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Last night, Professor Charver gave a luminary exhibition of the latest invention in phantasmagoria in St. Andrew's Hall to a select party of press representatives and other gentlemen. There is a description of the screening of Cinematograph: a long strip of photographic film is wound from…
The delicate and intricate mechanical arrangements combined with the elaborate and most modern of electrical appliances of the machine require such perfect adjustment and manipulation that Professor Maurice Charvet has decided to postpone his opening exhibition for one day.
The Cinematograph is the greatest marvel of the age. It will be exhibited under the personal supervision of Professor Maurice Charvet five sessions a day and each for an hour.
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, December 26th, 28th & 30th commencing at 9 p.m. Xylophone & Kinematograph Entertainment.
Grand opening night on Tuesday, the 30th October. Grand exhibitions of animated pictures of the Transvaal War, the Boer Battery Captured by British.
Hongkong is to have yet another cinematograph show, an arrangement has been made by Mr. Caslly [sic], an American gentleman, to open up such an establishment in Wyndham Street. It will be the endeavour of the proprietor to produce first-class performances, and patrons will be able to rely on an…
Grand opening on 20th March, at Wyndham Street, up from the Clock Tower. First appearance of Baby Daughtry, the cleverest youngster ever brought out East. The talented artiste, Miss Lottie Oatley, in Scotch songs and dances. Don't fail to see 'The Sheath Gown' [sic].
(Wyndham Street, Up from the Clock Tower) 4 new artistes: Baby Daughtry, Linton David, Vera Vaughan, Lottie Oatley. Our pictures are all new in Hong Kong. Two performances every night. Price and schedule details included.
(Wyndham Street, Up from the Clock Tower) In session, The Thaw Trial. One performance nightly. Price and schedule details included.
Mr F. Arnold, sub-manager of the Pathe Cinema Machine Co., summoned Mr V. D. Casley, of the Star Cinematograph, for an infringement of a trademark, belonging to the plaintiff company. Mr D. V. Steavenson, of Messrs Deacon, Looker and Deacon, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Reader Harris, of…
(Wyndham Street, Up from the Clock Tower) In session, The Thaw Trial. One performance nightly. Price and schedule details included.
(Wyndham Street, Up from the Clock Tower) In town. The Rain Bow Dance. Price and schedule details included. Novelty matinee on every Saturday at 4 o'clock.
Large audiences attend the Star Cinematograph every evening where up-to-date films are being thrown on the screen. The 'Rainbow Dance' should not be missed.
We are closing for a few days only.Watch this space.
On Thursday evening there will be installed a continuous performance of moving pictures at the Star Cinematograph in Wyndham Street. This little theatre should become very popular on account of its location and the convenience afforded patrons to drop in at any hour. The management promises to…
(Wyndham Street, Up from the Clock Tower) Continuous performance. Every evening commencing at 6 p.m. Price details included. Matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 4 p.m. Children half price.
The Star Cinematograph on Flower Street is attracting large crowds every evening to see Moving Pictures that have recently arrived from the United States. All these pictures are new and never been seen before in Hongkong, including 'Rescued from an Eagle's Nest,' 'Cupid'…
Dante, the marvellous. All this week. Matinee, Saturday, 4 p.m.
This place of amusement is becoming increasingly popular with the public, thanks to the continued enterprise of the management. A special attraction for the present week is being provided in the engagement of 'Dante,' the marvellous magician. The pictures, too, are well worth seeing,…
A grand benefit performance will be tendered to Baby Daughtry, the clever child artist, at the Star Cinematograph on Sunday evening. Along with Dante, the marvellous and clever magician and singer Miss Lottie Outley. All the pictures have been specially selected.