A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 277
1
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-07-23
Summary:

The Cinematograph entertainment in Weismann's Cafe attracted many people. The machine was an excellent one and showed the moving pictures with steadiness and brilliancy. The comic films were extremely amusing, the 'Electric Belt' in particular being screamingly funny. The '…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1907-09-23
Summary:

It was a private view of the wonderful photographs taken of wild birds on their nests, feeding their young, etc. by Messrs. Richard and Kearton. The photographs were taken by a bioscope. They were run through in film form on the bioscope machine.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1908-02-19
Summary:

Philadelphia, January 14 – Rhode's Opera House was on fire last night when an amateur performance entitled 'The Scottish Reformation' was given. At the rear of the balcony was a cinematograph apparatus, placed by criminal oversight in front of the principal balcony exit.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-05
Summary:

Mr. Cherry Kearton entertained the distinguished audiences at the Alhambra with a series of splendid moving pictures of his adventures in British East Africa. There were many other fascinating pictures of wild beasts and birds, a delightful film of 'Jackson's Dancing Bird' dancing…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-11-29
Summary:

The ricksha coolies who congregate outside the Victoria Theatre, have been making themselves very objectionable of late. When the patrons of the cinematograph come out the coolies make a wild rush for the entrance, regardless of the danger of knocking pedestrians down.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-11-30
Summary:

The ricksha coolies who congregate outside the Victoria Theatre, have been making themselves very objectionable of late. When the patrons of the cinematograph come out the coolies make a wild rush for the entrances. Six men were summoned at the Magistracy yesterday, but were let off with the…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-18
Summary:

Calgary, Alta., March 19 – Arthur J. Aylesworth, the theatre manager of the city, goes to the wilds of Alaska in order to find the subjects for the movies, an attempt to take the study of natural history a great step forward. A year will probably elapse before the party again reaches Calgary.…

8
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-03 - 1913-05-06
Summary:

9.15 Programme: Special wild West drama, 'Byaid of the Lariat,' great three part drama; 'The Weaker Vessel'; 'Liberty Hall' (comic); News of the World (Pathe Gazette & Gaumont Graphic); performance by Violet Bonetta; matinees details included.

9
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-24 - 1913-05-27
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Sheriff's Daughter', 'Wild Wales', 'Training Fighting Cocks', 'The Beloved Vagabond' and 'The Savage'; Also screening of News of The Day by Pathe Gazette; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta; 7.15 p.m. pictures…

10
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-24 - 1913-05-27
Summary:

A Pathe-colored American drama, 'The Sheriff's Daughter.' Other pictures including 'Wild Wales' and 'Training Fighting Cocks.' The comic, 'The Savage.' The drama, 'The Beloved Vagabond.' Pathe gazette included. Performance by Miss Violet…

11
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-24 - 1913-05-27
Summary:

9.15 Programme: Fine Pathe-color American drama, 'The Sheriff's Daughter,' 'Wild Wales' (a beautiful scenic), 'The Savage' (comic), 'Training Fighting Cocks' (interest), 'The Beloved Vagabond' (drama), and News of the World (Pathe Gazette);…

12
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-28 - 1913-05-29
Summary:

9.15 Programme: Special Attraction, Wild West in Hongkong, genuine cow boys in the original frontier playlet; the world-famous picture, 'Custer's Last Fight' (U. S. Cavalry overpowered by Indians); the picture of pictures, the thing you all want to see, 'The Charge of the…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-30 - 1913-05-30
Summary:

Special programme showing pictures by Pathe Freres; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta, R.H. Stephenson, Professor Gonzales and the Wild West Players

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-20 - 1913-06-20
Summary:

Tonight, Friday, June 20th, complimentary benefit tendered Col. Bob Love, a monster programme, wild west stunts, human weight lifting; performances by Moore and the professor of the Victoria Theatre; matinees and price details included. Box plan at Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-24
Summary:

Buffalo Bill's Wild West' and 'Pawnee Bill's Far East,' duly catalogued and advertised for sale, has been publicly auctioned. The two Bills have two enterprises and made money while the sun shone. Their chief mistake was their failure to read the signs of the times…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-30 - 1914-03-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the magnificent picture 'Wild Beasts at Large' in 2 parts; 'The Last Days of Pompeii' in 8,000 feet is coming.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-15 - 1914-09-15
Summary:

Film screening of 'Sleeping Wild Beasts' (2 parts); Coming film: 'The Golden Beetle'

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-15 - 1914-09-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the thrilling drama in 2 parts, 'Sleeping Wild Beasts,' a picture which holds you spellbound; great attractions for Friday 18th, when the Great Dares will make their debut and the marvellous Picture 'The Golden Beetle' will be screened.

19
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-04 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Tuesday, 5th October, 1915. The detective serial in 2 parts, 'Wild West' with Nick Winter. Gazette with Serbian Army included. Comics 'Wheelbarrow Race' is shown.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-05 - 1915-10-05
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Lucille Love' (13th & 14th), 'Nick Winter in the Wild West' (2 parts) and 'Wheelbarrow Race'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette: 'With the Servian Army'