A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 52
1
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-06 - 1907-12-14
Summary:

Pictures which have never been exhibited; Two Performances each night; Military in uniform and children half price

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-12-07 - 1907-12-16
Summary:

Comfortable, interesting, pictures which have never been exhibited. Two performances each night, from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m. Price: first-class 50 cents, second-class 25 cents, military in uniform and children half-price.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-12-26 - 1908-01-15
Summary:

New Pictures. Performances by the Troupe of Miss Adala with the assistance of La Belle Dora for a few nights only. Price: first-class $1, second-class $0.5 and third-class $0.25.

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-06-11 - 1908-06-24
Summary:

(Opposite Central Market) New pictures. New songs by Miss Beryl Lytton. Schedule details included.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-12 - 1916-07-12
Summary:

First performance Tonight at 9.15 p.m.; Cool breezes, comfortable charis, grand pictures, good music and full band in attendance

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-12 - 1916-07-12
Summary:

Opening Tonight at 9.15 p.m.; Full band in attendance

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-12
Summary:

The Hongkongite has yet to taste the delights of open air pictures in Kowloon at The Palisade. The enjoyment of the evening included the musical programme. The Palisade is within a minute's walk of the Ferry.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-25 - 1916-07-25
Summary:

Change of Programme: The Famous Players Films Co. present 'Caprice' in 4 parts featuring Mary Pickford; Also screening of 'Harry Gazette', 'Schnitz the Tailor' (Keystone), 'A Marriage for Money' and 'Oh! My Aunt'; Band night Wednesday

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-25
Summary:

There will be a change of programme at the Palisade, Kowloon, tonight; the principal film being 'Caprice' featuring Miss Mary Pickford. Others include 'Schnitz, the Tailor,' 'A Marriage for Money,' 'Oh! My Aunt,' etc.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-26 - 1916-07-27
Summary:

Tonight's Programme: The Famous Players Films Co. present 'Caprice' in 4 parts featuring Mary Pickford; Also screening of 'Harry Gazette', 'Schnitz the Tailor' (Keystone), 'A Marriage for Money' and 'Oh! My Aunt'; Full band Tonight; Coming…

11
Headline: The 'Palisade'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-27
Summary:

Several films will be shown on Friday at the Palisade, including 'Caprice,' acted by the Famous Players Co. featuring Mary Pickford. In addition, 'A Marriage for Money,' several Keystone films and Harry's Gazette. 'Sixty Years a Queen' is coming on Friday.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-01 - 1916-09-01
Summary:

This new theatre will open tomorrow, 2nd September; The most comfortable theatre in the colony with excellent pictures and good music

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-11 - 1916-10-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Officer's Servant', 'A Tragical Experiment' and Comic Cartoon; Coming film: 'The Million Dollar Mystery'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-13 - 1916-10-14
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' in 23 episodes

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-13
Summary:

A sensational serial film will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Million Dollar Mystery' of 23 episodes in 46 parts. Many other variety pictures are in store.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-14 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (1st & 2nd episodes) and 'Oscar In Search of A Wife'; Full orchestra under the direction of Prof Gonzales

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-14
Summary:

The Million Dollar Mystery will take eleven weeks in the showing in all 46 parts. The film has had a wonderful success.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-17 - 1916-10-18
Summary:

Coming feature 'The Trey O'Hearts' in 15 episodes and 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (3rd and 4th episodes)

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-18 - 1916-10-19
Summary:

Screening of 'The Trey O'Hearts' (1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes); Coming film: 'The Million Dollar Mystery'

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-18
Summary:

In addition to the showing of The Million Dollar Mystery, the management announces another attraction to be screened. The new picture 'The Trey o' Hearts' has 15 episodes, and the first three episodes will be screened tonight.