Concerts and Tea: Five concerts have been arranged for the men. On this occasion a free picture show at the Victoria Theatre was very kindly given by Mr. Blake and much appreciated by the children.
Last evening a psychological play 'The Torture of Silence' was screened. In addition, a Pathe colour film 'The Children of Tulipland' and two other films 'Homemade Pies' and 'Kick In' featuring Molly King will be screened on Friday evening.
Into the remotest villages of Great Britain, vivid glimpses of the war are to be brought by a fleet of 'Cine-motor-cars,' which the Ministry of Information recently dispatched from London. Lord Beaverbrook, the Minister of Information, inspected the fleet on the Victoria Embankment…
A couple of weeks ago (says the Japan Chronicle), Mr. Wakabayashi, Principle of the Primary School at Kitano, Osaka, entertained a number of past and present pupils at a cinematograph exhibition, and one film, it was reported, depicted a lady kissing her lover in an indecorous manner. The…
To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer concerned about the education in Hongkong. He mentioned that many parents who consider that the weather is far too trying for their children to go to school or do their homework, allow them to go to the cinema of an afternoon or evening during the summer…
Yesterday, a large number of children from various Government Schools were entertained at the Victoria Theatre to see a capital war propaganda film. It is understood that somewhere about five more performances will have to be given if all the children in the Government Schools are to be provided…
Another incident had been added to the 'Lloyd George' film. The counterfeit 'Lloyd George' was conducted by a torchlight procession through the street of Carnarvon, and pictures were taken the reproduction of the declaration of the poll in 1892, when the Prime Minister was re…
Hon Mr P.H. Holyoak gave a Children's Party in the Hongkong Hotel. Mr R. Sutherland gave a Punch and Judy Show and there was also a cinema performance.
Children, young and old alike, are keenly anticipating the opening of the Coronet (late Bijou) Theatre tomorrow. For the occasion, the wonderful ten-part film, 'Jack and the Beanstalk' is to be screened at 4.30 and 9.15 p.m. This is the first film pantomime ever shown in Hong Kong and…
A grand display of toys, sweets, and a Christmas tree is to take place in the Victoria Theatre on behalf of the children on Christmas Day, at a special matinee at 4 p.m., when a selected film 'The Fortune Hunters' (of 4,500 ft. in 3 parts) will be screened in which the celebrated…
The Coronet Theatre has been renovated and refurnished throughout. New features have been introduced including children's plays. Mr. H. W. Ray is the new Manager of the Coronet. The first performance under the new management took place yesterday was 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'
All dressed up and nowhere to go.' That is the general complaint in Hong Kong, but it should be. It is true that Hong Kong is very poor in the matter of amusements, but there is one house that offers wholesome recreation, and that is the Victoria Theatre. On Christmas Day, its doors were…
Mr T. P. O'Connor, M.P., President of the Board of Censors, was present at the annual meeting of the London branch of the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association. He believed that in time a cinema hall would be a feature of elementary school to aid children in their studies. He had…
The high standard of excellence at which the Coronet has always aimed and has succeeded in well establishing is sustained by the pleasing programme being given tonight and tomorrow. This includes an absorbing drama entitled 'The Children of the House.' Film synopsis included. In…
Two new pictures were showing in the Coronet Theatre: 'The Children in the House' and a Harold Lloyd film 'Swing Your Partners.' The British Gazette Nos. 511 to 515 is still showing.
The Victoria Theatre management intimate that at Wednesday's matinee when 'A Dog's Life' will be screened there will be no half-prices for adults, but children will be admitted at half-price, except to the dress circle. In future, owing to the demands of the patrons of the…
Several pieces of news were included in this article: 1. Enrico Caruso, the great tenor of the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, made his debut at the Rivoli, New York in a picture entitled 'My Cousin'; 2. Soldiers and sailors throughout the war have been in demand for pictures,…
Valence-sur-Rhone, Jun 1 – Fire broke out at a cinematograph performance in connection with the Joan of Arc celebrations when four thousand spectators took panic and rushed to the exits, women and children being trodden underfoot.
On Wednesday, at the matinee, the Victoria Theatre management is putting on 'Cupid by Proxy,' a picture which has an instantaneous appeal to all lovers of little folks. The principal characters are this photoplay are children, with the world famous little Marie Osborne in the title…
At a meeting of the War Pensions Committee at the House of Commons recently, Sir Henry Harris called the attention of the Minister of Pensions to an American invention for using the cinematograph for photographing the muscle of men in order to ascertain if they were fit to undertake particular…