The Middle East Films, Ltd., is about to commence business in Hongkong at 16 Queen's Road, Central, where the company opens office on 1st Sep. It mentioned the efforts of the company to popularise British film art and noted William Fox productions being under the control of that company.…
Notice is hereby given that the exclusive exhibition rights for Hongkong and China of the serial Cinematograph picture entitled 'Vanishing Trails' consisting of a set of 15 episodes of two reels, each is the property of the Middle East Films Ltd., and further that these rights can only…
Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr Joe Fisher, general manager of the company, and Mr Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art are in Hongkong and informed us yesterday that Middle…
The Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office is in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr. Joe Fisher, the general manager of the Company, and Mr. Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art, are in Hongkong. The first exhibition of…
A judgment of interest, especially to owners or lessees of picture theatres, who hire their films from different towns, was delivered on June 1 in the Supreme Court by the Chief Justice. Sir John Bucknill. K. C. The case originally heard was the Middle East Films Limited. against H. W. Ray of…
At the World Theatre is exhibited one of the most gripping stories ever shown in the Colony. 'The Woman and the Law' is the story of a devoted mother whose husband turns out to be such a rake that she is compelled to seek a divorce from him. In addition, there is an amusing Chaplin…
Pinang Gazette' established a local company which will be known as 'Middle East Films, Ltd.', with a capital, already fully subscribed, of $375,000. The main objects of the company are the buying in New York and London of first-class photo-plays and the hiring of same to…
The Symbol of Sacrifice' in eight exciting parts, will be screened for the first time in Hongkong at the World Theatre. The film was produced by The African Film Productions Ltd., and shown by The Middle East Films Ltd.
The Middle East Films, Ltd. (incorporated in the straits settlements), will shortly be commencing business in Hongkong and China. Watch further announcements. Inquiries invited. P. O. box 384, cables 'Mid Film,' Hongkong. Companies associated with Middle East Films, Ltd.: African…
Westbound Limited,' the picture which comes to the Coronet Theatre as the feature attraction this afternoon and for next few days. Ralph Lewis heading an all-star cast. Plot included.
Application was made to Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard in the Singapore Supreme Court last week by Mr. Laycock, on behalf of the Australasian Films (East) Limited, for an injunction against Mr. Aroozoo, to restrain him from infringing the alleged rights of the Company in a film, entitled 'The…
Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'East Lynne,' tomorrow. It is a modernized film version produced by Hugo Ballin as a Hodkinson release. Film synopsis included.
The splendid film version of Mrs. Henry Wood's novel 'East Lynne' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today for the first time.
It is mentioned that 'Way Down East,' the great Griffith film, is showing to crowded audiences at the Coronet Theatre.
Many of us out East, where amusements are few, have deplored the paucity of good films. It has given rise to a considerable discussion about the supremacy of American film in the Far East.
On the road of progress along which the motion picture art is steadily travelling another milestone has been marked off by the film version of 'East Lynne' which is attracting big 'house' at the Coronet. The film was based on Mrs. Henry Wood's novel.
The question of the unrestricted distribution of films all over the world, and particularly in the Far East, has recently been agitating one or two correspondents to the 'Daily Mail.' Mr. Ferdinand Tuohy, the well-known writer, set the ball a-rolling by declaring the absolute necessity…
A picture, that without any claim to being the thriller at one time so dear to the film public, but yet containing the greatest genuine thrill in moving pictures,' is one description of 'Way Down East.' In the last act, the possibilities of the situation were so large that Mr.…
This month the official cinematograph films of the Prince of Wales tour in India and the East begin to reach England. 'Cinechrome Instruments, Limited,' a British concern, and, by agreement with the Secretary of State for India, these films will be presented in regular instalments. The…
Way Down East,' the Griffith masterpiece which is still proving an irresistibly magnetic attraction at the Coronet.