In respect to Alex Almazoff, of the Salon-Cinema Theatre, who was represented by Mr. Goldring, no fewer than four cases were called at the Summary Court yesterday. Mr. Goldring said that the claims were in respect to contracts, etc., and it was a very intricate case. Liability was denied by the…
A large number of Japanese is now migrating from this coast, says the Daily Colonist. K. Marawoss, heads a party of 104 Japanese from all around America, sailing aboard for the Orient in order to search brides. The leaders of the party plan a publicity campaign in Japan, and will show by moving…
The final two episodes of Oppenheim's great mystery serial 'The Black Box' in 4 reels, don't fail to see the sensational finish of this exciting story; 'Girl from Prosperity' in 2 reels by Vitagraph; comedies: 'Dr. Cupid' (John Bunny); 'Foolshead,…
Screening of 'The Black Box', 'Girl From Prosperity' by Vitagraph; Comedies: 'Dr. Cupid' and 'Foolshead, Victim of His Honesty'
The programme provided by the Palisade at Kowloon has been in every sense most enjoyable during the weekend. There was a full military band in attendance on Saturday night, when the star feature was the final instalment of the 'Black Box' mystery. The series has been greatly…
On all sides one sees how the habit of gratifying expensive tastes has spread. The cinema is one test of what is now happening at home. Never have the picture-theatres been so prosperous and crowded. Prosperity was stamped on every detail of the cinema house in London.
On and from new year's night, the band of the Wiltshire Regiment will play nightly at the Victoria Theatre; the String Band of the Regiment Playing for four and the Brass Band for three nights weekly. The band will also be in attendance on Wednesday and Saturday matinees. On new year's…
Announcement extraordinary by the management of the Victoria Theatre. The Management of the Victoria Theatre have much pleasure in informing their patrons and the general public that, commencing from new year night, the band of the Wiltshire Regiment will perform nightly at the Victoria Theatre…
Throughout the New Year Holidays the Coronet Kinema continued to draw large houses, the chief feature being the five part film entitled 'The Warning' in which Mr. Henry Kolker takes the part of a dipsomaniac and shows what lengths of ruination a prosperous family is brought through…
Bizet's 'Carmen,' that favourite of Opera lovers, was presented by the Royal Italian Opera Company last evening. The libretto is based on the famous story by Prosper Merimee and was first produced at the Opera Comique, Paris, March 8th, 1875. Mlle Serni was a magnificently proud…
Canton was a scene of prosperity on Wednesday, the 12th anniversary of the Republic. A parade of public organizations participated to arouse the public against Tsao Ku, who usurped the presidency on the National Day. A celebration was held at the First Public Park under the auspices of the…
Everybody knows 'Carmen,' the immortal story of Prosper Merimee's novel and Bizet's opera. Therefore, it is hardly necessary to assure Hongkong cinema patrons that in 'Gypsy Blood,' the film version now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Pola Negri never had a greater…
Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Prosper Merimee's novel entitled 'Gypsy Blood,' [sic] for the last time this evening. The film features Pola Negri as Carmen and claims of appropriate music from the opera.