A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 86
1
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-27
Summary:

The Howard Sisters and Miss Nellie Mahar again met with most rapturous applause at each of their turns last night at the Victoria Theatre. The films were all most interesting and included a particularly beautiful one entitled 'Mignon,' which is based on extracts from Goethe's…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-11-05
Summary:

The 'filming' of 'Macbeth,' begun at Heidelberg recently, was completed at Sir Hubert von Herkorner's house at Bushey. The three principals were Mr. Arthur Bourehier as Macbeth, Miss Violet Vanbrugh as Lady Macbeth, and Mr. Heatherley as Macduff. 'Lululaund'…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-06
Summary:

Dr. von Schrenck-Notzing published a book entitled 'Materialisation Phenomena.' He has worked with a new medium by means of cinematograph to capture 'ghosts.'

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-10 - 1915-11-10
Summary:

Performance by Maxim's, Bustandby's and Rector's, Baroness Irmagard Von Rottenthal, Leo Pirnikoff and Ethel Rose.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-10 - 1915-11-12
Summary:

Last night, Nov 12, Midnight at Maxim's, the Maxim, Bustanoby and Rector beauties together with Baroness Ormard von Rottenthall, Leo Pirnikoff and Ethel Rose, the cameron girls, Bert Weston and Dorothy Ozuman; special music performance; also Charles Chaplin in the 'Property Man'…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-15 - 1917-03-17
Summary:

On Mar 16, the great historical and spectacular drama 'Salomba' [sic] in 6 parts, from the novel by Gustave Flaubert; Pathe's Gazette: 'The Great War Series' (D.18); Chaplin and Keystone comics; on Mar 20, 'Julius Caesar.'

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

Memories of Jack London and Robert Louis Stevenson at their best will be revived at the Hongkong Theatre today when local theatre-goers will be given their first view of 'Under Crimson Skies,' by the Universal-Jewel production. The film starring Elmo Lincoln as the lead, supported by…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-22
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Devil's Passkey,' von Stroheim's new wonder picture. Illustration included. The Coronet: Closed for repairs. The Kowloon: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, special attraction, the great Chefalo. Also change of pictures…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-22
Summary:

Von Stroheim, who was last seen in Hongkong as the villain in 'The Heart of Humanity' is responsible for tonight's plan at the Woping Theatre, 'The Devil's Passkey.' Film synopsis included.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-23
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Devil's Passkey,' von Stroheim's new wonder picture. The Coronet: closed for repairs. The Kowloon: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the great Chefalo, also change of pictures daily. Prices: 5.30, 80 and 40 cents; 9.15…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-27 - 1921-07-27
Summary:

The Devil's Passkey,' von Stroheim's new wonder picture. Illustration and plot included.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-29
Summary:

The most awe-inspiring scenery recorded by the motion picture camera is seen in 'Blind Husbands,' the Universal photodrama of the Tyrolean Alps which comes at the Empire Theatre. The photodrama stars Eric Stroheim [sic] in the role that by his part will add to the hatred aroused by his…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

The film 'Blind Husbands,' the Universal photodrama of the Alps, which is to be shown at the Empire Theatre on Monday. Eric Stroheim [sic], who depicted the repulsive role of a Hun officer in 'The Heart of Humanity' is the starring villain of 'Blind Husbands.'…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-01 - 1921-08-01
Summary:

Stroheim's wonder-play, 'Blind Husbands,' a Universal-Jewel production deluxe. Plot and illustration included.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-02
Summary:

Last night a large and enthusiastic audience saw 'Blind Husbands' at both performances at the Empire (late Woping) Theatre. In this, the author, von Stroheim depicts the villain, Lieat. Aric von Steuben, so well. Film synopsis included.

16
Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-08-24
Summary:

For two nights only, 'The Devil's Passkey,' von Stroheim's new wonder picture. Illustration included.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-30 - 1921-08-31
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Eric [sic] von Stroheim in 'Blind Husbands.'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-30 - 1921-08-31
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Erich von Stroheim in 'Blind Husbands.'

19
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-30 - 1921-08-31
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Eric [sic] von Stroheim in 'Blind Husbands.'

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

Watch for the opening date of 'Madonnas and Men' at the World Theatre. March 15 & 17 Remarks: All-star cast including Edmund Lowe, Evan Burrows [sic] Fontaine, Anders Randolf, Faire Binney, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Raye Dean. Illustrations included. March 17 Remarks: Produced by…