Herr Zimmermann has been making admissions, and with abundant statistics shows that Germany is dependent on the British Empire for wool, that the British Empire has practically the world monopoly of cotton. The article mentioned that the German Government does not follow Zimmermann's advice…
Concerts and Tea: Five concerts have been arranged for the men. On this occasion a free picture show at the Victoria Theatre was very kindly given by Mr. Blake and much appreciated by the children.
It reported the work done through the fund during March and April. Owing to the fact that the Cinema entertainments for the troops have proved self-supporting the assistance of the fund has not been required in this connection. At one free cinema show for the troops the nominal cost of hiring a…
Movie fans who seek their thrills from the screen instead of the melodrama on the stage, as did their fathers, doubtless little realize the adventurous life of the men who make the pictures. Examples of Eugene Gandio filming the sharks and A. L. Ansbacker filming the railway collision are given…
August 24, 25, 26 and 27, screening a fine Triangle photoplay in 5 parts, 'Let Katy Do It,' including Keystone and L. Ko Comedies. Wednesday 28th August, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing the fine 5 parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods.'
A photo-play in 5 parts, 'Let Katy Do It,' on 24th to 27th August. Keystone & L. Ko. Comedies [sic] included. The first 5 parts of 'The Daughter of the Gods' in matinee and performance at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, 28th August.
To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer concerned about the education in Hongkong. He mentioned that many parents who consider that the weather is far too trying for their children to go to school or do their homework, allow them to go to the cinema of an afternoon or evening during the summer…
Notice to members: a cinematograph entertainment will be given at the Peak Club on Tuesday next, 8th April at which amongst others will be depicted the celebrated film, 'Shoulder Arms.' Tickets $1.50 each may be obtained from E. L. Sim, Hon. Secretary.
At the Hongkong Theatre tonight, the Paramount picture 'Gretna Green' will be screened and next Saturday Jesse L. Lasky presents Lou Tellegen, the famous actor in 'The Black Wolf' from the play by Jean Barrymore. Tellegan established himself as a romantic actor when he…
The Victoria Theatre: The Victoria Theatre was hired for the afternoon and evening by the Society, who entertained there a large number of men from the services. The programme was partly concert and partly pictures. An American Gazette, the amusing 'Kidder and Ko' and 'Two…
Tonight the 'Hungry Heart' will be screened for the last time in Hongkong Theatre. Tomorrow a beautiful film 'What Happened to Jones' in 5 parts will be screened. On Saturday next, another beautiful Lasky-Paramount picture 'Lost and Won' will be shown. This film is…
The Princess of Blood' is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre tonight. The story was written by James L. Pollitt. Pauline Frederick's 'The Love that lives' will be screened soon.
The magnificent film 'Princess of Blood' in four parts, in which the famous actress Miss Barbara Conrad takes the leading role as Princess Stephanie, will be screened tonight in the Hongkong Theatre. This splendid film is based on the play written by the celebrated author James L.…
To introduce aerial scenes into film production, a new company, Aerofilms, Ltd, has been formed, with premises at the London Aerodrome Hendon. Mr. F. L. Wills, a demobilised R. A. F. observer is managing director and Mr. Grahame White is a member of the directorate. Mr Wills states that the new…
The 'Moon Child' film is now screening in Hongkong Theatre, featuring Marie Walcamp. Tomorrow the well-known actress Fannie Ward will appear in 'Her Strange Wedding' of Lasky Production in 5 parts. New comics will be introduced at intervals.
It is a selection from the report of Mr. L. C. Goodrich of Peking, who is in France with the Chinese Labour Corps of the American Army as a Y.M.C.A. worker. Cinema shows: three with total attendance of 500. First performance April 24.
The management desires to inform the public that, owing to the late arrival of steamers, there will be no 'Moon Child' episodes shown this week. Paramount's 'The Explorer,' featuring Lou Tellegen, will be screened tomorrow. Mme. Sarah Bernhart, makes her debut as a…
A mass meeting of British film exhibitors, held at the Holborn Empire, unanimously decided to support any action the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association may take in the dispute which has arisen with the Famous Players' Lasky Film Service. The proposal is to boycott all films issued…
A magazine story by Kenneth L. Roberts entitled 'Good Will and Almond Shells' forms the basis for the Metro five-reel feature, 'The Shell Game,' now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Henry Kolker and Emmy Wehlen played the main roles. The supportive cast included Joseph…
The Lasky Company will present Blanche Sweet in a tense story of an American girl's adventures among Mexicans 'The Evil Eye,' directed by Geo. H. Melford. The film will be screen in Hongkong Theatre from tomorrow to next Friday.