A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 32
1
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-20
Summary:

Another very successful patriotic concert was given last night at the Victoria. The Band of the 74th Punjabis played some splendid selections, and one of the bandsmen, Allah Dah, gave a piccolo solo. Miss May Clarke, the Carsons, Mr. Harry Relph, professor Gonzalez, Mr. George Grimble and Mr.…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-19
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, queen of cinema crookdom [sic] since 'The Virgin of Stamboul,' will appear in 'Outside the Law,' which will be shown at the World Theatre. Tod Browning wrote and produced the film as a Universal-Jewel, at an expenditure of a quarter of a million dollars. The…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

Los Angeles, Feb 3-5, the British producer of many well-known films, William Desmond Taylor is murdered. He was shot dead at his house. The police confirmed that robbery was not the motive. It is anticipated that a woman to whose advances Taylor failed to respond, employed a professional gun-man…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-11 - 1922-02-11
Summary:

The Coronet: William Desmond Taylor presents 'The Soul of Youth' in 7 parts, Rolin Comedy and Pathe Gazette. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Sylvia Breamer & Robert Gordon in 'The Blood Barrier.' Tomorrow, Sunday, 'The Girl in the Web.'

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-20 - 1922-07-24
Summary:

William D. Taylor's 'The Furnace,' in 7 reels, featuring Wilton Sills and Agnes Ayers. Super-picture at usual prices. Film plot included. July 22 Remarks: Illustration included.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-21 - 1922-07-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William D. Taylor's 'The Furnace,' in 7 reels, starring Agnes Ayres, Milton Sills and Theodore Roberts. At 2.30 and 7.15 performance, June Caprice & George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger,' epis. 1, 2 & 3. Usual price. Booking at the Theatre…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-24
Summary:

World Theatre is presenting a Realart special entitled 'The Furnace,' directed by Wm. D. Taylor. The film, based on an English novel named 'Pan,' opened at World Theatre last Friday. It exhibits spectacular scenes of the Church of St. Mary's at London. One can also…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-12 - 1922-09-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Triangle presents Taylor Holmes in 'Upside Down,' and 'Lovely Reason.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery,' epis. 10 & 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

9
Headline: Upside Down'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-12
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Upside Down,' featuring Taylor Holmes.

10
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-27 - 1922-11-27
Summary:

Leslie Henson & Alma Taylor in 'Alf's Button,' the funniest British comedy and the most popular is showing for one day only.

11
Headline: Important!
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-13 - 1923-08-17
Summary:

The great picture of the year, Fox's 8-reel melodrama de luxe, 'While New York Sleeps,' starring Estelle Taylor, Marc MacDermott [sic] and Harry Southern [sic], at the World on Wednesday, 15th. Illustration included.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-15 - 1923-08-18
Summary:

Wed. 15th to Sat. 18th August at 5 sharp & 9.15 p.m., For [sic] presents Estelle, Marc MacDermott [sic] and Harry Southern [sic] in 'While New York Sleeps,' in 8 parts. Prices details included. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. August 18 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4. Film…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-31
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Peg O' My Heart' featuring Laurette Taylor. The play has been staged approximately 16,000 times across the world and now comes its presentation in films. The use of subtitles from the written play add much to the comedy…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening the film version of 'Peg O' My Heart' featuring Laurette Taylor.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-03 - 1924-01-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Laurette Taylor in 'Peg o' My Heart.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 & 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'The Heart of Maryland…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-04 - 1924-01-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Last day today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Laurette Taylor in 'Peg o' My Heart.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 & 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Dangerous Business,' and Buster Keaton in 'One Week.' The Grand: Tonight…

17
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-23 - 1924-01-23
Summary:

For one night only at ordinary prices, Laurette Taylor in 'Peg o' My Heart.'

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-23
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'Peg O' My Heart' for today only. The film play features Laurette Taylor. Thomas Meighan's 'The City of Silent Men' is scheduled to follow.

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-30
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'One Exciting Night' today and tomorrow. 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms' featuring Estelle Taylor, is scheduled to follow.

20
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-01 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

Today, Estelle Taylor in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.' February 4 Remarks: Last performances, the cast also includes Kenneth Harlan and Edith Roberts.