A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-22
Summary:

The Eastern Cinema at Wanchai has at present a nightly attraction in the person of Professor Khoodoo, whose clever performances in jugglery are swelling the seating capacity of this tiny theatre. A notable act of his is swallowing the flames of a torch. As testifying to the immunity of this…

82
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-22
Summary:

The efforts of the management of the Eastern Cinema Theatre, Queen's Road East, in engaging Professor Khoodoo, the Bengalee magician, to entertain its patrons.

83
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-12
Summary:

At the matinee at 5.15 p.m. Today, the Gibson family will make their last appearance, during which Trixie, Buttons, Gibson and Doreen will produce 'Fun on a Battleship' at the Coronet. The charming star, Norma Talmadge and Eugene O'Brion [sic] will be the leading characters of the…

84
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-12
Summary:

The family Gibson will make their last appearance in 'Fun On a Battleship' in Hongkong Theatre. Norma Talmadge, will delight her numerous admirers in a 6-part drama, 'The Right of Purchase,' an interesting play written by Joseph Schenk. The latest improvement at the theatre…

85
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-14
Summary:

There were crowded houses at the Hongkong Theatre on Saturday afternoon and evening when the Gibson family made their last appearance. They gave an entertaining presentation of 'Fun on a Battleship,' performed by Doreen, Trixie, Buttons and Gibson. Besides, the programme of pictures…

86
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-01
Summary:

The problem of the speaking film seems to have been solved by the Swedish engineer Sven Berglund with his new invention. Professor Arrhenius said he had been able for several years to follow the inventor's work and was convinced that the problem was now solved. Professor Monnlius [sic] said…

87
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-16
Summary:

A speaking cinema film is said to have been invented at last. It was reported that a Swedish engineer, M. Sven [sic] Berglund, has invented a speaking film which ensures simultaneous production of sound and picture. Professor Arrhenius, the famous scientist and Nobel prize-winner, declares that…

88
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-27
Summary:

A film explaining Einstein's theory of relativity is coming to the cinemas of New York. It is reported that it is a 6000-ft. film, which took six professors, eighteen months to prepare. Who would have thought of Einstein as a rival attraction to Charlie Chaplin? Film synopsis included.

89
Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-08 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

My Lover,' new fox-trot, composed by professor Aninao, words by Miss Marlin Leslie, will be played in the Coronet on Sunday evening at the first musical setting.

90
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-13
Summary:

The management of the Kowloon Theatre have the pleasure to announce another special dance for tomorrow evening, Tuesday. On this occasion, by general request, Mrs. Harry Woods has very kindly consented again to play her favourite waltz: 'Pearl of the Pacific,' with orchestral…

91
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-12
Summary:

Music and dance performance by Lena and Tedo, Professor Aninao of the Coronet Orchestra and Mrs. Harry Woods will take place at Kowloon Theatre tomorrow.

92
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-12 - 1922-06-13
Summary:

Special Anniversary Dance for tomorrow evening, Tuesday. (Kowloon Theatre is one-year-old tomorrow.) On this occasion, by general request, Mrs. Harry Woods has very kindly consented again to play her favourite waltz, 'Pearl of the Pacific' with orchestral accompaniment. There will also…

93
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-13
Summary:

Home Talent,' a Mack Sennett production, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre. At the same time, Larry Semon as 'The Head Waiter' is an excellent second string. Besides, at the Kowloon Theatre, the weekly dance will be further enhanced tonight by the introduction of several…

94
Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-05 - 1922-10-05
Summary:

Tonight, Friday and Saturday, the famous ballerina Miss Juri Thomas supported by Professor Valdimiscoff. And then there is the greatest Western photoplay seen in the colony for years, a big, two-fisted drama with a punch in every scene, 'The U. P. Trail.' If Kowloon residents want…

95
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-05
Summary:

The picture programme at the Kowloon Theatre is to be supplemented by several ballet members which will be offered by Miss Juri Thomas, a talented prima ballerina, who will appear in a number of classical dances. The music will be furnished by Professor Valdemieoff.

96
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-05
Summary:

This evening, Kowloon Theatre will provide the screening of 'The U. P. Trail,' which is adapted from a famous novel written by Zane Grey. The other is the supplementing of the ordinary picture programme by several ballet numbers which will be contributed by Miss Juri Thomas, a talented…

97
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-05
Summary:

This evening, Kowloon Theatre is going to screen 'The U.P. Trail,' a film adaptation of Zane Grey's novel. The screening of 'The U.P. Trail' will be supplemented by several ballet numbers which will be contributed by Miss Juri Thomas and the music will be provided by…

98
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-06
Summary:

Kowloonites were promised a treat last night. In addition to the screening of Zane Grey's 'The U. P. Trail' at Kowloon Theatre, there was to have been a special attraction in the shape of a series of ballet numbers by Miss Juri Thomas, and music furnished by Professor Valdemieoff…

99
Headline: A Jazz Fiend
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-11
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host jazz performances for playing six instruments simultaneously for a longer period than most of his contemporary jazz professors. The performances will be given in between pictures. Concurrently, a six-part film 'Men' revolving around the issue of ‘man'…

100
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10
Summary:

Mlle Toska will be seen at the Star Theatre this evening, in a variety of oriental and classical dances. Meanwhile, Professor Madiaraga, who for eight years was the leader of the Old Victoria Theatre Orchestra, has returned to the Colony to assume charge of the Star Theatre orchestra.