A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 60
1
Headline: Coming Shows
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-04-24
Summary:

H.M.S. Rainbow's Mastodon Minstrels, are to make their first appearance before a Hongkong audience next Thursday evening at Theatre Royal, City Hall. While at the end of this month the Hongkong public will be enabled to witness the latest European scientific and artistic novelties in the…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-12
Summary:

Carl Hertz has decided to give a farewell performances. There was a change of programme, new from start to finish, including presentation of the new illusion entitle 'Mephisto's Target.' This is the illusion which caused such a sensation at the theatre in London, where it was…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-12-16
Summary:

We are informed that the next variety entertainment produced under the auspices of the Palace Theatre, Mt. Austin, will be given at the Theatre Royal on Saturday. Amongst those booked to appear are Karsarina and Ninksy in their burlesque du ballet.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-03
Summary:

The play 'The Girl on the Film' will be produced and the plot was about the trials and tribulations of a company of cinema artistes. It was also acclaimed as the best Gaiety production.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-04
Summary:

The Girl On The Film' was described as up to date. Its general success was fully equal to that of 'The Marriage Market' and the play will be produced again.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-06
Summary:

The Girl on the Film' was voted one of the greatest hits. 'The Dancing Mistress' would be produced tonight with its story about 'The Dancing Mistress' who was dismissed from the Dover school which ended with a happy finale.

7
Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

Ambassador Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany.' Jun 4 remarks: The First National Exhibitor's Circuit producers of 'Shoulder Arms' and the 'Tarzan' pictures. Ambassador James W. Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany.' Jun 5 remarks: What the…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-21
Summary:

Mr. Ray has been fortunate in securing the first Indian film, produced in Calcutta, entitled 'Lumpy wins the Calcutta Sweep.' This is a two-reel comedy bristling with good humour. The principal artistes taking part in the film are Leonard Stephens, Carl Lawson and Beryl Barraclough, of…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-09
Summary:

Why Change Your Wife?,' produced by Cecil de Mille, in which Bebe Daniels, Tom Meighan and Gloria Swanson take the principal roles, was screened at the Star Theatre last evening. Film synopsis included.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-02
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin, in the flesh, will be in Hongkong next March, accompanied by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Efforts will also be made to induce D. W. Griffith to join the party. This news was given yesterday by Mr. George Mooser, a well-known play producer and film manager. He is the…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06
Summary:

The Storm,' produced on the stage last season by George Broadhurst, is going over to the Star Theatre tomorrow. The picture rights were brought by Carl Laemmle. In turn, Reginald Barker chose House Peters for the leading role, together with Virginia Valli, Matt Moore and Josef Swickard.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-06
Summary:

Capitalizing on the success of 'The Storm' in the last season when it was produced by George Broadhurst, it became the overnight sensation of the theatrical world. Carl Laemmle bought its picture rights. He, along with Reginald Barker produced the picture in the most glamorous way…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

On the speaking stage 'Cousin Kate,' a film version of which constitutes the main attraction at the Star Theatre, was a comedy drama in four acts, which enjoyed two long and highly successful seasons – when first produced by Charles Frohman with Ethel Barrymore. Transferred to the…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen the film version of 'Cousin Kate' starring Alice Joyce. The feature is a comedy drama in four acts which enjoyed two long and highly successful seasons when first produced by Charles Frohman in New York and later when it was revived several years later…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-17 - 1923-05-17
Summary:

A great Drury Lane drama made into a striking filmplay, 'The Sporting Duchess' was written and produced by Augustus Harris, Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton. It has been made into a tip-top seven-reel cine melodrama by Vitagraph.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-23
Summary:

Star Theatre presented a Courtneidge-Holloway theatrical production entitled 'Abraham Lincoln.' The play featured Mr. W. E. Holloway and Miss Cherry Hardy. The company's season closes tonight with 'The Bat,' a three-act mystery play.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

Twin Beds,' from the stage to the screen, Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven have produced a truly refreshing funny picture. The film was commenced at the Coronet yesterday and is especially interesting to many picture-goers who had seen the play when it was staged at the Theatre Royal some years…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-04
Summary:

It is pleasant to know that despite all the criticism which has been levelled at the Colony in the past for its lack of musical appreciation, Italian Opera produced by capable artists is sure of a popular welcome. Rigoletto was produced at the Star on Monday evening. The performers are Mr. V.…

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-06
Summary:

The Barbiere de Sevielle' which was to have been produced tonight at the Star Theatre is unavoidably postponed until a later date. In its stead, 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'I Pagliacci' will be played at the Star Theatre by the Italian Grand Company.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-12
Summary:

Bizet's 'Carmen,' that favourite of Opera lovers, was presented by the Royal Italian Opera Company last evening. The libretto is based on the famous story by Prosper Merimee and was first produced at the Opera Comique, Paris, March 8th, 1875. Mlle Serni was a magnificently proud…