A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 19 of 19
1
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-13 - 1923-06-13
Summary:

Today is First National day in Hongkong. Every cinema in town is showing a First National attraction. Look out for this trademark. It is the sign of a good show. Tonight at the Coronet: Interport Cricket, the Lincheng Affair and Rowing at Henli make up the B. A. T. Topical, which is showing with…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-19 - 1923-11-20
Summary:

At the Coronet: Showing Monday to Thursday, November 19 to 22 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish,' a United Artists production. Anniversary week at the Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Terry in 'The Prisoner of Zenda.'…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Together with Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' Illustration included. The Star: Today at 2.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish.' Sunday, 'Way Down East.…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

A story of life in the Old South of 1835 is told in the Vitagraph production, 'The Prodigal Judge,' which commences at the Grand tonight. Some exciting scenes of floods on the Mississippi river make the film spectacular, but it is chiefly remarkable for the acting of Maclyn [sic]…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-17 - 1923-12-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame.' Illustration included. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Way Down East.' The Grand: Today only at 9.15 p.m., Macklyn Arbuckle in 'The Prodical Judge.'…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-16 - 1924-12-16
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a James Cruze production, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-19 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents a James Cruze production, 'The Covered Wagon,' a Paramount picture, with Lois Wilson and J. Warren Kerrigan.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-20 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

Here's the greatest screen entertainment ever seen. 'The Covered Wagon,' a James Cruze production, presented by Jesse L. Lasky, a Paramount picture, from the popular novel by Emerson Hough, adapted by Jack Cunningham. Illustration included.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-24
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a James Cruze production, a Paramount picture, adapted by Jack Cunningham from the popular novel by Emerson Hough. Illustration included.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-29 - 1924-12-31
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, December 31 to January 3, Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a James Cruze production, a Paramount picture, adapted by Jack Cunningham from the popular novel by Emerson Hough. Times and prices: Coronet 2.30 and 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 8 p.m., $1.50…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-30 - 1924-12-31
Summary:

Realising that they have, in 'The Covered Wagon,' the biggest film of its kind ever made, the management of the World and the Coronet Theatres have decided to take the unusual step of showing this screen masterpiece in both theatres simultaneously, for four days. Commencing Wednesday,…

12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-30 - 1924-12-30
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a drama overwhelming in force, Jack Holt, Hedda Nova and everybody's darling 'Mickey Moore' in 'The Mask,' seven reels of thrills, mystery and romance replete with surprises and thrills. Also 'The Portuguese Aviators' Flight to…

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-30 - 1924-12-30
Summary:

Last chance to see Jack Holt and Hedda Nova in 'The Mask,' a most thrilling photoplay, seven reels of mystery, thrills and romance. Also 'The Portuguese Aviators' Flight to Macao.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Don't miss your last opportunity. Usual prices…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-31
Summary:

One of the greatest photoplays ever made will be the popular verdict when the motion picture public sees James Cruze's Paramount production, 'The Covered Wagon,' which will be the feature at both the Coronet and World Theatres today. Perfect realism, a strong love theme,…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-01 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

18 months at a legitimate theatre on Broadway did not exhaust the popularity of 'The Covered Wagon' in New York, for it was shortly afterwards shown at the 4,000 seat Rivoli, within a stone's throw of the original venue, 5 times a day for fourteen days to a total of 220,000 people…

16
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-01 - 1925-01-01
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Covered Wagon' presented by Jesse L. Lasky, a Paramount picture with Lois Wilson and J. Warren Kerrigan. Special music. Advanced prices. Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvellous chapter play with Chinese titles, 'Mr. Nobody…

17
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-03 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Last chance to see Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Don't miss it. Starting Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Nicolas Koline in his latest creation, 'The Parisian Rag-Picker.' Usual prices. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., and…

18
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-03 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Paramount presents 'The Covered Wagon.' Starting tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Nicolas Koline in his latest creation, 'The Parisian Rag-Picker' in 7 reels. Usual prices. Picture included.

19
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-25 - 1925-07-27
Summary:

Today at all shows, Albert E. Smith presents 'The Prodigal Judge' featuring Jean Paige and an all-star cast in eight interesting reels. Added attraction: 'Vod-a-Vil' and comedy.