A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 51
1
Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-18 - 1916-07-20
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) Tonight's programme including dramas, 'The Lost Will' (in 2 parts), 'The Blind Man' (in 3 parts), 'Milan' (Scenic) and 'Diary of a Duckling.' Comics including 'A Noise from the Deep…

2
Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-26 - 1916-07-27
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) Change of programme. 'Caprice' in 4 parts, featuring Mary Pickford, by The Famous Players Films Co. Pictures including 'Harry Gazette' and 'Schnitz, The Tailor' (by Keystone). Comics including 'Oh! My…

3
Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-28 - 1916-07-31
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) A minute record under British royal patronage, 'Sixty Years a Queen' in 4 parts, tonight. Harry's gazette and Keystone comics included. Full band performances on Saturday night at 9:15 p.m.

4
Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-04 - 1916-08-07
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) Change of programme in weekend. The picture 'The Last Dance' in 4 parts. 'The Panama Canal' is released. Picture including 'Harry's Gazette' and 'Muggins V.C. in India.' Drama including '…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-05 - 1916-08-05
Summary:

Change of programme: the thrilling picture 'The Last Dance' in 4 parts, a story of Bohemian life; second series of 'Panama Canal,' illustrating the wonderful machinery and methods used in conquering nature 'Harry's Gazette' (interesting); 'Huggins V. C. in…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-22
Summary:

Exclusive dramas and serial films are being screened at the Hongkong Theatre, including 'The Law of the Range' and 'A Daughter of the Jungle.' 'Gloria's Romance,' 'The Red Act' and 'Just Jim' featuring Harry D. Carey will be screened soon.…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-27 - 1918-03-28
Summary:

27th, 28th and 29th March, screening 'Just Jim,' a thrilling and powerful drama played by Harry Carey, the distinguished Broadway actor. Complete story in 5 parts. Also L-Ko Comedy in 2 parts, 'Mr. Flirt in Wrong.' Saturday, 30th March, see our next Universal new serial,…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-13 - 1920-05-14
Summary:

Tonight, Tox Mix in 'Mr. Logan, U.S.A.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Carter Case' 3rd and 4th episodes.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-15 - 1920-05-18
Summary:

Tonight, George Beban in 'Hearts of Men.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Carter Case' 3rd and 4th episodes.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-17
Summary:

Hearts of Men,' in which George Behan takes the leading role, is being screened at the Hongkong Theatre at matinee and night performances. At the 7.15 performances until Wednesday the fifth and sixth episodes of the serial 'The Carter Case' are being shown.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-05 - 1920-06-09
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Rough and Ready' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Carter Case' episode nine and ten.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-14
Summary:

A seven-part picture entitled 'The Common Law' is the attraction at Hongkong Theatre. The story is by Robert W. Chambers and features Clara Kimball Young. The 'Carter Case' is being continued at the 7.15 performance.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-15
Summary:

Tonight will be the last showing of the picture 'Common Law,' in seven parts, at Hongkong Theatre. It is from the well-known story of Robert W. Chambers, and is presented by Lewis J. Selznick on the screen, featuring Clara Kimball Young. The subsequent episodes of 'The Carter Case…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-24
Summary:

Last night another 5-part Triangle film, 'Paddy O'Hara,' featuring William Desmond, was screened in the Hongkong Theatre. A new dramatic master-piece is announced for the next change of programme, namely 7-part film entitled 'The Warfare of the Flesh.' Owing to shipping…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-26 - 1920-06-29
Summary:

Tonight, Edward Warren presents Sheldon Lewis in 'The Warfare of the Flesh,' 7 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Carter Case' episodes 13 and 14.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-27 - 1920-11-27
Summary:

William S. Hart in his great masterpiece, 'The Cold Deck' in 5 thrilling reels supported by Mildred Harris and Alma Rubens. Next change of programme, Mary Pickford in 'The Founding.'

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-27 - 1920-11-30
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 27th to Tuesday, 30th November at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Cold Deck' in 5 reels, supported by Mildred Harris, Alma Rubens and Sylvia Bremer [sic].

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-08
Summary:

Dawn,' one of the Eleanor H. Porter's most widely read novels, is the attraction at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The producer of the film is J. Stuart Blackton, and in it, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon are starred. Stanley Olmstead adapted the story to the screen. Harry Davenport…

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon appear at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday in their second Blackton production for distribution by Pathe. It is 'Dawn,' a photo-dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Eleanor H. Porter, author of 'Pollyanna,' 'The Road to…

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-21 - 1921-05-24
Summary:

Harry Carey in 'Outcast of Poker Flat' in 6 parts. Coming Wednesday 24th, Daisy Harcourt.