A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 101 - 120 of 423
101
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-16 - 1914-06-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, another mighty 'Cines Company' triumph, 'Between Men and Beasts,' a thrilling novel of adventures in 5,000 feet; the society film dance 'The Tango' will also be shown.

102
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-19 - 1914-06-27
Summary:

For one week only, The Great Duncan and All American Company, commencing June 22; late car to peak, booking at Moutries.

103
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-22
Summary:

The Great Duncan and his variety company, with Miss Maxine Elliott, at the Victoria Theatre performed several box tricks and placed members of audiences under hypnotic influence. His clever work received appreciation from the audience.

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-15
Summary:

The Bijou is showing 'The Betraying Mark' and the Victoria's feature is 'The Secret Marriage.' The Victoria opens tonight under new management. Messers Ramos, Ramos and Company leased their interests in order to more carefully attend to their new venture in Shanghai, an…

105
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-16
Summary:

The Great Duncan and his company are now performing in Manila, after making a tour up north with such success at the Victoria Theatre.

106
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-01 - 1914-10-01
Summary:

Tomorrow wil be the Prince of Wales Fund's night with performance by the Dares, Mr Geo Grimble and Mrs Mears; Film screening of 'Brittanicus' (2 parts); Band in attendance; A late ferry will run; Coming film: 'Victory'

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-02 - 1914-10-02
Summary:

Tonight is the Prince of Wales Fund's night with performance by the Dares, Mr Geo Grimble and Mrs Mears; Film screening of 'Brittanicus' (2 parts); Band in attendance; A late ferry will run; Coming film: 'Victory'

108
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-19 - 1914-10-19
Summary:

A very powerful drama, 'The Story of Father William' in 2 parts, on Tuesday, 20th October and for 4 nights only. Debut of Douglas and Barry. Season's event on around 25th October. Programme for The Prince of Wales Fund on 6th November. A British war picture in 2,000 feet long will…

109
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-22 - 1914-10-24
Summary:

The magnificent picture in 5 parts, 'The Duchess of the Follies' in 3,000 feet, on Friday, 23rd October and for 3 nights only. Performance by Douglas. Debut of The Great Duncan and his star company.

110
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-23 - 1914-10-26
Summary:

Screening of 'Duchess of the Follies' (3 parts, 3,000 ft) and see Douglas as 'Napoleon'; Performance by The Great Duncan and his Star Company

111
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-26
Summary:

The Duchess of the Folies Bergeres' was screened last night at the Victoria. Douglas and Barry performed. Tomorrow night, the Great Duncan and his Novelty Company begin their season.

112
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-03
Summary:

Mr. Joe Reed, Serra, Mr. Jack Owen, Miss Hewitt and Great Duncan performed last night at the Victoria. The great gala night will be held at the Victoria on Friday, in aid of the Prince of Wales' Fund. The film 'The Fascination of the Dance' will be screened and Douglas and Barry…

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-03
Summary:

The Great Duncan and his company are playing a return engagement to satisfactory houses at the Victoria Theatre. Performance by Miss Hewitt, Jack Owen. The vaudeville bill is headed by musician Joe Reed while Signor Serra's performance on the Roman rings equalled the best ever seen locally…

114
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-16 - 1914-11-18
Summary:

The great dramatic picture, Count Zarca [sic] in 4 parts, 4,000 feet long. Various interesting films are included. The great historical film, 'How Heros are Made' and 'Antorny & Cleopatra' [sic] in 6 parts, on Friday, 20th November.

115
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-19 - 1914-11-21
Summary:

The magnificent picture, 'How Heros are Made' by 'Antony & Cleopatra' in 5 parts, 5,000 feet long, on Friday, 20th November. Band performance by The 25th Pungasis on Sunday, 22nd November.

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-23
Summary:

Cines Company's 'How Heroes are Made' which tells the story of a drummer boy under Napoleon was shown at the Victoria Theatre.

117
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-09
Summary:

The Judgment of the Jungle' and 'At the Mercy of the Waves' staged by the Gaumont Company, were screened for the first time at the Victoria last night. Another great attraction is the latest Graphic out from Home, containing some good pictures illustrative of the beginning of the…

118
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-18 - 1915-01-20
Summary:

The magnificent picture in 3 parts, 'Theresa the Adventures' in 3,000 feet long, on Tuesday, 19th January. New comics and historical films included. Debut of Billy Graham for one night only on Wednesday, 20th January. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

119
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-13
Summary:

The War of Wars,' a Keystone Company's film will be screened at the Victoria. Film synopsis included.

120
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-13
Summary:

The War of Wars,' a Keystone Company's film, which illustrated the present struggle in Europe will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. The film was brought to an untimely end which takes about three hours.