Last evening, Queen's Theatre screened the film version of William Hurlbut's drama, entitled 'Body and Soul,' featuring Alice Lake. The film was directed by Charles Swickard and the photography was done by Arthur Reeves. A. E. Frenderman was responsible for the art settings.…
Parisian photoplays – until 'Body and Soul' brought Alice Lake to the screen again last evening at the Queen's Theatre – have been of two sorts, very drawing-room and impressively smart, or very underworld in an unconvincing, Apache-like way. Hence the relief and later, as soon as…
Mr. A. E. Newbould, chairman of the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association, giving evidence before the Cinema Commission said, recognising that of all the charges brought against the industry the most damaging was the charge that the cinema was largely responsible for the increase in…
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, April 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th, Goldwyn presents Frank Lloyd's production of 'A Voice in the Dark' from A. H. Woods stage success by Ralph E. Dyar. Usual prices. Plot and illustration included.
W. A. Passby, C. R. A., officers and ladies were at the R. A. Theatre. There was a cinema show produced by the Pathe Cinema Company.
Everyone has heard of A. E. W. Mason's novel and stage play on Anglo-Indian life, entitled 'The Witness for the Defence' [sic]. It was performed at the Theatre Royal about a year ago. The screen version of the famous play has been brought into the Colony and will from tonight till…
It is believed that everyone has heard of A. E. W. Mason's novel and stage play entitled 'The Witness for the Defence.' It was included in the repertoire of a touring company which came to Hongkong about a year ago, and was performed at the theatre Royal. At the moment, the screen…
One of the questions vexing the Film world is, 'Why are American films superior to British?' The fact is generally admitted, says 'E. A. B.' in the 'Daily News.' The writer sought out Mr. Boyle Lawrence, formerly a well-known and brilliant dramatic critic, now…
To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The programme of future work was suggested by H. E. Pollock. The first one is 'The formation of an Industrial Institute for boys and girls.' The second one is 'The formation of an International Club.' The third one is 'The education of…
What the disturbance was all about, why, and its outcome is told in 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' a romantic drama written by Charles A. Logue, produced in Porto Rico by Edward A. MacManus and presented by Associated Exhibitors at the World Theatre tomorrow with May Allison co-…
The model E. M. film projecting machine is perfect in every way. Manufactured by the Danish Cinematograph Works, Copenhagen. Also the new condenser which saves 25% current. They can now be obtained from the sole agents for the far east: Danish Chinese Commercial Co., 1A Chater Road.
It may be true that a prophet has no honour in his own country, but happily, this does not apply to Amateur Dramatic Companies. The Quarry Bay A. D. C. have shown that they not only deserve success but that they can command it. For that reason, there is sure to be a crowded house at the Star…
Interport cricket, the Lincheng affair and the rowing at Henli make up the B. A. T. Topical, which is showing with 'Love Honour and Behave.'
Interport Cricket, the Lincheng Affair and Rowing at Henli make up the B. A. T. Topical, which is showing with 'Love Honour and Behave,' 5 reels of fun, fast and furious.
The R. A. married families from Victoria, Stonecutters, Lyemun and Kowloon were on Saturday entertained to 'high tea' in the R.A. Theatre on the occasion of the Annual X'mas Tree. A pleasing feature of the entertainment was a series of moving pictures thrown on the screen by…
Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28 at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds.' Also B. A. T. Co.'s town topics screen snapshots.
It is learnt that two thousand motion picture theatres located throughout China within the next three years is part of the programme of the Peacock Film Corporation, the syndicate formed by Mr. J. A. Thomas and his associates. This undertaking has at its back the du Pont, Brady and Duke…
The Woman Who Fooled Herself' as interpreted by May Allison in the Edward A. MacManus-Associated Exhibitors feature of that title showing at the World Theatre tomorrow and in which Robert Ellis is co-featured with Miss Allison. The story is an original one written by Charles A. Logue. Film…
Today till Saturday, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Turning Point,' from the story by Robert W. Chambers. Also showing B. A. T. Town Topics with Girl Guides Jamboree, May Yacht Races. Illustration included.