Another large audience was attracted in the City Hall last night to see and hear Kinetophone, Edison's latest invention which introduces singing, talking and other sounds into moving pictures, the action synchronising with the sounds. Strange to say, a very large proportion of those present…
Edison 'Kinetophone', all new talking pictures; 12 Kinetophone Picutres each night, including two scenes from the comic opera 'Said Pasha'
The public of Hong Kong is again to have an opportunity of witnessing the Kinetophone, Mr. Edison's latest invention, at the City Hall for 3 days. Among the talking pictures are two scenes from 'Said Pasha' and the 'Musical Blacksmiths,' which was said to be the finest…
The latest, greatest and wonder Edison Kinetophone with all new talking pictures; Soldiers & Sailors in uniform & children half prices
Tonight, the latest, greatest and most wonderful Edison 'Kinetophone' with all new talking pictures; price details included.
The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K. C., President of St. George's Society, informs us that it has been decided by the Committee of St. George's Society to cancel the original programme. There will now be no entertainment at the theatre or ball at the City Hall.
A scheme was submitted by Mr. J. Caer Clark, architect and surveyor, to the War Memorial Committee, which pays for itself by the provision of new building areas where they are most needed in the business section of the City. The scheme provides an additional and easy means of communication…
The screening of Ambassador Gerard's famous 'Four Years in Germany' [sic], adapted from his book. The picture is being screened in the City Hall on Saturday and Monday evenings, as the Coronet Theatre accommodation being considered inadequate.
Hearts of the World' the supreme triumph of D. W. Griffith, who made 'Intolerance,' to be presented at the City Hall for a short period under the management of the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included. Booking at the Moutrie's.
The management of Coronet Theatre announces that owing to unforeseen and apparently unavoidable circumstances that have arisen, they have decided to screen 'Hearts of the World' at the Coronet Theatre instead of the theatre Royal as previously announced.
In consequence of unavoidable circumstances 'Hearts of the World' was shown at the Coronet Theatre last night instead of at the City Hall. The picture is one of the famous Griffith films and is a selection of 12,000 feet from ten times that amount. Film synopsis included.
The news described the theatre's seats as miserable and uncomfortable.
Completed by the addition of cornet player and drummer the Coronet Theatre Orchestra will shortly give Sunday afternoon concerts at the City Hall.
Popular and classical music will form the programme for the orchestral concert. It includes the combined orchestras of the Coronet and Kowloon Theatres. Hongkong Amusements, Ltd., who is organizing the concert, state that if sufficient support is forthcoming tomorrow afternoon, they will give a…
The combined orchestra of the Coronet Theatre and the Kowloon Theatre will give a programme of popular and classical music in the Prince's Pavilion tomorrow afternoon. If sufficient support is forthcoming they will give similar performances in the City Hall every week.
A letter from a reader on some suggestions of weekend entertainments within Hongkong community. The writer mentioned that Mr Ray has done wonders in that poor alleyway of his, and if he has given a decent building (say the City Hall which would do splendidly for such, though as a theatre it is…
Powder Puffs' held the attention of a somewhat scanty audience at the City Hall last night. Today, Kowloon people will have their opportunity at the Star Theatre to forget the worries of the week. Performers included Bert Hamil, Suzanne Verney, Edouard de Kurylo and Muriel White.
Part of the United States Asiatic Fleet left Hongkong for Manila on Sunday. The 43rd Division, comprising the Black Hawk, arrived yesterday morning. Today 400 American sailors, accompanied by 100 British, will have tiffin at the City Hall, following which they will witness a cinema performance…
The warrant officers of the United States warships in port held a picnic at Stonecutters yesterday, and were entertained to dinner on board the Ambrose and Tamar. Tomorrow the warrant officers will motor round the dinner at the Warrant Officers' Club. On Saturday, the warships Hart and…
His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G., attended the last tiffin given by the Colony to the United States sailors in port, held at the City Hall. His Excellency was accompanied by the Colonial Secretary, Hon. Mr. A.G.M. Fletcher, C.M.G. The visitors…