A vast film enterprise, comparable to nothing ever known before, has just been completed by Mr. William Fox, of New York. The super-film has cost £200,000 and was eleven and a half months in the making – 'A Daughter of the Gods,' starring Miss Annette Kellerman, directed by Herbert…
Keep the Kinemas Open': The Prussian Home Secretary has disapproved the suggestion the country's thousands of kinema theatres should be closed to save light and fuel. The real reason is that the propaganda value of patriotic films designed to bolster up war enthusiasm.
In the Summary Court yesterday, before the Chief Justice Sir William Rees Davies, K.C., the Yuen Wo Hong of 31 Bonham Strand West, merchants, sued the Him Kee Firm of 3 Po Hing Fong, and Ho Him Chai, clerk in the Ko Shing Theatre, partner in the defendant firm, for $661.35, balance of the amount…
A report from Sydney Sun introduced Charlie Chaplin. The writer had been Mr. Chaplin's guest in Los Angeles for ten days, and under his guidance, met many of the principal stars in filmdom, including Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Fanny [sic] Ward, Theda Bara, and William S. Hart. About…
The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre on Friday. It is based on an original story by Gilson Willetts. Mollie King, one of the youngest stars, and Leon Bary, are the protagonists. This latest serial is a mystery serial, although it is said to contain…
A new serial star, Mollie King, will make her appearance on the screen in 'The Mystery of the Double Cross.' It's based on the original story by Gilson Willetts. William Parke was demanded to direct this serial for the Pathe Company. Also supported by Leon Bary. Film synopsis…
From Apr 9-11, a Pathe Gold Rooster film 'The Cigarette Girl' in 5 parts; American Gazette No. 44; 'When William's Whiskers Worked.'
9th, 10th and 11th April, 'The Cigarette Girl,' a Pathe Gold Rooster play in 5 parts. American Gazette No. 44, 'When William's Whiskers Worked,' etc. Booking at Anderson's.
Pro Patris, the great historical film which the management of the Victoria Cinematograph, in response to many requests, are reproducing for one night only, at tonight's 9.15 performance, is the film version of Victorian Sardon's famous novel 'Patris.' This beautiful coloured…
An excellent programme was given on Saturday evening at the Victoria Theatre. The British Gazette and the five reel film 'The On-the-Square Girl,' and the comedy 'Luke and the Wild Woman' proved very interesting and funny. More amusing pictures including 'The Torture of…
From May 31 to June 3, 'Kick in,' the greatest crook play ever written, with William Courtenay and Mollie King in the leading roles; 'By the Sad Sea Waves,' one thousand feet of laughs, girls and prize winning bathing suites; British Gazette No. 446.
May 31st and June 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 'Kick In,' the greatest crook play ever written with William Courtenay and Mollie King in the leading roles. Also 'By the Sad Sea Waves,' one thousand feet of laughs, girls and prize-winning bathing suits, and British Gazette No. 446.…
Tonight, 'Kick In,' the greatest crook play ever written with William Courtenay and Mollie King in the leading roles. Also 'By the Sad Sea Waves,' one thousand feet of laughs, girls and prize-winning bathing suits, and British Gazette No. 446. Booking at Anderson's.
Macao, May 30 – A heavy storm passed over on Wednesday evening. The streets have received a thorough cleansing and wells filled up. Not many ventured out after 6 p.m. and the cinema was in consequence poorly supported. Their usual attractive Wednesday programme had to be held over.
Tonight (11th, 12th and 13th June), a real dramatic treat, Edwin Arden in 'Simon, the Jester,' a great American star in the film version of W. J. Locke's world-famous novel.
Both cinema theatres have been crowded despite the rain. New films will be shown together with subsequent episodes of several serials. 'Seven Pearls' is attracting big houses in the Victoria Theatre. A new star in 'The Angel Factory' will be shown. As for Hongkong Theatre,…
Owing to the non arrival of the next episode of 'The Seven Pearls,' the Victoria Theatre begs to announce that the continuation of this serial is postponed until Thu June 27, they are showing instead the great 5-part gold rooster drama 'The Recoil,' with William Courtenay in…
From June 20-22, William Courtenay in 'The Recoil,' a great 5 parts drama of the American Secret Service; 'Pokes & Jabs in Clover'; American Gazette No. 58.
20th, 21st and 22nd June, William Courtenay in 'The Recoil,' a great 5-part drama of the American secret service. Also 'Pokes and Jabs in Clover' and American Gazette No. 58. Booking at Anderson's.
Owing to the non-arrival of the next episodes of 'The Seven Pearls,' the management of the Victoria Theatre beg to announce that the continuation of this serial is postponed until Thursday, June 27th. They are showing instead the great 5-part Gold Rooster drama, 'The Recoil,…