The Empire Theatre should be packed on Saturday night next when Jack Blackmore will be pitted against Professor Yamato.
At the Empire Theatre on Saturday, Verto, a mystifying conjurer and illusionist direct from Australia is appearing as a special turn. He is introducing some of his 'hanky panky pastimes,' which are about as equally amazing as the other magical evolutions he accomplishes during his…
Verto performs at the Empire Theatre this evening.
Conjurer Verto's appearance at the Empire theatre has been postponed until Monday evening. Two performances are to be given nightly until Thursday.
The star visit of the Verto Co., to the Empire Theatre is proving most successful. Verto lives up to his reputation as a most mystifying conjurer and illusionist. His 'hanky panky past times' are well worth seeing for their cleverness alone, La Belle Verto has a charming turn in her…
The feature of the Empire is Verto, the well-known conjurer and illusionist, who is delighting audiences. Verto appears twice nightly and is assisted by La Belle Verto. The interludes are occupied with a nice selection of sensational and comic photo films, and the whole makes a well-rounded…
Verto, the clever illusionist and conjurer, appears tonight at the Empire Theatre,and will close his successful engagement tomorrow. The programme this week is the most interesting one and includes a 2,000 ft. film. The Sign of the Cross, as played by Wilson Barrett. Another feature picture is…
The new open-air Cinematograph Theatre which is being erected near the Post Office, Kowloon, will be opened on July 1.
Kowloon is to have the novelty of a roofless theatre. Work has been in progress but was hindered by heavy rains. It will be a picture theatre showing films and being exposed to the harbour breezes. It is to be known as The Palisade, on the vacant ground alongside the Kowloon Post Office. The…
Kowloon's new Cinematograph Theatre, near the Post Office, is to open for the first time to the public. Its advertisement announces 'out-of-door pictures' and 'amusement without discomfort.'
The Hongkongite has yet to taste the delights of open air pictures in Kowloon at The Palisade. The enjoyment of the evening included the musical programme. The Palisade is within a minute's walk of the Ferry.
The Palisade had successful opening last night. It is 130 feet long and 80 feet wide, and it will comfortably accommodate 1,000 people. It also has a nice design with a screen of considerable size, 18 feet by 24 feet and the picture could be seen readily from all parts of the floor. And the…
The Palisade had great popularity. An attractive programme is promised and the band will be present. 'Drawing Room Pirates' is showing there.
Mr. W. M. Barker of Singapore representing the Australasian Films Ltd., is staying in Hongkong to supply the 'Palisade' Cinema with world's pictures. 'The Port of Missing Men' with Arnold Daly in the leading role will be screened. This production is similar to '…
The pictures at the 'Palisade' were excellent and very clear together with the al fresco conditions. The 'Gazette' showing several of the last movements of Lord Kitchener was particularly acceptable.
The band night at the Palisade pictures at Kowloon was postponed from last night until tonight owing to the threatening aspect of the weather.
The management of the Palisade Cinematograph Theatre Kowloon gave a private view to the Press of the British historical film, 'Sixty Years a Queen.' The film was well produced, well-dressed in its characters and is as faithful as a record from early to late Victorian periods. Film…
Several films will be shown on Friday at the Palisade, including 'Caprice,' acted by the Famous Players Co. featuring Mary Pickford. In addition, 'A Marriage for Money,' several Keystone films and Harry's Gazette. 'Sixty Years a Queen' is coming on Friday.
Mr. Preston appeared on behalf of Jose Montez, an operator at the Palisade Cinematograph, Kowloon who was charged with stealing two postal orders.
Jose Montez was charged with stealing two postal orders of C. Lane Poole. The defendant was employed as an operator at the Palisade, Kowloon.