The Victoria Theatre has been giving a splendid programme over the weekend, including war pictures, a Sherlock Holmes episode and a magnificently produced Pathe drama 'A Queen's Love.' tonight's programme includes a new Wiffles picture and the 'Everyone His Own Destiny…
Coronet Theatre is going present 'Salome,' a photoplay made from the play of the same name by Oscar Wilde. The photoplay features Nazimova and is based on the theme of Strauss opera. The artistic beauty of the setting is carefully studied in the film and objectionable matters are…
Rarely has it been given to a moving picture to create such a furor in artistic circles as did 'Salome' upon its first presentation in New York a few months ago. Ancient Greece and its glorious poesy had an irresistible attraction for Oscar Wilde. To make the film was no easy matter.…
This week, Coronet Theatre is screening 'Salome' featuring Nazimova. Some of the audience might get puzzled by the unusual presentation of the tragedy. However, Greek drama students will recognize the similarities. The story is not very pleasant but is discreetly handled.
Whatever may be one's personal reaction to 'Salome,' the Coronet latest film, there is not a question but that it will be pronounced the most intriguing picture ever seen in Hongkong. The film is produced in precisely the fashion of classic Greek Tragedy. Nazimova acts in superb…
Last night, Coronet Theatre screened 'Salome' which is a completely original development in motion pictures.
It is likely that more discussion will be aroused by Nazimova in 'Salome' than by any film yet shown in Hongkong. At the outset, it may be premised that some people will voice strong disapproval of the theme of the play. 'Salome' is a film in which the real artistic merit,…
Nazimova in 'Salome' concludes its run at the Coronet tonight. It will probably be recorded as the most talked-of film ever seen here. To see 'Salome' is an experience: many people would not believe that motion pictures have been developed to such perfection.
Coronet Theatre is going to screen the D. W. Griffith production entitled 'The Love Flower,' for two more days. On the other hand, tomorrow, Star Theatre will be screening 'Salome.'