The Theatre Royal was fairly well filled on Saturday night by the performance from Elsie Adair, Mr. Vanderlip. Mrs. Jewel and Mr. C. T. Robinson. A number of new and old views were shown with the Vitascope and the graphic fidelity which some of them were animated was warmly applauded by the…
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…
Department store ad. Sale of Cinemagraphs in various prices. Mentioned that Cinemagraphs can be worked by a child.
A bazaar and fancy fete will be held (by kind permission of the commandant and officers of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps) on the Volunteer Parade Ground, on Saturday, October 19th from 2.30 to 6.30 p.m.; many novelties that are suitable for Christmas presents, including Children's play…
The Hughes Comedy Company staged 'The Speculators' at Victoria Theatre. Messrs. Le Blane, F. Vack, and C. Chase, Mr. Reach and Miss Gertrude St. Clair did well in their parts.
Mr. F. C. Jenkin made an ex parte application, which was that an interim injunction should be granted restraining the defendant or his agents from assigning, mortgaging, demising, leasing or letting, or otherwise disposing of the Ko Shing Theatre or the property on which the theatre is built,…
The jewellery she has worn in 'The Marriage of William Ashe' has drawn attention to Miss Fanny [sic] Ward, the American actress who has just been divorced.
Friday, 25th, inst, the grand drama 3000 ft. long, 'The Woman of Stone,' 'Les Miserables' (expected daily); Saturday, 26th inst., Shakespeare's great work, 2000 ft., 'Tempest': Sunday, 27th inst., The Woman of Stone; matinees details included.
Grand American drama, 'The Rose of Kentucky,' 'The Sense of Smell' (comic), 'Looking for a Job,' and 'The Bobbie & The Bow-Bow' (comic), Inquisitive William, and 'The Scottish Highlands' (scenic); 'News of the Day'; performance by…
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…
A beautiful reproduction of several scenes from Shakespeare's 'Tempest' is being screened at the Victoria Cinematograph Theatre. It will be shown for a few more nights and 'Les Miserables' is expected in a few days' time.
The film 'The King's Service' is to be shown at the Victoria tonight. La Belle Cora and Williams will appear. There will also be other pictures and a military band.
Rule Britannia! The all British naval & military film 'The King's Service,' a marvellous feat in cinematography and various other interesting pictures; performance by La Belle Cora & Williams; matinees detailed included.
Tonight at 9.15, grand benefit night in aid of the Prince of Wales' fund, under distinguished patronage, by kind permission of Col. R. E. Dyer & Officers, band of the 25th Punjabis will play free of charge; performance by Cora & Williams; by kind permission of the authorities a late…
Last night in the benefit performance at the Victoria, H.E. the Governor, Lady May and the Misses May were present for a little while, as were also H.E. Major General Kelly with Mrs. and Miss Kelly, Commodore Anstruther, the French Consul and Miles. Liebert and a large number of officers of both…
Tonight at 9.15, 'The Turkish Spy' and 'The Price Demanded,' two splendid dramatic pictures fo very high standard; performance by Cora & Williams and Miss May Clarke.
The special performance in honour of the D.O.L.I and R.E. is at the Victoria tonight. The Cornwall's Band, La Belle Cora and Williams will be in attendance. The Dares will appear for the first time in Hong Kong.
For 3 nights only, 'The Black Panther,' a thrilling & sensational drama of court life (where Mr. Williams takes the detective's part), the film is 3,000 ft. and in 3 parts; band night on Wednesday, Oct 2, Prince of Wales' fund night, performance by local talent band. On…
For 4 nights only, 'The Story of Father William' in 2 parts, a very powerful drama; performance by Douglas & Barry; British War Picture in 2,000 feet.
Douglas and Barry are playing at the Victoria. An excellent selection of pictures is being shown, including 'Father William.' The Great Duncan will reopen on the 26th.