Canton, December 11 – A Chinese merchant named Liu To Lung, of the Kwong Lee Company, has offered $18,000 as a yearly rental for the new theatre at Cheun Lung Hau. The Reorganization Department has sent an officer to inquire whether this merchant is reliable or not.
Shameen, November 10 – The concert at the close of the King's Birthday celebration was a huge success, 400 seats were provided and latecomers had to stand. It was a happy idea to have the cinematograph and the band of the 13th Rajputs. Miss H. Thorne was demanded to have an encore for each…
The new Empire, opposite the Central Market, made an auspicious opening last night in presence of a 'full house,' the guests of the proprietors. Each lady guest, upon entering, was presented with a bouquet. The programme was a specially selected one for the occasion. Performances by Mr…
New York, Feb. 12 – A School for Dramatic Art for Animals has been started at Fort Lee, N.J., by Paul Bourgeois for the benefit of cinematograph companies. He has a collection of various animals, including lions and elephants.
Fredony, the performer with an inexhaustible box of tricks, will present tonight at the Victoria his fourth change of programme. Performance by Prof. Bluffo, Lee Chung-Sun and Miss Tessie Turner. In the first part, the romantic Pathe photoplay 'Willpower' will be presented.
Last night Fredony presented an entirely new programme, including a performance from Prof. Bluffo, Lee Chung-Sun, Miss Tessie Turner, Misses Erickson and Leona. The supporting picture programme was a very interesting one, with Pathe's photoplay 'Willpower.'
Today at 5.15 p.m. and tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Courtenay and Lucille Lee Stewart in 'The Ninety and Nine,' a wonderful production of the great play by Ramsay Morris. 7.15 p.m., the final episodes of 'The Brass Bullet.'
Come and be young again tonight in the wonder city of Bagdad the ancient, with Francis Carpenter and Virginia Corbin in Wm. Fox's $500,000 dream play, 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' Prices at the matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents. Children half price. At the performance $1.00 and…
Today and tomorrow at 5.45 and 9.15, Lila Lee in 'The Cruise of the Make-Believes.'
An argument for the 'back to the soil' movement is disclosed in 'Playing the Game,' the newest Paramount picture featuring Charles Ray, the popular Thomas H. Ince star. This picture will be shown at the Kowloon Theatre. The photography by Chester Lyons and the support chief…
Tonight at 9.15 p.m., by arrangement with Broadwest Films, a deluxe sporting drama of the season starring, Stewart Rome and Gregory Scott in 'A Gentleman Rider.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'Little Miss Optimist'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 1, 2 and 3…
Tonight at 9.15 p.m., a special comedy attraction featuring Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran, 'La La Lucille' in 5 parts. Matinee: 5.15 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Source'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 4th and 5th episodes of 'King of Circus,' an animal super-serial in 18 episodes.…
The screen version of 'La La Lucille,' starring Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran, was shown at the World Theatre last night. It is an adaption of Fred Jackson's recent New York stage success. The stars are supported mainly by Anne Cornwall, Gladys Walton and Dorothy [sic] Wolbert. Film…
Big and up-to-date theatre at junction of Hankow and Peking Roads, Kowloon. Can accommodate 850 persons. Suitable for cinema and opera entertainments. For particulars apply to Lee Kee, 21, Wellington Street.
Frank Mayo, the star of 'The Brute Breaker' and other big Universal features, will be the principal attraction at the Hongkong Theatre today in his newest fast action picture drama, 'The Magnificent Brute.' It is directed by Robert Thornby. Frank Mayo is supported by Dorothy…
The Magnificent Brute,' featuring Frank Mayo, the star of 'The Brute Breaker,' was screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The story was originally written by Lucien Hubbard. Also, Frank Mayo is supported by Dorothy Devore, Percy Challenger, Alberta Lee, J. J. Lanoe, William Eagle-Eye,…
Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Virginia Faire and Leonard Clapham in a Universal special attraction, 'Under Northern Lights.' Also Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in a Jewel comedy, 'Roman Romeos.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eddie Polo in 'King of Circus,' 16 and 17…
Christmas periodicals just arrived. Kinema comic, film fun and boy's realm on sale by ‘post' kiosk, Blake Pier, Ah Yan Bookstall, Kowloon Ferry Wharf, Peak Tramway Bookstall, Lee Yee Hairdressers, Kowloon Ferry Bookstall. Wholesale agents, White Star Booksellers, Hongkong and Canton.…
A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar Lewis-Pathe photoplay, will be the feature attraction at the World Theatre for four days. It is an adaption of the famous novel written by Andrew Soutar. Besides, it will be remembered that 'Other Men's Shoes,' a previous Edgar Lewis success, was…
Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels and Lila Lee with Thomas Meighan, Theodore Roberts and Wesley Barry in 'Male and Female,' in 9 reels.