A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 107
1
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-27
Summary:

The approaching majority of kinematography may well call for a brief review of the extraordinary growth of the industry since that eventful day in 1893 when at the World's Fair, Chicago, Thomas Edison's kinetoscope was introduced to an amazed public. Facts about the picture industry in…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-26
Summary:

The Great Duncan and his all American Co. of artistes attracted large audiences at the Victoria Theatre. Joe Reed used one-stringed violin and played the popular airs on the bells winning himself pounds of applause.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-20 - 1914-10-21
Summary:

Screening of 'The Story of Father William' (2 parts); Looking for Joe Reed, the Musical Tramp with the Graet Duncan Coy

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-03
Summary:

The Great Duncan and his company are playing a return engagement to satisfactory houses at the Victoria Theatre. Performance by Miss Hewitt, Jack Owen. The vaudeville bill is headed by musician Joe Reed while Signor Serra's performance on the Roman rings equalled the best ever seen locally…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-28
Summary:

Mrs. Florence Harper and Donald P. Thomson, war correspondent for Leslie's Weekly and the New York Times syndicate. Thomson mentioned that during the siege of Antwerp, he stood on top of a building with his motion picture camera, taking the fierce fighting in the streets of the city below…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-26 - 1917-01-26
Summary:

Screening of 'Iron Claw' (7th & 8th episodes), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Florence Rose Fashions' and 'A Day with Betty Young'

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-26 - 1917-01-27
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (7th & 8th episodes), British Gazette, 'Florence Rose Fashions' and 'A Day with Betty Young'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-27 - 1917-01-27
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Iron Claw' (7th & 8th episodes), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Florence Rose Fashions' and 'A Day with Betty Young'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-29 - 1917-01-29
Summary:

Band night: Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (7th & 8th episodes), British Gazette, 'Florence Rose Fashions' and 'A Day with Betty Young'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-23 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'Via Wireless', British Gazette No. 396, 'Florence Rose Fashions' (2nd Series) and Comics

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-24 - 1917-02-24
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'Via Wireless', British Gazette No. 396, 'Florence Rose Fashions' (2nd Series) and Comics for two nights only

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-01 - 1917-03-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Two Little Vagabonds' (1st episode), 'The Great War', Interesting: 'Florence Rose Fashions' (Betty Prepards For Cool Weather) and 'A Film Johnnie' by Chaplin

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-02 - 1917-03-05
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Two Little Vagabonds' (1st episode), 'The Great War', Interesting: 'Florence Rose Fashions' (Betty Prepards For Cool Weather) and 'A Film Johnnie' by Chaplin

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-27 - 1917-08-27
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'At Bay' featuring Florence Reid and Frank Sheridan, Pathe's British Gazette, Pathe's American Gazette and Various Comics; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-27
Summary:

An interesting programme has been arranged at the Victoria Theatre for this week. Commencing on Tuesday a fine five reel film 'At Bay' with Florence Reed and Frank Sheridan will be screened. The 7th and 8th episodes of 'Shielding Shadow' will be shown.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-28 - 1917-08-28
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'At Bay' featuring Florence Reed, British and American Gazettes and The Great War 1914-17 (Trench 35) and Comics

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-28 - 1917-08-30
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'At Bay' featuring Florence Reid and Frank Sheridan, Pathe's British Gazette, Pathe's American Gazette and Various Comics; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-24 - 1917-09-24
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'Nedra or the White Gods', 'Florence Rose Fashions', Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes, 'That Infernal Pig' (Comics) and Keystone Comics

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-25 - 1917-09-25
Summary:

Screening of 'Nedra or The White Gods' featuring Fania Marinoff and George Probert, 'Florence Rose's Fashions', British & American Gazettes and Comics; Photo included

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-25 - 1917-05-27
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'Nedra or the White Gods', 'Florence Rose Fashions', Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes, 'That Infernal Pig' (Comics) and Keystone Comics