The expedition of Captain Robert Falcon Scott included great pictures of penguins and active volcano. The widows and orphans of the dead heroes will control the films and receive the major part of the net profits.
The cinematograph history of the Scott Antartic Expedition was shown at the Theatre Royal by means of film made by Mr. Herbert G. Ponting. It was fortunate to film a large school of deep sea creatures.
The Howitt-Phillips Company opened at Victoria Theatre last night, presenting the popular comedy which was well received during their last visit to Theatre Royal.
The manager of the Victoria Theatre, Mr. J. J. Blake, got rather a surprise on Saturday night, when a body of a hundred men of the Middlesex Regiment marched up to the theatre while they were supposed to go to the theatre Royal. They were being thrilled by Laughing Mask. 'Sold' will be…
The Fantastics are to open a short season at the Bijou Theatre on Boxing Night and will continue for the following two nights. They had pleased many audiences at the Victoria Theatre and Theatre Royal.
'My Four Years in Germany,' the film version of the adventures of Mr J. W. Gerard, American Ambassador in Berlin, is to be shown at the theatre Royal this evening.
The consensus of opinion of those who saw 'My Four Years in Germany' at the theatre Royal on Saturday night was that the management of the Coronet has done us a good turn by bringing this film to Hongkong. This picture has given a decided flip to the 'Lest We Forget' feeling…
Mr. Willis G. West, considered one of America's premier comedians, is the leading dispenser of fun with Banvard's All American Musical Comedy Co., which will be shown again at the theatre Royal. Mr. West's theatrical career has been wide and varied, covering musical comedy, drama…
The 'Hearts of the world' which promises to be a feature of exceptional attraction to cinema-goers of the Colony is being shown at the theatre Royal at 9.15 tonight under the management of the Coronet Theatre.
Detailed review and film synopsis of D. W. Griffith's 'Hearts of the World' featuring the Gish sisters, Lillian and Dorothy, with Robert Harron, George Fawcett and others. Mr. Ray is presenting the film at the theatre Royal tonight. Seats can be booked at Moutrie's.
The scheme of raising a Hongkong Fund for the relief of the war devastated areas of France, which was initiated a few weeks ago. On Monday, 1st December, Mlle H. Van Der Flier gives a lecture at the theatre Royal illustrated with motion pictures taken at the various battlefronts. Furthermore,…
A reminder is given of the lecture tonight at 9.15 at the theatre Royal in aid of the Hongkong Fund for Devastated France. The lecture will be illustrated by moving pictures of much interest, taken right in the firing line. The bombardment of Antwerp is among them, showing the German shells…
In aid of the Hongkong Fund for Devastated France, a lecture was given at the Treatre [sic] Royal last night by Mlle. Van der Flier. Owing to the inclement weather there was only a moderate attendance. There's a detail description of the lecture. A splendid series of pictures taken from…
An Acknowledgement: The committee of the Hongkong Fund for War Devastated France regret that, owing to an oversight, at the time of Miss Van der Flier's lecture at the theatre Royal in aid of the Fund, no acknowledgement was made in the Press of the fact that the cinematograph performance…
Further enhancing its reputation for securing the best talent which is in the Colony, the Victoria Theatre last night presented Mr. Eugene de Rubini. The Rubini display proved one of the best attractions the theatre has housed for some little time and it was unfortunate that his appearance…
Mr. Ray has been fortunate in securing the first Indian film, produced in Calcutta, entitled 'Lumpy wins the Calcutta Sweep.' This is a two-reel comedy bristling with good humour. The principal artistes taking part in the film are Leonard Stephens, Carl Lawson and Beryl Barraclough, of…
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.
Under the arrangement with the Hongkong Educational Authorities, Capt. Davit Doull, of the Australian Imperial Force, entertained a large gathering of University and College students at the World Theatre with an illustrated lecture upon 'Australia, Civilized and Savage.' the lecturer…
Charlie Chaplin, in the flesh, will be in Hongkong next March, accompanied by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Efforts will also be made to induce D. W. Griffith to join the party. This news was given yesterday by Mr. George Mooser, a well-known play producer and film manager. He is the…
It is assured that the T. Daniel Frawley Company, with Miss Adelo Blood as its star, will play in Hongkong from January 16 to 24. This statement was made by W. Renwick Smith, advance representative of Mr. Frawley and Miss Blood. In addition, Miss Adele Blood is known as the 'woman who made…