Miss Elsie Adair provided performance at Theatre Royal last night. Apart from her, other performers included Mr. Vanderlip, Mr. C.T. Robinson, Messrs. Tripodi and Sananara. Another feature of the performance was the display of views by the Edison 'Vitascope.' The views included waves…
The Coronation! The Passion Play as it is played in Oberammergau. The Coronation of King Edward in detail. 5 Miles of Film. All the latest Novelties of the Cinematographic spheres. Note: The management wish to inform the public of Hongkong that they have the pleasure of bringing the first of…
It is New York correspondent of the Observer witnessed a demonstration of Edison's new invention, the kinetophone. A man shown on a screen was seen throwing an iron ball on the floor. There was a perfect reproduction of sounds, including that of a motor horn.
The new Victoria Theatre, built by Messrs Ramos and Ramos, of the Empire Cinematograph, opens tomorrow evening at 9 o'clock. The theatre, which has taken nine months to complete, is the finest of its kind in Hong Kong. It was built by Messrs. Palmer and Turner. The accommodation is greater…
The kinetophone is Mr. Thomas A. Edison's latest invention. Hong Kong will be able to see it in the evening of the 23rd. at the Theatre Royal. He took a newspaperman to his experimental theatre and explained that the kernel was the absolute synchronisation of the movements in the motion…
The first public exhibition of the Edison Kinetophone is to take place tonight at 9 p.m. (at Theatre Royal), and Hong Kong theatre-goers will be startled by the life-like reproductions of synchronised motions and sounds.
Edison's latest invention, the Kinetophone, is described in today's paper. A demonstration was given in the Theatre Royal last night
A large number of people assembled at the Theatre Royal last night to witness the first demonstration in Hong Kong of Edison's latest invention Kinetophone, the union of moving picture with voice was pleasing and effective. The first item was a short description of the invention, given by a…
Some remarkably good pictures were screened at the Victoria Theatre last night, including two Edison film stories, both of which had Mr. Harry Furniss. Another especially interesting American film was 'The Smuggler's Daughter.' Miss Norah Moore was in splendid voice and received…
The public of Hong Kong is again to have an opportunity of witnessing the Kinetophone, Mr. Edison's latest invention, at the City Hall for 3 days. Among the talking pictures are two scenes from 'Said Pasha' and the 'Musical Blacksmiths,' which was said to be the finest…
A large audience appeared at the Theatre Royal last night to witness and to hear the Kinetophone, Edison's latest invention. All of the films were good, especially 'Singing Blacksmiths' and the selections from 'Said Pasha.'
Tonight at 9.15, 'The Stolen Treaty,' a film in three parts, a novel plot, carefully unfolded so that right to the end you are hold enthralled waiting to see what will happen; for three nights only, performance by Miguel Scherbellis.
Tonight at 9.15, the thrilling drama in 2 parts, 'Sleeping Wild Beasts,' a picture which holds you spellbound; great attractions for Friday 18th, when the Great Dares will make their debut and the marvellous Picture 'The Golden Beetle' will be screened.
An Edison Picture 'The Winking Parson' and two long story films 'The Two Little Ones' and 'Megda' were screened last night at the Bijou.
Tonight, Oppenheim's great mystery serial, 4th and 5th episodes of 'The Black Box,' with each succeeding instalment, the mystery of 'The Black Box' increases in interest and intense excitement, each episode contains a smashing climax; Comedy and Tragedy in 3 reels, a…
July 11-13. 'The Seven Pearls' episode 9 'The Warning on the Wire.' Episode 10 'The Hold Up.' Max Linder's great two-part comedy 'A Doctor in Spite of Himself.' British Gazette No. 451.
A large number of people gathered at the Victoria Theatre last night and were treated to such a bright and engaging show that there are no doubt good houses will be the order at this popular place of entertainment during the stay of Mr. M. C. Theresas and his two charming lady helpers. This…
In spite of the counter-attractions, the Victoria Theatre was quite full last night. The theatre secured serials with talented artists such as Pearl White and Antonio Moreno. The serial, 'The House of Hate,' was eagerly awaited by all theatre-goers. The picture, with such artistes as…
Gaumont Graphic. Kathlyn Williams supported by Thomas Holding in 'Redeeming Love,' a Paramount picture. 'The Barrier' in 7 parts. Manila String Band will be in attendance. Schedule included. Booking at Anderson's.
Great credit is due to Thos. A. [sic] Ince, the director for the manner in which he has handled a very charming story. As a whole: entertaining; Story: convincing; Star: well cast; Support: capable; Setting: excellent; and photography: very good indeed.