In very recent wars the motion-picture cameras have made their appearance. C. Fred Ackerman, with whom the writer tented in China, is undoubtedly the most successful of the war motion-picture operators. His first experience was in the Philippines, which photographed two men in the act of being…
A Hydro-aeroplane Elopement' by Max Linder; Gazette & Graphic news: war pictures from the front, including explosion at electric works, great fire at Kensington, Railway accident at Croydon, and new dock at Portsmouth; musical interludes by Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift.…
The latest programme at the Bijou is an especially good one, containing two batches of 'World's News' (war pictures, the new French President, etc.), a Wiffles picture and a particularly pretty photo-play called 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter.' Miss Dolly Swift and…
Two star comics, Love's Young Dream (drama), 'Winter Sports at Bolede'; 'News of the Day': Meet of the Royal Stag Hounds, British, French and Russian Fleets off Constantinople, Great Fire at Johannesburg, and latest war scenes; performance by Cecile Stephano and Dolly…
On Nov 10, The Great War Picture in 3 parts - 3,000 feet long, also new interesting pictures never screened before; performance by Douglas and Barry; 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed' on Nov 13.
In spite of the counter attraction offered by the 'Blue Bird' performance at the Theatre Royal, a large number of people attended at the Victoria to watch the new war pictures.
The war pictures showing at the Victoria Theatre were a huge success last night. Tomorrow night, in addition to the pictures already shown, a new series 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' will be screened and this should prove even more popular than 'The Outbreak of War.'
For 3 nights only, The 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed,' combined with the War Picture (by request) and various new & interesting pictures; performance by Douglas & Barry and Miss Hilda Barry.
Victoria Theatre: A film showing an excellent series of war pictures occupied the Victoria Theatre, including the British Army and the doings in Belgium. Performances by Mr. Robert Douglas and Miss Hilda Barry; Bijou Scenic Theatre: A new selection of war films commences tonight, including Pathe…
The thrilling and stirring drama in 3 parts - 4,000 feet long: 'The Black Band' with a variety of new & interesting pictures 1st time screened in Hongkong; 2nd series of War Pictures due in a few days.
The new series of war pictures were screened at the Victoria last night. Another long picture shown was the Danish film 'Under the Auctioneer's Hammer.' There were also two good comics, as well as a drama 'The Love of an Island Maiden' [sic].
The new series of war pictures was on show for the first time at the Victoria last night. Mr. Henry and Miss May will perform tomorrow night.
Two sensational pictures, 'The Hotel Thieves,' and 'The Corner House Burglary' were the main attraction at the Bijou on Saturday night. The comic film 'Animals at War' and a good representation of the 'Tchin Fou Lu' were well appreciated. On Wednesday…
At the Bijou Theatre tonight, 'The Comedian King' will begin a four-nights' engagement, producing ragtime parodies, patter and impersonation. A new set of war pictures will also be screened. Next Sunday, Miss May Clarke, a popular mezzo-soprano who has had a very successful season…
Miss Irene Delmar and Mr. H. Kenyon Slade gave their opening turns at the Victoria. A new set of war pictures will be presented at the Victoria tomorrow night, together with the new dramatic film 'Fantomas.'
Some excellent war pictures, a new Max Linder adventure were screened at the Bijou last night. Mr. Louis T. Slicker sang songs and tomorrow night Miss May Clarke will make her first appearance.
Some excellent war pictures were shown at the Bijou. Another great attraction was a new Max Linder picture. Tomorrow, 'The Plaything of an Hour' will be screened for the first time.
On Feb 19, the startling drama 'A Great Sinner' in 4 parts - 4,000 feet long; the 5th series of War Pictures, very interesting; new comics, new historical films.
The new programme at the Victoria contains the film 'The Great Sinner,' two excellent sets of new war pictures and two or three good comics. Lilliputian Troupe are due to open at the Victoria about March 1.
On Feb 23, the powerful drama 'The Midnight Guest' in 4 parts - 4,000 feet long; the 6th series of War Pictures in 2 parts; latest news from the seat of war; new comics, new historical, and new instructive pictures.