The Bijou Theatre has a most attractive weekend programme. In addition to the serial, there is a war graphic depicting the landing of the survivors of Lusitania, etc, the recruiting scenes witnessed subsequently, and several comic pictures.
The management of the Victoria Theatre is to be congratulated on securing for exhibition the film of Charlie Chaplin's burlesque 'Carmen.' In addition, war pictures and a fine drama 'Despised' are equally interesting.
A fete was held on Empire Day in the British Consulate grounds in Amoy in aid of the Sailors' War Orphans. The Club Theatre was prettily decorated, war pictures being shown and explained by the Rev. Mr Wales.
Swatow, Jun 19 – On Saturday last in our local Chinese theatre we had a cinematograph show of Max Linder's film on behalf of the Italian Red Cross. There was a large gathering both Chinese and foreigners, but it must be confessed that there was universal disappointment that so few of the…
Hong Kong has witnessed a motion picture in the last few days. For the first time, we, in the seconded island, separated by everything but the duty news from the experiences of wars, have had revealed to us modern trench warfare, and, for the brief space of two hours, have lived amidst scenes.…
In the orchestra's programme at the Victoria Theatre last night, one of the items was entitled 'Vienna for Ever,' which does not seem quite appropriate on the occasion of an exhibition of war pictures. Of course, if in the Austrian capital the people are expressing in some form or…
Our Day' is drawing nearer and the arrangements for the observances in Hongkong are being made smoothly and rapidly. The sale of tickets for the War Bong drawing contributes to the success. A variety of arrangements was made to entertain the audience. At 9 p.m. a fete will be held in the…
A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…
An excellent programme is being submitted to patrons of the Victoria Theatre. It includes two most interesting episodes of the serial, 'The Grip of Evil' and a beautiful Pathe colour-film showing the wonderful charm of the River Tarn and neighbourhood. Other features are a war film and…
A war film budget is to be issued twice weekly by the War Office Cinematograph Committee, which has taken over the Topical Film Company for this purpose for the period of the war. Arrangements have been made to include pictures from the British fronts in France and elsewhere, and some of the…
Mr D. Rodrigues, manager of the Far Eastern Film Service (Metro Pictures) has opened an office in Hongkong. His first film 'The Great Secret' featuring Frances Bushman, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre next week. Other pictures of the Metro series will be shown. Other pictures of…
At the Hongkong Theatre, an Italian masterpiece 'After the Great Dance' is to be screened. The film is supplied by Mr. Cruenca. The management is unfailing in its efforts to secure the best selected pictures by modern artistes. The Ambrosio and Pasquali Cinema Companies are well-known…
Owing to the enormous success of 'The Great Secret' at the Victoria Theatre, the management has decided to run a special matinee at 5.15 this afternoon.
This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…
The last episode of the serial film 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be shown. The third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret' will conclude tonight. The war pictures are continuing to attract the public.
The Great Secret' was the great attraction at the Victoria Theatre.
There was crowded attendance at Horace Goldin's performance, assisted by Babara Babington. The programme was lengthy and began with the screening of a film 'The Great Secret' including a lightning programme of impersonations of famous conjurors.
The seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Great Secret' are being shown at Bijou Theatre tonight, tomorrow and Friday night.
Mr. Hall Caine explained how the War Office cinema works at a luncheon. Almost since the beginning of the war, cinema is a means of war propaganda.
The long expected serial film 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White will be screened with war pictures at the Victoria Theatre.