A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 164
1
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-02 - 1921-03-04
Summary:

Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week,' 'Jiggs in Society,' and British Gazette. Telephone 1743.

2
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-02 - 1921-03-02
Summary:

Today until Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Thirty a Week' in five parts, a photoplay which we predict will be one of the most popular pictures of the year, featuring Tom Moore. Have you heard about 'Bringing Up Father'? All America has. A first-class specimen of the…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-02 - 1921-03-05
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week' in 5 parts. Also Jiggs in Society and British Gazette. March 5 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow Sunday at 6 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in Rose of the World. Also Hide and Seek and Coronet Review.

4
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-03 - 1921-03-04
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week.' Also 'Jiggs in Society' and British Gazette. Telephone 1743.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-03
Summary:

Those who visited the Coronet last night, undoubtedly came away with the satisfaction of knowing that 'Thirty a Week' thoroughly deserves the reputation that has preceded it here. The film starred Tom Morre and Tallulah Bankhead. Film plot included. Another programme includes the first…

6
Publication Date: 1921-03-05 - 1921-03-05
Summary:

Your last opportunity of enjoying 'Thirty a Week' featuring Tom Moore and 'Jiggs in Society.' Commencing tomorrow Sunday at 6 & 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Rose of the World.'

7
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-05 - 1921-03-05
Summary:

Commencing Sunday, March 6th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Rose of the World.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy and Topical Budget. Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, your last opportunity of seeing Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week,' 'Jiggs in Society' and British…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-16
Summary:

A speaking cinema film is said to have been invented at last. It was reported that a Swedish engineer, M. Sven [sic] Berglund, has invented a speaking film which ensures simultaneous production of sound and picture. Professor Arrhenius, the famous scientist and Nobel prize-winner, declares that…

9
Headline: Warning
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-29 - 1921-07-29
Summary:

Notice is hereby given that the exclusive exhibition rights for China of the Charles Chaplin film called 'The Kid' is the property of the First National Exhibitors Circuit and that these rights have not been sold or leased to any person or firm in China. Proceedings will be taken…

10
Headline: Warning
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-02 - 1921-08-17
Summary:

Notice is hereby given that the exclusive exhibition rights for China of the Charles Chaplin film called 'The Kid' is the property of the First National Exhibitors Circuit and that these rights have not been sold or leased to any person or firm in China. Proceedings will be taken…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-04
Summary:

According to the writer, Mr. Chaplin does not like being called 'Charlie' – that he prefers to be known as Charles. Besides, he is unquestionably the greatest comedian in the world. Recently, the film 'The Kid' should prove that Mr. Chaplin is both a leading international…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-19 - 1921-10-21
Summary:

A Man and His Money' with Tom Moore and Seena Owen, a delightful Goldwyn comedy that will recall to your memory, 'Lord and Lady Algy,' 'Thirty a Week' and 'The Cinderella Man.' Also showing ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Cash Customers' and the Topical…

13
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-19 - 1921-10-19
Summary:

It is not often possible to put an as good a show as that at the Coronet tonight! And so convinced are we of this fact that we will cheerfully refund the admission price to anyone who can conscientiously tell us that he has not thoroughly enjoyed the show! First of all, you will hear the…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-19 - 1921-10-22
Summary:

A Man and His Money' with Tom Moore and Serena [sic] Owen, a delightful Goldwyn comedy, that will recall to your memory, 'Lord and Lady Algy,' 'Thirty a Week' and 'The Cinderella Man.'

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-07 - 1921-11-08
Summary:

Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week,' and Comedies. First class dance floor and tip top orchestra.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-07 - 1921-11-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please?' Also 'The Miracle of Money.' At 7.15 only, 'The Fantom Foe' [sic]. Kowloon Theatre: Cinema dance tonight at 5.30 and 9 p.m. Pictures including Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week'…

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-07 - 1921-11-07
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Also 'The Miracle of Money.' At 7.15 only, 'The Fantom Foe' [sic]. Cinema dance tonight at Kowloon Theatre at 5.30 and 9 p.m., picture include Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week' and comedies. First-…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-16
Summary:

The Coronet will show Charlie Chaplin's 'The Kid.' December 12-14 Remarks: It didn't mention the theatre's name.

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

The Kid' is coming!!

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-12
Summary:

Phenomenal business has been experienced by Northern cinemas fortunate enough to secure Charlie Chaplin's wonderful comedy, 'The Kid,' according to reports received locally. In Shanghai, it crowded the Victoria Theatre for two weeks at $2 per seat, and after a further four nights…