A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 31
1
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

From 9th to 12th June at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home.' At 7.15 p.m. and matinee Saturday at 2.30, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 3rd & 4th epis. Matinee at Sunday 6 p.m., 'The Man of Honour.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong…

2
Headline: Secret Service'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-26 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

Robert Warwick 'Secret Service' showing at Star Theatre from 30th June to 3rd July. Photo included. June 26-28 Remarks: Teaser ad. of the film 'Secret Service.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-30
Summary:

Star Theatre, Kowloon, is screening 'Secret Service,' a Paramount Artcraft production featuring Robert Warwick, Theodore Roberts and Wanda Hawley. In addition to the attraction of 'Secret Service,' an Opera selection will be given by M. Majurel. Lyson Dherlys will present…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-03 - 1922-10-06
Summary:

Today to Thursday 5th, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Robert Warwick in 'Told in the Hills.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. October 4-6 Remarks: Grand opening of the International Varieties and Electric Jazz Band. On page 3, another ad. on…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-20
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' a film version of R. L. Stevenson's novel. Children are not to be admitted to the screening of this film. However, tomorrow night, for the special benefit of the youngsters, Charlie Chaplin's comedy entitles 'Carmen…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-10 - 1923-04-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Showing till Wed. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'A Doll's House.' The Star: Tue. & Wed. at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Double Bill,' Robert Warwick in 'An Adventure in Hearts,' and 'A Sailor Made Man.'

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-11 - 1923-04-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Wed. to Mon. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Max Linder in 'The Three Must Get Theres.' The Star: Tue. & Wed. at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Double Bill,' Robert Warwick in 'An Adventure in Hearts,' and 'A Sailor Made Man.'

8
Headline: Intolerance
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-13 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

April 13-14 Remarks: Teaser ads. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. April 21 Remarks: The greatest picture of all time, 'Intolerance' will be shown at the Star. The cast includes Lilian [sic] Gish, Mae Marsh, Seena Owen, Constance Talmadge,…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-19 - 1923-05-21
Summary:

Commencing Monday, May 21st at 9 p.m. for three nights only, Bandman's Eastern Circuit Ltd. Presents Robert Courteneidce [sic] & W. E. Holloway's London Comedy and Dramatic Company in the following successess. Mon. 21st May, Claud Allister, Cherry Hardy, W. E. Holloway and Leslie…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chambers' greatest novel, 'The Turning Point,' The B. A. T. Coy's Snappy News Reel, and Century Comedy. Commencing Tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' a United Artists super attraction.…

11
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-02 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 & 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' At 2.30, Eddie Polo in 'Cap'n Kidd.' Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'The Fourteenth Man.' February 2 Remarks: On page 6, another ad on the film 'The Fourteenth Man,'…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-14
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen Robert W. Chambers' 'The Fighting Chance' for the first time this evening.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-05 - 1924-05-14
Summary:

Friday, May 9th, farewell return visit of 'The Quaints,' in the latest London comedy successes. May 9th, 'Silhouttes.' May 10th, 'Wanted a Smile.' May 11th, 'The Beggar's Opera.' May 12th, 'Underground to Anywhere.' May 13th, 'Nine O…

14
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-15 - 1924-05-17
Summary:

Commencing tonight at 9.15, the celebrated continental entertainer, Robert Bores and his world famous variety company. Popular prices $3, $2 & $1. Booking at The Star. Picture at 5.30, Priscilla Dean in 'Drifting.'

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-16
Summary:

M. Robert Bores and Company's opening performance at the Star Theatre could not attract a large audience due to bad weather conditions. The programme included performances by M. Georges Bares and Madame Bores.

16
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Elliott Dexter, Theodore Roberts, Gloria Swanson, Theodore Kosloff and Monte Blue in Cecil DeMille's 'Something to Think About.' An unusual picture at usual prices. Children and service men half price. May 22 Remarks: Another ad on page…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-24 - 1924-06-25
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents Robert Warwick in 'The City of Masks,' a Paramount picture. Film plot and illustration included. Coming Thurday, 'Midsummer Madness.'

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley,' a Metro picture. Film poster included.

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-28 - 1924-07-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Judith of Bethulia' with Blanche Sweet, Mae Marsh, Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Robert Haron [sic] & Henry B. Walthal [sic]. Also, B. A. T. Co.'s Chinese Education film of Traffic, 'Safety First.…

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Mack Sennet [sic] presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby,' 'Trackers Pit,' a Goldwyn-Edgar-comedy, and Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception! The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m.,…