A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 10 of 10
1
Headline: What Hongkong Likes: The Cinema Theatre Entertainments – Interesting Chat with Mr. 'Bob' Stephenson
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-31
Summary:

It is easy to understand why Mr. R. H. Stephenson, or 'Bob' Stephenson as his intimates call him, the popular lessee and manager of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, is looking forward with such pleasurable anticipation to his forthcoming trip to Australia. The Bijou closes down after this…

2
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-15 - 1913-10-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great picture Gaumont Graphic. Also a fine selection of comic and interesting pictures. For one week only, commencing on 20th October, De Villiers, the world's greatest transformist and illustrationist and his brilliant variety company including Messrs Wilbur and…

3
Headline: Bijou Theatre: The Cosiest Theatre in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-24 - 1917-03-27
Summary:

Tonight, the final episodes of the great Trans-Atlantic serial 'The Master Key,' entitled 'We Must Fight for Each Other'; Gaumont graphic and comics.

4
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-21
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening two very interesting pictures tonight: 'The Corsair,' a detective drama in six parts; and a Gaumont Graphic, showing the Allies in the East. There will be several changes of programme next week, on account of management having arranged to show a series of…

5
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-13 - 1925-02-13
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Last two nights of the Wish Wynne Company.

6
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-13 - 1925-02-13
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 p.m. only, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim,' 'The Bell Boy' and 'Master of China.' Usual prices. Today and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m. only, last two nights of the Wish Wynne Company. Prices: $3, $2 and $1.

7
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-13 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 only, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim' and the Bell Boy, masters of China. Today and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m. only, last two nights of the Wish Wynne Company. Tickets $3, $2 and $1.

8
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-14 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Farewell performance of Edgar Warwick's London company including Miss Wish Wynne, Bernard Kitchen, Zoe, Alfred Cunningham, Chuhaldin and Harold Walden. Booking at Moutrie's.

9
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-14 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. only, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Tonight at 9.15, farewell performance of Edgar Warwick's London company, including Miss Wish Wynne, Bernard Kitchen, Zoe, Alfred Cunningham, Chuhaldin and Harold Walden. Prices: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's.…

10
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Are we right in believing that there is a movie public in Hongkong that is mainly interested in news films? We believe there is and are starting on Monday next from 12 to 2, our Mid-Day Movies consisting almost entirely of news pictures. We have Topical Budget, Gaumont Graphic, Pathe's…