Tonight there is a benefit at the Bijou Theatre on behalf of Mr. Stephenson, the popular manager.
A variety entertainment was given at the Bijou last night, the occasion being a complimentary benefit to Mr. Stephenson. Mr. Stephenson and Miss Violet Bonnetta sang songs. Mr. Gonzalez's violin solo was equally a success. Miss Freda Ardea gave dancing turn which met with great applause.…
Les Miserables' was shown for the first time in Hong Kong at the Victoria Theatre last night and attracted a large audience. It is being produced under the combined direction of Messrs Ramos, Ramos and Co. and Mr. R. H. Stephenson. It is the adaptation of Victor Hugo's story. The story…
The big film 'Les Miserables' continues to draw packed houses at the Victoria, under the joint management of Messrs. Ramos and R. H. Stephenson. There will be a special matinee this afternoon at 4:30.
The Bijou Theatre is about to pass out of the hands of the present owners, having been purchased by a local syndicate. It will be closed from May 31 and reopened at about the end of the first week in June. Mr. Bob Stephenson who has managed the Bijou for two and half years hasn't decided…
The Dallas Comedy Company opened a short season in Hong Kong at the Victoria Theatre. 'The Thief' is from the French of Henri Bernstein, by Cosmo Gordon Lennox, and abound with big possibilities. Mr. Henry Dallas and Miss May Hallett will play the role of injured husband and erring…
Miss Violet Bonetta, performed at the Bijou Theatre, is popular due to her humour. Other performers are Manager Stephenson, The Cowboys, Prof. Gonzales, and the local amateurs.
Mr. R. H. Stephenson, the late manager of the Bijou Theatre, leaves for Australia on Wednesday.
The public that patronizes the better class of photoplay houses refuses to tolerate the speculate of sitting through the average vaudeville chaser in order to see a good photoplay. With the Kalem Company spend $100,000 on one photoplay, and $50,000 for several, and with the Edison and Vitagraph…
Films of Sir J. Forbes-Robertson and Miss Gertrude Elliott have been taken by the Gaumont Film Hire Service. Most of the scenes were 'staged' in the studio. It is stated that 'Hamlet,' when completed, will be about a mile long, and will cost about 10,000 pounds.
London, Jan. 20. – Cinematograph films representing the various stages and aspects of life in the Army have been produced under the auspices of the War Office. Lord Roberts and 1,000 men of the Aldershot Division witnessed the first production.
Hong Kong is to see the remarkable Antarctic motion pictures of Captain Scott's South Polar Expedition, which were taken by Lt. Herbert G. Ponting F.R.G.S. The exhibition will take place at the Theatre Royal, opening on Monday next. The series is heralded as 'The Undying Story of…
Considering the excellence of the pictures unfolding the undying story of Captain Scott, at the Theatre Royal, there was but a poor attendance last night. The educational value of the pictures cannot be overrated and no European, particularly those of British nationality, should miss seeing the…
There was again only a moderate attendance at the Theatre Royal last night when the Scott Expedition pictures were shown. The picture was recorded by Mr. Herbert G. Ponting on Captain Robert Falcon Scott's expedition to the Antarctic.
The expedition of Captain Robert Falcon Scott included great pictures of penguins and active volcano. The widows and orphans of the dead heroes will control the films and receive the major part of the net profits.
The pictures of Captain Scott's dash for the South Pole drew a fair house last evening at the Theatre Royal. There will be matinee this afternoon.
The Great Duncan and his variety company, with Miss Maxine Elliott, at the Victoria Theatre performed several box tricks and placed members of audiences under hypnotic influence. His clever work received appreciation from the audience.
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.
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.