A private view of the cinematograph films of the Hong Kong Races was given by the Variety Film Exchange Company before Lady May, the Misses May and others. The film is shown at Happy Valley, the arrival of H. E. the Governor and party. It will be first exhibited at the cinematograph garden of…
The Wigwam Tennis Club was the scene of an excellent show, the film depicting the Hong Kong Races being exhibited to a delighted gathering. A number of other pictures also filled up an enjoyable programme and was added by the presence of a band.
Hongkong Amusement Ltd., open a new Theatre located in Nathan Road of Kowloon. A big roomy place the new theatre is fitted with a battery of electric fans that set up a breeze fresh enough to blow out every match in the box when you begin to light up your pipe. The chairs are those comfortable…
The light failed at the Kowloon Theatre on Thursday evening, with the result that, to the disappointment of many, there was no performance. The management was in no way responsible for the mishap. The Hongkong Amusements, Ltd. assures a steady supply of excellent picture programmes.
Kowloon had nothing to complain of Saturday night's show provided by Hongkong Amusements, Ld. [sic] At the Coronet Theatre, a big picture entitled 'The Last of his Race' was screened. Also, the inimitable Harold Lloyd shall conclude the programme with 'Get In and Get Under.…
A splendid programme is being presented at Kowloon Theatre tonight. The opening film is the ever-popular Coronet Review, which contains pictures of the Far Eastern Olympic, including very full accounts of the South China football team. The principal item is an all-British production, 'Alf…
At the Coronet: Hongkong's favourite comedienne, Madge Kennedy is starring tonight in a sparkling Goldwyn comedy, 'Friend Husband.' At the Kowloon: Pathe presents H. B. Warner in the magnificent photodrama, 'Felix O'Day.' At the Woping Theatre: for the last time,…
Kowloon Theatre will provide screening of 'Polly of the Storm Country' for the first time. The film was starred by Mildred Harris Chaplin, Micky Moore, Ruby Lafayette and Emory Johnson. There is no connection between this 'feature' and 'The Secret of the Storm Country…
A bright and entertaining programme is offered at the Kowloon Theatre, including 'Mr. Fix-It' starring Douglas Fairbanks. While Hongkong Amusements Ltd. has secured three entertainers from the Folies Bergere, the famous Paris comedy theatre. In a novelty act entitled 'Le Globe d…
In 'A Broadway Cowboy' the Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature at the Kowloon Theatre today, William Desmond portrays a young tenderfoot actor who suddenly finds himself the central figure in a lot of hair-raising, uncomfortable and highly amusing adventures in Montana and all for the love…
Many Hongkong people went twice to see Douglas Fairbanks in his breezy comedy 'Say! Young Fellow,' when it was shown at the Coronet Theatre, but Kowloon cinema patrons will have the one opportunity only in this evening.
Another enjoyable evening is assured at the Kowloon Theatre tonight when the second of the series of popular dances take place. As before, to prevent any overcrowding, tickets will be limited in number. They may be obtained either at Messrs. Moutrie's or at the theatre itself after 5.30 p.m…
Last night's cabaret dance at the Kowloon Theatre proved another popular success. The limited issue of tickets was soon exhausted and several patrons were unable to gain admission. It is advisable to secure tickets for the special evening dress dance next Tuesday from Moutrie's. The…
A special dance (evening dress) will be held tomorrow at the Kowloon Theatre at 9 o'clock. Admission ticket costs $2, including light refreshments, and a limited number is obtainable at Moutrie's.
The Coronet: 'Last of the Mohicans,' December 25th at 6 & 9.15 p.m. Louise Glaum in 'The Leopard Woman,' December 26th-28th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., December 29th at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m. Nazimova in 'The Brat,' December 30th & 31st at 2.30, 5.15 &…
Holiday Time Table. The Coronet: 'Last of the Mohicans,' December 25 at 6 and 9.15, December 26, 27 and 28 at 2.30 and 7.15; Louise Glaum in The Leopard Woman, December 26, 27 and 28 at 5.15 and 9.15, December 29 at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15; Nazimova in The Brat, December 30, 31 at 2.30, 5.…
Kowloon is coming into its own and it looks as though it is, not going to go on playing Cinderella to Hongkong for very much longer. Every week there are two dances over at the Kowloon Theatre, in addition to the ordinary picture night, Mr. Ray has wirelessed out to sea and secured the services…
The Coronet: Last performances tonight, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, the first Realart picture to be shown in Hongkong, Constance Binney in '39 East.'
A film company recently claimed St Vitus as the patron saint of the cinema. The Dance of St. Vitus became a familiar phrase, and gave its name to a nervous disorder. If the cinema now claims him as their patron saint, we suggest to the Hongkong Amusements Ltd. that instead of running so much…
With Mr. H. W. Ray taking charge of personal management of the Kowloon Theatre, the theatre is expected to match the standards of the Coronet Theatre. Things have started to happen in the Kowloon Theatre; starting from an improved orchestra to a monthly ticket system allowing patrons to see…