A large and appreciative audience was present at the Theatre Royal last night to see Edison's latest invention, 'The Kinetophone.' The governor and the General Anderson were present. The pictures, speeches, songs, and selections were revelations, and testified to the power of the…
The Theatre Royal was crowded last night at the second demonstration of Thos. A. Edison's latest invention, the 'Kinetophone.' The demonstration consisted of 6 pieces: 'Julius Caesar'; Chimes of Normandy'; 'An Indian Girl's Revenge'; 'Jack's…
The performance at the Theatre Royal with Edison's Kinetophone was largely attended. The 'house' was full in the afternoon at the matinee performance, and also the evening one.
There is an extraordinary rush at the Victoria Theatre. Changes of programme now take place every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. On Friday night a gala performance will be given for the benefit of Prof. Madariaga. Peggy and Rose, the artists, will appear for the first time. 'The Secret of the…
Some interesting films have been shown at the Victoria Theatre lately, the 'Wreck of the Aurora' and the 'Two Shipowners' are especially good. Mr. Ramon Ramos has received numerous greetings since his return. We understand he intends to further improve the programme. The…
Edison's wonderful talking pictures are to appear at the Theatre Royal for a short season, commencing next Wednesday. Since the invention was last seen in Hongkong, the great 'Wizard of Sound and Light' has made startling improvements, and some of the subjects recorded are said to…
Last night's exhibition of talking pictures at the Theatre Royal by means of The Kinetophone, the latest Edison wonder, can be rated a fine success. The pictures were witnessed by a fairly large audience, but the advertising resulting from the pleased patrons of the first performance is…
The attendance at the Kinetophone entertainment at the Theatre Royal last night was fair and on the whole the show came up to expectations. Tonight being the last night those who have not attended previously should take this opportunity of enjoying Edison's latest invention.
A cricket match will be played on Hong Kong Cricket Club and the Theatre Royal will be closed. 'Manon Lescaut' is shown at the Victoria. Pathe Gazette and 'That Scamp Ferdinand' will be in the Bijou's New Year offerings.
The Bijou Theatre screens the famous Edison 'talking pictures' for a few nights. 'Artist Love' and 'Modern Satan'[sic] are also worth seeing.
The Bijou Theatre is putting on a fine programme including the Edison Kinetaphone [sic], 'Artist Love' and 'Madame Satan'[sic] which is drawing very good houses.
At the Victoria Theatre the opening chapters of the serial film 'The Iron Claw,' featuring Pearl White, Creighton Hale and Sheldon Lewis, were shown. The play includes popular artistes. In addition to the big picture, the management has provided quite a good programme of humorous…
The Hongkong Theatre has changed the hour of its matinee for this afternoon, comics and pictures will be screened, including 'The Diamond from the Sky' and 'The Iron Claw' featuring Pearl White.
The Iron Claw' is not shown at any other local picture houses other than Victoria Theatre, The drama is one of the best full of sensational incidents and attracted a large audience.
The attractive Senat [sic] film, the 'Iron Claw,' makes the theatre small for so many people, hence the Manager suggested two matinees every Saturday to accommodate the patrons. The repetition of this film gives ample time to follow each episode regularly. Mr Blake is untiring in his…
Iron Claw' had to be interrupted owing to unavoidable delay. 'Greed' is still proceeding. New War pictures together with some good comics made a good programme. 'Via Wireless' will be screened from Friday, adapted from the play by Winchell Smith and Paul Armstrong,…
The continuation of the story of the 'Iron Claw' will appear in the column of the South China Morning Post. Episodes 13 and 14 will be printed while episodes 15 and 16 will be screened.
The Victoria Theatre is screening pictures 'Iron Claw' and 'Zudora' and the performance of celebrated violinist Cor de Bly is splendid.
On Monday at the matinee several pictures including a five part film 'The Woman,' comedy 'The Golden Chance' with Cleo Ridgely and Wallace Res [sic] and a drama 'Rufus Wallingford' that deals with modern life and 'Are you a Mason?' will be shown. Those who…
The 19th and 20th episodes of the 'Iron Claw' will be screened tonight when Laughing Mask will make himself known to the public. This is one of the most thrilling films ever produced.