A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 9 of 9
1
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-17 - 1918-04-19
Summary:

17th, 18th and 19th April, screening 'Jewel,' a most beautiful story, complete in seven parts, featuring Ella Hall the darling of the films, written and produced from the novel by Clara Louise Burnham. Also comics. Saturday, 20th April, see 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Red Ace.…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

Saturday 28th to Tuesday, 31st December, screening 'The Silent Command,' a thrilling and powerful drama in 5 parts, featuring Robert Leonard and Ella Hall. Also Gazette and comics. Wednesday, 1st January, see Fannie Ward in 'Tennessee's Pardner' in 5 parts. Thursday 2nd…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-07
Summary:

Since the 5.15 performances have started lately, the attendances at the Hongkong Theatre have been fairly good. With this new arrangement, the Chinese community take better advantage of the 7.15 performances during which the hall is always crowded. By special request 'A Fool's Revenge…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-29
Summary:

It May Be Your Daughter,' the superfine photoplay that has been drawing packed houses at the Hong Kong Theatre, will be presented again tonight and tomorrow. Very shortly Hall Caine's 'Christian' [sic] will be shown at this Theatre. It is a six-reel picture, make by the…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-06 - 1920-04-09
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow (Wednesday) April 7th, Sir Hall Caine's great masterpiece, 'The Christian' featuring Derwent Hall Caine in 6 episodes 12 reels. Book early. Prices $1.50 and $1.00.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-07 - 1920-04-07
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, Sir Hall Caine's masterpiece 'The Christian' in six episodes, 12 reels (as witnessed by Royalty). Produced by The London Film Company, featuring Derwent Hall Caine, Gerald Ames, Elizabeth Risdon, Charles Rock.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-07 - 1920-04-09
Summary:

For 7th, 8th and 9th April, tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., the London Film Company presents Sir Hall Caine's masterpiece, 'The Christian' (in six massive reels) featuring Dervent Hall Caine. April 7 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-21
Summary:

Accommodation has become so scarce that Hongkong is confronted with the possibility of the elimination of most of its places of amusement. Till quite recently, the Colony has been able to support with ease three good class moving picture houses, chiefly by European patronage But with the…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-03
Summary:

In 'The Exquisite Thief,' her latest Universal Special Attraction, which will be seen today at the Hongkong Theatre. Priscilla Dean has the part of Blue-Jean Billie. The director Tod Browning was successful in his previous films, 'The Brazen Beauty,' 'The Wicked Darling…