A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 71
1
Headline: Amusement without Discomfort.': See the Palisade - Out of Door Pictures Location Near Post Office, Kowloon
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-08 - 1916-08-10
Summary:

Change of programme tonight: 'Temptation' in 3 parts, showing how Jack Caldwell, a young inventor of a new controlable torpedo, after many exciting events, finally won the day; 'In the Secret Service' in 2 parts; 'Eclair Gazette'; 'Rebecca's Wedding Day…

2
Headline: The Palisade: Out-of-Door-Pictures - Location Near Post Office, Kowloon
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-08 - 1916-08-10
Summary:

Change of Programme: 'Temptation' in 3 parts, 'In the Secret Service', 'Eclair Gazette', 'Rebecca's Wedding Day' (Keystone Comic), 'Love and Dynamity' (Keystone Comic) and 'The Panama Canal' (3rd Series)

3
Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-08 - 1916-08-10
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) Temptation in 3 parts tonight. The third series of the Panama Canal is released. Drama including 'In the Secret Service' (in 2 parts). Eclair gazette (topical) included. Comics including 'Rebecca's Wedding Day'…

4
Headline: The Midnight Guest': Danger Wrought by Sarcastic Type Man
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
5
Headline: Midnight Guest': Dramatic Film Coming to World
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
6
Headline: World Theatre: 'The Midnight Guest'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

World Theatre is screening an all-star Universal picture, entitled 'The Midnight Guest,' featuring Mahlon Hamilton, Clyde Fillmore and Grace Darmond. George Archainbaud directed the film. The story was written by Rupert Julian, the director of 'Merry-Go-Round.'

7
Headline: The World: The Midnight Guest
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Three players well cast add to the strength of 'The Midnight Guest,' the Universal all-star attraction which opened at the World Theatre last night. Mahlon Hamiton as the cynic, Clyde Fillmore as the optimist and Grace Darmond as the woman of the story are the three principal players.…

8
Headline: British Stars and Pictures: By 'Londoner' for the South China Morning Post - Unheralded Genius
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-23
9
Headline: British Filmland: Doings of the Stars at Home - Gaiety Theatre in Films
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-04
10
Headline: His First Appearance
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
11
Headline: The Thrill Chaser': Celebrated Stars in Gibson Film
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
12
Headline: New Film Star Discovered: By Carl Laemmle
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
13
Headline: Be Natural: Mary Philbin's Advice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-06
14
Headline: The China Mail News 1924-07-12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
15
Headline: A Lady of Quality': Film Tells Romance of Past Glory
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
16
Headline: Court Detail: The Problem in Big Drama
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
17
Headline: Coming to the Coronet and the World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-01 - 1925-01-05
Summary:

Merry-Go-Round.' Illustration included.

18
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-05 - 1925-01-06
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, the latest French super production 'The Parisian Rag-Picker' in seven reels, featuring Nicolai [sic] Koline and Helen Darney. Starting Wednesday, the best super Jewel production 'Merry-Go-Round.' January 5 remarks: Today till Thursday, a marvellous…

19
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-05 - 1925-01-05
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the latest French super-production, 'The Parisian Rag-Picker,' featuring Nicolas Koline and Helene Darly in 7 reels. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, the best super Jewel production, 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels. Picture…

20
Headline: The Coronet and the World
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-06 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Acclaimed by press and public in New York. Film review included. Carl Laemmle presents 'Merry Go Round' commencing Wednesday. January 7-9 remark: Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry in 'Merry-Go-Round.'