Star Theatre hosted the Madeline Rossiter Company which gave a special benefit performance for the widow and the children of the late Mr. Jack Bennetts. Three extra performances are going to take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
The theatre was crowded last night when the clever London Company under the leadership of Madeline Rossiter gave a farewell performance, presenting the most popular items in their repertoire. Madeline Rossiter and Charles Mason again delighted to the house. In the afternoon, the company gave a…
The exhibition of dancing by Madame Kelvey's pupils at the Theatre yesterday afternoon drew a record attendance. A walk by the smallest of the pupils opened the programme. The Tambourine Dance of Marie de Sousa and Molly D'Almada e Castro was lively and colourful. The Gavotte and…
For one week only, commencing Wednesday, May 6th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Theatrical Enterprises (Maurice E. Benson and Alec Ross) have the honour to present 'The Epic of Everest,' a wonder film of adventure on the roof of the world, photographed by Capt J. B. L. Noel, F. B. G. S., up to…
The 'Epic of Everest' will be shown at the Star Theatre for Kowloon school children. Principals of schools are requested to get in touch with Hongkong Amusements, Ltd.
Star Theatre will be screening the Mount Everest film, which closes for the general public tomorrow, on Tuesday morning at 10:30 for Kowloon school children. Principals of schools are asked to get into touch with Hongkong Amusements (Phone C. 4308) to say how many of their scholars will attend.…
The Mount Everest picture will be showing at the Star Theatre on Tuesday morning, May 12th, at 10.30 a.m. sharp, for Kowloon School children. Will the principals of schools please get in touch with Hongkong Amusements C. 4308, to say how many of their scholars will attend? This will be the only…
The development of the cinematograph industry makes it imperative to protect the children employed in it by special provisions. Recently, according to Industrial and Labour Information, published by the International Labour Office, the city of Berlin issued a police order protecting children…
The great British film, 'The Epic of Everest,' which has been drawing big crowds to the Coronet Theatre, will be shown for the last time tonight. The unrivalled deeds of daring and adventure depicted in the film, and the splendid photography, have left a lasting impression upon all who…
Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.30 p.m., last two nights of 'Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall,' which will not be shown at the Star. Parents should see that their children do not miss this excellent historical drama which brings back the gallant days of the last of the Tudors…
Commencing Friday, June 12th, Jackie Coogan in 'The Circus Days,' presented by Sol Lesser, adapted from 'Toby Tyler' from James Otis' celebrated story of circus life. Parents bring the children. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m…
Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jackie Coogan in his greatest picture, 'Circus Days,' adapted from James Otis celebrated story 'Toby Tyler,' a First National Pictures production. Parents bring the children. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15…
(By Julian Arnold, W. S. Commercial Attache in the Columbia Port Digest) American Children in China – A Chinese mother refused to allow her daughter to proceed to America to finish her education because she objected to American social customs. When asked where she got her information, she…
No greater contrast can be imagined than that between Mr. Zukor and Mr. Douglas Fairbanks. Mr. Zukor is twilit and mysterious. There is no mystery about 'Doug.' He possesses an immense athletic and romantic animation. Mr. Fairbanks commented that children and animals were the best…
An interesting film is at present being shown at the Queen's Theatre consisting of cuts from the Gaumont Graphic, which have been made since the early days of cinematograph presentation of news items. All the scenes shown are of historical significance, including the funerals of Kings,…
(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) Sir, – One good chuckle a day should be enough for anyone. I have more than my share from L. F. in St. John's Notes to wit: 'The fact that U.S.A produces 80-90% of all the films is not necessarily sufficient to condemn them.' One wonders if L. F. has…
Cinema Forbidden – The fifth International Art Congress for the development of drawing and art teaching and their relation to the industry has held in Paris, 21 nations being represented. The most important item was that the cinema should be forbidden to children of school age, as is the case in…
The increasing interest which is being taken in the employment of children in the cinematograph industry has led the International Labour Office to make enquiries in certain countries as to the regulations which govern such employment. The Labour Commissioner of the State of California informs…