There was shown at the World Theatre last night a screen version of Balzac novel which is sure to delight patrons of the films. It is called 'Slave of Desire' and has been adapted from one of Honore de Balzac's most famous novels, 'The Magic Skin.' Film synopsis included…
World Theatre is screening 'Slave of Desire' which was made at Goldwyn studio for distribution by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. The film is Charles Whittaker's adaptation of Honore de Balzac's story 'Magic Skin.' Gilbert E. Gable, president of Achievement Films, Inc., and…
When Gilbert E. Gable, president of Achievement Films, Inc., and George D. Baker, the director, began casting for the players to interpret the characters of 'Slave of Desire,' a picturization of Honore de Balzac's famous novel, 'Le Peau de Chagrin' (usually known in…
Today, World Theatre will be screening 'Temporary Marriage' featuring Mildred Davis. The cast also includes Kenneth Harlan, Stuart Holmes, Maude George and Myrtle Steadman. The film is based on the theme of divorce.
Entertainment for the majority is provided in this principal picture, which is showing at the World Theatre today. It is done in a sensational fashion with effective scenes pointing indirectly to the evils. The cast is a group of performers who have established their success including Mildred…
The stage plays of Charles E. Blaney were famous. 'More to Be Pitied Than Scorned,' now playing at the World Theatre, is the first of these thrillers to be presented on the silver sheet. A play of a picture that will stir the critic into enthusiasm is some pictures. This is exactly…
The Sin Flood,' is coming to the World theatre for five days beginning tomorrow. Story by Henning Berger. Goldwyn has selected one of the strongest casts ever assembled. Film plot included.
Cinema-goers last night missed a local reproduction of Harold Lloyd doing his 'Safety Last' stunt. While the soiree audience at the World Theatre was leaving for home a Chinese youth started the fun by dangling a leg from a suspended position near the roof of a building.
Chief Justice expressed surprise at a cinema going bankrupt in these times while presiding over the settling of the Bankruptcy Court this morning. In the list of cases was on regarding the World Theatre, Mr. A Dyer Bull informed His Lordship that Hongkong Amusements, Ltd. had paid about $3,000…