The British film industry has seen its downfall in the past few years. Practical elimination of British pictures from the screen throughout the Empire and abroad has had a serious socio-political effect. By 1923, only one film in sixteen will be British. Generally, the Great War and America…
As will be seen from the announcement by Hongkong Amusements Ltd., the Colony is to have the pleasure of welcoming back old favourites to the Star Theatre next Thursday, Friday and Saturday when Mr. Wallingford present the Broadcaster Co. in miniature revue. Performers are Mr. Crichton from…
Mr. Karakhan, Soviet Ambassador, recently approached the Waichaiopu requesting that a Russian moving picture company (Democracy Cinema Co.?) be given the privilege of going to Honan to 'do business' and that their luggage be exempted from examination by the Chinese authorities. The…
Mr. Karakhan, Soviet Ambassador, recently approached the Waichaiopu requesting that a Russian moving picture company (Democracy Cinema Co.?) be given the privilege of going to Honan to 'do business' and that their luggage be exempted from examination by the Chinese authorities. The…
Messrs. G. P. and H. A. Lammert, share and general brokers, as well as the World Theatre, are said to have filed their petitions in bankruptcy.
Keble Howard is interested in plays and films. His new farce, 'Lord Bass,' had a splendid reception in the provinces recently, with the author in the name part. If the right theatre can be obtained, the farce will be seen in London this side of Christmas. A film version of his novel…
Harold Lloyd amused you in 'Hot Water.' You will be just as happy if you use a gas geyser to provide you with hot water. Clean, convenient, cheap. Hongkong & China Gas Co., Ltd.