To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer thought the price of a seat in a cinema, was a luxury (and it certainly is in this Colony). At Blackpool, a velvet seat in a very up-to-date, elegant and comfortable picture house at the modest charge of six pence plus one penny war tax for '…
To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer believed that the complaint about 'Intolerable' is hardly fair concerning the prices of admission to see the picture. 'Intolerance' is the most expensive picture ever brought out to the Far East, but believing that the foreign…
At the annual conference of the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association at Glasgow, it was unanimously decided to support the association in fighting the project of a wealthy American film-production corporation, which, it was stated, intends to install picture houses in Great Britain. The…
The British Board of Film Censors, with Mr. T. P. O'Connor, M. P., at its head, has come to the conclusion that swearing or anything in the nature of swearing must disappear from the films. A sort of anti-swearing crusade has been started, and the majority of the British filmmakers have…
Wilson K. Midgley writes in the Daily News as follows: Vain efforts have been made in the past to introduce the 'pictures' into the spheres of religion, education, and of various kinds of reform. Peace has brought them at a stroke into international politics. There are two companies…
Mr M. K. Lo yesterday applied to Mr R. E. Linesell for the rehearing of the case in which the manager of the Ko Shing Theatre had been fined $100 for overcrowding in the theatre and obstructing the gangway. He said that the manager of the theatre could prove that the number of excess theatre-…
On the application of Mr. M. K. Lo, the case in which the manager of the Ko Shing Theatre had been fined $100 for obstructing the gangways of the theatre was reheard by Mr. Lindsell yesterday. Acting Inspector Moore said he visited the Ko Shing Theatre at 8.45p.m. on October 25th, when the…
British film-producing companies have one point in common, and that is their devotion to literature. Every programme of forthcoming productions in England includes an entirely disproportionate number of screen version of popular novels. This article was about the advantages and disadvantages of…
The beginning of the winter finds the British film in a much stronger position. The article included opinions from Mr. William A. Brady and also talked about the British productions. One of the most important development is the formation of the Alliance Company, which has purchased probably the…
Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'Dodging a Million' by Edgar Selwyn and A. M. Kennedy. Illustration included.
Pathe presents Bessie Love in 'A Little Sister of Everybody.' M. Poincare's visit to London.
Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bessie Love in 'A Little Sister of Everybody.' Also 'M. Poincare's Visit to London.'
Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bessie Love in 'A Little Sister of Everybody,' also M. Poincare's Visit to London.
A Little Sister of Everybody,' a Pathe production is advertised as showing at the Victoria Theatre, featuring Bessie Love. 'M. Poincare's Visit to London' should prove a great attraction. There will also be screenings of the usual comedy pictures.
Did you ever read a rattling detective story by C. N. and A. M. Williamson entitled 'Lord John's Journal'? The whole five have been made into a picture which will be shown at the Coronet in three instalments commencing tonight.
You may know him as the writer of 'Lord John's Journal,' edited by L. N. and A. M. Williamson. He is an amateur detective and believe us, he is some sleuth. The Coronet have secured some pictures with this versatile Briton in the principal role and will present the first tonight…
A large number of children were invited to a tea party given by the Captain and officers of H. M. S. Hawkins yesterday. In addition to a splendid cinema show, which lasted nearly an hour, other amusements such as 'Swings' 'Aunt Sallies,' 'Lucky dips in the Magic Bowl,…
For the Honour of Australia.' The film that every British Boy should see, featuring the destruction of the Emden by H. M. S. Sydney. Metro presents Emily Stevens in a wonderful double role in 'The House of Tears.' Snub Pollard in 'Giving the Bride Away.'
Today at 2.30 p.m., the picture every British boy should see, the film that shows the destruction of the Emden by H. M. S. Sydney, 'For the Honour of Australia.' Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Emily Stevens in 'The House of Tears.' Picture included.
Big attractions for the weekend. The little house is still showing big pictures. Today at 2.30 p.m., 'For the Honour of Australia,' the film that every British boy should see, featuring the destruction of the Emden by H. M. S. Sydney. At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Emily Stevens…