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.
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 'filming' of 'Macbeth,' begun at Heidelberg recently, was completed at Sir Hubert von Herkorner's house at Bushey. The three principals were Mr. Arthur Bourehier as Macbeth, Miss Violet Vanbrugh as Lady Macbeth, and Mr. Heatherley as Macduff. 'Lululaund'…
At the New Gallery Kinema, Regent Street, recently a private view was given of the film entitled 'Sixty Years a Queen,' an all-British production illustrating the life of Queen Victoria. Mr. W. Barker, principal of the Barker Motion Photography (Limited), the producers of the film,…
Mr. William J. Pringle, Chief Constable of Blackpool, makes in his annual report, believed that as long as the programmes at picture halls are decent, clean and conducted, children's minds nor their bodies are likely to suffer under proper guardianship.
In addition to the magnicent picture to be exhibited on Friday night. The Victoria Theatre has engaged the popular artists, 'La Belle and Williams.' The booking office is open from 11am daily.
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.
A free matinee and 'Ave Maria' will be shown in the Victoria Theatre. On Friday next the proceeds of the performance will be devoted to the Prince of Wales' Fund. Under new management several important attractions will be introduced, the first being the engagement of 'The…
Performance by La Belle and Williams
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…
Performance by La Belle and Williams; Owing to the damaged condition of the Film, 'Victory', the following pictures will be exhibited: 'The Price Demanded', 'The Turkish Spy' and 'The King's Service'
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…
Film screening of 'Turkish Spy' and 'Price Demanded'; Performance by La Belle and Williams; Coming performances by May Clarke
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.
Great attractions for the special farewell performance to the D. C. L. I. and Royal Engineers; La Belle and Williams, The Dares and D. C. L. I. Band in attendance
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…
A very powerful drama, 'The Story of Father William' in 2 parts, on Tuesday, 20th October and for 4 nights only. Debut of Douglas and Barry. Season's event on around 25th October. Programme for The Prince of Wales Fund on 6th November. A British war picture in 2,000 feet long will…