A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 101 - 120 of 207
101
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-03 - 1917-04-04
Summary:

An illustrated war talk with Joffre and French, the leacture will be illustrated by Mr. Villiers' own films and latern slides at the Peak Club

102
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-05 - 1917-04-05
Summary:

Tonight: An illustrated war talk with Joffre and French, the leacture will be illustrated by Mr. Villiers' own films and latern slides at the Peak Club

103
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-20
Summary:

The programme by the Band of the 25th Middlesex Regiment was well received at the Victoria Theatre. A variety of films was also given.

104
Headline: Public Auctions
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-22 - 1917-08-24
Summary:

One Cinematograph Camera and Films

105
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-08
Summary:

We are asked by the Hongkong University Union to state that the cinema with the films by the Pathe Phono-Cinema-Chine, the sole agent of Pathe Freres.

106
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-08
Summary:

It has been decided to continue the bazaar exhibitions. A great effort was made on behalf of the Tientsin Flood Relief Funds. Some generous donors assisted the students by sending subscriptions to their funds. Side shows: By far the best value in the side-shows is the cinema, for which the…

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-10
Summary:

Tonight the Misses Woods are appearing at the R. A. Theatre for the soldiers and their friends. Some interesting films will also be screened.

108
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-15
Summary:

The promoters of that very successful matinee in aid of the Macao Free Night School which took place on Tuesday last wish to thank Messrs Pathe Freres for the loan of films and the management of the Victoria Theatre for the use of the building.

109
Headline: A Film Scandal
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-25
Summary:

London, Jan. 15 – It is stated that the Scotland Yard, authorities are energetically tracking down certain private film exhibitors who are carrying on an illicit trade in the West End of London. Any traveller knows the character of some of the films shown in low-class cinemas in some continental…

110
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09
Summary:

A tea dansant was given by the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, Captain Superintendent of Police, at the gymnasium in the new Police quarters yesterday and was largely attended by men of the various ranks. Several interesting cinema films were exhibited.

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-19
Summary:

Regarding the Far Eastern Olympiad at Shanghai, lantern slides and films of the 1915 games used at meetings to arouse interest in the Games have drawn large crowds in Shanghai, Nanking, Soochow and Hankow.

112
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-20 - 1922-03-01
Summary:

On Tuesday, 7th March, 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., sale of work, Bedouin tent, missionary court, brief talks, cinematograph films, and realistic scenes of Indian life. Choir of 200 voices. Refreshments.

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

In aid of Yunnanfu Hospital and St. Dunstan's home for blinded soldiers on Monday 20th March, 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. The lady Stubbs will open 'The Day' at 2.30 and H. E. Major-General Sir John Fowler, K. C. M. G., C. B., D. S. O., will preside. Sale of…

114
Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-08 - 1923-08-22
Summary:

Pathe-Baby will amuse and instruct your children, entertain yourself and your friends. $60.00. Non-inflammable films $1.50. More than 400 subjects with Harold Lloyd, Charlie Chaplin and ‘Snub' Pollard. Also scientific, scenic and topical films. Demonstration and sale: Hongkong Hotel…

115
Headline: Pathe
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-08-27
Summary:

Think what your home will be like when Pathe-Baby takes its place there with its boundless educational possibilities as well as its power of entertainment: your children will be captivated by the living lessons of the screen which will make them realize what they are taught at school: Niagara…

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-11-28
Summary:

It has been built like a precise machine, and no pain, trouble, or time have been spared to present you a perfect machine working with mathematical regularity and projecting a clear and sharp picture for the enjoyment of yourself and your family. Pathe-Baby, films will not burn, on sale at A.…

117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-13 - 1923-09-24
Summary:

Pathe-Baby will occupy but a few square inches of space on your table. It will be an event in the life of your children which in importance will make the price seem trifling. Price: $60.00. Complete with aluminium coated screen. Additional resistance. For 200/220 colts $7.00. Films $1.50 per…

118
Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-14 - 1924-01-16
Summary:

Even if you try to light a Pathe-Baby film with a match, it will not burn, but only melts, thus showing its absolute safety. Call and ask us to demonstrate or let us send you a piece of the film and try it yourself. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

119
Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Compactness, precision, mechanical perfection, efficient optical system, simplicity of operation, automatic rewinding, no threading of films. Pathe-Baby films will not burn. Pathe-Baby complete $60.00. Additional resistance for 200/220 c. $7.00. Pathe-Baby films $1.50 each. On sale: A. Tack…

120
Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-10-01
Summary:

Even if you do not want a Pathe-Baby, your boy wants it because he thirsts for knowledge and Pathe-Baby will give him much through its instructive and scientific films. On sale: A. Tack's, Hongkong Hotel Electric Department, Sincere's, etc. Demonstrations gladly given. Write today for…