Many in Hongkong largely depend for their evening's amusement on the cinematograph shows and the following facts regarding the arrangements made for dealing with the photographic work in connection with the British Antarctic Expedition will be read with interest. There is the most wonderful…
Boxing event: Seaman Powell v. Corpl Scott and Mr. J. Forbes v. Seaman Thompson; Film screening of fight for the light weigh championship 'Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers' (3,000 ft); Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price
The film of the Wolgast-Rivers fight for the championship of the world was produced at enormous expense, as a bonus of considerable amount had to be paid to the contestants. But some States passed laws prohibiting the exhibition of boxing films, and the enterprise of the photographers resulted…
There will undoubtedly be a 'banner' house at the Victoria Theatre on Monday night when the Cinema-Boxing programme promoted by Mr. F. E. Hall will be produced. The evening will conclude with a realistic reproduction of a fight between Ad. Wolgast, ex-champion of the world and Joe…
Boxing event: Seaman Powell v. Corpl Scott and Mr. J. Forbes v. Seaman Thompson; Film screening of 'Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers' (3,000 ft); Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price
Films screening of 'Protea' (6,000 ft); Coming film: 'Ivanhoe' (in 3 parts)
Films screening of 'Invanhoe' (in 3 parts), adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's historical novel; Coming film: 'A Dead Man's Child' and the Sequel 'Dr. Gar el Hama' (6,000 ft, in 4 parts)
Protea' was screened at the Victoria Theatre and 'Antony and Cleopatra' will be staged for the last time. Also, 'Ivanhoe' (Sir Walter Scott's novel) will be staged tonight and on Sunday night while 'The Dead Man's Child' and the sequel to it, 'Dr…
Cinematograph pictures of the Scott expedition to the Antarctic will be shown at an early date with the Theatre Royal.
The pictures of the Antartic of Captain Scott will be given at the Theatre Royal. The picture starts with Capt Scott bidding last farewell and ended with the last scene revealing their camping place. An interesting incident in the showing of the pictures in Shanghai was that Surgeon Atkinson and…
The Undying Story of Captain Scott and Animal Life in the Antartica' is a production from actual life. It reveals the Antartic and the lives of Captain Scott who sacrificed their lives. Although there were a few empty seats at the openings, the disappoinment faded soon enough.
The Scott Antartic Expedition were admirably screened as a story of heroism and hardship. The picture is still drawing big houses in London, members of the Royal Family were deeply impressed and effort should be made to give the school children a matinee.
The expedition of Captain Robert Falcon Scott included great pictures of penguins and active volcano. The widows and orphans of the dead heroes will control the films and receive the major part of the net profits.
The cinematograph history of the Scott Antartic Expedition was shown at the Theatre Royal by means of film made by Mr. Herbert G. Ponting. It was fortunate to film a large school of deep sea creatures.
Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, Marie Dressler and the Keystone police in 'Tilly's Punctured Romance' commencing tomorrow
Film screening of 'Tilly's Punctured Romance' (6 reels) featuring Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, Marie Dressler
Charlie Chaplin is soon to make his appearance in Hong Kong with the picture 'Tilly's Punctured Romance.' Mabel Normand is at her best in one of the leading parts, supported by Mike Newman. Features to be shown 'The Victoria Cross' from London Cosmo Company, 'The…
Charlie Chaplin's 'Tilly's Punctured Romance' was greatly enjoyed. Charlie has a close-runner in the comedy line in this film with Marie Dressler who is as much an outstanding character as he is. Another role that attracts attention is taken by Mabel Normand who was favoured…
Films screenings including 'Hearts and Swords' (2 parts), 'High Spots in Broadway' and 'Tilly's Punctured Romance'
With Miss Marie Dressler, Mabel Normand and Charlie Chaplin at the Victoria Theatre, everyone was well entertained, together with the Keystone Comic Programme.