Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager of the Victoria Theatre, has secured for three nights the magnificent photoplay, 'Neptune's Daughter.' This great production is in seven reels and features Miss Kellerman, the lady swimmer.
On Oct 31, Annette Kellerman in 'Neptune's Daughter,' 7 reels, a story that captivates the imagination, environed in scenes of unique splendour and eerie originality, don't miss this marvellous production, for 3 nights only and Wednesday matinee; on Nov 3, 5th and 6th…
The farewell performance of the Howitt-Phillips Company took place at the Victoria Theatre. The production was a huge success, a fitting finale to the Company's visit. The company presented 'What the Butler Saw,' played by Jack Barrington and Mrs. Barrington, Mr. Charles Howitt…
Film actress Miss Hettie Payne sued the Holmfirth Production Company under an agreement to take the leading part in the cinema play entitled 'Paula.' Miss Payne said she began as a film actress with the Hepworth Company five years ago and got noticed after her parts in 'White Star…
The Victoria has been so crowded during the last few performances that late comers have been obliged to go without seats. Tonight, there is a special band performance, while the various big serials are being shown. Messrs. Pathe's own big productions will be shown for one night only. Thus,…
The Manager of the Victoria Theatre has decided to screen once per week. Pathe's latest productions 'Business as Usual' commencing on Thursday with beautiful War drama and these pictures will be exhibited for one night only.
Tonight at 9.15 pm and for 1 night only, the rag picker of Paris after the story by Felix Pyatt, 'Father John' in 3 reels; on Fri and for 3 nights only, Pathe's Gold Rooster play 'Via Wireless' in 4 parts, a production which will please everybody, enormous success in…
On Feb 26, performance by Abbott and Martell; see Jackie Saunders in the 'Love of a Maid' [sic], Pathe's great production in 4 parts; see the famous Keystone comics 'Muddy Romance' and 'The Baggage Smasher.'
The katsuben is a native and unique product of Japanese life. The katsuben can imitate the professional actors of both old and new schools. A conference was held on the questions as to whether students be forbidden to go to cinema shows and it was concluded that they should.
Last night, there was a big house at the Victoria Theatre. The film 'Salambo' was screened. To do justice to this great French novel on the cinematograph stage is no easy matter, but the version offered last night was, in point of acting and of production, as near perfect as it could…
There was a very large house at the Victoria Theatre last night, the front row of the circle being occupied by the volunteers for the Front and their friends and the whole space behind the stalls by the men of the Shropshire Regiment, who were there by invitation of the management. It is…
According to an article in The Times, the new German 'Military Picture and Film Office' gave a press view at the end of last week of its first production, called 'With Our Heroes on the Somme.' According to the account in the Cologne Gazette, there are plenty of pictures of…
The Cinematograph Commission of Inquiry established by the National Council of Public Morals resumed its sittings recently at the Central Hall, Westminster, under the presidency of the Bishop of Birmingham. Mr. John D. Tippett, managing director of the Transatlantic Film Company (Limited), the…
A select party attended the Victoria Theatre at the invitation of the management as a new series of films, instructive picture and drama were exhibited. The 'Paramount Pictures' have been brought to Hongkong by Mr. J. W. Allen, the foreign agent of the Progressive Motion Picture…
Screening of 'The Woman' at 5 p.m. and 'The Golden Chance' at 9 p.m.; Both films would also be shown in the Bijou Theatre
Screening of 'The Woman' and Paramount Pictorials; Coming film: 'The Golden Change', 'Tennessee's Pardner' and 'Are you a Mason?'
The Woman' (drama in 5 parts); also Paramount pictorials; Wed & Thu: 'The Golden Chance' (drama in 5 parts); Fri: 'Tennesse's Partner' [sic] (drama); Sat: 'Are You a Mason?' (farce comedy).
Mr. T. P. O'Connor, the Film Censor, addressing the members of the Old Playgoers' Club on the 'Kinema and the Censorship' referred to the preponderance of American films in this country and said we ought to have a fair share of the film production trade. While it was…
St. George's Day being also the anniversary of Shakespeare, fitting that scenes from Shakespeare should form one of the main features of the day's programme. While we have all learnt to know that any theatrical performance which Mr. Walter Sinclair and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. P. Hay combine…
On Apr 26, Paramount's famous photoplay 'Tennessee's Parner' in 5 parts, wonderful photography, wonderful acting; on Thu at 9.15 pm, Paramount's great screaming comedy, 'Are You a Mason?' in 5 parts; on Apr 27, final episodes of 'Iron Claw.'