A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 243
1
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-09-08
Summary:

It has been announced that Norma Whalley, the actress, who recently obtained a divorce from Sherrie Matthews, in New York, was married on August 2 to E. P. Clarke, son of Sir Edward Clarke, K.C. The ceremony took place in St. James' Church, Piccadilly.

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-01-18
Summary:

The Kobe Shimbun states that at 8:30pm on 8th a disastrous fire took place at the theatre at Mayebashi, near Tokio, destroying the whole building. About 250 persons were in the theatre at the time and 28 of these were burnt to death, while 9 are missing. The fire was got under control at 10:00pm…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-19
Summary:

The artistic character of 'living pictures' shown in the theatre Royal last night deserved a larger house. The entertainment of the highest class is provided. Sir Approval, Lady Lugard's little friends, the son of the Colonel and Mrs. Darling appreciate the 'living pictures…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-22 - 1911-08-23
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Great attractions for tonight and for a few days only. Performance by Han Ping Chien and his son.

5
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-21
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stevenson is offering a splendid programme at the Bijou this week. The sketch 'A Gossip by the Wayside' is the most amusing dialogue between Mr. Stephenson and Miss Ada Rowley. 'The Fisherman's Son' is a magnificent picture story; 'Love and a Motor,' an…

6
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-18 - 1912-12-20
Summary:

All new programme showing 'A Faithful Son' (drama), 'Military Gymnastic Display' and four star comics; Vaudeville performance by Miss Dollie Swift and Miss Gladys Spencer; Coming performance by The Flower-Street Follies

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-29
Summary:

The Dallas Comedy Company opened a short season in Hong Kong at the Victoria Theatre. 'The Thief' is from the French of Henri Bernstein, by Cosmo Gordon Lennox, and abound with big possibilities. Mr. Henry Dallas and Miss May Hallett will play the role of injured husband and erring…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-23
Summary:

A moving picture exhibition of British Industry is proposed by the Moving Picture Exhibition of British Industries to start on a world tour. The exhibitors will include leading manufactures of Great Britain and films that illustrate their methods. A reference book 'Industrial Expansion…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-25 - 1914-11-25
Summary:

Coming film screening of 'Slaves of Ambition' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's War Gazette (4th series, 1,500 ft); Performances of Bert Flatt; Coming film: 'To Shield Her Son'

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-25 - 1914-11-27
Summary:

The magnificent and powerful drama 'Slaves of Ambition' in 3 parts - 5,000 feet; Pathe's War Gazette, the 4th series - 1,500 feet; performance by Flatt; the drama 'To Shield Her Son' in 4 parts - 6,000 feet on Nov 28.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-26 - 1914-11-26
Summary:

Film screening of 'Slaves of Ambition' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's War Gazette (4th series, 1,500 ft); Coming performances of Bert Flatt; Coming film: 'To Shield Her Son'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-27 - 1914-11-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'Slaves of Ambition' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's War Gazette (4th series, 1,500 ft); Performances of Bert Flatt; Coming film: 'To Shield Her Son'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-28 - 1914-12-01
Summary:

Coming film screening of 'To Shield Her Son' (6,000 ft, 4 parts); Screening of Pathe's War Gazette (4th series, 1,500 ft); Performances by Bert Flatt

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-28 - 1914-12-01
Summary:

The great powerful drama, 'To Shield Her Son' in 4 parts - 6,000 feet; Pathe's War Gazette, the 4th series - 1,500 feet, showing the latest events connected with the great crisis; performance by Flatt.

15
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-30
Summary:

There was a packed house at the Bijou on Saturday evening, the chief attraction being Mr. Bert Flatt, the American Musical Comedian. The programme also includes the 4th series of Pathe's War Gazette, 'To Shield Her Son,' and 'Father Boys a Chimney Pot.'

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-12-11 - 1914-12-12
Summary:

The great sensational dramatic film, 'The Usurer's Son' in 3 parts, 4,000 feet long. The magnificent picture, 'The Old Colonel's Gratitude' in 2 parts, on Saturday, 12th December. Special engagement with debut of Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-11 - 1914-12-12
Summary:

On Dec 11 and for a few nights only, the great sensational dramatic film 'The Usurer's Son' in 3 parts - 4,000 feet long, which caused a great sensation in London a few months ago; also the magnificent picture 'The Old Colonel's Gratitude' in 2 parts; performance by…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-12 - 1914-12-14
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Usurer's Son' (4,000 ft, 3 parts); Coming performances by Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks; Coming film: 'The Old Colonel's Gratitude' (2 parts)

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-12
Summary:

Success of Mr. Bert Flatt and Miss Flo. Brooks' performances. New films 'The Usurer's Son' and 'The Old Colonel's Gratitude' were shown at the Victoria Theatre.

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-14
Summary:

Mr. Bert Flatt, assisted by Miss Flo Brooks, performed at the Victoria on Saturday night. The new pictures, notably 'The Usurer's Son' were screened.