Application was made to Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard in the Singapore Supreme Court last week by Mr. Laycock, on behalf of the Australasian Films (East) Limited, for an injunction against Mr. Aroozoo, to restrain him from infringing the alleged rights of the Company in a film, entitled 'The…
Application was made to Mr. Justice Barrett-Lonnard in the Supreme Court on May 16, by Mr. Laycock, on behalf of the Australasian Films (East) Limited, for an injunction against Mr. Aroozoo, to restrain him from infringing the alleged rights of the Company in a film, entitled 'The Great…
The Middle East Films, Ltd., is about to commence business in Hongkong at 16 Queen's Road, Central, where the company opens office on 1st Sep. It mentioned the efforts of the company to popularise British film art and noted William Fox productions being under the control of that company.…
Westbound Limited,' the picture which comes to the Coronet Theatre as the feature attraction this afternoon and for next few days. Ralph Lewis heading an all-star cast. Plot included.
A judgment of interest, especially to owners or lessees of picture theatres, who hire their films from different towns, was delivered on June 1 in the Supreme Court by the Chief Justice. Sir John Bucknill. K. C. The case originally heard was the Middle East Films Limited. against H. W. Ray of…
Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'East Lynne,' tomorrow. It is a modernized film version produced by Hugo Ballin as a Hodkinson release. Film synopsis included.
The splendid film version of Mrs. Henry Wood's novel 'East Lynne' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today for the first time.
It is mentioned that 'Way Down East,' the great Griffith film, is showing to crowded audiences at the Coronet Theatre.
Many of us out East, where amusements are few, have deplored the paucity of good films. It has given rise to a considerable discussion about the supremacy of American film in the Far East.
On the road of progress along which the motion picture art is steadily travelling another milestone has been marked off by the film version of 'East Lynne' which is attracting big 'house' at the Coronet. The film was based on Mrs. Henry Wood's novel.
The question of the unrestricted distribution of films all over the world, and particularly in the Far East, has recently been agitating one or two correspondents to the 'Daily Mail.' Mr. Ferdinand Tuohy, the well-known writer, set the ball a-rolling by declaring the absolute necessity…
A picture, that without any claim to being the thriller at one time so dear to the film public, but yet containing the greatest genuine thrill in moving pictures,' is one description of 'Way Down East.' In the last act, the possibilities of the situation were so large that Mr.…
Notice is hereby given that the exclusive exhibition rights for Hongkong and China of the serial Cinematograph picture entitled 'Vanishing Trails' consisting of a set of 15 episodes of two reels, each is the property of the Middle East Films Ltd., and further that these rights can only…
Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr Joe Fisher, general manager of the company, and Mr Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art are in Hongkong and informed us yesterday that Middle…
This month the official cinematograph films of the Prince of Wales tour in India and the East begin to reach England. 'Cinechrome Instruments, Limited,' a British concern, and, by agreement with the Secretary of State for India, these films will be presented in regular instalments. The…
Way Down East,' the Griffith masterpiece which is still proving an irresistibly magnetic attraction at the Coronet.
The music of 'Way Down East' arrived on Tuesday, and that explains why last night's presentation of 'Way Down East' at the Coronet Theatre was a sheer triumph. It is noted that Mr. Ray got into touch at once with the headquarters of the distributing firm in America and…
Way Down East,' directed by D. W. Griffith, will be at the Coronet Theatre beginning Monday. The film is starred by Lillian Gish. Production summary included.
Teaser ads for the film 'Way Down East.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. November 9-11 Remarks: Another ads. say D. W. Griffith presents. Next Week at the Coronet. Illustration included. November 22 Remarks: Your last chance of…
At the World Theatre is exhibited one of the most gripping stories ever shown in the Colony. 'The Woman and the Law' is the story of a devoted mother whose husband turns out to be such a rake that she is compelled to seek a divorce from him. In addition, there is an amusing Chaplin…