At the Victoria Cinematograph saloon at the corner of Des Voeux Road and Pottinger Street a new series of pictures will be shown tonight. The collection came by the last mail, and are the latest produced. They are of the humorous, pathetic, and instructive kind and should be worth visiting.
At the Victoria Cinematograph, there is a troupe of Russian dancers and singers. On Saturday night a large audience once again demonstrated their warm approval of the songs and dances, and were also loud in their praise of a new set of films from Paris. Commencing tonight the Cinematograph…
Quite a diversion was caused at the Victoria Cinematograph on Tuesday night by a portion of a film catching fire and causing a lurid glare in the auditorium. A general rush for exit commenced, but was speedily checked by assurances from the reserved seats that there was no danger. In a very few…
In the place of the present makoshifts [sic] which do duty as cinematograph theatres, shortly be erected on the site of the present Hongkong Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road, a palatial building of steel frames and reinforced concrete by a syndicate headed by Mr. Fogliano. The building will be…
Why Change Your Wife?,' produced by Cecil de Mille, in which Bebe Daniels, Tom Meighan and Gloria Swanson take the principal roles, was screened at the Star Theatre last evening. Film synopsis included.
The Storm,' produced on the stage last season by George Broadhurst, is going over to the Star Theatre tomorrow. The picture rights were brought by Carl Laemmle. In turn, Reginald Barker chose House Peters for the leading role, together with Virginia Valli, Matt Moore and Josef Swickard.
Capitalizing on the success of 'The Storm' in the last season when it was produced by George Broadhurst, it became the overnight sensation of the theatrical world. Carl Laemmle bought its picture rights. He, along with Reginald Barker produced the picture in the most glamorous way…
On the speaking stage 'Cousin Kate,' a film version of which constitutes the main attraction at the Star Theatre, was a comedy drama in four acts, which enjoyed two long and highly successful seasons – when first produced by Charles Frohman with Ethel Barrymore. Transferred to the…
Star Theatre is going to screen the film version of 'Cousin Kate' starring Alice Joyce. The feature is a comedy drama in four acts which enjoyed two long and highly successful seasons when first produced by Charles Frohman in New York and later when it was revived several years later…
A great Drury Lane drama made into a striking filmplay, 'The Sporting Duchess' was written and produced by Augustus Harris, Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton. It has been made into a tip-top seven-reel cine melodrama by Vitagraph.
Star Theatre presented a Courtneidge-Holloway theatrical production entitled 'Abraham Lincoln.' The play featured Mr. W. E. Holloway and Miss Cherry Hardy. The company's season closes tonight with 'The Bat,' a three-act mystery play.
It is pleasant to know that despite all the criticism which has been levelled at the Colony in the past for its lack of musical appreciation, Italian Opera produced by capable artists is sure of a popular welcome. Rigoletto was produced at the Star on Monday evening. The performers are Mr. V.…
The Barbiere de Sevielle' which was to have been produced tonight at the Star Theatre is unavoidably postponed until a later date. In its stead, 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'I Pagliacci' will be played at the Star Theatre by the Italian Grand Company.
Bizet's 'Carmen,' that favourite of Opera lovers, was presented by the Royal Italian Opera Company last evening. The libretto is based on the famous story by Prosper Merimee and was first produced at the Opera Comique, Paris, March 8th, 1875. Mlle Serni was a magnificently proud…
Commencing today, Star Theatre is screening 'Bob Hampton of Placer' featuring James Kirkwood and Wesley 'Freckles' Barry. The picture portrays the American frontier life in the old days. General Custer's famous stand against the Indians is one of the most spectacular…
Bob Hampton of Placer,' the best film Marshall Neilan has so far produced is showing at the Star, commencing today. This film contains some wonderful spectacular scenes. Wesley 'Freckles' Barry takes the leading role. The title role is taken by James Kirkwood. Others in the cast…
Years ago 'The Shaughraun,' the melodrama of Irish life, was an established favourite in English Theatres. When it was decided to adapt the story for the screen, the name was changed to 'My Wild Irish Rose.' In a film of this kind, the producers are able to present the…
The popular Forbes Russell Company open at the Star tonight in 'Paddy the Next Best Thing.' Produced by Forbes Company, the comedy is about the best ones seen in the colony for years. The 5:30 matinee has 'Human Hearts' as the attraction.
For its final performance in the Colony, the Forbes Russell Company presented one of its greatest successes in 'The Naughty Wife.' Last night, the audience at the Star found it greatly to its taste. Performers include Miss Lewis, Frederick Burtwell, Guy Buckley and Billie Sinclair.…
The management of the Star Theatre beg to announce a carnival of big pictures for their grand anniversary week. Commencing Sunday, November 18, they will show a film each from the four big producers, United Artists, Metro, Pathe and Universal. They will increase their orchestra to twelve…