A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 113
1
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-02 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

The thrilling production, 'The Spy' in 3 parts, on Friday, 3rd December. Pathe's gazette included. The comedies including 'Friends of the Family' and John Bunny in 'A Game of Golf.'

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' Snub Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' At 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu' and dancing.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical Film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' Tonight at 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing after…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' Snub Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu' and dancing after pictures.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing after pictures.

6
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.'

7
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-29 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Special children's matinee: 2.30 p.m., Topical Film, 'Buffalo Bill' episodes 12 and 13 and Harold Lloyd in 'Amongst Those Present' [sic].

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolf [sic] Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas.' Also 'Assorted Heroes' and Topical Film.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' 'Assorted Heroes,' and Topical film. The Star: Tonight only, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only, 'The Midnight Guest.'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' 'Assorted Heroes' and Topical film. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., 'The…

11
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26 - 1924-05-01
Summary:

Next week, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' May 1 Remarks: Plot included.

12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-29 - 1924-05-01
Summary:

The cinema event of the season, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' commencing Thursday. May 1 Remarks: Film plot included.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-29 - 1924-04-29
Summary:

Commencing Thursday next at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-30 - 1924-04-30
Summary:

Gorgeous and spectacular as 'Intolerance'; mob scenes that rival those of 'Orphans of the Storm'; a setting rivaling that in 'Robin Hood'; a story as touching as 'The Miracle Man'; thrills that compare with those in 'Way Down East'--the moving…

15
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-07
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' May 2-3 Remarks: Hongkong Amusements Ltd. presenting Carl Laemmle's masterly version of Victor Hugo's novel. The purpose of a Picture House is to show moving pictures, The Coronet has the Pictures…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-01
Summary:

Premier showing in the far east of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' thirteen wonderful reels with the musical setting used in London and New York. Times and prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., $2 and $1.00. May 1 Remarks: Another ad. on page 6. Commencing today,…

17
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-09
Summary:

Commencing today, Hongkong Amusements Ltd presents Carl Laemmle's masterly version of Victor Hugo's novel, Lon Chaney in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' Times and prices: 2.30, $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. May 8 & 9 Remarks: Bert Lytell in 'A…

18
Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02 - 1924-05-02
Summary:

Victor Hugo's famous story, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' starring Lon Chaney, is now showing daily at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.

19
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02 - 1924-05-03
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Hongkong Amusements Ltd. Take pride in presenting Carl Laemmle's masterly version of Victor Hugo's novel, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' The purpose of a picture house is to show moving pictures, the Coronet has the pictures.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-03 - 1924-05-03
Summary:

Extract from a letter from home: 'Even if you have to pay $10 a seat, go and see ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame.''