Queen's Theatre is screening the great Chaplin film 'The Gold Rush.' The film has got widespread publicity from London press. Mr. H. W. Ray secured the picture for Hongkong.
A discussion recently took place at a C. E. M. S meeting in the Cathedral Hall on the question of the value of the cinemas, whether its influence was at present on the whole beneficial. There is a consensus of opinion that more rubbish is purveyed by moving picture producers than by those who…
(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) Sir, – One good chuckle a day should be enough for anyone. I have more than my share from L. F. in St. John's Notes to wit: 'The fact that U.S.A produces 80-90% of all the films is not necessarily sufficient to condemn them.' One wonders if L. F. has…
Perhaps no film that has been introduced to Hongkong audiences has had such cordial acceptance as Charlie Chaplin's latest effort, the Gold Rush which tells of the terrible hardships endured by thousands of adventurers in the rush across frozen wastes to the goldfields of Alaska.
Chief Justice expressed surprise at a cinema going bankrupt in these times while presiding over the settling of the Bankruptcy Court this morning. In the list of cases was on regarding the World Theatre, Mr. A Dyer Bull informed His Lordship that Hongkong Amusements, Ltd. had paid about $3,000…
Tod Sanborn and Queen's dance orchestra. Full particulars from Hongkong Amusements, Ltd. Tel. 4308.
Presiding over the Bankruptcy Court on Saturday, the Chief Justice, Sir Henry Gollan, expressed surprise that a cinema theatre should go bankrupt in these times. Included in the list of cases was an application for an order for adjudication in respect of the World Theatre. Mr. A. Dyer Ball, the…
His Lordship the Chief Justice, presiding at a sitting of the Bankruptcy Court on Saturday, expressed surprise that a cinema business should be unable to meet its expenses in these times. Oscar Hammerstein, with his millions, failed to draw the public to his London Opera House. It has been said…
How eager Hongkong audiences are to enjoy clever screen comedy founded on a famous stage success that makes the house vibrate with roars of laughter was proved yesterday at the Queen's Theatre where Douglas MacLean's screen version of 'Going Up' was presented. 'Going Up…
Hongkong gave a fine welcome to the world-famed Denishawn dancers at the Queen's Theatre last evening. Miss St. Denis appeared several times both in solo efforts and partnered by Ted Shawn. Performances included 'Xochitl' and 'Three Little Maids.' Other performers…
This is the only amusement park in Hongkong and is decorated with ancient Chinese architecture and attractive Chinese art. The natural scenery of the place itself is excellent. There are many very old trees on the top of the hill which are decorated with thousands of coloured bulbs at night. A…
This is the only amusement park in Hongkong situated on East Point and is decorated with ancient Chinese architecture and attractive Chinese art. The natural scenery of the place itself is excellent. There are many very old trees on the top of the hill which are decorated with thousands of…
The German cinematograph industry has produced some notable pictures, which, in their staging and photography, have been extremely good. Hongkong has had an opportunity of seeing some of these, and the opinion passed has been favourable from a technical point of view, although the taste display…
The picture which is now being shown at the Queen's Theatre is perhaps the most historically correct in costuming that Hongkong has yet seen. Rafael Sabatini's story Captain Blood, is of the good days of buccaneers on the Spanish Main. Warren Kerrigan has a part which fits him well.…
Ten thousand Hongkong cinemagoers proclaim 'Captain Blood' the greatest sea spectacle ever screened! It is a film that no Briton with red blood in his veins should miss. A picture that every British school boy has a right to see! It is showing today and tomorrow for the last time.
(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) Sir, – It has been my privilege to view several very excellent pictures at the Queen's Theatre, but of late the pleasure of viewing these pieces has been considerably marred by the poor music accompanying them. Last evening, I went along to see 'Captain…