The article mentioned the strong growth of the cinema business in Great Britain and America. These important and interesting facts of the wonderful growth of cinema are given by Mr. Valentia Steer in his book, The Romance of the Cinema. Mr. Steer also mentioned the cinematograph has caught the…
Six years ago the total number of employees in cinematograph theatres in Great Britain was about 500. They now exceed 125,000. Their weekly wage-bill probably runs into £250,000 or more. The number of people visiting the cinemas per week must be well over eight million. These and many other…
A matinee is given and 'Life of Christ,' 'Exodus,' 'Goddess' were shown at Hongkong Theatre.
At the Hongkong Theatre, by special request, 'The Life of Christ' will be repeated at this afternoon's matinee and the 'Exodus' in 2 parts.
From Apr 18-20, showing 4th-6th episodes of the beautiful serial, 'Terence O' Rourke'; on Apr 19, special matinee at 5.15 pm, screening of 'Life of Christ.'
Screening of 'Terence O' Rourke' (4th, 5th & 6th episodes) for 3 nights; Coming film: 'Life of Christ'
The Hongkong Theatre is screening the third part of the historical film, 'The Life of Christ,' on Thursday evening at 5:15, by special request. Today, the 4th, 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Adventures of Terence O' Rourke' will be staged, with new comics and comedies.
The 'Life of Christ' and 'Exodus' are to be screened again at the Hongkong Theatre, by special request on Thursday evening at a special matinee.
Screening of 'Terence O' Rourke' (4th, 5th & 6th episodes) for 2 nights; Coming film: 'Life of Christ'
There will be special matinees at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow and on Friday. The feature of the programme will be a screening of 'The Life of Christ' a five coloured film.
A speaking cinema film is said to have been invented at last. It was reported that a Swedish engineer, M. Sven [sic] Berglund, has invented a speaking film which ensures simultaneous production of sound and picture. Professor Arrhenius, the famous scientist and Nobel prize-winner, declares that…
Notice is hereby given that the exclusive exhibition rights for China of the Charles Chaplin film called 'The Kid' is the property of the First National Exhibitors Circuit and that these rights have not been sold or leased to any person or firm in China. Proceedings will be taken…
Notice is hereby given that the exclusive exhibition rights for China of the Charles Chaplin film called 'The Kid' is the property of the First National Exhibitors Circuit and that these rights have not been sold or leased to any person or firm in China. Proceedings will be taken…
According to the writer, Mr. Chaplin does not like being called 'Charlie' – that he prefers to be known as Charles. Besides, he is unquestionably the greatest comedian in the world. Recently, the film 'The Kid' should prove that Mr. Chaplin is both a leading international…
The Coronet will show Charlie Chaplin's 'The Kid.' December 12-14 Remarks: It didn't mention the theatre's name.
The Kid' is coming!!
Phenomenal business has been experienced by Northern cinemas fortunate enough to secure Charlie Chaplin's wonderful comedy, 'The Kid,' according to reports received locally. In Shanghai, it crowded the Victoria Theatre for two weeks at $2 per seat, and after a further four nights…
Reports from the North tell of phenomenal business for the cinemas that have been so fortunate as to secure Charlie Chaplin's wonderful comedy, 'The Kid.' In Shanghai, it crowded the Victoria Theatre for two weeks.
Charlie Chaplin's greatest picture, 'The Kid.'
One of the last pictures to be shown at the Empire, Tientsin's fine theatre and cinema, before its destruction by fire, was Charlie Chaplin's comedy, 'The Kid.' It is calculated that not only did the entire European and American communities of Tientsin see this wonderful film…