A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 265
1
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Rarely has it been given to a moving picture to create such a furor in artistic circles as did 'Salome' upon its first presentation in New York a few months ago. Ancient Greece and its glorious poesy had an irresistible attraction for Oscar Wilde. To make the film was no easy matter.…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-30 - 1923-10-30
Summary:

The mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death! Oscar Wilde's 'Salome.'

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-08 - 1923-11-08
Summary:

Oscar Wilde's 'Salome,' Nazimova's supreme performance.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-31 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Nazimova plays the name part in Oscar Wilde's masterpiece, 'Salome.'

5
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-10
Summary:

Oscar Wilde's 'Salome' with Nazimova at 5.15 & 9.15 only.

6
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-09
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 only, Oscar Wilde's 'Salome' with Nazimova.

7
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-05 - 1923-11-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in Oscar Wilde's 'Salome.' But not for children.

8
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-07
Summary:

See Nazimova in Oscar Wilde's 'Salome.' It is showing today at 5.15 and 9.15, but not for children.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-03
10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going present 'Salome,' a photoplay made from the play of the same name by Oscar Wilde. The photoplay features Nazimova and is based on the theme of Strauss opera. The artistic beauty of the setting is carefully studied in the film and objectionable matters are…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-14
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Trailing African Wild Animals' released by Metro. Film synopsis included.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-18
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'Wild Honey,' the film version of Cynthia Stockley's novel. The film features Priscilla Dean. It was popular at the Coronet and should please Kowloon audiences.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-28
Summary:

Cinema loving public in Rangoon will appreciate 'The Echo from the Wilds.' With the advantage of access to beautiful scenery, it is the Burmese only who has written, produced, directed, acted and photographed the picture.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-20
Summary:

My Wild Irish Rose,' is the special attraction of Coronet this week. It was adapted from 'The Shaughran' by Dion Bouccicault [sic]. Film plot included.

16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-28 - 1917-03-02
Summary:

Screening of 'Chains', 'Oscar Joins The Army', War Graphic and Comics

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-08 - 1924-05-17
Summary:

Mr. & Mrs. Martin Johnsons's 'Trailing African Wild Animals.' May 8-10 Remarks: Teaser ads. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. May 13-14 Remarks: Film plot included. May 14-17 Remarks: Metro's big game picture from today till…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'My Wild Irish Rose.' Exhibiting the Victorian era lifestyle, the film is an adaptation from 'The Shaughraun,' an old stage melodrama. The film features Pauline Starke and Pat O'Malley. Film synopsis included.

19
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-09
Summary:

A romantic love play entitled 'Vengeance of the Wilds,' featuring Charles Wheelock and Lorraine Otto, will be screened at the World Theatre. From Friday next, 'The Flame of Yukon' featuring Miss Dalton will be screened. William Fox photoplay 'To Honour and Obey'…

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-20
Summary:

My Wild Irish Rose,' which is a film version of 'The Shaughraun,' the famous old melodrama by Dion Biucicault, will be an attraction at the Coronet Theatre all the week. Pat O. Malley and Pauline Starke share the leading parts of the film. Film plot included.