A fire has totally destroyed the theatre at Port Arthur, says the Shanghai Times. It was the only place of entertainment for the foreign community, and had a seating capacity for about 1,000 persons.
Metropole Hotel's sole proprietor Mr. Jas. Christie presented grand opening of popular weekly entertainments by Ware and Ross' Entertainers introducing Tom Morcomb, Arthur Walters, Miss Gertie Maisie, Walter King, McCormick and McGinty, the Percipaphone, the American Biograph and Jas.…
Debut of the illusionist Mr. Arthur Balcombe for 3 nights only; the Eminent Soubrettes, the Two Colliers.
The magnificent new film just arrived from Paris showing the Races and accident to the two French Ministers, also the funeral procession of Minister Bertenux, who was killed, will be exhibited in the Victoria Theatre tonight. Mr. Arthur Balenombe will also give an exhibition of his latest…
On Apr 12, the magnificent picture, 3rd series of 'What Happened to Mary,' 1st series will be screened at 5.15 p.m. on Wed, 2nd at 5 p.m. on Sat; On Tue, 3rd parts of Pathe's masterpiece, 'On the Ocean Battlefields'; 'Sherlock Holmes' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle…
The new programme at the Victoria Theatre is the most excellent one. It contains two complete episodes from Sir A. Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Holmes,' two sets of very fine war pictures, various comics, and probably one of the best life pictures.
Last night, a very pretty four-part story film 'For Love of a Maid' was shown at the Victoria Theatre. The leading role is in the hands of Miss Jackie Saunders, and the whole thing is exceedingly well done. We are informed that the Victoria management will soon be presenting a film…
Tonight, the send and final episode of the 'Two Little Vagabonds,' the film version of the immortal melodrama adapted by Geo. R. Sims and Arthur Shirley; episode of 'Fanfan and Claudinet'; 'The Great War 1914-17,' depicting incidents of the front of Somme, Verdun,…
A suggestion that a library of cinema films should be established in England was made by Sir Arthur Pearson at a luncheon at the Imperial Restaurant recently to celebrate the exhibition of the film 'The Victory Leaders,' at the Alhambra in the afternoon. The purpose of such a library…
For one week, George Pearson and T. A. Welsh present Bruce Bairnsfather and Arthur Eliot's big British production 'The Better 'Ole' featuring Charles Rock. Book at the Coronet. February 3 remarks: Under the distinguished patronage of H. E. The Governor, H. E. Vice-admiral…
The Better' Ole' or 'The Romance of Old Bill,' the film which attracted hundreds of thousands of people to the cinema theatres in Great Britain and proved even more popular, if that were possible, in the United States of America, is to be shown at the Coronet for seven days,…
A brilliant emotional artiste gives a powerful portrayal in a dual role of the latest Artco production, which is showing at the Hongkong Theatre tonight. 'The Capitol' is a play of social and political Washington, with many of its scenes enacted in the nation's capital. Arthur F.…
Daniel Frohman presents 'The Dancing Girl' by Henry Arthur Jones, featuring Florence Reed.
Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in Sir. A. W. Pinero's 'Mind the Paint Girl' [sic], The Trainless Derby and Canton from the Air. July 30 Remarks: Tomorrow, Sunday at 6 p.m. only, Mary Pickford in 'Daddy Long Legs,' and at 9.15, 'Mind the Paint Girl.'…
Tonight! At 9.15 p.m., Arthur Somers Roche's 'The Sport of King' featuring Margot Kelly & Mat [sic] Moore. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. on Tuesday to Thursday, 'Lifting Shadows.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger,' 11 & 12 episodes. Usual…
Helene Rosson in 'The Sign of the Spade,' and Vivian Rich in 'Touch of the Key' [sic] at usual price.
At the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Sign of the Spade' featuring Helene Rosson, is being screened. A very humorous comedy follows. At the 7.15 p.m. performance, further episodes are being shown of 'The Lion Man.'
Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episode of 'The White Horseman' featuring Art Acord. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 11 & 13…
World Theatre is screening the Edgar Lewis-Pathe feature entitled 'The Sage Hen,' for four days commencing Friday, the 14th. The film is starring Gladys Brockwell in the principal role. The cast also includes Lillian Rich, Wallace MacDonald, Jame [sic] Mason, Helen Case, Arthur…
Coronet Theatre is going to screen a Robertson-Cole film called 'A Slave of Vanity' featuring Pauline Frederick. The film is a picturised version of Sir A. W. Pinero's well-known play 'Iris.'