The new open-air Cinematograph Theatre which is being erected near the Post Office, Kowloon, will be opened on July 1.
Kowloon is to have the novelty of a roofless theatre. Work has been in progress but was hindered by heavy rains. It will be a picture theatre showing films and being exposed to the harbour breezes. It is to be known as The Palisade, on the vacant ground alongside the Kowloon Post Office. The…
Kowloon's new Cinematograph Theatre, near the Post Office, is to open for the first time to the public. Its advertisement announces 'out-of-door pictures' and 'amusement without discomfort.'
Mr. W. M. Barker of Singapore representing the Australasian Films Ltd., is staying in Hongkong to supply the 'Palisade' Cinema with world's pictures. 'The Port of Missing Men' with Arnold Daly in the leading role will be screened. This production is similar to '…
The management of the Palisade Cinematograph Theatre Kowloon gave a private view to the Press of the British historical film, 'Sixty Years a Queen.' The film was well produced, well-dressed in its characters and is as faithful as a record from early to late Victorian periods. Film…
The theatre tapped fresh resources regarding the production of their films. Films produced by the London Films Ltd. entitled 'Clancarty' and 'The Evil Genius.' will be appreciated. A further series illustrating life and work on Panamas Canal is also shown. The theatre will…
Big attendances have again been the rule at the Palisade open-air theatre at Kowloon, and our original prophecy that the place had only to be known in order to be appreciated seems to have come true. On Saturday, the 7th episode of Mr. E. Phillips Oppenheim's mystery serial 'The Black…
The mid-week programme of Kowloon's al fresco theatre is promising with 'Black Box Mystery.' Comics and 'Memories that Haunt' are shown whereas a full military band will give selections.
Following the success of the kinema show arranged by Mrs. Severn and Mrs. Pollack for the children of Helena May Institute members and their friends, the management of Kowloon Theatre announces that it will give a special matinee for children every Monday afternoon. This afternoon will see…
A film of the colony of Hongkong was made for the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, under the supervision of Mr. Key, of the Chamber of Commerce. A local screening of that film has been arranged at the Helena May Institute. The film exhibits the various aspects of life in Hongkong which…
Hongkong residents will shortly have the opportunity of seeing a film depicting the scenery and everyday scenes in the Colony. The pictures, taken specially for British Empire Exhibition in London, are being shown at the Helena May Institute on dates announced in our advertisement columns. His…
Moving pictures of Hongkong, taken for the British Empire Exhibition, will be exhibited at the Helena May Institute on Monday, May 5 at 9.15 p.m., Tuesday, May 7 at 9.15 p.m., Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9 at 5.30 p.m., Adults $1.00; children 50 cents. Pay at the door.
Moving pictures of Hongkong, taken for the British Empire Exhibition, will be exhibited at the Helena May Institute on Monday, May 5th at 9.15 p.m., Tuesday, May 6th at 5.30 p.m.; Wednesday, May 7th at 9.15 p.m.; Thursday, May 8th and Friday, May 9th at 5.30 p.m. Adults $1.00; children 50 cents…
On Monday night, His Excellency will be present at the display of moving picture films of the Colony, taken for the British Empire Exhibition, at the Helena May Institute at 9.15 p.m.
The films of Hongkong which have been made for exhibition at Wembley were shown to a small audience at the Helen May Institute last evening. Hongkong producers have a lot to learn from the experts of Hollywood and Wardour Street and one must not judge too harshly of a local effort. The great…
With a projection lamp at least four times more powerful than used before, a brilliant picture was shown last evening of the movie pictures of Hongkong taken for the British Empire Exhibition. The hall at the Helena May Institute was crowded, and the audience was full of praise of the…
The last display of the moving pictures of Hongkong takes place at the Helena May Institute this evening at 5.30.
Netherlands community in Hongkong, provided interesting film 'Netherland' or 'Holland,' descriptive of that country, its people, customs and industries, etc., which was screened at the Helena May Institute last night.
At the Helena May Institute last evening, the Netherlands community of Hongkong entertained company of distinguished guests which included H. E. the Governor and the Colonial Secretary with a screening of the film 'Holland.' After pictorial presentations of the comparative sizes of the…