The World Theatre is going to show the Edgar Lewis-Pathe photoplay, 'A Beggar in Purple.' It will be a four days show commencing from today. The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Andrew Soutar. Edgar Lewis's previous success 'Other Men's Shoes'…
A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar Lewis-Pathe photoplay, will be the feature attraction at the World Theatre for four days. It is an adaption of the famous novel written by Andrew Soutar. Besides, it will be remembered that 'Other Men's Shoes,' a previous Edgar Lewis success, was…
A Beggar in Purple,' the Edgar Lewis-Pathe photography, starring John Hargrave, is showing in the World Theatre today. Film plot included.
Star management have secured 'The Kentucky Derby,' a sports drama for showing. The race shown on the film is the actual Kentucky Derby in which the record for the distance and race was broken in America, and the stable scenes were made in Lexington. People who enjoyed 'Sporting…
In the big melodrama, 'The Kentucky Derby,' showing at the Star tonight, the whole company was taken down to the Blue Grass country to make the important scenes. Reginald Denny, the young English actor who has become famous in the States, enacts the featured role in this picture. Film…
Nat Gould wrote many good racing stories, but in 'The Kentucky Derby,' the film showing at the Star, there is an exciting plot that would make him turn green with envy. The picture is reminiscent of the Drury Lane melodrama of the good old days. Film synopsis included. 'The…
A thrilling horse race for the Blue Ribbon of the American Turf furnishes an appropriate climax to the big melodrama at the Star. Reginald Denny shines as the young man ordered out of his home by a stern father. An unusually good scenic picture shows the quaint tribal customs amongst the non-…
The Prisoner of Zenda will be followed at the Coronet on Sunday for one day only by racing drama 'The Kentucky Derby.' On Monday Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David' is the attraction. Film plot included.
With such authors as Joseph Hergesheimer, Conrad, Ibanez and Kipling at the service of film producers nowadays, the general level of pictures is being raised appreciably. In 'Tol'able David,' Mr. Hergesheimer's first effort for the screen, the public is provided with a…
Beginning October 31st, the Grand Theatre, Queen's Road East, is going to remodel the 9:15 show especially to appeal to Europeans. To achieve this, along with artistic decoration, an orchestra is installed upstairs and special ticket offices are provided for circle seats. Charge of…
Tomorrow night the Grand Theatre in Queen's Road East inaugurates the new system to be followed throughout the Winter season. The opening programme includes Reginald Denny in the big racing picture, 'The Kentucky Derby' and the Williams Variety Co.
Tomorrow night at 9:15, the Grand Theatre at Queen's Road East announces the new system that is to be followed throughout the winter season. The new system is designed to please the European patronage. The opening program includes Reginald Denny in the big racing picture 'The Kentucky…
Our advertising columns carry an announcement by the Grand Theatre that will interest residents in the Eastern part of the town. The scheme, which includes several novel features, is to put into effect with a view to catering especially to European patronage at the 9.15 performance. A small…
The new season at the Grand opens tonight with 'The Kentucky Derby' and the Williams Variety Co.
The Grand in Wanchai has got together a good programme for the first night of their new season. The J. C. Williams Company is a combination of various artistes, and Reginald Denny has such a big following that 'The Kentucky Derby,' in which he is the star, should draw a big crowd. The…
There was a good crowd at the Grand last night, by the performances provided from William Variety Co, with performers Young Eddie Polo, Jack and Cora. 'The Kentucky Derby' was also screened.