The preparation for the foundations of the big building which is to occupy the Queen's Road-Pedder Street corner (Old Post Office site) is proceeding apace. However, this building will not occupy all of the sites. One of the owners, the purchaser of the Queen's Road frontage, where the…
New Queen's Theatre is making some structural changes, most important of them being the removal of supporting columns which used to obstruct the view of the stage. Safety is being given the first priority in the construction and working of the new design which was prepared by Mr. L. Gain.…
It is announced that a new enterprise, called the International Amusements Company, has taken over the lease and management of the new Queen's Theatre and will open upon it to the public about the beginning of May.
Hongkong's new theatre, one of the finest buildings of its kind in the Far East, will be thrown open to the public tomorrow, May 1, with a special programme. The handsome structure will seat 1,400 people with ease and comfort and is splendidly illuminated throughout. Striking as is its…
Queen's Theatre, Hongkong's latest venture to cater for the cinema-loving public was opened with all the eclat which has made the Chinese famous. The pictures shown were mainly of the comedy type. The opening ceremony was performed by Hon. Mr. Kotewall. The palatial building was…
With the opening of the Queen's Theatre, Hongkong at last has a theatre in keeping with her progress in other directions. In decoration, ventilation, lighting and general cosiness, this new hall on Queen's Road is far ahead of anything the Colony has of the same nature. The balcony and…
There's a crowd even in Paris' remarks the multi-million heiress in 'Daughters of the Rich' showing at the Queen Theatre's today at all performances, but there is no crowding for patrons who can all see this wonderful picture in comfort, thanks to the innovations which…
The 'Olympia Follies,' a company of talented variety artists, headed by Mr. Hamiton and Miss Mills, have arrived here, following a long successful run in Shanghai and Manila, and will begin a season at the Queen's Theatre on Saturday night. Their duet 'Tuck me to sleep in my…
Jazz songs, classical ballads and classical dancing will be presented by 'Olympia Follies,' who will commence a short season at the Queen's Theatre tonight. Mr. Hamilton heads the company. Together with Miss Mills, a soprano, they will treat Hongkong to a specially composed song…
The Lady of Monsoreau' on view at the Queen's Theatre for the last time today has earned in Hongkong the merit due to an author of Alexandre Duma's calibre. It is a colour-photoplay depicting the aristocracy of France in the time of their King Henry VIII and the well-known Duke of…
Countless film features have been shown here with Norma Talmadge in the starring role. This is perfectly true of 'The Wonderful Thing,' a First National picture directed by Herbert Brenon. Harrison Ford is also in the film and there is also the novelty of a real American society leader…
For the last time tonight, Hongkong cinema-goers will have an opportunity of seeing 'The Face in the Dark' starring Mae Marsh who made such a hit in 'Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance.' 'The Face in the Dark' is the current feature at the Queen's…
Glass Houses,' the current feature at the Queen's Theatre, is a good picture in that it is amusing, exciting and is quite original. Viola Dana is the heroine and she is supported by Gaston Glass. The programme is made up by a newsreel which is interesting although some of the events…
Priscilla Dean, famous in the cinema world for her acting in 'The Flame of Life,' plays the role of a beautiful queen of the underworld in a Universal picture styled 'White Tiger,' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night and will be shown till Saturday night.…
The Fourteenth Lover,' which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow till Tuesday, concerns a fickle flapper, Vi Marchmont, played by Viola Dana. Film synopsis included. Viola's acting, as proved by recent successes at the Queen's, is such that interest is always…
Her Sacrifice,' a new picture of modern Chinese life, opened at the Queen's Theatre yesterday. Tomorrow, there will be put on 'The Judgment of the Storm,' a picture full of life interest and diversified amusement, in which Lucille Rickson and Lloyd Hughes give excellent…
Hongkong cinema-goers do not need to be told what Viola Dana represents on the silent stage. In 'The Five Dollar Baby,' plenty of room is found for fun – fun of the kind which is neither riotous nor unnatural. In some of the scenes one cannot help being carried away by the really…
Cecilia of the Pink Roses' the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre for the weekend, is an interpretation from the popular novel by Katherine Haviland Taylor and drew good houses when it was shown for the first time in Hongkong last night. The story which is on the order of a…
At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., now showing for the first time in Hongkong, 'The Common Law,' Robert W. Chambers' famous novel. A super-production at ordinary prices.
Woman to Woman' which is showing at the Queen's Theatre today is one of the best pictures produced in London that has come to Hongkong. It compares favourably with the best American productions. Perhaps the biggest feature of the picture is the lavish interior sets and the striking…