A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 101 - 120 of 332
101
Headline: Kinema Thrills: Remarkable Scenes in 'Conflict'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-22
Summary:

Those who like kinema thrills will not be disappointed in 'Conflict,' the remarkable picture which Coronet audiences are enjoying this week. Priscilla Dean, who plays the part of the heroine, outdoes herself. The scene in which she rescues her lover from death in a raging torrent on…

102
Headline: Kinema Chatter: Norma Talmadge's Leading Man
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-26
103
Headline: It's 'Smilin' Through,' the Picture That You Want to See!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31 - 1923-05-31
Summary:

It shows Norma Talmadge at her best! It was proclaimed both in England and America the outstanding picture of 1922. It has pleased everybody that has seen it! The theme is such that it can only be adequately expressed upon the screen! It stands with 'Way Down East' and 'The Four…

104
Headline: British Stars and Pictures: By 'Londoner' for the South China Morning Post - For the Provinces
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-08
105
Headline: Risked Lives for a Film: Griffith Company and the 'Idol Dancer'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

In making the big South Sea drama 'Idol Dancer,' which the Coronet is showing today and tomorrow, the whole Griffith Company nearly found watery graves. The Company went to Jamaica to take this picture. They wanted a big storm. They went out in a small steamer and found their storm.…

106
Headline: Joys of Film Acting': Griffith Company Nearly Drowned
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

While filming the drama 'Idol Dancer' in Jamaica, Griffith and his company sank in the water while they went out on a small streamer in search of a particular scene. But American seaplanes rescued them and their lives were saved. Tomorrow, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Idol…

107
Headline: Robin Hood: A Kinematographical Triumph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-16
108
Headline: Close-ups
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-16
109
Headline: Photoplay: Will the Kiss and Cuddle Never Go?
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-07
110
Headline: Commandments
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-14
111
Headline: An 'Immoral Film': Injunction Against Robin Hood in Japan
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-14
Summary:

Several hundred foreigners and Japanese at the Kamakura Gekijo were disappointed recently when the local police entered the theatre shortly before the showing of 'Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood' and issued an injunction against the film, reports the Japan Advertiser. The police…

112
Headline: Robin Hood
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-07 - 1923-09-20
Summary:

Robin Hood' is coming! Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Robin Hood.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

113
Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-09-07
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-07 - 1923-09-08
Summary:

Robin Hood' is coming.

114
Headline: These Are Just a Few of the Big Pictures Coming to the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

Tonight, 'Foolish Wives.' Next week, 'Robin Hood.' After that, 'Orphans of the Storm,' 'Tess of the Storm Country,' 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' and 'Peacock Alley.'

115
Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-09-17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-18
Summary:

Keep Saturday free for Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' September 17 Remarks: Illustration included.

116
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

The Fairbanks' success 'The Mark of Zorro' will be shown for one more day at Coronet. On Saturday, 'Robin Hood' with special music will be put on.

117
Headline: The Coronet: A Return Visit
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to re-screen the Fairbanks success 'The Mark of Zorro' for one more day only. On Saturday, 'Robin Hood' with special music will be put on.

118
Headline: The Coronet: Current Attractions
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

The Coronet management announces that by special request of numerous patrons, Douglas Fairbanks' successful feature, 'The Mark of Zorro,' will be shown for one day only on Tuesday. 'Wild Honey' will be screened for the last time today, and for Saturday, the spectacular…

119
Headline: Robin Hood: Famous Twelfth Century Character at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-18
Summary:

As played by Douglas Fairbanks in his elaborate screen production, 'Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood,' a United Artists release coming to the Coronet Theatre next Saturday, this character compels unstinted admiration, his charmingly romantic penchant being especially stressed in this…

120
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-18 - 1923-10-01
Summary:

2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, book your seats early for Douglas Fairbanks film triumph, 'Robin Hood.'