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.
(Our Own Correspondent) London Oct 1 – Those who witnessed a recent demonstration agree that the problem of colour photography has been successfully tackled at last. The film privately shown will shortly be seen at the public cinemas and it consists of wonderful pictures of West Country scenery…
When Charlie Chaplin appeared in person as an artist at the Tivoli in the Fred Karno sketch 'Mumming Bird,' he was earning 2.10 pounds a week. When his filmed self was shown in 'The Gold Rush,' 1,000 pounds was paid for the week's run of the picture, 6,000 pounds was…
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…
Jackie Coogan in 'Long Live the King,' by Mary Roberts Rinehart, produced under personal supervision of Jack Coogan, Sr., directed by Victor Schertzinger. Illustration included.
Thursday to Saturday, Jack Coogan in 'Long Live the King.'
The London correspondent of The Englishman declares that Wall Street is prepared to find £50,000,000 for waging war on the British film industry, fearing the introduction of legislation to protect British films. Americans are buying up as many picture theatres in Britain as possible. A thousand…
(Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct 30 – There is something pathetic about the eagerness to find a way of utilizing our Wembley white elephant. But, there is not much promise in the latest suggestion put forward by Mr. Herbert Wilcox, of turning it into a British film centre rivalling Hollywood…
Queen's: Today and tomorrow 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Little Annie Rooney.' The Star: Today and tomorrow 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Devore in 'The Tomboy.' World: Today and tomorrow 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Hoxie in 'Roaring Adventure.' Also…
Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Hoxie in 'Roaring Adventure,' Felix Cartoon and Century Comedy.
The Star: Today only, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Devore in another fine Chadwick production, 'The Tomboy.' World: Today only, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Hoxie in 'Roaring Adventure,' Felix cartoon and Century comedy.
(By Jingle for the S. C. M. Post) We went to a film show last week and learnt quite a lot about London. A view of the Thames showed the river to be a raging torrent, while a member of Parliament was seen to be addressing the House in a drunken state. Altogether, we had a very enjoyable evening…