P. Prince Edward, 8.45 Booth Tarkington’s classic, “ Penrod and Sam,” which deals with the stories of the lives of a gang of mischievous youngsters, will be shown by F.N.P. at the Prince Edward at 8.45 p.m. to-morrow — Thursday. The theme is that of a feud between Penrod and his pal Sam (played by Leon Janney and Junior Coghlan respectively) against the village bully, whose father is the wealthiest man in the village. Humorous and poignant in turn, it is said to provide entertainment of a distinctive pattern. In support of the stars are Matt Moore, Dorothy Petersen, Zasu Pitts, Chas. Sellon, Wade Boteler and Helen Beaudine. " Stranglehold ” Warner Phoenix, 3 To-morrow (Thursday) Warner Bros, will present “ Stranglehold,” a Teddington Film Production, at the Phoenix Theatre, 3 p.m. The story concerns two men educated at English public schools who are driven by circumstances and fate to the stokehole of a liner. One, the son of a Chinese woman and an Englishman, discovers that his companion is the man who betrayed the Chinese girl he loves. The cast, which is headed by Isobel Elsom, includes Garry Marsh, Allan Jeayes, Dorothy Bartlam and Hugh E. Wright. " Stranglehold ” will be preceded by two Vitaphone Shorts. “ Hobson’s Choice ” Wardour London Hippodrome, 3 “ Hobson’s Choice,” adapted from the play by Harold Brighouse, is a Lancashire comedy showing the life and customs of Salford in 1880. Directed by Thomas Bentley, the cast of this B.I.P. production is headed by Viola Lyel, Belle Chrystall, James Harcourt, Joan Maude and Amy Veness. FRIDAY " Alexander Hamilton ” Warner Prince Edward, 8.45 Warner Bros, will present " Alexander Hamilton,” a picture which has the double distinction of having George Arliss as star and part-author, to the trade on Friday, October 2nd, at the Prince Edward, 8.45 p.m. The film is not only a fair and comparatively accurate historical offering, but a fascinating character-study by Mr. Arliss and a moving drama on its own account. The cast include Doris Kenyon, June Collyer, Alan Mowbray, Dudley Digges and Montagu Love. Two Vitaphone Shorts will also be screened. ” Side Show ” Warner Phoenix, 3 Winnie Lightner, tomboy of the " talkies,” and Charles Butterworth, meekest and most solemn funny man living, are co-featured in " Side Show,” Winnie Lightner’s work in “ Side Show ” is not all clowning, for this film gives her her first chance to be serious. She plays the part of assistant to the owner of the “ world’s greatest circus,” hires help and fires help, and on occasion doubles for hula dancer, cannibal or bearded lady. Evalyn Knapp, Donald Cook and Guy Kibbee appear in support. “ Side Show ” will be preceded by Vitaphone Shorts. " Murder by the Clock ” Paramount Carlton, 10.30 Readers of Rufus King’s gripping murder mystery tale will recall that the action took place within twenty-four hours, and that most of it was centred around a New York City apartment. In filming the story Paramount decided to somewhat alter the plot so as to render it even more difficult to determine the guilty person before the story is told. “ Murder by the Clock ” is played by a tremendous cast of favourite screen players, including William Boyd, Lilyan Tashman, Regis Toomey, Irving Pichel, Sally O’Neil, Lester Vail and Walter McGrail. A Paramount short feature, “ Gents of Leisure,” will also be shown. " Graft ” Universal Rialto, 11. Own Theatre, 2.30 Newspaper dramas will have a distinguished addition to their ranks on Friday when Universal trade show “ Graft ” at the Rialto. Regis Toomey has the role of a “ cub ” newspaper reporter who falls by accident into the middle of a political murder mystery and after innumerable adventures, both dramatic and humorous, he wins his spurs with the capture of the murderer and the exposure of the political grafters. Sue Carol, Dorothy Revier and Boris Karloff have each leading roles, with Harold Goodwin, Carmelita Geraghty and Richard Tucker in support. An exciting moment in Universal’s “ Graft,” for trade show on Friday, October 2nd. Sue Carol, Regis Toomey, Dorothy Revier, and Boris Karloff head the cast Wm. Freshman as a French sailor — apparently on leave — in Archibald Nettlefold’s “ Night Shadows,” a story of the Marseilles waterfront, for trade show by United Artists at the Phoenix on October 8th at 3 p.m. “Transgression” Radio London Hippodrome, 3 Kay Francis, Ricardo Cortez and Paul Cavanagh head the cast of Radio’s “ Transgression,” which will be presented to the trade on Friday next, October 2nd, at the London Hippodrome at 3 p.m. A strong drama, the plot opens in London, moves to Paris and Spain, and then back to London. Four Shorts P.D.C. Own Theatre, 3 P.D.C. will show four shorts in their own theatre at 3 p.m. on Friday next, October 2nd. “In Strange Company” Gaumont New Gallery, 11 “ In Strange Company,” Gaumont’s next, will be shown at the New Gallery on Friday, October 2nd, at 11 a.m. Featuring Grant Withers and Marjorie Beebe, it presents an unusual story centred round the activities of a young doctor attached to a busy ambulance unit. A fondness for drink leads him to frequent dubious haunts, where he makes the acquaintance of a girl whose brother has become involved in gangland activities. TUESDAY “ Two’s Company ” Gaumont Astoria, 11 Ken Maynard is the star of " Two’s Company,” a story of conflict between a small rancher and bigger organised interests. The rancher’s rivals stop at nothing in their efforts to drive the smaller man away from the neighbourhood, and the hero ranges himself on the side of the smaller man, having first met and fallen in love with his daughter. “ Honeymoon Lane ” Paramount Carlton, 10.30 Mary Carr, famous for her mother roles, has one of the chief supporting roles in Eddie Dowling’s " Honeymoon Lane,” After a long absence from the screen, this favourite actress plays the role of Mother Murphy, the expert maker of cherry pie, in the charming comedy romance which is based on Eddie Dowling’s famous stage success of the same name. The romantic element is provided by the love affair between Dowling and June Collyer, who is seen as the niece of Noah Beery, proprietor of the opposition hotel. William Craft directed.