Professor C. H. Robertson, the well-known educationist and Y.M.C.A. worker, delivered a lecture last evening in the new theatre, Eau [sic] U Fong, on 'High and Low Temperature.'
To the Editor S. C. M. Post – In the case of an alleged illegal possession of opium at the Magistracy, it appears to have been stated by Counsel for the defendant that the Spanish Procuration (The Procurator of the Dominican Missions in the Far East) was interested in the Victoria Theatre and…
Major-General Kelly C. B., Mrs. Kelly, officers from all the departments, N.C.O.'s and men and their wives and children attended a special matinee at the Victoria Theatre for a film shown depicted scenes from battlefields of Europe and were intense interest.
Films screeenings including 'The Trust' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'A Ray of Sun' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Also Comic Pictures; Orchestra in attendance
From Apr 17 to 20, detective drama 'The Trust' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; powerful drama 'A Ray of Sun' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; also comic pictures; performance by Albert Morrow on Apr 21.
Films screeenings including 'The Trust' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'A Ray of Sun' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Also Comic Pictures; Orchestra in attendance; Coming performance by Albert Morrow
Films screeenings including 'The Trust' (2 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'A Ray of Sun' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Also Comic Pictures; Orchestra in attendance; Coming performance by Albert Morrow
The Bijou has been giving a remarkably good show the last few nights, the special features being the two dramatic films 'A Ray of Sun' and 'The Trust.' The Scots wizard, Albert Morrow, will perform tomorrow.
The story by Sir A. C. Doyle, 'Sherlock Holmes,' is to be filmed tonight at the Victoria Theatre. 'Wiffles' is one of the many comic pictures to be shown.
To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Mr. J. J. Blake wrote a reply to 'Vox.' – 'There are however limits to film reproduction here which he is probably not aware of. The picture he alludes to and many others equally as informative regarding the war cannot be obtained here for love nor…
To the Editor S. C. M. Post – 'I have just returned from a cinema performance and it is a wonder how I got out safely in the terrible rush of an enormous crowd of Chinese; people leaving and entering the theatre at the same time and not a policeman there to maintain order. The theatre in…
To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The spectator mentioned a ridiculous fact in the Victoria Theatre. Every time the British or Allied Forces are screened, the small naive orchestra under a 'celebrated Musical Director' carefully and with great animation, plays the Austrian March '…
To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The proceeds of the Variety Entertainment held at the Victoria Theatre amounted to about $850. The committee tenders their sincere thanks to those who contributed.
When clearing up the debris of the Gaiety Cinema, which was burned down on Sunday evening, the charred body of a man was found which was identified as manager Mr C. P. Supe, says Central China Post. It is supposed he had been engaged in sorting out films and that they had accidentally caught…
To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A letter complained that the orchestra should give the audience a little civilized music. Occasionally, the audience was treated to a good selection, but it doesn't last long, for, at a change of pictures, the orchestra at once seized their opportunity and…
To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A. Montez, conductor of the Victoria Theatre Orchestra replied to the letter yesterday. The orchestra played one-step, two-step and tangos for certain comic pictures but played classical and overture music for dramatic pictures.
To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The orchestra is small in numbers and needs volume. The melodies from 'God's own Country' make the audience feel 'perky.' Also another reply letter from the Music Lover.
To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Last evening, the writer went to the Benefit Concert at the Victoria Theatre, and entered the theatre while smoking a cigarette. They had been warned that smoking is not allowed.
Jose Montez, an operator at the Palisade, Kowloon, was charged at the Court today before Mr. Orme with stealing and receiving two postal orders for 20/- the property of Mr. C. Lane Poole. Mr. A. M. Preston appeared for the defence and the case was adjourned until Friday afternoon bail being…
Jose Montez was charged with stealing two postal orders of C. Lane Poole. The defendant was employed as an operator at the Palisade, Kowloon.