Speaking at the Society of Arts, Mr. F. Martin Duncan described that the origin of the cinematograph was originated as far back as 1826 by Sir John Herschel, who, while dining with a friend, asked the latter how he would show both sides of a shilling at once. He was not satisfied with the…
The Victoria cinematograph was packed last night, the occasion being a benefit performance to the popular manager, Mr. Blake. There was a full programme, and every item was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. R. H. Stephenson, the manager of the Bijou Scenic theatre, kindly assisted with the programme, as…
Living pictures of some of the strangest people in the world will be shown shortly at a West End cinema theatre. These pictures are made by Mr. Jack London and Mr. Martin Johnson, who had bought back 26,000 feet of film after his travel to the South Sea Islands. The cinema machine has secured…
There is a joint celebration on the Shakespeare Commemoration by the Shakespeare Reading Society and the London Shakespeare League. Dr. William Martin lectured at King's College on 'The Cinema in its relation to the Drama.' Dr. Martin said the cinema is less suitable than a…
Writers and producers of 'lecherous and slimy play' have been picked out for especial denunciation in the Bishop of London's campaign against vice in the British metropolis. The eminent English actor, Mr. H. B. Irving, in an evening lecture at the Church of St. Martin's-in-…
Screening of 'Mystery of St. Martin's Bridge'
Tonight: Screening of 'Mystery of St. Martin's Bridge'; Special matinee at 5 p.m.
Tonight: Screening of 'Mystery of St. Martin's Bridge'
Wednesday, 22nd to Friday, 24th January, screening 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes, 'The Voice on the Wire,' and comics. Friday 24th, matinee 5.15 p.m., by special request, repeating 'Tennessee's Pardner,' a beautiful Paramount drama in 5 parts, featuring Fannie Ward. Saturday…
25th, 26th, 27th and 28th January, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Vivian Martin in 'The Stronger Love,' including Gazette and comics. Wednesday. 29th January, showing 4th to 6th episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire.'
22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th March, showing 9th and 10th episodes, 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Also Gazette and comics. Tuesday 25th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 7th and 8th episodes 'Gloria's Romance.' Wednesday 26th, see Vivian Martin in 'The Right Direction' (…
26th, 27th and 28th March, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Vivian Martin in 'The Right Direction.' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday, 29th, 11th and 12th episodes, 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Tuesday, 1st April, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 9th and 10th episodes of 'Gloria…
30th April, 1st and 2nd May, Paramount in 5 parts, Vivian Martin in 'The Arrival of Perpetua.' Saturday 3rd May, watch for Charlie Chaplin's million-dollar pictures. Notice: the management of the Hongkong Theatre begs to announce that owing to the high cost of films, that on and…
Vivian Martin has the leading part in the feature photo-drama which will occupy the screen tomorrow at the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Arrival of Perpetua.' Film synopsis included.
Tonight, Paramount in 5 parts, Vivian Martin in 'The Arrival of Perpetua.' Saturday 3rd May, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing Charlie Chaplin pictures, 'The Cure' (2 parts), 'The Fireman' (2 parts) and 'The Floorwalker' (2 parts).
6th, 7th, 8th and 9th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'Giving Becky a Chance,' a delightful comedy drama with a near tragic ending. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.
Another splendid Paramount picture is being screened at this theatre entitled 'Giving Becky a Chance,' a comedy drama combined in five parts, featuring Vivian Martin. Film plot included. The 9th and 10th episodes of the serial film 'Brass Bullet,' will be continued at the 7.…
Tonight, Vivian Martin in 'The Spirit of Romance.'
The beautiful film 'Christus,' depicting passages in our Lord's life, has drawn crowded houses to the Hongkong Theatre since Saturday. A new programme is now announced in which 'The Spirit of Romance' will be the feature. It is a Paramount production in five parts with…
Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'The Fair Barbarian' in 5 parts.