Mr. John D. Tippett, managing director of the Trans-Atlantic Film Co. – the distributing agents in Europe of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company, of America – gave evidence before the Cinema Commission at Westminster recently. He gave some particular of the efforts that have made to produce…
The Cinematograph Commission of Inquiry established by the National Council of Public Morals resumed its sittings recently at the Central Hall, Westminster, under the presidency of the Bishop of Birmingham. Mr. John D. Tippett, managing director of the Transatlantic Film Company (Limited), the…
Juvenile crime in Britain and Germany has, according to the home papers, been largely on the increase since the war began. As is generally the case, the thefts were undertaken in order to obtain money for entrance to a cinema show. The authority of parents is seldom regarded so far as cinema…
On Sept 11, Pathe's great photoplay 'The Kangaroo' in 5 reels, culled from the well known novel by Judge Harris Dickson; Pathe's British French & American Gazettes; comics: 'Leap Year Lottery Prize' and 'From Altar to Halter.'
Screening of Pathe's photoplay 'The Kangaroo' form the novel by Judge Harris Dickson, Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes, Comics: 'Leap Year Lottery Prize' and 'From Altar to Halter'
Tonight: Screening of Pathe's photoplay 'The Kangaroo' form the novel by Judge Harris Dickson, Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes, Comics: 'Leap Year Lottery Prize' and 'From Altar to Halter'
It is not understandable that presentation of nasty and sordid things in films is not censored. Approval should be granted before each film was displayed. 'N. C. D. News'
Tonight: Screening of Pathe's Serial 'Mysteries of the Double Cross' (3rd & 4th episodes) featuring Molly King, Pathe's & American Gazettes, 'John Bulls Sketch Book' and 'Chivalrous Wiffles' (comic); Coming performance by Misses Aileen & Doris…
The public of Hongkong will have the chance of witnessing Cabaret entertainment at the Victoria Theatre. Performances by Aileen, Doris Woods and Harry Woods.
Screening of 'Grip of Evil' (11th & 12th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Coming performance by Misses Aileen & Doris Woods and Mrs. Harry Woods
Tonight: Screening of 'Grip of Evil' (11th & 12th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Tonight and tomorrow night performance by Misses Aileen & Doris Woods and Mrs. Harry Woods
Tonight: Screening of 'Grip of Evil' (11th & 12th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Tonight performance by Misses Aileen & Doris Woods and Mrs. Harry Woods
Mr D. Rodrigues, manager of the Far Eastern Film Service (Metro Pictures) has opened an office in Hongkong. His first film 'The Great Secret' featuring Frances Bushman, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre next week. Other pictures of the Metro series will be shown. Other pictures of…
Exclusive dramas and serial films are being screened at the Hongkong Theatre, including 'The Law of the Range' and 'A Daughter of the Jungle.' 'Gloria's Romance,' 'The Red Act' and 'Just Jim' featuring Harry D. Carey will be screened soon.…
27th, 28th and 29th March, screening 'Just Jim,' a thrilling and powerful drama played by Harry Carey, the distinguished Broadway actor. Complete story in 5 parts. Also L-Ko Comedy in 2 parts, 'Mr. Flirt in Wrong.' Saturday, 30th March, see our next Universal new serial,…
The latest scheme is to convert the Empire Theatre, Pavilion and its subsidiary enterprises into a Limited Liability Company, says the 'N. C. D. Mail.' Many are interested in the scheme as it aims at controlling the Cinema business in North China.
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…
Mr. P. A. Rosario and his happy band of 'stunts' could not have wished to have seen a larger house than that at the Victoria Theatre last night. The 'Stunts' led off with that very amusing farce 'My Lord in Livery' the theme of which is familiar to many, but which…
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…