A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 101 - 120 of 182
101
Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-06 - 1923-11-06
Summary:

For two days only, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 6 and 7 at 9.30 p.m., 'The Flirt.'

102
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-06
Summary:

How a vain, capricious girl can effectively ruin her family's happiness is realistically depicted in 'The Flirt.' Film synopsis included. 'The Flirt,' which is at the Grand for two nights, makes its appeal purely on its heart interest.

103
Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-07
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Elaine Hammerstein in 'The Accidental Honeymoon.' 'The Flirt' has been delayed in transit.

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-06
Summary:

Pathe-Baby does not require complicated or high capacity wiring. You plug it on any lamp or wall socket and the pure white light flashes immediately on the screen. Pathe-Baby complete $60.00. Films $1.50. On sale: A. Tack's, Des Voeux Road; Hongkong Hotel (Electrical Department); Sincere…

105
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Delay in transit prevented the Grand from obtaining 'The Flirt' in time for showing last night, and accordingly, it brought forward one of its attractions intended for a later date, 'The Accidental Honeymoon,' featuring Elaine Hammerstein. Miss Hammerstein ranks with the…

106
Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-09 - 1923-11-30
Summary:

To see a child greet a gift with a glad smile, get him a Pathe-Baby and watch the glow of satisfaction on his face as he looks it over admiringly. Pathe-Baby complete $60.00. Films $1.50. On sale: A. Tack's, Des Voeux Road; Hongkong Hotel (Electrical Department); Sincere's, etc.…

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-13 - 1923-11-13
Summary:

The Flirt.' Illustration included.

108
Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-14 - 1923-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, 'The Flirt' with Eileen Percy.

109
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-14
Summary:

Booth Tarkington ranks amongst the greatest masters of fiction of the day, and in 'The Flirt,' he has written a story which is a good deal stronger than the name indicates. Film synopsis included.

110
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15 - 1923-11-15
Summary:

At the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess in 'The Love Flower.' The Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Hebert Rawlinson and Eileen Percy in 'The Prisoner.' Tonight at the Grand: Last performance of…

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

The Flirt' was received with every sign of appreciation at the Grand last night. A very welcome addition to the programme is Harold Lloyd, in an absurdity entitled 'Get in and Get under [sic].' Lloyd always contrives to be amusing and this present effort is up to his best standard…

112
Headline: At the Grand
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16 - 1923-11-16
Summary:

Public approval is the best criterion of film merit. That is the reason 'The Flirt' will be held over for one day more. Today is its last day.

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The Flirt' originally announced for two days only at the Grand, has proved such a popular success that the management will show it for one day longer. Last night, it was enjoyed by a big house and many requests were received to hold it over. It will be shown today only, giving place…

114
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-22 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2.30 p.m. Saturday 24th November 1923 at 2.30 p.m., a quality of valuable household and blackwood furniture. Also 1 Pathe-Baby cinema and reels, in good condition, useful for parlour entertainment; 1 Pathe Gramophone, in good order.

115
Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-23 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

Its metalized screen reflects a 3' 3' x 2' 7' picture at a distance of 12 feet from the machine. Pathe-Baby complete with screen 16 x 22 inches: $60.00. Films $1.50 each. Just received the following films: 'The Starfish and the Sea Hedgehog' (scientific), 'A…

116
Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-29 - 1923-11-29
Summary:

It is specially for you that the Pathe cameramen have been sent everywhere to shoot views of notable events such as the 'Occupation of the Ruhr,' the 'Coronation of the King of Romania,' a 'Glider's Race,' 'Political Accused Before the Tribunal of the…

117
Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-07
Summary:

Demonstrations of films on catalogues. Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central. Sold by A. Tack, Des Voeux Road, Hongkong Hotel (Electric Department), Sincere's, etc. Illustration included.

118
Headline: For Xmas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

Nothing will be received will warmer appreciation than a Pathe-Baby and nothing will be kept so preciously and used so often and with more pleasure--it will soon and forever become an active member of the household: entertaining, amusing, instructive and dangerless; its films will not burn. $60.…

119
Headline: Wanted
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-17 - 1923-12-17
Summary:

Somebody to tell us what is better than a Pathe-Baby for Christmas. On sale: Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central, and A. Tack, 26 Des Voeux Road, Hongkong.

120
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-19 - 1923-12-19
Summary:

Give a and win the grateful smiles. Pathe-Baby on sale: A. Tack, 26 Des Voeux Road and Pathe-Orient, 12 Queen's Road, Central.