It is believed that everyone has heard of A. E. W. Mason's novel and stage play entitled 'The Witness for the Defence.' It was included in the repertoire of a touring company which came to Hongkong about a year ago, and was performed at the theatre Royal. At the moment, the screen…
To local theatre enterprise is due the opportunity which now comes to Kowloon of having a musical show all on its own. There arrived from Manila on Sunday the members of the International Variety Troupe. Their performance will be at the Star Theatre tomorrow and Thursday. On the other hand,…
The International Variety Company opened a short season at the Star Theatre. Miss Shymmy gave an exhibition of novelty dances. The dance and song items of Madamoiselles Blon and Demay were greatly appreciated. Four other members contributed vocal items, Mr. Lavida as a tenor and Mr. Bobino as a…
There was another house at the Star Theatre last night, when the members of the International Variety Company were responsible for the programme again. Owing to the sailing date of their steamer having been postponed, the Company will again occupy the stage at the Star Theatre tonight.
The final performance of the International Variety Company was given at the Star Theatre last night. Besides, the Powder Puffs will appear at the Star Theatre today.
Another excellent show was given by the Powder Puffs at the theatre Royal last night. The Powder Puffs will certainly be greatly missed when they finish in the Colony tomorrow night at the Star Theatre.
Men' will be shown at the Star Theatre. Film plot included.
There comes to the Star Theatre this evening a man who might be described as a one-man jazz orchestra, for he takes on the burden of six instruments and plays them in the latest jazz creations. Meanwhile, 'Men' is concurrently with the above attraction, and the programme is to be…
La Chic Parisienne' [sic] will be screened at the Star Theatre. The story progresses at this stage into a very interesting situation, and it speaks much for the histrionic ability of Elsie Ferguson, who appears in the film 'His Parisian Wife.' In addition, 'Bibo,' the…
Elsie Ferguson makes the best hit of her career in 'The Parisian Wife,' the Paramount picture that is enjoying a successful run at the Star Theatre.
Where is My Father,' one of Alexander Dumas' famous works, is translated into a film now being screened at the Star Theatre. Film plot included.
A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture, will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening. Four leading women play important roles in the production, including Helene Chadwick, Helen Jerome Eddy, Julia Faye and Anna Q. Nilsson. Other members in the cast are Wade…
Her Sister's Rival' will be shown at the Star Theatre from tonight till Thursday. The film was made by the Russian Art Films Co. and distributed by the Pathe Corporation. It is agreed that the class of photography attained, together with the high histrionic ability displayed by Vera…
Count Tolstoi's novel, 'Atonement,' comes to the Star Theatre in picture form. On Sunday, 'Johnny Get Your Gun,' featuring Fred Stone, will be shown.
Owing to the 'Star' having been engaged by the Japanese Community for celebrations in connection with His Imperial Japanese Majesty's birthday, there will be no cinema shows at the theatre. Tomorrow the usual cinema performances will be resumed with 'Pettegrew's [sic]…
Yesterday was the day set aside for the official observance of the anniversary of the birthday of the Emperor of Japan, the office of the Consul-General (Mr. Takahashi) as well as the majority of Japanese business houses, were closed. In addition, there were many functions last night, including…
Pettigrew's Girl,' Jesse Lasky's production starring Ethel Clayton, will be shown today and tomorrow at the Star Theatre.
Practically all the Japanese in the Colony were at the Star Theatre on Tuesday to witness the play of the Geisha girls in honour of the birthday of the Emperor of Japan.
Why change your Wife?,' a Cecil de Mille's production, will be shown for the last time at the Star Theatre.
Love Insurance,' a Paramount picture starring Bryant Washburn, comes to the Star Theatre shortly. Film plot included.