The moving pictures of the famous Johnson-Burns fight which took place at Sydney, Australia, on December 26, have been brought to Manila by Sydney S. Cohan, one of the promoters of the fight, and will be seen in Hongkong at an early date. These pictures are the best that have ever been taken of…
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…
Miss Eva Hughes continues to attract and please the numerous patrons of the Empire Cinematograph by her singing and dancing. Miss Addie Leig maintains her reputation while Miss Madge Morris and Tim Harvey come in for their due share of appreciation. The films are new and interesting.
Excellent fare is being provided nightly at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre where Miss Eva Hughes, Miss Maggie Frazer, and Little Percy as well as Miss Laura Diamond delight the large audiences by their singing and dancing. A number of good pictures are also being shown.
The Hughes Musical Comedy Company, who are at present playing in Shanghai, are expected to open here in March, the 13th, at the Victoria Theatre.
Hongkong is in danger of being spoilt just now, in the way of entertainments. There is no lack of choice, and the standard may be set down as uniformly high. Until the weekend, every evening may be spent at the University without fear of proving tedious. On Friday night, the Theatre Royal should…
A highly successful season is in store for the Hughes Musical Comedy Company at the Victoria Theatre.
The Hughes Musical Comedy Company had a bumper house on Saturday night.
The productions staged at the Victoria Theatre under the auspices of Hughes American Musical Comedy Company have convulsed large audience with laughter. 'Society' was presented last night. The performance was offered by Messrs Paul Stanhope and Bert Le Blane, Madame Pearl Lloyd and Mr…
Another good house greeted the production of 'In Society' by the Hughes Musical Comedy Company at the Victoria Theatre last night. A treat is promised tonight in 'Two Men from Japan,' which is described as an eminent mirth-producer. By special request the 'Texas Tommy…
Last night, 'Two Men from Japan' was staged at Victoria Theatre. Madame Pearl Lloyd took part in the play and was responsible for songs. The Texas Tommy Dance was well received.
After an off-spell on account of the visit of the Hughes Company, the Victoria Theatre will resume its moving picture show tonight. The films hitherto presented at the Victoria have been excellent and have won high appreciation from crowded audiences. Some new features are promised.
The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. brought an eminently successful season to a close on Saturday night at the Victoria Theatre.
The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. (recently at the Victoria Theatre) opened the season in Manila.
The management of the pretty Victoria Theatre has just gone to considerable expense in renovating. The building has been thoroughly cleaned throughout with Hall's Distemper and the comfort of patrons is ensured during the coming months. This enterprising firm has booked first-class artists…
A monster programme is to be presented by Hugh McIntosh [sic] at the Skating Rink on the 1st of January. We understand that Private Potter, K.O.Y.L.I. will not fight anymore in Hongkong. In addition to the attractive boxing programme, the sensational fight films, showing the combat between Owen…
The New Year's 'gift' at the Skating Rink on January 1st, promoted by Mr. Hugh MacIntosh, one of the principal attractions on that evening will undoubtedly be the fight pictures which are to be shown. The films show the fight between Owen Moran and Battling Nelson.
The two Gibsons and Miss Nellie Maher contributed very pleasing items at the Victoria Theatre last night. For the lovers of drama, the picture entitled 'Tears of Blood' is sure to please. The Hughes Comedy Company will open at the Victoria on Sunday.
Only the standing room is the condition at the Victoria Theatre yesterday afternoon. The Hughes Musical Comedy Company will visit Hong Kong for the third time, open with 'The Grafters.' Other hits are 'Running After Nancy'; 'Wouldn't that be a Dream'; Banjo…
Hughes Company will appear for a short season only at the Victoria Hall. According to the Shanghai press, it is having an unprecedented success there at present.