A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 61 - 80 of 613
61
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-07-14
Summary:

Mr. Kasimir de Proszynski, who has been named 'the Polish Edison,' gave the first demonstration of his new amateur cinematograph camera at the June meeting of the Royal Photographic Society.

62
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-15
Summary:

Polish Edison,' Mr. K. de Proszynski, gave the first demonstration of his new amateur cinematograph camera at the Royal Photographic Society whereas the film was used in a broad sheet rather than a narrow strip.

63
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-30
Summary:

In addition to one or two good comics, there was a lengthy four part film 'Protea' screened at the Bijou. But the special item was a really magnificent film representation of a couple of scenes from Beaumarchais' world-famous comedy 'Le Marriage de Figaro.'

64
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-22 - 1915-09-24
Summary:

23th, 24th & 25th Sept, the dramatic story 'Kit' in 4 parts, 6,000 ft. long; 'Dolores De Arada,' a Mexican drama in 2 parts.

65
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-22 - 1915-09-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Kit' (4 parts, 6,000 ft) and 'Dolores De Arada' (2 parts)

66
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-23 - 1915-09-23
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Kit' (4 parts, 6,000 ft) and 'Dolores De Arada' (2 parts); Performance by May Yohe

67
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-24 - 1915-09-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Kit' (4 parts, 6,000 ft) and 'Dolores De Arada' (2 parts); Performance by May Yohe

68
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-10
Summary:

Abstracts of the accounts of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Hongkong, Wanchai and Kowloon districts from 1st October 1914 to 30th September, 1915. Proceeds of Cinema show at Kowloon is $161.67.

69
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-15
Summary:

The spacious compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral presented a most animated scene. Scout Master A. J. Edwards and staff kindly lent their assistance to the Bazaar's cinematograph show.

70
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-16
Summary:

A concert takes place at Macao in the Victoria Theatre under the directorship of Professor E. Danenberg. The proceeds will go to the Reserve Fund of the 'Associacao Portuguiza de Soccorros Mutuos.'

71
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-13
Summary:

Mr de Villers opens his show at Kowloon. Large crowds were attracted to the Victoria Theatre three years ago. Musical transformations will also be a feature.

72
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-14 - 1916-01-14
Summary:

Moving theatre in Kowloon next to post-office, schedule of performances and price of admission included.

73
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-22
Summary:

De Villier's moving theatre continues to be a nightly attraction on the peninsula. 'Zicomar,' which is not the world-renowned film of that name but a series of astonishing transformations and illusions founded on the film story, in which the entire company take part, was greatly…

74
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-14
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is providing cinematograph-lovers with an enormous treat in its new film 'Marguerite of Navarre.' This is a dramatized version of one of the older Dumas' most powerful novels, 'Marguerite de Valois.' This picture will be shown again tonight and tomorrow…

75
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-22 - 1916-02-29
Summary:

Special engagement opening on Feb 23, performance by Williams and Mignon; also exclusive dramas, 'The Adventures of a Millionaire's Son' in 4 parts, 'Cyrano de Bergerac' in 2 parts.

76
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-25 - 1916-02-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Adventures of Millionaire's Son' (4 parts) and 'Adventures of Cerano de Begerac' (2 parts); Musical act by Williams and Mignon

77
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-23 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

A variety of programme; 'The Menace,' topical play in 2 parts (film d'art); 'Max Joins the Colours,' Max Linder, on the battlefields since the outbreak of the war, has made this comic picture during a short leave from the front (don't miss seeing it); Pathe British…

78
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-01 - 1917-02-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm and for one night only, 'A Daughter of the People,' powerful drama of love, labour and redemption in 5 parts, featuring Saura [sic] Sawyer, Frederick de Belleville and Robert Broderick; the five part drama, with photo illustrations by Irvin Willat surrounds the life…

79
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-01 - 1917-02-01
Summary:

A Daughter of the People' for 1 night only featuring Saura Sawyer, Frederick de Belleville and Robert Broderick by World Film Corporation

80
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-09
Summary:

Mr Cor de Bly is a talented musician who had a successful tour in Australasia at the theatres. All his items were performed in great manner. He should add many attractions provided by the Victoria Theatre.