The 'Bangkok Times' commenting on Mr. Maurice Bandmann's project to build new theatres in the Far East, and to re-build the Theatre Royal, Hong Kong, said the present poor accommodation offers no inducements for the best London companies which visit Africa and Australia to come…
Tonight's programme at the Bijou Theatre is one of special attraction, the art picture being 'The Martyrs,' a fine classic tragedy by Corneille, the Shakespeare of France. There is a burlesque by artistes Murray and Stephenson. A new and taking feature is the 'London Graphic…
The Theatre Royal had served its purpose well, and Mr. Bandmann was about to add to his laurels here by the erection of a building worthy of himself and of the colony he would serve. The great difficulty which could not be negotiated was the question of a site. We learn that the Oriental…
Films screenings including 'The Water Funker' by Max Linder, 'The White Nigger', 'Carlo's Devotion', 'A Model's Sacrifice' (drama) and 'Football at Home'; Also screening of Pathe Gazette; Singing performance by Cecile Stephano and…
Programme at 9:15 p.m. including 'The Water Funker' (by Max Linder), 'The White Nigger,' 'Carlo's Devotion,' 'A Model's Sacrifice' (drama) and 'Football at Home.' Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Last…
Performances by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Cecile Stephano, Miss Elsa Wilson and Mr E. Ossipoff; Special picture by kind favour of Pathe Frere 'The Champion Boxer' by Max Linder
The Bijou Scenic Theatre will no doubt be crowded tonight, the occasion being Miss Dolly Swift's benefit. The popular soubrette will appear with new songs, and is supported by Mr. Ossipoff, Miss E. Wilson, Miss Stephano, and others.
Films screenings including 'The Rose of Kentucky', 'The Sense of Smell' (comic), 'Looking for A Job' (comic), 'The Bobbie and The Bow-bow' (comic), 'Inquisitive William' (comic) and 'The Scottish Fighlands' (scenic); Also screening of…
Programme at 9:15 p.m. The American film-drama including 'The Rose of Kentucky'; and comics including 'The Sense of Smell,' 'Looking for a Job,' 'The Bobbie & the Bow-wow' and 'Inquisitive William.' News of the day included. 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…
Under patronage of H. E. the Governor, change of programme tonight; 'Descriptive Lecture,' 'The Old Guard,' 'The Politician,' 'The Chinese of Normandy,' 'Jack's Joke,' 'Her Redemption'; the Edison minstrels; prize details and…
The Carnegie Alaska-Siberian Expedition pictures will be seen for the first time at the Bijou Theatre for five nights and Saturday matinee commencing on Wednesday September 17. The pictures were taken by Capt. F. E. Kleinschmidt. A lecturer will be present at every performance giving a fine…
The famous motion picture of the Carnegie Museum Alaska-Siberia expedition will be exhibited on Wednesday at the Bijou Theatre. This set of films was secured by Captain F. E. Kleinschmidt, and offered a sensational presentment of wildlife animals. The film is 6,000 ft. long, over 30 slides, and…
Lovers of nature and animals should have an evening at the Bijou during the five nights, coming Wednesday September 17, when the illustrated report of the Carnegie Museum Alaska-Siberian Expedition will be given by means of the motion pictures taken by Capt. Kleinschmidt. The pictures have been…
Friday night is a big Red Cross Night at the Bijou Theatre. The principal film to be shown is 'The Lion Tamer's Revenge.' Miss May Clarke and Mr. E. Miller are the artistes to appear.
The Theatre Royal was well filled last evening when Mlle. Van der Flier lectured on 'Refugee Work in Holland' on behalf of the Hongkong Fund for the Devastated Villages of France and for Belgian widows and orphans. The lecture was under the patronage of H.E. the Governor, H.E. Vice-…
Mr. William Heughan, the famous Scottish singer, whose highly successful Theatre Royal concerts have won him a firm place in the Colony's favour, gives a concert in the Star Theatre this evening. Other performers included Dave Kennedy, Miss Gladys Sayer, also with 'The Quaints.'…
Mr. William Heughan, the Scottish baritone, who sang at the Theatre Royal and Star Theatre here, has had a big success in Australia, being enthusiastically received wherever he appeared.
The Premyslav had a very successful concert at the City Hall on Saturday night and were received by a large audience. The programme was varied and interesting and both performers gave their best. Leopold Premyslav captivated with his excellent rendering of all items played on his violin. Those…
Mr. Stewart Garner, representative of Mr. E. J. Carroll, who is directing the world tour for Sir Harry Lauder, arrived Hongkong at Theatre Royal.