Prof. F. Starr sailed recently from New York for Africa. He hopes to have new light upon their origin and ancestry by making a series by making a new video. He will also ask Mr. Samual Verner, another scientist, for help. Prof. Starr hopes to throw new light upon their origin and ancestry by…
The only Chinese actor in America appearing in an English speaking company is Ah Sam, who plays Sing Wing as William Collier's support in 'Caught in the Rain' at the Victoria theatre on Monday (says the 'Daily Colonist,' Vancouver). Ah Sam was born and raised in Hong…
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…
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…
The work of preparing the University and grounds for the forthcoming opening ceremony and six days' bazaar is proceeding with all possible haste. One of the interesting features of the entertainments is the scenic railway, the first of its kind seen in Hongkong. The idea is certainly novel…
Evidence of the phenomenal and rapid growth of the kinematograph as a means of public entertainment is to be found in London and every provincial town, but in the United States it has caused quite a furore. Moving pictures of the historic Durbar pageantry have drawn to the theatre the most…
London, Sept. 16 – Reuter's correspondent in New York says the arrest of Gyp-the-Blood and his companion, on suspicion of being associated with the murder of the gambler. Indications pointed to the men being concealed in a room ever a cinematograph show.
Film screening of 'The Mysteries of Paris', length 5,000 ft. - 4 parts, together with 'War scenes', 'Paris Fashions' and 'Comics'; Performance by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift; 7.15 p.m. pictures only
Tonight's programme: 'Love's Young Dream' (drama), 'Winter Sports at Boleda', two fine Comics and Pathe Gazette including Stag Hounds Meet', 'British, French, and Russian Fleets off Constantinople', 'Great Fire at Johannesburg' and '…
Miss Cecile Stephano, who engaged by Mr. R. Stephenson for the Bijou Scenic Theatre, made her bow to a packed house, and rendered the 'Mighty Deep and 'Yes or no.' Miss Dollie Swift's song is also beautiful. With excellent pictures and the singing performances, it is only…
Performances by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift; Films screening of 'The Green-eyed Monster', 'From Country to Town', two star Comics and News of the Day; 7.15 pm pictures only
Screening of News of the World in Pictures by Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic and three star Comics; musical insterludes by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift; 7: 15 pm pictures only
Pictures screenings including 'The Demon Waltz A Nocturne', 'Wiffles in A New Profession', 'La Granja (Scenic) Miss Alice' and 'A Modern Girl', also The World's Latest News; Singing performances by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift; 7:15 pm pictures…
There was a packed house at the Bijou Scenic Theatre on Saturday night, and the lengthy programme was much appreciated. Miss Dolly Swift, in her songs and bright patter, added to the popularity, while Miss Cecile Stephano's renderings of 'Ben Bolt' and 'Robin Adair' were…
Pictures screenings including 'Matrimonial Squalls', 'Through the Valley of 'La Vesubie' ' and 'That New Drink - The Fascinating Barber'; Singing performance by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift; 7:15 pm pictures only
Tonight's Programme: two part coloured drama 'The Forger', star comic by Prince 'An Official Lapse' and News of the Day by Pathe Gazette; Performance by Miss Cecile Stephano, Miss Dolly Swift and Miss Violet Bonetta
Films screenings including 'The Water Funker' by Max Linder, 'The White Nigger', 'Carlo's Devotion', 'A Model's Sacrifice' (drama) and 'Football at Home'; Also screening of Pathe Gazette; Singing performance by Cecile Stephano and…
Performances by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Cecile Stephano, Miss Elsa Wilson and Mr E. Ossipoff; Special picture by kind favour of Pathe Frere 'The Champion Boxer' by Max Linder
Pathe Gazette's World's News in Picture including 'Wiffles Tries Cinema Acting', 'School of Gymmasts', 'A Ture Fish Story', 'Rinking Mad'and drama film 'Nais Miscoulin'; Performance by Miss Cecile Stephano, Miss Dollie Swift and Miss…
Films screening of 'The Stolen Favorite' by Nick Winter; News of the day by Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; Singing performance by Miss Cecile Stephano, Miss Dollie Swift and Miss Violet Bonetta; 7:15 pm pictures only