The manager of the Hongkong Cinematograph Theatre was charged this morning before Mr. J. R. Wood with permitting the use of a cinematograph construction which was not constructed and operated according to regulations. Mr. F. C. Jenkins. D. S. P.(R.), appeared for the prosecution; Mr. M. K. Lo…
Prosecutions against cinema houses for infringement of the regulations have of late been common. Mr. F. C. Jenkin, D. S. P. (R.), prosecuting in every case. This morning, before Mr. J. R. Wood, the Victoria, Empire, Hongkong and Taiping Theatres were summoned. The summons against the Victoria…
September 6th, 7th and 8th, 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. performance, the Universal presents Ben Wilson with Neva Gerber in 'The Mystery Ship,' the serial stupendous in 18 episodes, 36 parts. Never shown before in Hongkong. Full orchestra in attendance. Illustration included.
Mr F. C. Lawes is present in Hongkong. He is taking serial cinema films of Y.M.C.A. activities in China, India and other parts of the east. He will proceed to Mesopotamia and Egypt to take cinema films of Army activities for the authorities.
Mr F. C. Lawes has concluded a visit to Hongkong and delivered a lecture on the war. One remarkable film will be that of an elderly Canton resident.
The Stunts' was successful and well-received from the audiences last evening. The performers in the programme included: Misses Elfrida Osmund, Dorothy Razavet, Olga Demee, Messrs A. Ramsey, H. Ramsey, D. d' Almada e Castro and Master G. Razavet. More performers included in the second…
To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer mentioned that cinema pictures exhibiting the nefarious methods practised by professional crooks in other countries should be rigidly suppressed.
At the Hongkong the principal feature is the beginning of the serial, 'The Voice on The Wire' featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber as the leads. A Keystone picture, a popular comic, 'Shot in the Excitement' was also shown.
Last night at the Hongkong there was showing the 7th and 8th Episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire,' starring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Further episodes of this film will be shown next Wednesday. The comic shows last night was truly funny, a Keystone 'When Dreams Come True.'…
To introduce aerial scenes into film production, a new company, Aerofilms, Ltd, has been formed, with premises at the London Aerodrome Hendon. Mr. F. L. Wills, a demobilised R. A. F. observer is managing director and Mr. Grahame White is a member of the directorate. Mr Wills states that the new…
F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance'. The picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love, Miriam Cooper and Elmo Lincoln (Tarzan). Sir Herbert Tree - Douglas Fairbanks -…
See D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance' when it opens at the Coronet Theatre on Friday evening next, if you would be amazed and thrilled and fascinated by what has been called the most novel, stupendous and magnificent stage work the world has ever known. One performance will be given…
By special arrangement with the Coronet, F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 1, 2 and 3, at 9.15 p.m. only, D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance,' the picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love,…
Intolerance,' D. W. Griffith's greatest spectacle, said to have cost two million dollars, to utilize the services of 125,000 people, and to take three years in the making, will commence an engagement of three nights at the Coronet Theatre. The cast included Mae Marsh, Lilian Gish,…
By special arrangement with the management of the Coronet Theatre, F. Marshall Sanderson presents D. W. Griffith's spectacular and historical ten parts drama, 'Intolerance.' Showing at 9.15 p.m. only. Prices: $3.00 and $1.50. Booking at Robinson's. Note: there will be no…
Intolerance,' Griffith's masterpiece, the picture that everybody should see. In consequence of the enormous success the management has made special arrangements with F. Marshall Sanderson to screen this wonder film two nights more. Tonight and tomorrow night, Monday and Tuesday at 9.15…
To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer believed that the complaint about 'Intolerable' is hardly fair concerning the prices of admission to see the picture. 'Intolerance' is the most expensive picture ever brought out to the Far East, but believing that the foreign…
The most gorgeous and magnificent film ever seen, 'Intolerance,' which owing to its great success here, the management of the Coronet have persuaded Mr. Marshall Sanderson to screen for two nights more. There will also be a special children's matinee at 2.15 p.m. today, at which…
Mr. F. Marshall Sanderson, while on his way to Hankow with the popular film 'Intolerance' had to lie up at Chinkiang with influenza.
Mr. F. Marshall Sanderson, who after a visit to this Colony was on his way from Shanghai with the 'Intolerance' film but had to be taken to hospital when the steamer arrived at Kiukiang, is progressing favourably.