A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 101 - 120 of 293
101
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-03 - 1914-03-06
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly), including 'Wiffles His Mothers Darling,' 'The Invisible Power,' and 'The Strong Man Wins'; on Mar 7, a great thrilling detective drama will be screened, length 9,000 feet; performance by Gibson Sisters.

102
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-07 - 1914-03-11
Summary:

Fantomas,' the third series in 6 parts, 9,000 feet for 4 nights only, a great thrilling detective drama; The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly).

103
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-12 - 1914-03-13
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette, 'A Day in the Paris Zoo,' 'Max and the Portmanteau,' and 'The Rival Airman,' a delightful drama in 2 parts, 3,000 feet; 'The Poison Tree' in 5,000 feet will be screened on Mar 14.

104
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-14 - 1914-03-19
Summary:

The Poison Tree' in 3 parts, length 5,000 feet, a great start drama showing how jealousy comes into conflict; for 4 nights only; 'The Animal Acrobate' (instructive), and The Pathe's Gazette.

105
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-20 - 1914-03-20
Summary:

Performance by 'Jessie Howard' and 'Baby Stella'; a fine selection of pictures including 'Pathe's Gazette.'

106
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-25 - 1914-03-27
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette for 3 nights only, including 'Brothers at War,' a powerful drama of the Americans Civil War in 3,500 feet, 'Love Everlasting,' a magnificent star drama in 5,000 feet, and 'The Hongkong Races Film.'

107
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-01 - 1914-04-03
Summary:

The Voice Within,' a masterpiece drama, length 3,000 feet; also The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly); 'Wiffles and A Merry Widow' (a good comedy); performance by Victoria and Sheridan.

108
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-18
Summary:

The Three Mile Limit' screened at the Bijou is an attractive film. The Gibson girls are as lively and as much appreciated as ever. Further episodes in the fortunes of the one and only 'Max' and of his brother mirth maker, 'Wiffles,' together with the latest one and…

109
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-14
Summary:

In addition to the Pathe Gazette, the Bijou has screened a series of Pathe cartoons – lightning artist work, exceedingly clever and full of live interest. The ever-popular Wiffles figures in a delightfully funny film entailed 'Wiffles tricks the Detective'; it is followed by the '…

110
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-17
Summary:

The new programme at the Bijou Theatre drew a good attendance of Europeans and Chinese last night. The Pathe Gazette and Pathe Cartoons are good and the three-part melodramatic film entitled 'The Betraying Mark' held the interest of all the spectators from start to finish. Tonight and…

111
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-24
Summary:

Several very interesting films including a funny play let by Max Linder and Pathe's International Gazette are being shown just now at the Bijou. Nicolas Lenz performed for the first time last night. Miss Dora Lenz danced. 'Within the Lion's Reach' will be shown next Saturday…

112
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-02
Summary:

There was again a full house at the Bijou on Saturday evening, to enjoy the excellent programme now being presented, of which the chief items are comedy with Max Linder in the principal role, and Pathe's War Gazette. There are also two mirth-provoking films entitled 'Hannigan in Colver…

113
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-23
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre's chief attractions until Wednesday consist of a story-picture 'The Magistrate's Honour,' and two excellent comics 'The Royal Road to Fame,' and some more achievements of Max Linder.

114
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-06
Summary:

Some excellent war pictures, a new Max Linder adventure were screened at the Bijou last night. Mr. Louis T. Slicker sang songs and tomorrow night Miss May Clarke will make her first appearance.

115
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-19
Summary:

Some excellent war pictures were shown at the Bijou. Another great attraction was a new Max Linder picture. Tomorrow, 'The Plaything of an Hour' will be screened for the first time.

116
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-05
Summary:

The Victoria's programmes are profiting by the new contract with Messrs. Pathe. The Wiffles film which was shown on Tuesday, Wednesday and last night was good. The War pictures are better than ever, and the long film 'The Crime for Love' is good too. Tonight a new Max Linder…

117
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-08
Summary:

Last night, a Filipino band performed at the Victoria. The war pictures were interesting and instructive. The long film 'Contrasts' and a Max Linder film were screened.

118
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-13
Summary:

One of the local cinematograph theatres has been screening a film founded on a novel by Gabriele D' Annunzio. The manufacturers tend to produce morbidly sensational novels rather than dramatised or photographic representations of recognised plays. When Victor Hugo's 'Les…

119
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-16 - 1915-03-17
Summary:

On Mar 16, the magnificent picture 'Honour Thy Father' in 2 parts - 2,000 feet long; new comic, historical & interesting pictures; Pathe's latest gazette; 'War of Wars' in 6 parts on Friday.

120
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-25 - 1915-03-27
Summary:

On Mar 26, starred by the great Pathe drama 'The Tears of Repentance' in 3 reels, film details included; 'A Fourfooted Walf' (a scream); 'A Game of Poker' (keystone comic); Pathe's Gazette; 'Sheriffs Daughter' (dramatic); 'Rocombole' [sic]…