To a crowded house last night Frank Melrose, 'the nimble one,' made his debut and he held the stage for thirty-five minutes and the audience was convulsed with laughter.
Messrs Ramos and Ramos make a specialty of introducing the best artist to the Hongkong public and their latest success is Mr Frank Melrose, a great London comedian, who is known in all parts of the world. His Press notices alone fill several large albums so that he came to Hongkong to appear at…
A bumper house at the Victoria Theatre on Tuesday night gave the Collier Sisters an enthusiastic send-off on the occasion of a benefit performance in their honour. The Donnelly Troupe, Little Kitty and Mrs Elsie Donnelly also provide their performance. With a number of interesting films were…
The various cinematograph shows will have a complete change of programme tonight. At the Bijou, Frank Melrose continued his performance, and an entirely new programme of pictures will be screened. The Donnelly family are still the headliners at the Victoria Theatre. A splendid set of animated…
A special matinee is to be held at the Victoria Theatre this afternoon when the film of the Hongkong Coronation festivities will be exhibited by special request. On Wednesday, and for two succeeding nights, the film of the Coronation in London will be shown for the last time, while on Thursday…
At the Victoria Theatre an excellent programme was provided. The Donnellys were, as usual, very pleasing, and a dance by Little Bessie was much appreciated. One of the best pictures was 'The Hobble Skirt,' which excited considerable mirth. Other films depicted an incident from the…
The management of the Victoria Theatre is continuing to please the community of Hongkong by obtaining the very best of picture and artists, including the Donnelly Family, Little Kitty and Lynda Davis.
Full change of programme will be made tonight at the Bijou and Victoria cinematograph theatres. At the Bijou, Miss Violet Bonetta and Bob Stephenson will present a new sketch. Among the pictures worthy of mention are 'Charles Daix,' 'Ariam and his dog' and 'In a moment…
The management of the Victoria Theatre has been fortunate in securing the services of Miss Lynda Davis.
The attendance at the Victoria Theatre on Friday night, on the occasion of the benefit performance to Little Kitty Donnelly, was the largest on record.
The Victoria Theatre has never been filled more than on Friday evening, on the occasion of the benefit of the artistes, including little Kittle Donnelly, Lynda Davis, the Donnellys, Messrs. Mick and Mac and Mr. Bilke Lard.
The famous conjurer Han Ping Chien appears at the Victoria Theatre tonight and for a few nights only.
Business has been brisk at the cinematograph shows during the past week. At the Victoria Theatre, Miss Lynda Davis, who has become very popular since her arrival in Colony, is still the main attraction in a splendid programme. In the picture line, the programme is very strong indeed. The star…
Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors of Victoria Theatre, have just concluded arrangements for the exhibition of the animated picture Gazette of Pathé Freres which will be quite a new thing in Hongkong. Gazette is an ordinary film showing the latest happenings from all over the world. A…
Last night splendid films were shown at the Victoria Theatre, the most notable being the unveiling of the Queen Victoria Memorial in London, the Naval Review at Spithead and the investiture of the Prince of Wales at Carnarvon. This picture show will be on for a few days only.
At Victoria Theatre tonight the great film 'The Fall of Troy' is to be exhibited for the first time. It is a truly magnificent film. In addition, a number of other new pictures are to be shown includes 'Love, luck and gasoline' and 'Love and Money.' The Huxham Trio…
The Victoria Cinematograph was well filled last night. The dramatic and historic picture of art, 'The Fall of Troy' was especially interesting and instructive.
The Fall of Troy,' a magnificent Italian film, 2000ft. long, won applause at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday. Another good film entitled 'Love, Luck and Gasoline' cleverly illustrated the slickness of American methods and the possibilities of modern locomotion and wireless. On…
The farewell performance of Miss Lynda Davis at the Victoria Theatre attracted an excellent audience. There was a capital selection of pictures. The Huxham Trio are now catering for the pleasure of the patrons. The management has secured the agency of the well-known 'Pathe Animated Gazette…
Monster programme of magnificent films is being exhibited every night at the Victoria Theatre. Amongst the pictures to be shown are 'The telephone,' 'Queen Dido forsaken by Encas,' 'Only one girl,' 'The Regimental Flag,' 'Unwelcome guests,' etc.…