A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 56
1
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday and Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Kismet.' Wednesday, February 21, 'Through the Back Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight only at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Prodigal Judge.' Tuesday, February 20, cabaret dance.

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-20 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Kismet' will be shown at the Coronet for the last time tonight. Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door' commences tomorrow.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-20 - 1923-02-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday and Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Kismet.' Wednesday, February 21, 'Through the Back Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., cabaret dance. Tickets $1.50.

4
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-21
Summary:

Showing today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in her latest production, 'Through the Back Door,' directed by Jack Pickford and Alfred E. Green, scenario by Marion Fairfax, photography by Charles Rosher. Illustration included.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-21
Summary:

Through the Back Door,' starring Mary Pickford, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-22 - 1923-02-22
Summary:

If we had to stake our reputation on any one picture play, we should prefer to do so upon a film like 'Through the Back Door' with Mary Pickford.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-22 - 1923-02-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight only at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'When We Were Twenty-One.' Friday and Saturday, 'Kismet.'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-22
Summary:

Through the Back Door,' in which Mary Pickford takes the principal role, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-23 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last two nights of 'Through the Back Door' featuring Mary Pickford. Kowloon Theatre: Friday and Saturday at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'Kismet.' Sunday and Monday, Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering Embers.'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-24 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last performances of United Artists' 'Through the Back Door' featuring Mary Pickford. Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, William Duncan in 'Steelheart.'

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-24
Summary:

It is announced by the Coronet management that with every ticket for a reserved seat at the theatre during the next two weeks will be given a form containing a list of hundred of the outstanding pictures that have been shown at the Coronet up to date. From this list, patrons are invited to vote…

12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-06 - 1923-03-06
Summary:

In response to numerous requests, 'Through the Back Door' with Mary Pickford will be shown again tomorrow, Wednesday 7th for one day only.

13
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-07 - 1923-03-07
Summary:

In order not to compete with tonight's Philharmonic concert at the Theatre Royal, we are postponing the one day a showing of Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door,' till tomorrow, Thursday. 'When the Devil Drives' will be screened again tonight.

14
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-08 - 1923-03-08
Summary:

Tonight, absolutely one night only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' Illustration included.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-08 - 1923-03-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Star: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Madge Kennedy in 'Baby Mine.'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-07
Summary:

Mr. H. W. Ray has secured the film, 'Hunting Big Game in Africa,' taken by the Snows, father and son, during the course of a three years trip through the dark continent with rifle and camera. Film plot included. The film made such a hit at Home that, although booked to appear at the…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-09 - 1923-07-09
Summary:

Coming! World's greatest show, 'Hunting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera' by H. A. Snow.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-11 - 1923-07-12
Summary:

Hunting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera.'

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-14 - 1923-07-26
Summary:

Hunting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera' by H. A. Snow. Illustration included.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-27
Summary:

The famous picture, 'Hunting Big Game in Africa,' which has taken cinema audiences by storm in Great Britain and the States, is to be screened for the first time in Hongkong at the Coronet tomorrow. H.A. and Sidney Snow set out in 1919 from San Francisco on an expedition to conquer…