A letter replies from H. W. Ray regarding the cinema price. [To the Editor, S. C. M. Post] 'Amusements' points to the fact that formerly I charged $1 at the Coronet, and that now I charge $1.50. He does not add that formerly I had three musicians, where now I have ten. He does not…

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post.) This letter is a reply to Mr. H. W. Ray's letter in this morning's issue. First of all, some of the very best and most up-to-date Picture Palaces in London do not boast of an orchestra of five musicians, let alone ten. All that is required is a couple of…

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) It may be quite possible to see an excellent film programme very cheaply in England. But in a place like Hongkong, which will not support many amusement enterprises, there must naturally be a slightly increased price. In a town like this where a picture of the…

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I am moved to this reflection by the statement of 'New Arrival,' who tells of a small English town with five cinemas, and one Super Cinema. The Super Cinema had: 1. Twenty instrumentalists in its cinema orchestra; 2. Big pictures which is screened on the…

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I feel bound to reply to Unklutch's latest sneer at 'so-called super-productions.' The pictures for which the Coronet increased prices during the past twelve months were: 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Intolerance…

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Sir J. M. Barrie's 'The Little Minister,' Baby Peggy in 'Stepping Some,' and Topical Budget. The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Estelle Taylor in 'Only a Shop Girl,' supported by Wallace…

Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Betty Compson in J. M. Barrie's play, 'The Little Minister,' a Paramount picture. Also showing Baby Peggy in 'Stepping Some.' Illustration included. August 29 & 30 Remarks: Ad. on page 6. Adolph Zukor presents…

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Betty Compson in Sir J. M. Barrie's 'The Little Minister' and Baby Peggy in 'Stepping Some.' Also 'Scenes of Wusih' and Topical Budget.

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir J. M. Barrie's 'The Little Minister' and Baby Peggy in 'Stepping Some.' Also Scenic and Topical Budget. The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Estelle Taylor in 'Only a Shop Girl' supported…

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of Betty Compson in J. M. Barrie's play, 'The Little Minister,' a Paramount picture. Also showing Baby Peggy in 'Stepping Some,' scenes of Wusih and Topical Budget No. 672.…