A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 31
1
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

That the record price paid for the screen rights of 'Cousin Kate,' the famous Frohman play, was justified, nobody who sees the film version of it which is being shown at the Star Theatre, from tonight till Saturday night will dispute. The principal role is taken by Alice Joyce, the…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

On the speaking stage 'Cousin Kate,' a film version of which constitutes the main attraction at the Star Theatre, was a comedy drama in four acts, which enjoyed two long and highly successful seasons – when first produced by Charles Frohman with Ethel Barrymore. Transferred to the…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen the film version of 'Cousin Kate' starring Alice Joyce. The feature is a comedy drama in four acts which enjoyed two long and highly successful seasons when first produced by Charles Frohman in New York and later when it was revived several years later…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-13
Summary:

Cousin Kate,' in which Alice Joyce from the Vitagraph takes the title role, is being shown at the Star Theatre this week. Film plot included.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-13
Summary:

Alice Joyce, the beautiful young Vitagraph star in the title role of 'Cousin Kate,' a film version of which is being shown at the Star Theatre, Kowloon this week. Film plot included.

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-27
Summary:

Gladys Walton, the Universal star, appears at the Star for one day in 'The Wild Party.' A very special attraction for tomorrow is the film version of Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy.' Film plot included.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-27
Summary:

For one day only, Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Wild Party' featuring the Universal star, Gladys Walton. The film is a comedy of American life with a delightful mixture of humour and drama. A film version of Sir. S. [sic] M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' is…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-28
Summary:

Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' starring Gareth Hughes and May MacAvoy [sic], is likely to make many friends at the Star. For Sunday next is 'The Quaint,' Mr. R. B. Salisbury's band in their success 'Underground to Anywhere.'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-28
Summary:

Theatre-goers will not need much introduction to Sir. J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy,' to be presented in its picture form at the Star tonight. The love story of Tommy and Grizel is invested with all of Barrie's charm. Gareth Hughes and May MacAvoy [sic] are the stars.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-29
Summary:

Sir J. M. Barrie's masterpiece, 'Sentimental Tommy,' in the picture version, continues at the Star until Saturday. On Sunday night, Kowloon will have an opportunity to witness the clever 'Quaints,' who will present one of their smartest skits. A full announcement of this…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-01
Summary:

Kowloon seems to get its share of good entertainment nowadays, and the engagement of the Quaints for tomorrow night will be received with pleasure. This company will present 'Underground to Anywhere.' The film today is 'Sentimental Tommy,' a very clean picture founded upon…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-03
Summary:

Today at the Coronet the first of two Barrie plays, as adapted to the needs of the screen, will be presented. 'What Every Woman Knows' is no doubt familiar to the vast majority of theatre-goers as one of the brilliant works. William de Mille is responsible for the present production.…

13
Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

The Virginian' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. 'Something to Think About,' directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starred by Elliott Dexter, will be screened at the Star. Film plot included. 'Kindred of the Dust' opened at Coronet Theatre today. The film starred…

14
Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-23
Summary:

The Virginians' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. Film plot included. 'Something To Think About,' directed by Cecil B. de Mille, was put on at the Star Theatre last night. Gloria Swanson gives a clever performance. 'Kindred of the Dust,' showing at the…

15
Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
Summary:

The Virginian' [sic], the Preferred Picture production, will be on at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. 'Something to Think About,' starred by Gloria Swanson, will be on for the last time at the Star tonight. 'Kindred of the Dust' will be screened at the Coronet for…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
Summary:

Some people have expressed a mild dislike to pictures of America's Wild West. This, however, should be no reason for staying away from the screening of 'The Virginian,' which is running at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. Rolling pastures served only as the background, with…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-29
Summary:

Miriam Cooper is the star in 'Kindred of the Dust,' the feature attraction at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. The remarkable film 'Around the World in a Ford' will be shown in the Star Theatre for a three days' run. When Captain Wanderwell and his sister, Miss Aloha…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

Miriam Cooper who scored such a marked success in 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and other big pictures, is the leading woman in 'Kindred of the Dust,' a First National picture showing at the Star Theatre. Raoul A. Walsh is the director and also starring…

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

This evening, Star Theatre will be showing a First National picture 'Kindred of the Dust' featuring Miriam Cooper who is famous for her performances in 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance.' Raoul A. Walsh produced the film from the well-known novel of the same…

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

Sweeping forward with fine dramatic action, 'Kindred of the Dust,' the feature film showing at the Star Theatre this evening, is a picture that holds the interest to the very end. Credit for this is due to two people, the first being the author of the story, Peter B. Kyne, and the…