A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 735
1
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-03
Summary:

Manchester, Nov. 16 – Sir Robert Peacock, the Chief Constable of Manchester, along with the City Watch Committee has objected to the film 'Foolish Wives.' They argue that the film violates the clause 4 of the terms and conditions on which cinematograph licenses are granted.

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-14
Summary:

After a special exhibition of the film 'Blindfolded,' Sir Robert Peacock, and members of the Manchester Watch Committee decided to ban the film for exhibition in the city. It was passed by the National Board of Film Censors in London. The kinema licences prohibited 'any film which…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-19
Summary:

Another big picture is showing at the Coronet Theatre this evening in 'Peacock Alley,' a new Tiffany film with Mae Murry in the leading role. The story concerns a pretty little French girl who leaves her home in a Normandy village and becomes famous in Paris as a dancer. Film synopsis…

4
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.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-20
Summary:

The marked success which the Coronet Theatre's current feature attraction is achieving, for 'Peacock Alley,' although its interesting story and its beautiful dresses might each alone make it notable, boasts that one essential faculty it pleases. Mae Murry is the principal actress…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-08
Summary:

Another big picture comes to the Star Theatre this evening in Mae Murray's production, 'Peacock Alley.' The film has all the dash and the gaiety of the world's great capitals, all the sparkle of Parisian café life and the lure of New York's hectic nights. Film synopsis…

7
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in her latest gorgeous photoplay, 'Peacock Alley,' a Metro picture. Illustration included.

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-19
Summary:

Peacock Alley' starring Mae Murray, continues to be screened at the Coronet. Film synopsis included.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-16 - 1924-05-17
Summary:

Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley' by Edmund Goulding, a Metro picture, a Tiffany Production, based on a story by Ouida Bergere, directed by Robert Z. Leonard. Illustration included.

10
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-19 - 1924-05-21
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley.' Also Felix the Cat in 'Felix Out of Luck.' May 19 & 21 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Robert Z. Leonard presents 'Peacock Alley,' a Metro picture. Illustration included.

11
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Mae Murray's newest Metro release, 'Fascination,' presented by Robert Z. Leonard, is showing at the Queen's Theatre. The interior setting was designed by Charles Cadwallader. Murray's previous picture was 'Peacock Alley.' Plot and production highlights included…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
Summary:

Following Pola Negri's remarkable Oriental pageant play, 'One Arabian Night,' which is showing at the Coronet for last time, 'Peacock Alley' will be followed by, which is based on the story by Ouida Bergere. Mae Murray is the lead and plot summary included.

13
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Mae Murray has again shown the possibilities of the romantic, rapidly-moving and highly dramatic brand of picture play in a Tiffany production under Metro release, 'Fascination,' presented by Robert Z. Leonard, which opened yesterday at the Queen's Theatre. Her previous Metro…

14
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-19 - 1924-05-21
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley.' Also, Felix the Cat in 'Felix Out of Luck.' May 21 Remarks: The film is presented by Robert Z. Leonard. Illustration included.

15
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-25
Summary:

Fascination,' the latest Mae Murray production, which is presented by Robert Z. Leonard, is now running for the last time today at the Queen's Theatre. Miss Murray previous Metro screen success was 'Peacock Alley' from a story of Ouida Bergere. 'Fascination' is…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-05
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre tonight, Valeska Suratt will appear in 'The New York Peacock,' a five-reel drama written by Mary Murillo and produced by the Fox Film Company. It has taken valuable suggestions from 'Camille,' 'The Easiest Way,' and other works. Film synopsis…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

In Mae Murray's newest Metro picture, 'Fascination,' which is presented by Robert Z. Leonard at the Queen's Theatre, most of the scenes are laid in Spain. The interior settings were designed by Charles Cadwallader, who built the Paris café scene for Miss Murray's…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Mae Murray has again shown the possibilities of the romantic and dramatic brand of picture play. In her Metro release, 'Fascination,' presented by Robert Z. Leonard, which opened yesterday at the Queen's Theatre, the famous star has a picture even more vital and vivid than her…

19
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening Mae Murray's Metro picture 'Fascination' which is directed by Robert Z. Leonard. Most of the scenes were laid in Spain and the interior settings were designed by Charles Cadwallader who also worked in Miss Murray's previous picture '…

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-09
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Johnnie Walker in 'My Dad,' Baby Peggy Comedy and International News. The Star: Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley.'