A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 155
1
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-11-21
Summary:

At the Theatre Royal on Saturday, the management of the Palace Theatre, Mount Austin, is producing one of their well-known variety entertainments. Performances by Mr. and Mrs. Worcester, Mrs. Walker and Mr. Donne.

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

Louis Rohmeyer, who was walking around the world for a wager, was stolen $10. The criminal was brought into court by Sergeant Pitt and was sentenced one month's hard labour and 4 hours ' stocks. The 'pedestrian' stated in evidence that he engaged the defendant to convey him…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-17 - 1913-07-18
Summary:

Performance by Montez and Raynor at every evening; change of programme on 17th and 18th of July, including some very comic films; 'On the Steps of the Throne' on 19th; the grand dramatic film 'Countess Charlotte' next Tuesday.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-22 - 1913-07-23
Summary:

Film screening of 'Countess Charlotte' (in 2 parts); Coming film: 'The Defeated' by Milano Co.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-22 - 1913-07-23
Summary:

Change of programme on 22nd and 23rd, including the grand film Countess Charlotte (in two parts) and other magnificent films; performances by Raynor and Montez; the great dramatic film 'The Defeated' on Saturday 26th July.

6
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-22 - 1916-03-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Sleep Walkers' (3 parts) and 'Plaything of an Hour' (3 parts); Coming film: 'Adventures of Farandoul'

7
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-23 - 1916-03-23
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Sleep Walkers' (3 parts) and 'Plaything of an Hour' (3 parts); Coming film: 'Adventures of Farandoul'

8
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-24 - 1916-03-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Sleep Walkers' (3 parts) and 'Plaything of an Hour' (3 parts); Coming film: 'Adventures of Farandoul'

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-24 - 1916-04-26
Summary:

The drama in 5 reels, 'The Hypocrites,' on Tuesday, 25th April, 1916. Comedies including 'The Sleep Walker,' 'The Old Curiosity Shop' and 'The Second Childhood' (by Keystone). A picture in 4 reels, 'On the Belgium Battlefields' [sic], on Thursday…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-25 - 1916-04-27
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Hypocrites' (5 parts), 'The Sleep Walker', 'The Old Curiosity Shop' and 'His Second Childhood'; Coming film: 'On the Belgian Battlefields'; 25% of gross takings at the coming performance will be handed over to War…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-19 - 1916-09-21
Summary:

Screening of 'Leah Kleschina' by Famous Players Co. featuring Charlotte Nillson, 'Pawns in the Game of Life' by Universal Company, 'Getting His Man' by the Biscon Co.; Comedies: 'A Gentleman of Fashion' and 'Alkali Ike's Love Affair'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-19 - 1916-09-21
Summary:

A powerful production by the Famous Players Co. 'Leah Kleschina' [sic] in 4 reels, featuring Charlotte [sic] Nillson; 'Pawns in the Game of Life,' a two reel drama by the Universal Company; 'Getting His Man,' cowboy drama by the Bison Co.; 'A Gentleman of…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-08
Summary:

The War Office cinematograph committee is becoming adopted in the production of battle films that touch intimately the hearts of the people. At the Scala Theatre, Charlotte street, was produced recently a new series of films entitled 'Sons of Our Empire,' including scenes of the fall…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-23 - 1918-05-23
Summary:

The three big productions of the year: 'The Barrier' in 7 parts, 8,000 feet, produced by the Rex Beach Motion Pictures Co.; 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts, 6,000 feet, featuring Mae Murray; 'The Lust of the Ages' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, featuring Lillian Walker. Watch…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-23
Summary:

By arrangement with the Hongkong Film Exchange Company, Hongkong Theatre have secured the sole rights for China of exceptional films. The first is from the story of Rex Beach, 'The Barrier' issued by the Rex Beach Motion Picture Company. Another is 'The Mormon Maid' featuring…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-31 - 1918-05-31
Summary:

The next exclusive feature, a 32-centimeter dramatic shot that has started the film world, Lillian Walker in 'The Lust of the Ages,' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, produced by Ogden Pictures Corporation. Book your seats early for Saturday, 1st June. Dress circle, $1.00; first-class, 50 cents…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-01 - 1918-06-01
Summary:

Saturday, 1st to Tuesday, 4th June at 9.15 p.m. performance, screening the beautiful film in 7 parts, 'The Lust of the Ages.' 7 p.m. performance and also at Saturday matinees 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., showing 'The Barrier' in 7 parts. Remarks: Another ad. on page 10. 'The Lust…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-01
Summary:

The second of the series 'The Lust of the Ages' from the book by Aaton Hoffman will be shown tonight, starring Lillian Walker. Repeat performances of 'The Barrier' will be given this afternoon matinees.

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-15 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

15th, 16th and 17th January, showing 'Colorado' in 5 parts, a great dramatic masterpiece, produced from the story by August [sic] Thomas, including Gazette and comics. Friday, 17th matinee 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating, 'Fanchon, the Cricket,' Paramount feature in 5…

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-18 - 1919-01-20
Summary:

Saturday 18th to Tuesday 21st January, showing 'Kindling,' Paramount feature in 5 parts, featuring Charlotte Walker, including Gazette and comics. Monday 20th matinee at 5.15 p.m., Pathe drama, 'The Golden Sword-Knot' in 5 parts. Wednesday 21st January, see 'The Voice on…