A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 69
1
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-18 - 1918-09-20
Summary:

September 18. Laugh! Grand mutual-Chaplin programme. See Charlie Chaplin in 'The Immigrant,' 'Easy Street,' 'Behind the Screen.' All in 2 parts.

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-18 - 1918-09-20
Summary:

From Wednesday 18th to Friday 20th September, screening a special comedy programme featuring Charlie Chaplin: 'The Emigrant' [sic] in 2 parts; 'Easy Street' in 2 parts; 'Behind the Screen' in 2 parts. Saturday 21st September, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Secret…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-18 - 1918-09-20
Summary:

A special comedy programme featuring Charlie Chaplin from Wednesday 18th to Friday 20th September. 'The Emigrant' [sic], 'Easy Street' and 'Behind the Screen' are all in two parts. The seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' on Saturday, 21st…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

September 25-27. From Wednesday to Friday, screening 'Pasquale,' Paramount feature, complete in five parts, featuring George Beban with Gaumont Graphic and comics. On Thursday and Friday, 'The Emigrant' [sic], 'Easy Street,' 'Behind the Screen.' All in 2…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

For Wednesday 25th to Friday 27th, screening 'Pasquale,' a Paramount feature complete in 5 parts, featuring the screen star George Beban with Gaumont Graphic and comics. By special request, matinees at 5.15 p.m. on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th, screening 'The Emigrant' [sic…

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Pasquale' from Wednesday, 25th to Friday, 27th September. Gaumont gazette and comics of George Beban included. Matinees at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 26th and Friday, 27th September by special request. 'The Emigrant' [sic], 'Behind the Screen…

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-10
Summary:

Pathe Phono Cinema Chine Co., has secured the exclusive rights for China and Indo-China of Charlie Chaplin films. The contract is made for the eight pictures. Up to now only two films have been produced, they are 'Shoulder Arms' and 'A Dog's Life.' The company are…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-11
Summary:

We learn that the Pathe Phono Cinema Chine Co. has secured at an enormous price the exclusive rights for China and Indo-China of the one million dollars Charlie Chaplin films. Up to now two films only have been produced, they are 'Shoulder Arms' and 'A Dog's Life,' the…

9
Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Mysterious Client.' Charlie Chaplin in 'Easy Street.' Booking at Robinson's.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-20
Summary:

(Illustration of Charlie Chaplin) in 'Easy Street.'

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

March 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Mysterious Client' and Charlie Chaplin in 'Easy Street.' Booking at Robinson's.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

March 20, 21, 22 and 23 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Mysterious Client.' Charlie Chaplin in 'Easy Street.' Booking at Robinson's.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-20
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'Easy Street.' Illustration included.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-29
Summary:

Messrs. Pathe Freres, who own the rights for China of Million Dollar Chaplin Films, has received the first Million Dollar production entitled 'A Dog's Life' and will exhibit it in the Colony shortly.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-29
Summary:

No film has had greater success in Hongkong than the second Million Dollar Chaplin film 'Shoulder Arms.' Cinema-goers will be pleased to know that the Pathe Co., who own the rights for China for those films, announces that the First Million Dollar production entitled 'A Dog's…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-16
Summary:

In the second of the Charlie Chaplin Million Dollar series, to be shown at the Victoria Theatre, commencing on Monday, May 19th. Messrs Pathe Freres will provide a film which shows Charlie in somewhat of a departure from his usual role. The picture is entitled 'A Dog's Life.' Film…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-16
Summary:

The second of the Carlie Chaplin Million Dollar series is billed to be shown at Victoria Theatre, entitled 'A Dog's Life.' The first is 'Shoulder Arms' and the third is 'Sunny Side.' Film synopsis included.

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-16
Summary:

A few people witnessed a private showing of new Charlie Chaplin's film 'A Dog's Life' at Messrs Pathe yesterday afternoon. It will show for the first time on Monday, May 19 at the Victoria Theatre.

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-17 - 1919-05-23
Summary:

Get ready for the roar on May the Nineteenth, 'A Dog's Life.' Booking at Anderson's. May 19-23 remarks: Charlie Chaplin's first million dollar picture, 'A Dog's Life.' Under his contract with the First National Exhibitors' Circuit Co., of New York.…

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-24
Summary:

The Biggest Attraction on the screen today is Charlie Chaplin in his first million dollar comedy 'A Dog's Life.' Toto in 'Nipped in the Bud.' Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Mark of Cain.' Booking at Anderson's. May 22 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'Bride and Gloom…