An alteration has been affected in the character of the entertainment offered by Mr. Stephenson. The vaudeville of the programme has been eliminated, and the show is now purely cinematograph. He tries to offer the audience a really high-class and various picture-show. The pictures to be shown…
The management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, Flower Street, announces that from May 10th to the end of September they will give their patrons a special reduction in the prices of admission between these dates, and that the programme will consist entirely of cinematograph pictures of the best.
A grand variety entertainment on Saturday, 18th May, 1912, in aid of military charities. Commencing at 9:15 p.m. Price details included.
A grand variety entertainment on Saturday, 18th May, 1912, in aid of military charities. Commencing at 9:15 p.m. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's.
Report from 'Shanghai Mercury' – Great excitement was caused in the Apollo Theatre, Shanghai, on the night of May 20 when one of the patrons discovered a large water snake, which was proved to be harmless and was removed.
London, May 29 – Reuter's Madrid correspondent telegraphs that as the result of a cinematograph taking fire in a crowded room in the town of Villareal, where there was only one exit. 180 people were panic-stricken. Eighty people were killed and of the many who were seriously injured.
London, May 28 – Reuter's Madrid correspondent reports a cinematograph fire in the town of Villa Real. The room in which the disaster occurred had only one exit and was crowded with 180 people. A panic ensued and 80 people were killed and many seriously injured, some of whom are dying.
The 'Rangoon Gazette' has a suggestive article which indicates that in the application of the Kinematograph to the educational process in schools, an invaluable field of usefulness may be discovered. The time seems to be not far off when it will become a universal means of instruction…
Canton, September 8 – The Superintendent of Police has issued the following notice: I have received a despatch from the Commissioner of France requesting me to stop all cinematograph shows at different places on the expiration of the terms within which they are allowed to perform their shows,…
A bazaar and fancy fete will be held (by kind permission of the commandant and officers of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps) on the Volunteer Parade Ground, on Saturday, October 19th from 2.30 to 6.30 p.m.; many novelties that are suitable for Christmas presents, including Children's play…
In aid of the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday; 3rd Nov from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. under the most distinguished patronage of His excellency the Governor Sir Francis, Henry May and Lady May; admission ticket $ 1.00 which…
The Pathe Company have perfected a new apparatus, the Pathe Kok (advertised today), whereby residents may enjoy all the joys of the cinematograph in their own homes. The machines, which are on view and on sale at Glenealy Building, Wyndham Street, cost only $185 with 300 ft. of non-inflammable…
Authors may write books but they do not necessarily have a good result. The reward of writers is very meagre. Mr. J. E. P. Muddock believes the free libraries are the ones to blame. The change, in so far as the reading of stirring romance was concerned, he attributed mainly to the cinematograph…
The proprietor of the hotel has already spent $12,000 in throughly renovating and refurnishing the premises. A piece of vacant ground adjoining the hotel may convert into an Open-Air Skating Rink, Bowling Alley or Open-Air Cinematograph Show, etc.
A picture which is intended to pass a little time pleasantly for adults may have an unsettling effect upon school children. Therefore, parents and guardians should keep an eye on the young people under their care. As with theatres, so with literature.
Picture play does no good to the 20th century boy and may do him positive harm. Therefore, father should keep his boy or girl away from all places of public entertainment which threaten to be in any sense demoralising. The managers of picture theatres should give Saturday or Sunday matinees for…
Mr. R. H. Stephenson, lessee and manager of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, is taking a benefit on Friday evening, May 2. Specially attractive programme is being arranged for the occasion. This week's programme including interesting pictures about jungle life in which African hunting scenes.…
The Bijou Theatre at Shanghai is now providing a continuous performance each day from 3 p.m. until 11:30 so that patrons may attend the performance at any time and remain as long as they wish.
Programme at 9:15 p.m. Special 'A. B.' comics including 'A Jealous Husband,' 'A Study in Diplomacy,' 'Losing His Temper' and 'A Trip on the Seine' (scenic). Pathe gazette and Gaumont Graphic included. Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia. Matinees…
A new crisis has arisen in the British picture theatre business, involving more than 10,000,000 capital, as the renters and the manufacturers form a combine to regulate the future licensing and control of films.