(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post.) Mr. Ray's letter of today, full of malice towards yourself and me for the writing and publication of my letter on Saturday last, does not in any way prove that my statement re the extortionate charges at the Cinemas, is untrue. I should also like to inform Mr…
A letter from a reader to an editor, stated that the previous article from China Mail 'Education By Film.' It is said that the only cinema machines which have fixed optical centre are covered by American Patents. This is a wrong statement as the fixed optical centre with which our…
The management of this theatre informs us that it has secured from Pathe a complete picture of the Japan earthquake and that it shows no less than 22 big scenes. These show the general aspect of the city after the disaster, the extent of the disaster so far as the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking…
In answer to numerous requests, the public are informed that it is impossible to screen 'Salome' again at the Coronet, owing to the many big and important features booked for early showing. Arrangements have been made, however, to screen it for one day only, on Sunday, November 18th at…
In answer to numerous requests, the public are informed that it is impossible to screen 'Salome' again at the Coronet, owing to the many big and important features booked for early showing. Arrangements have been made, however, to screen it for one day only, on Sunday, November 18th.…
In answer to numerous requests, the public are informed that it is impossible to screen 'Salome' again at The Coronet, owing, to the many big and important features booked for early showing. Arrangements have been made, however, to screen it for one day only, on Sunday, November 18th…
The Coronet management informs us that it is making all final arrangements for showing 'Orphans of the Storm,' David Griffiths [sic] great film of the events before and including the French Revolution. 'Orphans of the Storm' has a special musical score calling for…
Cameras: all the well-known makes, Debrie, Pathe, etc., for professionals and amateurs, printing machines, everything for the motion picture studio and laboratory. Special cooperation given to amateurs. Cinema oufits: for theatres, churches, clubs, Y. M. C. A.'s schools, etc. Film-hire…
Films are made with the famous Pathe non-inflammable film and under the projection absolutely dangerless. Inquiries cheerfully answered with full information. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.
(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) Sir, – Writer would be obliged if you could settle an argument or let me know who could do so. 'Whether there were any moving pictures taken of the actual fighting during the Russo-Japanese war or not.' This war finished about May 1905. Thank you in…
In our report yesterday of the matinee of the 'Rajah of Rajahpore,' we stated that a good deal of the improvement in the production was due to the assistance rendered by Mr. C. Olive. We are now informed, however, that although Mr. Olive has rendered valuable services to the Company,…
The Hon. Mr. Kotewall at Queen's Theatre's opening ceremony made the interesting statement that according to an informant five times as many Chinese attended cinema performances as did those who attended the Chinese theatre. The pious hope that the management would exercise care in the…
There is no truth in the report that 'after having erected a spacious studio at Causeway Bay, the Sun Motion Picture company has now decided to transfer its activities to Canton.' The directors of the company informed us that they are not giving up operations at Causeway Bay, in fact,…
We are requested by the China Sun Motion Pictures Co. Ltd. of Causeway Bay, Hongkong to state that there is no truth in the report that 'after having erected a spacious studio at Causeway Bay, the Sun Motion Picture Company has now decided to transfer its activities to Canton.' The…
With reference to the paragraph in this column of our yesterday's issue concerning a charge against Yeung Wing-hong, we have been informed by the China Sun Motion Picture Co. that the gentleman in question was not the Assistant Studio Manager of this Company as published.
(To the Editor S. C. M. Post) Sir, – A week ago I attended the Coronet Theatre and saw a picture of Boy Scouts at a Peak garden party, the name of the mansion something like an orange. A piper piped and the picture informed us the music was exhilarating. I believe it, for suddenly comes a well-…
The August issue of the Chinese Economic Monthly (Peking) gives a review of how China has taken to the motion picture, the articles being illustrated with relevant photographs. There are other articles of informative nature included in the monthly.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, no advertisement could ever make this message strong enough. It is a message that should penetrate to the home of everybody. Frankly, we are informing you of a motion picture. That picture is 'The World and Its Women' and it stars the…
Manager Hugo, of The Star Theatre informed that the big picture 'Enemies of Women' is showing next week. The story was written by Blasco Ibanez, the author of 'The Four Horsemen.' The picture is coming here direct from its most phenomenal run at The Carlton, Shanghai, where…
Recently, Jackie Coogan sailed to Southampton, where he was welcomed by the mayor of the town, Alderman W. Mouland. On his way to England, Jackie saw a film of his latest picture 'Robinson Crusoe Jun' [sic]. Mr. Mouland informed Jackie about the contribution he has made by his appeals…