To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Your excellent editorial note of today regarding cinematograph pictures deserves more than passing consideration. Apart altogether from the question as to whether such pictures are intended to educate or amuse the public, there remains the fact that they can be made…
A bazaar and fancy fete will be held (by kind permission of the commandant and officers of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps) on the Volunteer Parade Ground, on Saturday, October 19th from 2.30 to 6.30 p.m.; many novelties that are suitable for Christmas presents, including Children's play…
To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer believes that the programme of the cinematograph on Saturday and Sunday are unsuitable for children. The writer suggests that one matinee each week should be specially arranged for children.
The Committee of the M. C. L. wishes to thank the Cinematograph Co. for their two most successful shows.
Cinematograph (Pathe Home Cinema) automatic lighting, complete with screen and 10 plays including two of Max Linder, and one play in two parts. Condition of machine and films guaranteed. A proper drawing room cinema. Demonstration gladly given. Price $425. Apply Box No. 901, care of 'S. C.…
Propaganda by cinematograph. Wideawake importers anxious to increase their trade with the interior are requested to communicate with box no. 942, care of 'S. C. M. Post.'
The Year's Biggest Motion Picture!' Written by C. Gardner Sullivan and directed by Fred Niblo. All star cast including Myrtle Stedman, Peggy Pearce, William Conkin and Irving Cummings. Usual prices. February 21 Remarks: Teaser ad. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name,…
Commencing Friday, 24th, Louise Glaum in 'Sex,' a tremendous emotional drama by C. Gardner Sullivan, directed by Fred Niblo.
Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., by C. Gardner Sullivan, directed by Fred Niblo, 'Sex.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. February 25 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. sharp, Lila Lee in…
Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Louise Glaum in 'Sex,' written by C. Gardner Sullivan and directed by Fred Niblo. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 10 and 11 epis. Booking at the Theatre. February 25 & 27 Remarks: Sunday's…
Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Louise Glaum in 'Sex,' by C. Gardner Sullivan, directed by Fred Niblo. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.
Today 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Louise Glaum in 'Sex' by C. Gardner Sullivan, directed by Fred Niblo. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' episodes 10 and 11. Sunday matinee, 6 p.m. sharp, Lila Lee in 'The Secret Garden.' Usual prices…
The very best and up-to-date cinematograph machines made by Hahn Goerz. Sole agents in China: Hall, Law and Co. Telephone Central 3217, 10, Des Voeux Road, C.
A letter replies from H. W. Ray regarding the cinema price. [To the Editor, S. C. M. Post] 'Amusements' points to the fact that formerly I charged $1 at the Coronet, and that now I charge $1.50. He does not add that formerly I had three musicians, where now I have ten. He does not…
(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post.) This letter is a reply to Mr. H. W. Ray's letter in this morning's issue. First of all, some of the very best and most up-to-date Picture Palaces in London do not boast of an orchestra of five musicians, let alone ten. All that is required is a couple of…
(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) It may be quite possible to see an excellent film programme very cheaply in England. But in a place like Hongkong, which will not support many amusement enterprises, there must naturally be a slightly increased price. In a town like this where a picture of the…
(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I am moved to this reflection by the statement of 'New Arrival,' who tells of a small English town with five cinemas, and one Super Cinema. The Super Cinema had: 1. Twenty instrumentalists in its cinema orchestra; 2. Big pictures which is screened on the…
(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I feel bound to reply to Unklutch's latest sneer at 'so-called super-productions.' The pictures for which the Coronet increased prices during the past twelve months were: 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Intolerance…