A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 22
1
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-18
Summary:

The Tramp' featuring Henry Krauss will be screened tonight at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's British and American Gazettes are really good this week and comic pictures are worth seeing. A well-known cinema serial 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White is expected shortly from…

2
Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-15
Summary:

Seats were fully occupied at Victoria and Hongkong Theatre. In the twentieth century the role of a hero is played by a female rather than male and Pearl White fulfils every requirement in the 'Fatal Ring.' Film synopsis included. Many interesting films will be shown in the programme…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-08 - 1918-06-11
Summary:

Commencing Saturday 8th June, showing 9th and 10th episodes, 'The Red Ace,' including Universal Weekly and Keystone Comics. Wednesday, 12th June, see the great Universal drama in 7 parts, 'The Frame-Up.'

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-22 - 1918-06-25
Summary:

Saturday, 22nd to Tuesday, 25th June, showing 13th and 14th episodes, 'The Red Ace,' including Universal Weekly and Keystone Comics. Wednesday, 26th June, see the great dramatic film 7 parts, 'The Man Inside.'

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-06-29 - 1918-07-01
Summary:

The final episode of 'The Red Ace,' including Universal Weekly (world's news) and comics tonight. A great comedy in 5 parts, 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding,' on Wednesday, 3rd July.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-26 - 1918-10-29
Summary:

Tonight, showing the serial stupendous 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Mystery Ship,' including Universal Weekly and comics.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-28 - 1918-10-29
Summary:

The first and second episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' tonight, including Universal Weekly and comics.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-02 - 1918-11-05
Summary:

Saturday 2nd to Tuesday 5th November, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Mystery Ship,' including Universal Weekly and comics. Wednesday 6th November, showing the final episodes of 'Who Is Number One?'

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-11-04 - 1918-11-05
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' from Saturday, 2nd to Tuesday 5th November, including Universal Weekly and comics. The final episodes of 'Who is Number One?' on Wednesday, 6th November.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-06
Summary:

Picture screened at the Hongkong Theatre increased its interest, including 'Mystery Ship.' A universal weekly and new comics make up the programme. 'Who is Number One?' will be shown today and vitagraph drama 'Turn of the Road' will be screened tomorrow.

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-11-08 - 1918-11-12
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' from 9th to 12th November, including Universal Weekly and comics. Blanche Sweet in 'The Dupe' in 5 parts on Wednesday, 13th November. Special matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 14th November.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-09 - 1918-11-12
Summary:

9th, 10th, 11th and 12th November, showing 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Mystery Ship,' including Universal Weekly and comics. Wednesday 13th November, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Dupe' in 5 parts. Thursday 14th November, special matinee at 5.15 p.m.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-10
Summary:

There will be a special matinee at the Hongkong Theatre showing a thrilling drama 'The Fatal Ring' in five parts and various comics.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-04 - 1922-03-04
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Wild Youth,' a Blackton production. At 7.15 p.m., showing a serial in 15 episodes, 'The Woman in the Web,' episodes 1 and 2.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-07 - 1922-03-07
Summary:

J. Stuart Blackton presents 'Wild Youth.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Woman in the Web,' episodes 1 and 2.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-07 - 1922-03-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Wild Youth' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Woman in the Web' episodes 1 and 2.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-08 - 1922-03-10
Summary:

Priscilla Dean in 'The Virgin of Stamboul,' in 7 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Woman in the Web,' episodes 3 and 4.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-11 - 1922-03-14
Summary:

Frank Mayo in 'Hitchin' Posts.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Woman in the Web,' episodes 5 and 6.

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-15 - 1922-03-17
Summary:

Dorothy Phillips in 'Once to Every Woman,' in 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Woman in the Web,' episodes 7 and 8.

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-18 - 1922-03-21
Summary:

Marguerite Clark in 'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' a Paramount picture. At 7.15 p.m. performance, 'The Woman in the Web,' episodes 9 and 10. March 18 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4. March 20 Remarks: The last and only change to see 'Uncle Tom's Cabin.'