Moving pictures for children were inevitable from the very moment moving pictures were invented; but it has been part of the normal course of things that they should not have been actually made until this time. Only the very best that the world can produce is to be laid before the sincerely…
There are some tales that above others have a universal appeal to the young. One of the first to arise in the minds of children and those who follow them is 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' and this Mr. Fox has chosen for the first of his 'Pictures for the Kiddies.' But, to carry…
You can see a picture of the whole story--a picture filled with all the elusive charm and mystery which pervaded the reading of the story on that cold, stormy night. The genius of a score of man has perfected the moving-picture process that you might see your favourite tale in life; and the…
Jack and the Beanstalk,' the film that cost one hundred thousand pounds to produce--with its thirteen hundred children, its diminutive stars, its eight-and-a-half-feet giant, its castle and its walled city, built solely for this wonderful production--has an appeal to grown-ups as well as to…
The age-long tale of the Pigmy who conquered the Titan, the David against the Goliath--this is the story which William Fox has placed upon the screen in 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Direct from its New York run at the Globe Theatre.
Jack and the Beanstalk,' William Fox production. Picture included.
Take the children to the pantomime! 'Jack and the Beanstalk' with a real giant eight-and-a-half-feet high.
On December 24th at 4.30 and 9.15 p.m., with 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Prices: $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking at Robinson's. Any seat in the theatre may be booked.
On December 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th and 28th at 4.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' a pictorial pantomime in 10 parts. Prices: $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking at Robinson's. Any seat in the theatre may be booked.
December 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st, 9.15 p.m. performance, 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts. Also Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce' and British Gazette No. 482. Saturday, December 28th and Monday, December 30th at 4.30 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'
Jack and the Beanstalk,' William Fox production. Picture included.
For children of all ages from 5 to 90, 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' the first film pantomime ever shown in Hongkong. Picture included.
December 31st at 4.30 p.m., January 1st at 2 p.m., last two performances of 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Don't miss this beautiful picture. Booking at Robinson's.
Tonight, Pathe's super-film, 'New York,' spoken of in New York itself as the biggest success of the year. Booking at Robinson's.
January, 7th and 8th 1919, Tuesday at 4.30 p.m., Wednesday at 2.15 p.m., last two performances of 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., Wednesday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Runaway Romany.' Booking at Robinson's.
January 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Haddon Chambers' masterpiece, 'The Idler.' Also a brilliant little comedy, 'Lucien, Lucette' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.
January 13th, 14th and 15th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Willian Farnum in Henri Bernstein's great play, 'Samson,' etc. Booking at Robinson's.
January 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th, the Famous Players' fine production, 'The Daughter of MacGregor' and 'Nearly a Deserter.'
Today at 5.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m., special engagement of the Pilipino string band and a splendid picture programme including the charming 5-part Famous Players' production, 'The Daughter of MacGregor' (which will be screened at 6 p.m.). Usual prices.
Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'A Gilded Fool.' Also 'The Little Monte Carlo,' 'Wiffles Singing Lessons,' etc.