A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 97
1
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-04
Summary:

Mary Pickford's picture, 'Daddy Long Legs,' will commences at the Coronet today. The story is written by Jean Webster, and the story plot is comprehensively restated in the newspaper article.

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-05
Summary:

Daddy Long Legs,' the motion picture of the great story by Jean Webster, in which Mary Pickford can be seen at the Coronet, is an attraction which will have universal appeal. Film synopsis included.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-08 - 1920-09-10
Summary:

Tonight! Ben Webster in 'The House of Temperley.'

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-08 - 1920-09-10
Summary:

Tonight, Ben Webster in 'The House of Temperley.'

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-08 - 1920-09-10
Summary:

Tonight, Ben Webster in 'The House of Temperley.'

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-11 - 1920-03-13
Summary:

A super-production at ordinary prices, Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans' in seven reels.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-10 - 1922-07-10
Summary:

Jean Paige in 'Black Beauty.' Illustration included.

8
Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-11
Summary:

Commencing today the 'star' picture at the Coronet Theatre will be 'Blue Jeans,' a Metro special production in seven acts, featuring Viola Dana. Film synopsis included.

9
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-11 - 1920-03-13
Summary:

When a play runs for three years at one theatre, it is a pretty good guarantee that the show is a good one! This was the case with 'Blue Jeans,' the screen version of which is on tonight. March 11-13 remarks: Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans,' seven reels. March 13 remarks: Metro…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-11
Summary:

Jean d'Arc,' a historical drama produced by Savoia Co., about the heroine and English invaders, will be screened at the Victoria Theatre this afternoon. Film synopsis included.

11
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-11 - 1920-02-13
Summary:

Tonight, a super production at ordinary prices, Viola Dana in Blue Jeans in 7 reels. March 13 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Metro's 'Blue Jeans,' also showing 'The Circus King' episodes 9 and 10 at 7.15 p.m.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-29
Summary:

Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin share the major portion of the current programme at the Kowloon Theatre, in 'How Could You, Jean?' and 'The Immigrant.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-05 - 1916-12-05
Summary:

Screening of the magnificent photoplay 'The Sea' in 3 parts, after the novel 'La Mer' by Jean Jullien, 'Pathe's British Gazette' and 'The Great War' (French Squadron at Malta), Comics: 'Married a Year', 'Ready Made Fmaily' and…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-28
Summary:

The current programme in Kowloon Theatre: 'How Could You Jean?' featuring Mary Pickford and 'The Immigrant' by Charlie Chaplin. Plots of both films were included.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-01
Summary:

The Call of Youth,' a British film is being shown at the Star Theatre. It was written by Henry Arthur Jones, with a complete cast headed by Ben Webster, Mary Glynn [sic] and Malcolm Cherry. Film plot included.

16
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-09 - 1919-08-09
Summary:

Sunday's matinee, we are screening on Sunday afternoon only, Henry Krauss in 'The Tramp,' from the work of the poet, Jean Richepin.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-06 - 1916-12-07
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of the magnificent photoplay 'The Sea' in 3 parts, after the novel 'La Mer' by Jean Jullien, 'Pathe's British Gazette' and 'The Great War' (French Squadron at Malta), Comics: 'Married a Year', 'Ready Made Fmaily…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-04 - 1916-12-06
Summary:

On Dec 5, the magnificent photoplay 'The Sea' in 3 parts, after the novel 'La Mer' by Jean Jullien; interesting: 'Pathe's British Gazette,' 'The Great War: With the French Squadron at Malta'; comics: 'Married a Year,' 'Ready Made Family…

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-13 - 1920-03-13
Summary:

The little house has another big picture tonight, in Metro's 7-part wonder play, 'Blue Jeans' featuring Viola Dana, showing at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15. Don't forget 'The Circus King' episodes 9 and 10 at 7.15 p.m.

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-28 - 1921-11-29
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m., Mary Pickford in How Could You, Jean?