A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 18 of 18
1
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

The Coronet: John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wed. matinees, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tonight only, Bryant Washburn in 'Why Smith Left Home.'

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' It is not a picture for children who will not be admitted. Photo included.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wednesday matinees, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tonight only, Bryant Washburn in 'Why Smith Left Home.'

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-12
Summary:

The film version of the famous story by Robert Louis Stevenson, 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. The leading role is taken by Mr. John Barrymore. Film synopsis included.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-12
Summary:

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' written by Robert Louis Steveson, has become a moving picture which is being shown in Coronet today. Robert Louis Stevenson was also the author of 'Treasure Island,' 'Kidnapped.' The film is starred by John Barrymore.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-12
Summary:

Today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Like his other stories such as 'Treasure Island,' 'Kidnapped,' etc., the success of 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' is nothing but natural.…

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wednesday, matinee, Baby Mine. The Star: Tonight only, Bryant Washburn in 'Why Smith Left Home.'

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-13 - 1923-03-14
Summary:

The Coronet: John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wed. matinees, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tue. & Wed. at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'Bill Henry.'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-14
Summary:

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' a film version of the story written by R. L. Stevenson with the same name, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The principal role is by Mr. John Barrymore. Film synopsis included.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-24 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Starting Sunday, Oct. 26th. the supreme film spectacle of the age, 'Enemies of Women,' with Lionel Barrymore and Alma Rubens, a Cosmopolitan production. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. October 24-29 Remarks: Film plot and illustration included. October 25 Remarks: It is written…

11
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-25 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

The Cosmopolitan Corporation presents 'Enemies of Women,' by Vicente Blasco Ibanez with Lionel Barrymore and Alma Rubens, directed by Alan Crosland, scenario by John Lynch, setting by Joseph Urban, a Cosmopolitan production. Illustration included.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-14
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the film version of Joseph Hergesheimer's story 'The Bright Shawl' featuring Richard Barthelmess and Dorothy Gish. A large part of the story was filmed in Cuba. The film was directed by John S. Robertson who is famous for productions like…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14
Summary:

A picture representing the most ambitious undertaking Richard Barthelmess has yet made for the screen comes to the Queen's Theatre today for an engagement of four days. It is the film version of Joseph Hergesheimer's popular story, 'The Bright Shawl,' dealing with the days of…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-11 - 1925-05-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5 sharp and 7.05 p.m., John [sic] Barrymore in 'Enemies of Women' in 11 reels. Tonight at 9.30 p.m., under the distinguished patronage of his excellency, the Governor, 'The Epic of Everest.' May 14-16 Remarks: On 'Enemies of Women' only…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-11 - 1925-05-13
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5 and 7.05 p.m., John [sic] Barrymore in the greatest of Blasco Ibanez's stories, 'Enemies of Women' in 11 splendid reels. Tonight at 9.30 p.m., under the distinguished patronage of his excellency, the governor, 'The Epic of Everest.'

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-11 - 1925-05-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5 and 7.05, John [sic] Barrymore in the greatest of Blasco Ibanez's stories, 'Enemies of Women.' Tonight at 9.30, under the distinguished patronage of his excellency, the governor presents 'The Epic of Everest.' May 14-16 Remarks: '…

18
Headline: Impersonation
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-13
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) Sir, – By all means, go to the Coronet to see John Barrymore in 'Enemies of Women.' This polished actor now demonstrates his remarkable ability by giving an almost photographic imitation of his brother Lionel. It couldn't be possible that it is…