The Vitagraph Company of America is sending around the world a company of highly skilled cinematograph actors, and these are now staying in Hongkong. Mr. Maurice Costello stated that they would travel around the world, posing to the camera in various plays and taking their scene and background…
A report says that Max Linder has been killed at the Front, while fighting in the Belgian army. We believe the story is not official and we can only hope most fervently that it is untrue.
France had almost a monopoly in the film business through houses like Pathe and Gaumont; and, up till quite recently, the Italians, Belgians and French were the nations from which the most successful and popular film actors and actresses were taken. But now things must be altered. America was…
It is hoped that Miss Glory Taft will see her way to extending her engagement at the Bijou. The pictures this weekend include 'Uncle's Inheritance.'
The special Monday performance at the Victoria Theatre last night was, like its predecessors, an immense success, to which the presence of the Band of the 18th Infantry materially contributed. Many excellent comic films were shown, chief among which was a new Vitagraph three-part picture…
The entertainment at the Victoria Theatre last night was one of the best music-hall shown that have been seen here. The Venue Amateur Dramatic Society's performance was attractive. Mr. F. Hickman, Mr. P. Levers, Mr. L. Hatton, Messrs A. King and J. Gray, Mr. S. Martin, Mr. F. Waterman, Mr.…
The war is teaching us many things in regard to the value of the State control of various enterprises. It is hoped that the State cinema palace which is to be established in Cumberland will have a happy result, especially if it leads to a general control by the State of picture palaces.
Commencing Nov 15 at 9.15 pm, performance by Gloria Taft and Mons Duprey.
There was a crowded house at the Bijou Theatre last night for the opening performances of Miss Gloria Taft and M. Dupres. With a voice of great power and expressions, Miss Taft was recalled time after time, and more bouquets were handed up to her than we have ever seen in this theatre. Tonight,…
On Nov 17-19, performance by Gloria Taft and Mons Duprez.
Miss Gloria Taft and Mons. Dupres will give their last performances at the Bijou Theatre on Saturday and Sunday. They will also appear in the matinees on both days.
At the Bijou Theatre on Saturday night, Miss Gloria Taft and Mr. Dupres ended a highly successful season. The 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' were screened. Tomorrow night, there will be a change of programme.
The Home Secretary has decided temporarily to abandon the establishment of a central censorship for cinematograph films, though local authorities still possess the powers conferred on them by the Act of 1909. We have war on hand, all the energies of the Ministry and of the general public are…
Mr. Brodsky of the China Cinema Company, is passing through the Colony on the way to Peking, where he hopes to secure films of Chinese parliamentary life.
An excellent programme was provided at the Hongkong Theatre last night, including a new Wiffles picture which proved a magnificent laugh-producer. Tonight, the management is giving a special show on behalf of the Hong Kong Aeroplane Fund. The programme will include some unusually good films – a…
This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…
Captain Ash, the famous cowboy, who is giving a lasso display at the Victoria Theatre, is leaving on Saturday for Calcutta. He asks us to say how much he has appreciated Hong Kong's kindness to him and hopes one day to pay another visit to the Colony.
Five pretty screen actresses who each hope to succeed to the crown worn at present by Mary Pickford. Photo included.
We hear for some time past endeavours have been made by the proprietor of the Blue Bird Candy Store to secure that vacant plot of ground formerly occupied by the Victoria Theatre for the purpose of erecting a dancing cabaret on the American model. That such an enterprise will be popular as well…
Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'The Hope Chest.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson & Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.