This comfortable picture hall continues to attract a large audience at both houses nightly, and during this week home capital films have been screened. An interesting travel picture showing scenes in the Philippines is very clear and steady. The latest events are shown by Pathe Gazette, which…
Programme for tonight: 'The Doll' (2 parts, 690m); 'Artillery Exercises U.S. Army' (115m); 'An Affection of the Heart' (comic Wiffles, 273m); Pathe Gazette 218-219 (200); 1278m in total.
Mr. W. G. Faulkner stated in the London 'Daily Mail' that due to the development of the moving-picture business, American slang terms invaded the picture theatre, are used in the common talk in London as the men in control of this business are either Americans or Englishmen who have…
The Raggedy Two' by Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elbe; Pathe's Gazette; 'Hero Worship' (Wiffles as Napoleon); 'The Bath Chair' (a good drama).
The Bijou Scenic Theatre, by reason of its up to date programme, continues to draw large houses. The new Wiffles picture 'Hero Worship' and Pathe's Gazette will be shown, and the Raggedy Two will also continue to perform.
A week of special pictures, the Pathe's Gazette, 'A Night Out' (by Wiffles 2,600 feet), etc.; performance by Bonetta.
The Bijou Theatre provides an excellent bill this week and the patrons of this popular entertainment house are well pleased. Newcomers to Hong Kong are the versatile coloured team Milton and Rice who immediately jumped into popularity. The Pathe-Gazette teems with interest and the feature film…
Special pictures are being shown at the Bijou this week, including a Wiffles film. Wise and Milton, who have been making a great hit in the North, are giving some screamingly funny comedy turns.
A week of special pictures, the Pathe's Gazette, 'A Night Out' (by Wiffles 2,600 feet), and the biggest comedy screen ever played in China; 'Wise and Milton,' a riot, a howl, and a decided hit; performance by Bonetta.
Visitors at the Hongkong Hotel include Mr. W. F. Inglis, of Messrs. Jardine Matheson's (Shanghai) and Mrs. Inglis, Mr. G. Samuels, of moving picture fame, and Mr. E. W. Bauckham, of the Rosenstock Directory.
At the New Gallery Kinema, Regent Street, recently a private view was given of the film entitled 'Sixty Years a Queen,' an all-British production illustrating the life of Queen Victoria. Mr. W. Barker, principal of the Barker Motion Photography (Limited), the producers of the film,…
The Pathe's Gazette: 'The Aviator Pegoud,' Wiffles as a wayward husband, in 3 parts: 3,000 feet; performance by Bowman.
Performance by Bonetta; the Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly); 'Wiffles amongst the Gods,' 'Where Jealousy Leads,' etc.; 'Nick Winter & the Kidnappers' in 5,000 feet is coming.
Performance by Bonetta; the Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly); 'Max the Ladies Man'; 'Wiffles & the African Potentate' (a laugh, a scream) in 2 parts, 3,000 feet; 'Nick Winter & the Kidnappers' in 5,000 feet is coming.
Last 3 nights only: performance by Bonetta; the Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly), 'Wiffles A Lucky Benedict'; the great detective drama 'Nick Winter & the Kidnappers' (5,000 feet) will be screened on Jan 31.
By request, one more night of 'Nick Winter & The Kidnappers' in 5,000 feet; Thursday, Feb 5, The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly), 'The Lady Sheriff,' 'A Friend in Need,' 'Wiffles and the Honeymooners,' etc.
The committee in charge for the Shanghai Billiard Championship was able to secure the Bijou Theatre for the final. Mr. C. W. Porter and Mr. A. P. Stokes put up a good game and Mr. Porter eventually won.
The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly), including 'Wiffles His Mothers Darling,' 'The Invisible Power,' and 'The Strong Man Wins'; on Mar 7, a great thrilling detective drama will be screened, length 9,000 feet; performance by Gibson Sisters.
A new machine, Vanoscope, invented by Lewis C. Van Riper and exhibited by W. J. Robinson, manager of the Vanoscope Company, will replace the flicker from pictures projected upon the normal screen. It is not as tiresome to the eyes and can eliminate the danger of fire. The exhibitors displayed a…
The Voice Within,' a masterpiece drama, length 3,000 feet; also The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly); 'Wiffles and A Merry Widow' (a good comedy); performance by Victoria and Sheridan.