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…
The Hughes Musical Comedy Company will have the opening performance 'The Grafters' at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night. The actors and actress are Mr. Bert La Blane, Mr. Frank Vack, Mr. Dave Nowlin, Mr. Carlton Chase, Mr. Harry Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss E. Le. Blane,…
The Hughes Comedy Company staged 'A Day at the Races' last night at the Victoria Theatre. Messrs. Frank Vack, Bert Le Blane, Carlton Chase, Dave Nowlin, Harry Burgess, Miss Teddy Martin, Miss Queen Herman, and Miss Gertrude St. Clair were in the show. It will be repeated tonight.
The Hughes Comedy Company staged two short musical comedies at the Victoria Theatre last night. Messrs Le Blane, Vack, Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss Teddy Martin and Miss Eugenie Le Blane did well in their parts. The songs and choruses were as good as ever.
The Hughes Comedy Company presented 'Spedelbounder's Dream' at the Victoria Theatre last night. Mr. Vack and Mr. Le Blane kept the audience in a good, steady laugh throughout and Miss Eugenie Le Blane, Miss St. Clair and Miss Martin were as entertaining as ever. Tonight, this will…
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…
The entertainment at the Victoria Theatre last night was one of the best music-hall shown that have been seen here. The Venue Amateur Dramatic Society's performance was attractive. Mr. F. Hickman, Mr. P. Levers, Mr. L. Hatton, Messrs A. King and J. Gray, Mr. S. Martin, Mr. F. Waterman, Mr.…
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-…
Mr. Martin Harvey, the well-known actor, speaking at Nottingham University College, argued the need for the establishment, now more than at any other time, of a national-theatre where plays of Shakespeare could be worthily and periodically produced. If we took Shakespeare more to our hearts we…
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.
A new Paramount picture entitled 'Giving Becky a Chance' in five parts is to be screened in Hongkong Theatre till Tuesday night. The film stars Vivian Martin and is produced by Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company. Film plot included. In addition, the 9th and 10th episodes of the '…
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 will be the last screening of 'Christus' at Hongkong Theatre. Tomorrow a new programme featuring Vivian Martin in 'The Spirit of Romance' will be screened. Excellent comedies will also be shown.
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…
On witnessing the new film of his play, 'The Breed of the Treshams' at Newcastle. Mr. Martin Harvey said he was disappointed at seeing himself as others saw him.
The Hongkong Theatre is showing Vivian Martin in 'A Petticoat Pilot.' Film plot included. In addition, Billy West's comedy 'The Rogue' is also shown.
Norma Talmadge's 'Ghost of Yesterday' will be shown in Hongkong Theatre. The Theatre also announces that the Louisiana Trio and Quartette will also appear for four night. The continuation of 'A Million Dollars Reward,' with Lillian Walker in the principal part will be…
The new programme for the week includes a drama by Beulah M. Dix, 'The Sunset Trail' in five parts, Miss Vivian Martin figures in the leading role. It is a story written by Alice McIver and directed by Geo. H. Melford. A very interesting comedy will be screened at the beginning.