A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 24
1
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-14 - 1917-02-16
Summary:

From Feb 14-16, showing a thrilling and interesting story 'What Happened to Mary,' 1-6 series; also Keystone comics; on Feb 17, see 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring.'

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-17 - 1917-02-20
Summary:

On Feb 17, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring,' more thrilling and exciting; also Keystone comics; on Feb 21, see last 6 series of 'What Happened to Mary.'

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-21 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

From Feb 21-23, showing last 6 series of 'What Happened to Mary'; also Keystone comics; on Feb 24, see 5th and 6th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring.'

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-22
Summary:

Lucille Love's performance is attracting many people to the Hongkong Theatre. The managers have given an extra matinee every Saturday to accommodate patrons. The well-known film 'What happened to Mary' with new comics are screened.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1917-06-29
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Pointsman's Daughter' (drama); 'Mama Is Asleep' (comedy in 2 parts); 'The Iron Claw,' 11th and 12th episodes (2 parts each).

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-28 - 1919-01-30
Summary:

January 29 to Friday January 31, showing 4th to 6th episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire,' also Comics. Friday 31, matinee at 5.15 p.m., repeating 'The House of Lies,' a beautiful Paramount feature in 5 parts, featuring Edna Goodrich. Saturday February 1, showing a special…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-29 - 1919-01-31
Summary:

Wednesday, 29th to Friday, 31st January, showing 4th to 6th episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire,' and comics. Friday, 31st, matinee at 5.15 p.m., repeating 'The House of Lies,' a beautiful Paramount feature in 5 parts, featuring Edna Goodrich. Saturday, 31st February, showing…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-31 - 1919-02-03
Summary:

February 1, 2, 3 and 4, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldina [sic] Farrar. Also, Gazette and Comics. Monday February 3, matinee at 5 p.m., showing 'Quo Vadis,' a drama in 7 parts. Tuesday February 4, matinee…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-01 - 1919-02-01
Summary:

1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th February, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldine Farrar, including Gazette and comics. Monday 3rd, matinee at 5 p.m., showing 'Quo Vadis' drama in 7 parts. Tuesday 4th, matinee at 5.15 p.m…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-04 - 1919-02-04
Summary:

Tonight, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldine Farrar, including Gazette and comics. Today (Tuesday) 4th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'A Wife's Sacrifice,' drama in 5 parts.

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-11 - 1919-03-14
Summary:

March 12, 13 and 14, showing Paramount Feature in 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Coney Island Princess.' Also Gazette and Comics. Monday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, 5th and 6th episode of Billie Burke in 'Gloria…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-12 - 1919-03-14
Summary:

12th, 13th and 14th March, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Coney Island Princess,' including Gazette and comics. Monday 17th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, 5th and 6th episodes, Billie Burke in…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-15 - 1919-03-18
Summary:

15th, 16th, 17th and 18th March, showing 7th and 8th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' including Gazette and comics. Monday 17th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation,' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 5th and 6th episodes, Billie Burke…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-15 - 1919-03-17
Summary:

March 15, 16, 17 and 18, showing 7th and 8th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Also Gazette and Comics. Monday 17th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 5th and 6th episodes, Billie Burke in '…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-08
Summary:

Dawn,' one of the Eleanor H. Porter's most widely read novels, is the attraction at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The producer of the film is J. Stuart Blackton, and in it, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon are starred. Stanley Olmstead adapted the story to the screen. Harry Davenport…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-12
Summary:

J. Stuart Blackton presents Sylvia Breamer in 'Dawn,' in 6 parts. Also, Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-12
Summary:

Tonight till Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer in the charming novel by Mr. Porter, 'Dawn.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-09
Summary:

Don't miss seeing 'Dawn.' See new notice.

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon appear at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday in their second Blackton production for distribution by Pathe. It is 'Dawn,' a photo-dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Eleanor H. Porter, author of 'Pollyanna,' 'The Road to…

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

The featuring attraction at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday is a picturization of Eleanor H. Porter's novel, 'Dawn.' It is a Blackton production starring Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon, Fanny Rice, Gus Alexander, Eddie Dunn, Margaret Barry and others.