Sir Arthur Pinero wants people to be allowed to smoke in theatres, and believe that this is a move that can attract audiences. He described men as 'smoking animals' and talked about the charming smoking moves of Mr. Barries.
The Great Jansen had a short season at the Victoria and was leaving for Shanghai enroute to America. Tomorrow, Douglas and Barry commence a week's engagement and with a selection of films.
The management of the Victoria has secured, for a short season only, the services of two English vaudeville artistes just out from England, including Mr. Robert Douglas.
Miss Hilda Barry and Mr. Rohert Douglas head the bill at the Victoria in a repertory of musical and variety turns. The films include a drama in three parts and a reproduction of the Empress of Ireland disaster.
Robert Douglas and Hilda Barry head the programme at the Victoria Theatre and the pictures this week are good.
Mr. Robert W. F. Douglas and Miss Hilda Barry gave a short season at the Victoria Theatre where Mr. Douglas told an old story of youthful trials and hardships.
Douglas and Barry are playing at the Victoria. An excellent selection of pictures is being shown, including 'Father William.' The Great Duncan will reopen on the 26th.
The Duchess of the Folies Bergeres' was screened last night at the Victoria. Douglas and Barry performed. Tomorrow night, the Great Duncan and his Novelty Company begin their season.
Mr. Joe Reed, Serra, Mr. Jack Owen, Miss Hewitt and Great Duncan performed last night at the Victoria. The great gala night will be held at the Victoria on Friday, in aid of the Prince of Wales' Fund. The film 'The Fascination of the Dance' will be screened and Douglas and Barry…
Mr. J. Blake, the manager, of the Victoria Theatre presented a splendid programme last evening at the third of a series of monthly performances in the aid of the War Fund. Performances by Mr. Causey, Mr. Harry Ralph, Pedlar Palmer, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Haycock, Miss Hilda Barry, McArdle, Mr.…
Friday's Relief Fund performance at the Victoria Theatre included Mr. Harry Ralph and Mr. W. Bassett Cawaey. Mr. Ralph's 'A Voyage of Disaster' monologue was humorous and successful. Performances by Taylor, Haylock, Millar, Palmer, Bombardier McArdle, Douglas and Barry.
A good number of people were again present at the Victoria last night to witness the popular war pictures that are being shown. These will be supplemented tonight by a further series 'The Boys of the Bulldog Breed.' Other interesting films will be shown in addition, and Douglas and…
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…
A great three-part war film was screened at the Victoria on Saturday evening. The 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' is running. Douglas and Barry performed. Gaumont Graphic and a couple of films entitled 'Blood and Bosh,' 'The Only Veteran' were shown. The music on…
Mr. Robert Douglas and Miss Barry, who have been appearing at the Victoria Theatre, left today for Manila.
Douglas and Barry made their last appearance at the Victoria Theatre. There was a very large house to witness the first series of war pictures. 'Count Zarca' was presented and 'How Heroes are made' will be shown.
England's National Theatre, Drury Lane, is occupied by the cinematograph. The War Office recognized the cinematograph and allowed it to visit the seat of war. The earnings of English film actors in America can indicate the size and resources of the film business. With its scope, the dignity…
For a long time past critics have been urging upon film producers the necessity of obtaining stories specially written for the screen instead of relying upon revised versions of successful plays or novels, and there is every indication that the necessity for this is now being gradually…
Dawn,' one of the Eleanor H. Porter's most widely read novels, is the attraction at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The producer of the film is J. Stuart Blackton, and in it, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon are starred. Stanley Olmstead adapted the story to the screen. Harry Davenport…
Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon appear at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday in their second Blackton production for distribution by Pathe. It is 'Dawn,' a photo-dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Eleanor H. Porter, author of 'Pollyanna,' 'The Road to…