Mr. Maurice E. Bandmann has in contemplation, we are reliably informed, the erection of a modern theatre on the Gaiety principle in Hongkong, provided he can obtain a good site. Negotiations are already in progress for the erection of a Bandmann theatre in Shanghai, and the great entertainer…
Mr. Maurice E. Bandmann left Hongkong with his comedy company yesterday. We are informed that he has by no means abandoned his project of a suitable theatre for Hongkong, and that is only a question of site.
Messrs. Pathe Freres inform us that the cinematograph show at the Peak Hotel has been postponed to Saturday next.
We are informed that the next variety entertainment produced under the auspices of the Palace Theatre, Mt. Austin, will be given at the Theatre Royal on Saturday. Amongst those booked to appear are Karsarina and Ninksy in their burlesque du ballet.
Messrs. Ramos and Ramos, of the Victoria Theatre, inform us that the receipts at the recent entertainment in aid of the Titanic fund were: – Moutrie's, $32; Theatre, $294.68; ber, $35,17; cheque from H.E. Major General Anderson, $15; total, $665.85.
Mr. Jack Grace informs us that although he will be unable tonight to show the film depicting the fight between Owen Moran and Battling Nelson, owing to the Skating Rink not coming within the requirements of the law for such purposes, he hopes to have it shown at one of the local cinema theatres…
The proprietors and managers of cinema houses in London have been informed that no pictures dealing with the war in any shape or form are permitted on the screen. A violation of this order will mean instant cancelling of a licence.
A Russian gentleman has asked the Ministry of Interior to issue him a passport for travelling through the walled cities in Chihli. He states that he will give moving picture shows in every city he visits.
The Bijou Theatre informs us that the performances at their theatre for the Canton Relief Fund will be on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
The 'Providence Journal' says: Evidence involving the smuggling of official documents of accounts and expenditures to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Vienna has been presented to the Department of Justice. It mentioned that Braun returned to this country in the middle of September,…
To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Mr. J. J. Blake wrote a reply to 'Vox.' – 'There are however limits to film reproduction here which he is probably not aware of. The picture he alludes to and many others equally as informative regarding the war cannot be obtained here for love nor…
It is informed by the management of the Hongkong Theatre that there will be no 9.15 p.m. performance on 'Our Day.'
The management of the Bijou Theatre informs us that there will no 9.15 p.m. performance on 'Our Day.'
Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…
We beg to inform you that Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne have arrived at Hongkong, and will be presented at the Victoria Theatre in 'The Great Secret' tomorrow night. The Far Eastern Film Service, Hongkong – Singapore.
History repeats itself. When 'Thou Shalt Not' was produced in England some four months ago, upwards of a hundred copies of the film were put into circulation. Despite this fact, there were ‘kicks' from all over the country about the non-arrival of the film on the appointed day,…
Lord Beaverbrook controls all the official film business, and is supposed to dream dreams of circling the globe with a great official news service.
Almost before anyone realised what was happening, the well-known Empire Theatre, facing Des Voeux Road and the Praya opposite the Central Market, has disappeared. Also the small shops and the tea house adjoining formerly used as a skating rink and for various purposes at different times. The…
For assaulting a coolie employed in a theatrical company now performing in the Ko Sing [sic] theatre, a ticket collector employed by the same theatre appearing before Mr. R. E. Lindsell. Inspector O'Sullivan informed the Magistrate that after defendant told complainant to clear away, he…
The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K. C., President of St. George's Society, informs us that it has been decided by the Committee of St. George's Society to cancel the original programme. There will now be no entertainment at the theatre or ball at the City Hall.