Mr. J. Blake, the manager, of the Victoria Theatre presented a splendid programme last evening at the third of a series of monthly performances in the aid of the War Fund. Performances by Mr. Causey, Mr. Harry Ralph, Pedlar Palmer, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Haycock, Miss Hilda Barry, McArdle, Mr.…
Friday's Relief Fund performance at the Victoria Theatre included Mr. Harry Ralph and Mr. W. Bassett Cawaey. Mr. Ralph's 'A Voyage of Disaster' monologue was humorous and successful. Performances by Taylor, Haylock, Millar, Palmer, Bombardier McArdle, Douglas and Barry.
Another very successful patriotic concert was given last night at the Victoria. The Band of the 74th Punjabis played some splendid selections, and one of the bandsmen, Allah Dah, gave a piccolo solo. Miss May Clarke, the Carsons, Mr. Harry Relph, professor Gonzalez, Mr. George Grimble and Mr.…
Bijou Theatre has secured good serial films. 'Who is Number One?' is produced by Paramount Company, from the novel of Anna Katherine Green. It is carefully constructed and took 10 months to film. The first two episodes will be shown today. Film synopsis included.
The Thunderbolt' is the title of the photoplay starring Katherine MacDonald and Thomas Meighan (of 'Miracle Man' fame), which was shown at the Coronet Theatre yesterday. Film synopsis included. In addition, a Snub Pollard comedy 'Don't Weaken' is also shown.
Katherine MacDonald capitalised as the 'American Beauty' has certainly made an auspicious start as a First National star in 'The Thunderbolt,' an original creation by J. Grubb Alexander, which is the current attraction at the Coronet. She is supported by Thomas Meighan,…
The Thunderbolt,' starring Katherine MacDonald and Thomas Meighan, is the attraction at the Coronet until next Wednesday. A good laugh at Snub Pollard in a comedy entitled 'Don't Weaken' completes the programme.
A very large audience thoroughly enjoyed a splendid programme at Kowloon Theatre. The chief attraction was 'Alf's Button,' an entertainment picture portraying well-known favourites including Leslie Henson and Alma Taylor. The film will be shown at the Coronet on the weekend.
The current programme at the Coronet Theatre is unusually interesting, with a 5-parts First National production featuring Katherine MacDonald in the leading role as 'the notorious Miss Lisle' and an extremely interesting picture taken in Canton during the impressive inauguration…
Ruth Clifford, the Bluebird star, comes to the Hongkong Theatre in 'The Game's Up,' a new comedy-drama in five reels. The star is supported by a notable cast, headed by Al Ray, a cousin of the better-known Charlie. The photoplay was directed by Elsie Jane Wilson from the script of…
The Beauty Market,' in which Kathleen [sic] Macdonald takes the leading role, comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film synopsis included.
Priscilla Dean, queen of cinema crookdom [sic] since 'The Virgin of Stamboul,' will appear in 'Outside the Law,' which will be shown at the World Theatre. Tod Browning wrote and produced the film as a Universal-Jewel, at an expenditure of a quarter of a million dollars. The…
Los Angeles, Feb 3-5, the British producer of many well-known films, William Desmond Taylor is murdered. He was shot dead at his house. The police confirmed that robbery was not the motive. It is anticipated that a woman to whose advances Taylor failed to respond, employed a professional gun-man…
Los Angeles, Feb 3- 5 – The mysterious murder is reported of William Desmond Taylor, a British ex-serviceman and producer of many well-known film plays. On the other hand, Fatty Arbuckle may face a third trial.
Los Angeles, Feb 5 – Mrs. Robbins, a former wife of Mr. William Desmond Taylor the British film producer whose murder is recorded in yesterday's telegrams, says she is unable to throw any light on the mystery of his death. It is noted that the real name of Taylor was William Cunningham…
Los Angeles, Feb 6 – The police have detained two men, a cinema actor and a cameraman, in connection with the murder of Mr. Taylor, the British film producer.
The Woman Thou Gavest Me,' a Paramount Artcraft Special adapted from Hall Caine's novel, which will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow. The film is directed by Hugh Ford. Catherine MacDonald has the leading role with other cast included Milton Sills, Jack Holt and Theodore Roberts…