A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 44
1
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-06
Summary:

Beginning, Sunday, 7th, Frank Mayo in 'The Bolted Door' with Phyllis Haver and Nigel Barry [sic].

2
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-06
Summary:

Beginning Sunday 7th, Frank Mayo in 'The Bolted Door,' with a strong supporting cast, including Phyllis Haver and Nigel Barrie.

3
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-06
Summary:

Beginning Sunday 7th, Frank Mayo in 'The Bolted Door,' with a strong supporting cast including Phyllis Haver and Nigel Barry [sic].

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-09
Summary:

Mon. 8th & Tue. 9th October at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Bolted Door,' starring Frank Mayo, Phyllis [sic] & Nigel Barry [sic]. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-09
Summary:

Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th October at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., an emotional story, 'The Bolted Door' starring Frank Mayo, with a strong supporting cast including Phyllis and Nigel Barrie. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-08
Summary:

The Bolted Door,' the Universal photodrama, directed by William Worthington, written by Geo. Gibbs and adopted to the screen by Geo. Randolph Chester, will be the attraction at the World Theatre tomorrow. The film is starred by Frank Mayo and Phyllis Haver. Film plot included.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08
Summary:

Both wives and husbands will be interested in 'The Bolted Door,' the new attraction (starring Frank Mayo), at the World Theatre for today and tomorrow only. The manner in which one couple solved the problem has been made into an interesting story by George Gibbs, the well-known…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-09
Summary:

Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th October at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., see 'The Bolted Door' starring Frank Mayo. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-29 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Beginning Wednesday, October 31st, the new style show will be offered at 9.15 every night. Special music. Best quality films. Opening attraction, 'The Kentucky Derby' and J. C. Williams Variety Co. Admission, Circle, 60 cents. October 31 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4, Reginald Denny…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-29
Summary:

Beginning October 31st, the Grand Theatre, Queen's Road East, is going to remodel the 9:15 show especially to appeal to Europeans. To achieve this, along with artistic decoration, an orchestra is installed upstairs and special ticket offices are provided for circle seats. Charge of…

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-29 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Beginning Wednesday, October 31 st, the new style show will be offered at 9.15 every night, special music and best quality films. Opening attraction, 'The Kentucky Derby' and J. C. Williams Variety Co. Admission circle, 60 cents.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-30 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Beginning Wednesday, October 31st, the new season's programme, Reginald Denny in 'The Kentucky Derby' and J. C. Williams Variety Co. Special music. Admission 60 cents.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

Tomorrow night the Grand Theatre in Queen's Road East inaugurates the new system to be followed throughout the Winter season. The opening programme includes Reginald Denny in the big racing picture, 'The Kentucky Derby' and the Williams Variety Co.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

Tomorrow night at 9:15, the Grand Theatre at Queen's Road East announces the new system that is to be followed throughout the winter season. The new system is designed to please the European patronage. The opening program includes Reginald Denny in the big racing picture 'The Kentucky…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

Our advertising columns carry an announcement by the Grand Theatre that will interest residents in the Eastern part of the town. The scheme, which includes several novel features, is to put into effect with a view to catering especially to European patronage at the 9.15 performance. A small…

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-31
Summary:

The new season at the Grand opens tonight with 'The Kentucky Derby' and the Williams Variety Co.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-31
Summary:

The Grand in Wanchai has got together a good programme for the first night of their new season. The J. C. Williams Company is a combination of various artistes, and Reginald Denny has such a big following that 'The Kentucky Derby,' in which he is the star, should draw a big crowd. The…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-01 - 1923-11-02
Summary:

9.15, the New Season's Programme. Reginald Denny in 'The Kentucky Derby.' November 1 Remarks: Also, J. C. Williams Variety Co.

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-01 - 1923-11-02
Summary:

9.15, the new season's programme, Reginald Denny in 'The Kentucky Derby' and J. C. Williams Variety Co. Orchestral music. Circle admission 60 cents.

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-01
Summary:

There was a good crowd at the Grand last night, by the performances provided from William Variety Co, with performers Young Eddie Polo, Jack and Cora. 'The Kentucky Derby' was also screened.