A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1541 - 1554 of 1554
1541
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-21
Summary:

It is learned that World Theatre in Des Voeux Road will be taken over by the Hongkong Amusements Inc. and the transfer to the theatre will be made shortly.

1542
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-29 - 1925-09-29
Summary:

The Sea Hawk,' presented by Frank Lloyd Productions, Inc., featuring Milton Sills, supported by Enid Bennett, Lloyd Hughes, Wallace Beery and a cast of 3,000 players, a First National picture. Illustration included.

1543
Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-05 - 1925-10-07
Summary:

Today at 5.30 p.m., special performance in honour of the Portuguese National Day, 'Rosa Do Adro' and 'Portuguese Unknown Warriors Memories of the Great War.' 9.15 only, 'The Arizona Express.' Usual prices. October 6 & 7 Remarks: William Fox presents 'The…

1544
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-10-06 - 1925-10-07
Summary:

For two more days, a melodrama by Lincoln J. Carter, William Fox presents 'The Arizona Express,' a Thomas Buckingham production. Illustration included.

1545
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-06 - 1925-10-07
Summary:

For two more days, an honest melodrama by Lincoln J. Carter, William Fox presents 'The Arizona Express,' a Thomas Buckingham production. Illustration included.

1546
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-03
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the great Chaplin film 'The Gold Rush.' The film has got widespread publicity from London press. Mr. H. W. Ray secured the picture for Hongkong.

1547
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-04
Summary:

A society has just been formed which will ensure screening of films with certain aesthetic standards. Among its members are Mr. Roger Fry, Mr. Maynard Keynes, Mr. Bernard Shaw, and Mr. H. G. Wells. Sunday afternoon performances will be given at the Tivoli of pictures with pretensions to…

1548
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-17 - 1925-11-18
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Marjorie Daw and H. B. Walthall in Peter B. Kyne's famous story of youthful love and desert gold, 'The Long Chance.' Also Mermaid comedy, Inkwell cartoon and our own Topical.

1549
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-17 - 1925-11-18
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Marjorie Daw and H. B. Walthall in Peter B. Kyne's famous story of youthful love and desert gold. 'The Long Chance.' Also Mermaid Comedy, Inkwell Cartoon and our own Topical.

1550
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-11-17 - 1925-11-18
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Marjorie Daw and H. B. Walthall in Peter B. Kyne's famous story, 'The Long Chance.' Also Mermaid Comedy, Inkwell Cartoon and our own Topical.

1551
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-19 - 1925-11-21
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 'Galloping Fish' produced by Thomas H. Ince. Illustration included.

1552
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-19 - 1925-11-21
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 'Galloping Fish' of which Thos. H. Ince, producer of this and 'The Hottentot,' says: 'I am sure that ‘Galloping Fish' is the greatest comedy special ever made.' Illustration included.

1553
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-25
Summary:

When charged before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, with breach of his contract made with Mr. E. H. Gifford, proprietor of the Po Hing Theatre, a Chinese bandmaster pleaded guilty and consented to sign a further agreement to continue in the complainant's employ till…

1554
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-29
Summary:

(By H. W. R. to the S. C. M. Post) When the time comes to write the story of the rise of the moving picture there will, I believe, be found two names that will 'lead the rest;' those of Charles Chaplin and D. W. Griffith. David Wark Griffith has been called the Dickens of the screen.…