A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 101
1
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-16
Summary:

England's National Theatre, Drury Lane, is occupied by the cinematograph. The War Office recognized the cinematograph and allowed it to visit the seat of war. The earnings of English film actors in America can indicate the size and resources of the film business. With its scope, the dignity…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-25
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of the serial film 'The Moon Child' will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre at the matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance next Saturday. At night, the production by Thomas Dixon, entitled 'The Fall of a Nation' will be shown for the first time. The…

3
Headline: A Fine Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance,' which is to be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre for three nights commencing tomorrow, Friday, has been playing to capacity houses wherever shown. The production to be given here is an exact duplicate of that used in the Liberty Theatre, New…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01
Summary:

The Birth of a Nation' was a tax upon self-control, but far more wearing upon a director must have been in the preparation of the spectacle 'Intolerance' which, at the Coronet Theatre promises to be the sensation of the season. Film synopsis included.

5
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-07
Summary:

Following 'The Haunted Pyjamas,' a laughable 5-part comedy featuring Harold Lockwood, the Coronet is screening another picture entitled 'Sporting Life,' which is based on the well-known Drury Lane melodrama of the same name. More particulars about this picture are obtainable…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-08 - 1919-10-08
Summary:

The dramatic event of the season, 'Sporting Life' at the Coronet, of course.

7
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-09 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

H. W. Ray presents the Paramount-Artcraft special production 'Sporting Life.' A most realistic interpretation of the famous old Drury Lane melodrama in 7 parts. October 9 remarks: Booking at Robinson's.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-09 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Paramount Art Craft's big production, 'Sporting Life' in 7 parts. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

9
Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-09 - 1919-10-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the dramatic event of the season, H. W. Ray presents the Paramount-Art Craft special production, 'Sporting Life,' a most realistic interpretation of the famous old melodrama in 7 parts. Illustration included.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-09
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet, the five-screen version of the famous Drury Lane melodrama 'Sporting Life' is to be shown. This splendid film has had a phenomenal run in London and New York, and there is no doubt whatever that it will make an instant appeal to patrons of the Coronet.

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-09 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Paramount Art Crafts big production, 'Sporting Life' in 7 parts. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. October 9 Remarks: On page 5, H. W. Ray presents 'Sporting Life.' Illustration included. October 11 Remarks: On page 5, today at 5.15 and…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-10
Summary:

Everyone who has not seen the famous old Drury Lane Melodrama 'Sporting Life' should go to the Coronet tonight to see it on the screen. Mr. Ray informs us he has more first-class pictures including 'Haunted Pyjamas' and 'The Blue Streak.'

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-10
Summary:

The picture which is a film version of the famous old Drury Lane melodrama of the same name, directed by Maurice Tourneur, was screened at the Coronet for the first time last night. Details of the film are mentioned in this article with some quotes from the film critic Edward Wenzel.

14
Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-11
Summary:

‘What a ripping picture! Another Coronet success! Best film I've ever seen! Beats even 'Hearts of the World'!' These are a few of the nice things people are saying about 'Sporting Life.' Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m. Usual prices.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-11
Summary:

The Coronet was absolutely packed to the doors last evening when 'Sporting Life' was shown for the second night.

16
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-13 - 1919-10-13
Summary:

Sporting Life.' Come and see this triumph of old Drury and the cinematographic art tonight.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-14 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

There are still enough cinemagoers in Hongkong who have not yet seen 'Sporting Life' to comfortably fill the Coronet tonight. May we appeal to those who have seen and enjoyed it to send the others along.

18
Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-14
Summary:

Tonight marks the last performance of one of the best pictures ever seen in Hongkong 'Sporting Life.'

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-05
Summary:

The beginning of the winter finds the British film in a much stronger position. The article included opinions from Mr. William A. Brady and also talked about the British productions. One of the most important development is the formation of the Alliance Company, which has purchased probably the…

20
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-24
Summary:

A screen classic that critics have placed in the same category with 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Hearts of the World' has been produced under the title of 'The Hearts of Humanity.' It will be exhibited at the Coronet tomorrow with Dorothy Philips in the principal…