The exhibition of cinematograph pictures being given nightly at the Cafe Weismann rooms continues to attract large audiences. Great delight is manifested in the comic pictures, in particular, whilst the more serious ones evoke great interest. The management is continually procuring new pictures…
Owing to the launch strike, the management of the Star Theatre in Kowloon was obliged to postpone the ceremony. It is noted that the new theatre carries on in Kowloon the history of the old Victoria Theatre, in Des Voeux Road, now demolished. The total cost of the building and ground was $110,…
Kowloon's newly built Star Theatre had its first audience last evening. The guests were welcomed by the proprietor Mr. Lee Yue-cheong and the manager Mr. Gonzalez de Bernedo. Moreover, the new Theatre also screened two films, the principal one being 'Jane Goes A-Wooing' featuring…
Star Theatre, Kowloon, is screening 'Secret Service,' a Paramount Artcraft production featuring Robert Warwick, Theodore Roberts and Wanda Hawley. In addition to the attraction of 'Secret Service,' an Opera selection will be given by M. Majurel. Lyson Dherlys will present…
Star Theatre will be screening George Fitzmaurice's 'On With the Dance' for four days commencing this Friday. Film synopsis included. The management of the Star Theatre advises that this film will be shown also at the matinee on Sunday, and draw the attention of residents to the…
The management of the Star Theatre has commissioned Professor Pedro Madariaga, their musical conductor, with the task of the organization of a new Orchestra. The number of the Star Theatre Orchestra will thus be brought up to the full strength of twelve members. Performance by the International…
Star Theatre screened Universal's 'Foolish Wives' which managed to attract a huge audience. The million-dollar film stars Erich von Stroheim and takes the leading role and early booking of seats at Moutrie's is advised.
The Manager of Messrs Liggett and Myers was summoned before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Magistracy yesterday for exhibiting a poster on Government property without a permit. Mr. E. H. Ray [sic], of the Coronet Theatre, appeared on two summonses of the same nature. He was fined $1 on each summons.…
The management has pleasure presenting Kaai's Royal Haiwaiian Troubadours for three nights only, 8th-10th Feb. Booking at Moutrie's, Star Ferry Pier and at the Theatre.
The management have pleasure in presenting Kaai's Royal Hawaiian Troubadours by special arrangement with Bandman's Eastern circuit limited. For three nights only and one matinee. A great treat for the kiddies, real Hawaiian matinee. Saturday, February 10th at 5 p.m. Half price for…
The management of the Star Theatre has been fortunate in coming to an arrangement with the Hawaiian Troubadours for the latter appearance at this Theatre on their return from Macao.
Kaai's Royal Hawaiian Troubadours, who played last week at the theatre Royal, have been specially engaged by the management of the Star Theatre for a run of three days starting from today.
The Cinema Murder' which the management of the Star Theatre in Kowloon is presenting to the patrons today is a screen version of a well-known novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The film starred Marion Davies and Nigel Barrie. Film plot included.
To the Editor S. C. M. Post – It is remarkable that the cinema management allows to go unheeded and unchecked the most awful noise sometimes pervades the Star Theatre. Demonstrations such as those that took place on Sunday evening at the screening of the picture entitled 'Black is White,…
To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Replying to 'Cinema Rowdies,' it is mentioned that apparently what is complained of is the applause of the children at matinees. Places of amusement owe a certain duty to the public, along with their primary object of making profits for their proprietors.…
The combined orchestras under the management of Hongkong Amusements Ltd. will give an orchestral concert on Sunday, April 1st at 3 p.m.
The captain superintendent of police having ordered the withdrawal of 'The Sheik's Wife,' the management of the Coronet offer their apologies to those who had intended to see this film tonight or tomorrow. They will screen instead 'The Sea Wolf' in 7 reels, the film…
(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) Sir, – I attended the 9.15 p.m. performance at the Star Theatre last night, and I would like to draw attention to a very noticeable fact that at the close of the performance there was an absence of the National Anthem. In its place, a lively march tune was played…
The Sporting Duchess,' is the great Drury Lane melodrama which the Star Theatre management is presenting to Kowloon kinema goers for the first time today. The film starred Alice Joyce, the popular Vitagraph star.
Music lovers will have the chance at the Star Theatre on Sunday afternoon of listening to a symphony concert by the combined orchestras of the Star and Coronet Theatres. If there is sufficient public support to justify a complete orchestra being kept in Hongkong, the management proposes to hold…