A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 36
1
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-07 - 1914-10-09
Summary:

Exceedingly comic & very interesting pictures, including 'Wiffles & His Charitable Uncle,' 'An Exciting Honeymoon,' 'The Temples of Nikko' (Japan), 'The History of Policat,' and Pathe's Cartoon & American Gazette; the great colour…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-11 - 1914-11-13
Summary:

Tonight, the sensational comedy 'A Four Handed Game' - length 2,000 feet; the laughable film, 'Wiffles the Looking-Glass Man'; 'His Forgotten Keys'; 'Jim's Dusky Sweetheart'; and Pathe's Cartoon & American Gazette; a great sensational and…

3
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-12
Summary:

The list of films including Pathe's Animated Cartoons and American Gazette, and a beautiful series illustrative of water bird life; and three excellent comics 'Jim's Dusky Sweetheart,' 'A Four-handed Game,' a new Wiffles story, and 'The Looking Glass Man'…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-17 - 1917-09-19
Summary:

On Sept 18, an exciting photoplay 'A Prince of India' in 4 parts; Pathe's British, French, & American Gazettes; comics: 'In Dutch with a Dutchess' and 'Wiffles and the Emperor.'

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-01 - 1917-10-03
Summary:

On Oct 2, a great novel by Charles Dicken 'The Chimes' in 5 parts; Pathe's British, French & American Gazettes and various comics.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-01 - 1917-10-01
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Chimes' from a great novel by Charles Dickens, Pathe's British, French and American Gazettes, and various Comics

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-02 - 1917-10-04
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Chimes' from a great novel by Charles Dickens, Pathe's British, French and American Gazettes, and various Comics

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-05
Summary:

The Chimes,' the work of Charles Dickens is now screened while the 'Annals of the War' are proceeding with No. 4 of the series.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-13 - 1917-12-15
Summary:

On Dec 14, Pathe's great serial, featuring Molly [sic] King in the 'Mystery of the Double Cross' [sic], 3rd and 4th episodes 'An Hour to Live' and 'Kidnapped'; interesting: 'Pathe's American Gazette, 'John Bull's Sketch Book' [sic],…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-04 - 1918-04-06
Summary:

From Apr 5-7, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'The Signal Lantern' and 'The Switch in the Safe'; British Gazette No 438, Annals of the War No. 19; Wiffles in 'I Marry My Widow's Sister.'

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-11 - 1918-12-14
Summary:

December 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th, 'The House of Hate,' episodes 11 and 12. Also Annals of the War No. 52 and 'Wiffles' Villa.' Booking at Anderson's. December 12 Remarks: By special request, 'When a Man Sees Red' will be repeated.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-12 - 1918-12-14
Summary:

December 12-15, 'The House of Hate,' episodes 11 and 12. Annals of the War No. 52. 'Wiffles Villa.' Booking at Anderson's.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-04 - 1919-01-07
Summary:

January 6th, 7th and 8th, 1919, 'Sons of Satan' produced by George Loene [sic] Tucker, director of 'Traffic in Souls.' Also showing Annals of the War, No. 55 and 'Wiffles Has Married a Wealthy Wife,' Booking at Anderson's.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-06 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

Sons of Satan' produced by George Loane Tucker, director of 'Traffic Souls' [sic]. Annals of the War No. 55. 'Wiffles has Married a Wealthy Wife.' Booking at Anderson's.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-06 - 1919-01-07
Summary:

6th, 7th and 8th January, 'Sons of Satan,' produced by George Loane Tucker, director of 'Traffic in Souls.' Also Annals of the War No. 55 and 'Wiffles Has Married a Wealthy Wife.' Booking at Anderson's.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-08
17
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-24 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, Goldwyn presents the King Vidor production 'Three Wise Fools,' adapted from the play by Austin Strong, staged by Winchell Smith and presented by John Golden. February 25-27 remarks: Today till Thursday, Hongkong China Sun's First super production 'Love is…

18
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-25 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Three Wise Fools,' presented by Goldwyn, adapted from the screen by King Vidor of John Golden's great Broadway stage success. With special music. At moderate prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Hongkong China Sun's first…

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-28 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Charles Dickens' 'Our Mutual Friend.'

20
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-28 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Last chance to see John Golden's Broadway stage triumph, 'Three Wise Fools.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Asta Nielsen in 'Golden Key.' Coming, a great wonderful super British production, 'Our Mutual Friend,'…