Several French playwrights have been commissioned to write short plays and sketches for the cinematograph. These plays will be acted by actors and actresses of repute in front of the instrument and then reproduced in all parts of the world.
Swatow, April 24 – The correspondent mentioned he saw Pathe Freres display the intimate processes of disease, in actual operation upon the screen of a cinematograph theatre.
A monster programme is to be presented by Hugh McIntosh [sic] at the Skating Rink on the 1st of January. We understand that Private Potter, K.O.Y.L.I. will not fight anymore in Hongkong. In addition to the attractive boxing programme, the sensational fight films, showing the combat between Owen…
Wanted a reliable man, to act as manager for Cinematograph. Good salary and commission
Both the Victoria and the Bijou are showing films depicting the commission and detection of crime. Nick Winter holds the Victoria while Rocambole at the Bijou.
Mr. John D. Tippett, managing director of the Trans-Atlantic Film Co. – the distributing agents in Europe of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company, of America – gave evidence before the Cinema Commission at Westminster recently. He gave some particular of the efforts that have made to produce…
The Cinematograph Commission of Inquiry established by the National Council of Public Morals resumed its sittings recently at the Central Hall, Westminster, under the presidency of the Bishop of Birmingham. Mr. John D. Tippett, managing director of the Transatlantic Film Company (Limited), the…
There is no doubt whatever that a determined attempt is being made in certain quarters to discredit the kinemas. The appointment of a Commission of Inquiry, an unofficial body, it is true, but composed of responsible and reputable men and women, has been seized upon as an excuse to create a…
Attention is drawn to the fact that Mr. H. P. White is on Tuesday, at 12:30 p.m., conducting another auction sale of seats for the Shakespearian selections to be given at the Theatre Royal on St. George's Night. The sale is confined to Englishmen, and it is stated that the genial auctioneer…
Film censorship methods were discussed by the Chief Examiner of Films at the Kinema Commission, Central Hall, Westminster recently. Among the general rules continued were the following: No figure of Christ; no nudity; no embraces to overstep the limits of affection; no indecent or suggestive…
Last year the British Board of Film Censors passed for universal exhibition 4,430 subjects and 904 for public exhibitions, amid Mr. J. B. Wilkinson, Secretary to the Board, in giving evidence before the Cinema Commission. Over 500 films were rejected for various reasons.
Among the witnesses before the Cinema Commission in London recently was Dr. Moore Ede, Dean of Worcester who described the results of visits to four picture theatres in Worcester and of inquiries made in elementary schools as to the effects of pictures shows. He had not found any indecency but a…
It seems that not only the cinema managers and 'movie-producers' have arrived at a proper estimate of his value, but even that very profound and austere body the Cinema Commission itself is about to take counsel with him. How dear old Gilbert would have revelled and how Sullivan would…
Mr. A. E. Newbould, chairman of the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association, giving evidence before the Cinema Commission said, recognising that of all the charges brought against the industry the most damaging was the charge that the cinema was largely responsible for the increase in…
That the cinematograph has won a legitimate place in the realm of amusement and instruction from which it is not likely to be ousted is self-apparent. The cinema has become a really educative power, for by its aid we are able to have reproduced for us the current events of the world and to…
The Cinema Commission of Inquiry appointed by the National Council on Public Morals reports that moving pictures are having a profound influence upon our young people. It is urged that much stricter censorship than at one period is necessary.
Has the kinema made the bad boys that we are so constantly hearing about in these days. The report of a Commission which has been inquiring into the social, educational, moral, and physical influences of the 'pictures' to help us to decide the point. – 'Daily Mail'
With the sharp growth of films and cinemas in the United Kingdom, a full review and suggestion on this industry were important for future development. After hearing a mass of evidence for and against the cinema, the Cinema Commission of Inquiry instituted by the National Council of Public Morals…
Rasputin was responsible for a combat between two producers and playing an important role in the latest Pathe serial 'The Hidden Hand' showing at the Victoria Theatre. One of the producers accused the other of taking advantage of his original idea. The serial has four stars, including…
The Bishop of Victoria, Hongkong (Dr. Lander) preached at the Cathedral on Sunday morning for the Hospitals. He mentioned that the medical missionaries in China seem to be aware of the problem, for his notice they are promoting a joint council for public health education and are using moving…