A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 101 - 120 of 247
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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…

102
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-03 - 1917-04-04
Summary:

An illustrated war talk with Joffre and French, the leacture will be illustrated by Mr. Villiers' own films and latern slides at the Peak Club

103
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-05 - 1917-04-05
Summary:

Tonight: An illustrated war talk with Joffre and French, the leacture will be illustrated by Mr. Villiers' own films and latern slides at the Peak Club

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-20
Summary:

The programme by the Band of the 25th Middlesex Regiment was well received at the Victoria Theatre. A variety of films was also given.

105
Headline: Public Auctions
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-22 - 1917-08-24
Summary:

One Cinematograph Camera and Films

106
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-08
Summary:

We are asked by the Hongkong University Union to state that the cinema with the films by the Pathe Phono-Cinema-Chine, the sole agent of Pathe Freres.

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-08
Summary:

It has been decided to continue the bazaar exhibitions. A great effort was made on behalf of the Tientsin Flood Relief Funds. Some generous donors assisted the students by sending subscriptions to their funds. Side shows: By far the best value in the side-shows is the cinema, for which the…

108
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-10
Summary:

Tonight the Misses Woods are appearing at the R. A. Theatre for the soldiers and their friends. Some interesting films will also be screened.

109
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-15
Summary:

The promoters of that very successful matinee in aid of the Macao Free Night School which took place on Tuesday last wish to thank Messrs Pathe Freres for the loan of films and the management of the Victoria Theatre for the use of the building.

110
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…

111
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.

112
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…

113
Headline: A Film Scandal
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-25
Summary:

London, Jan. 15 – It is stated that the Scotland Yard, authorities are energetically tracking down certain private film exhibitors who are carrying on an illicit trade in the West End of London. Any traveller knows the character of some of the films shown in low-class cinemas in some continental…

114
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09
Summary:

A tea dansant was given by the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, Captain Superintendent of Police, at the gymnasium in the new Police quarters yesterday and was largely attended by men of the various ranks. Several interesting cinema films were exhibited.

115
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-26
Summary:

On Broadway, a line three blocks long waited at the strand theatre to see D. W. Griffith's 'The Great Love,' Artcraft Pictures. David Wark Griffith, producer of 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World' and 'Broken Blossoms…

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-19
Summary:

Regarding the Far Eastern Olympiad at Shanghai, lantern slides and films of the 1915 games used at meetings to arouse interest in the Games have drawn large crowds in Shanghai, Nanking, Soochow and Hankow.

117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Wherever moving pictures are shown the name of D. W. Griffith is a name to conjure with! A new Griffith production is a screen event of the first importance. You remember the splendours of 'Intolerance' and that masterpiece, unforgettable 'Hearts of the World,' 'Way Down…

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-20 - 1922-03-01
Summary:

On Tuesday, 7th March, 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., sale of work, Bedouin tent, missionary court, brief talks, cinematograph films, and realistic scenes of Indian life. Choir of 200 voices. Refreshments.

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

In aid of Yunnanfu Hospital and St. Dunstan's home for blinded soldiers on Monday 20th March, 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. The lady Stubbs will open 'The Day' at 2.30 and H. E. Major-General Sir John Fowler, K. C. M. G., C. B., D. S. O., will preside. Sale of…