Chicago, Nov. 14 – Athletics and entertainment are encouraged by the governor of the prison and the State Board of Control, to arouse the interest and spirit of the men under detention. Moving pictures are shown several evenings a week at the Anamosa Prison, and the governor says that these and…
Arrangements have been made with the Humphrey Bishop Co. to give an entertainment in the theatre of the Peak Club. The cinematograph entertainment advertised for the 2nd June has been postponed till the 9th idem.
Members of the Peak Club are reminded that the cinematograph performance at the Peak Club, in aid of War Charities, which was postponed from Friday the 2nd inst, will now take place on Friday the 9th inst. Tickets may obtain from Peak Club or at the Hongkong Club.
The second cinematograph performance in aid of War Charities will take place in the Peak Club Theatre.
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…
Opening on Wednesday, 12th July
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.'
First performance Tonight at 9.15 p.m.; Cool breezes, comfortable charis, grand pictures, good music and full band in attendance
Opening Tonight at 9.15 p.m.; Full band in attendance
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.
Tonight's Programme: 'The Russian Army in Poland', 'The Incompatibility of Temper', 'The Secret of Convict 555', 'Birds of a Feather' and 'Gaumont Garphic No.29; Change of programme Friday night
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…
Tonight's programme: 'Drawing Room Pirate', 'The Hardup's Holiday' (Comic), 'The Receiving Cashier', 'Honkong', 'Gaumont Graphic' and 'Electric Snuff' (Comic); Band in attendance
The Palisade had great popularity. An attractive programme is promised and the band will be present. 'Drawing Room Pirates' is showing there.
Tonight's programme: 'Drawing Room Pirate', 'The Hardup's Holiday' (Comic), 'The Receiving Cashier', 'Honkong', 'Gaumont Graphic' and 'Electric Snuff' (Comic)
Tonight's Programme: 'The Lost Will', 'The Blind Man', 'Milan', 'A Noise from the Deep' (Keystone Comic), 'Dairy of Duckling', 'Harry's Gazette'; Band night on Wednesday
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 '…
Tonight's Programme: 'The Lost Will', 'The Blind Man', 'Milan', 'A Noise from the Deep' (Keystone Comic), 'Dairy of Duckling', 'Harry's Gazette'; Band night Tonight
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.