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…
A larger, more effective and more attractive Theatre will solve the principal source of touring companies. It will also attract greater patronage of visiting companies and hence better shows in the colony. Undoubtedly, Hong Kong needs a more modern playhouse, a Theatre more in keeping with the…
The response from Mr. H. W. Ray to 'Here's Hoping,' on the arrangement and difficulties faced by Coronet Theatre. He has often dreamt of a place where one could 'present' films, as opposed to merely projecting them on the screen. For such presentation the Theatre Royal…
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…
The 'Powder Puffs,' who have amused large audiences at the Star Theatre during the past week, give their farewell show at the theatre Royal this evening.
Kaai's Royal Hawaiian Troubadours, who played last week at the theatre Royal, have been specially engaged by the management of the Star Theatre for a run of three days starting from today.
The Courtneidge-Holloway company added further to their laurels last night when they played the favourite comedy, 'The Man from Toronto.' It is interesting to note that a film version of the same story, varied in a few particulars, is being shown just now at the Coronet. Although…
The Frawley Company added to their list of successes last evening by the performance of 'Lawful Larceny,' an absorbing play by Samuel Shipman. Miss Adele Blood took the part of Marion Dorsey, whilst Mr. Herbert Light gave a convincing study of Andrew Dorsey. Miss Helen Barnes scored a…
Daniel Frawley Company will give two performance at the Star Theatre and Theatre Royal. Performers included Miss Adele Blood. The fans at the Star Theatre are sufficiently quiet for them to be kept going during the acts, which ensures the building being as cool as it is possible to make it.…
Twin Beds,' from the stage to the screen, Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven have produced a truly refreshing funny picture. The film was commenced at the Coronet yesterday and is especially interesting to many picture-goers who had seen the play when it was staged at the Theatre Royal some years…
Improvements are being carried out, under the supervision of Messrs. Palmer and Turner, in the City Hall and the Theatre Royal. St. George's Hall, the St. Andrew's Hall and the small rooms are having new floors for dancing. The building is also being redecorated.
It never rains but it pours.' The truth of the old saying is exemplified in the fact that after many stale weeks of 'nothing' doin'' there are tonight, besides the 'movies,' two open-air concerts, the Repulse Bay Hotel reopening festival and the Gerald Fenwick…
Miss Tina Gerald and Mr. Tom Fenwick will give their performance in 'The Intruder' at the Star Theatre one more time. The remaining three, 'Only Amateurs,' 'Stiffy Wins' and 'Unwilling Wilfred,' which provoked roars at Theatre Royal last week, were also…