At the close of a most successful season, Mr. Hugh J. Ward, head of the good play-acting company that recently visited Hong Kong, in a few words of acknowledgement, expressed his regret that the theatres in the East were not all that they might be. In reference to Hongkong Theatre especially, he…
Infant mortality has commanded during recent years, and many countries have been a rapid decline in the birth rate. Additional wards are being advocated together with more concentrated energy to help the public charities. We hope the higher authorities of the Philippines will approve of the…
Two plays 'Tenesee's Partner' [sic] and 'Are you a Mason?' made the chief items at the Victoria Theatre. In a play the distinguished American actress, Fannie Ward, is seen to great advantage with an attractive story. The management is to be congratulated on the fine…
The article mentioned cinema evenings were good fun. They did not depend entirely on the films for their amusement, as homemade slides were also thrown on the screen.
6th, 7th, 8th and 9th April, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Red Ace.' Also Gaumont War Graphic and comics. Wednesday, 10th April, see 'The Lion's Ward.'
10th, 11th and 12th April, screening 'The Lion's Ward' in 4 parts, a gripping and heart interest drama, well-acted and produced. Also L-KO Company's 'Scandal in the Family' in 2 parts, etc. Saturday, 13th April, see 5th and 6th episodes, 'The Red Ace.'
The performances of 'Daughter of the Gods' will be extended. The Paramount film 'Each pearl a tear' featuring Fanny Ward will be screened at the matinee today and 'Mary Page' will be shown soon.
Saturday 28th to Tuesday, 31st December, screening 'The Silent Command,' a thrilling and powerful drama in 5 parts, featuring Robert Leonard and Ella Hall. Also Gazette and comics. Wednesday, 1st January, see Fannie Ward in 'Tennessee's Pardner' in 5 parts. Thursday 2nd…
1st, 2nd and 3rd January, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Fannie Ward in 'Tennessee's Pardner.' Also Gazette and comics. Thursday 2nd January, matinee at 5 p.m., by special request, repeating 'The Sowers,' Paramount feature in 5 parts, featuring Blanche Sweet.…
Tonight, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Fannie Ward in 'Tennessee's Pardner.' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday 4th, January, see the great dramatic film in 5 parts, 'Father and the Boys.'
Wednesday, 22nd to Friday, 24th January, screening 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes, 'The Voice on the Wire,' and comics. Friday 24th, matinee 5.15 p.m., by special request, repeating 'Tennessee's Pardner,' a beautiful Paramount drama in 5 parts, featuring Fannie Ward. Saturday…
There will be a special matinee at the Hongkong Theatre, by special request repeating a Paramount drama 'Tennesee's Pardner' featuring Fannie Ward in 5 parts.
Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Lest We Forget.' Matinee Sunday, April 13th at 6 p.m., 'The Lion's Ward' featuring Betty Shade [sic] and Paul Bourgeois. Booking at Anderson's.
The Serial film 'Moon Child' is attracting many people to the Hongkong Theatre, to see the daring feats performed by the famous actress Marie Walcamp. 'Her Strange Wedding' featuring Fannie Ward, will be screened tomorrow. The story is written by George Middleton.
9th, 10th and 11th July, showing a fine picture with a beautiful star, Fannie Ward in 'Her Strange Wedding' in 5 parts. Also various comics. Saturday 12th July, continuation 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Moon Child.' Booking at the theatre.
On Thursday night, the Victoria is projecting the world-famous novel of Goldsmith, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' It is produced by Mr. Ward and associated with him is a wonderful cast. Booking at Anderson's.
Tonight's programme, Frederick Warde in 'Hinton's Double.' Also 'Toto's Trouble,' always trouble about girls. Thursday and Friday matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' episodes 3, 4 and 5. Booking at Anderson's.
The Victoria Theatre is about to put on a stupendous serial; but as they are already engaged in screening 'The Bull's Eye,' the management is desirous of speeding it up so as to get the new picture. Tonight a new programme is billed with the star picture, 'Hinton's…
Tonight's programme, 'Hinton's Double' featuring Frederick Warde. Also 'Toto's Trouble.' Saturday's matinee at 2.15 and 5 p.m., the 6th, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Bull's Eye.' Sunday's matinee, 'Candy Girl.' Booking at…
A magazine story by Kenneth L. Roberts entitled 'Good Will and Almond Shells' forms the basis for the Metro five-reel feature, 'The Shell Game,' now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Henry Kolker and Emmy Wehlen played the main roles. The supportive cast included Joseph…