A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 554
1
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-01
Summary:

Broken Blossoms,' a film play based on Mr. Thomas Burke's story of the Chinese quarter in his 'Limehouse Nights,' is being shown in London. There are several introductory scenes showing life in a Chinese town.

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-29 - 1923-01-29
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Dream Street,' a dramatic comedy suggested by characters of Thomas Burke. Plot and illustration included.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-30
Summary:

Dream Street,' directed by D. W. Griffith and written by Thomas Burke, was screened at the Coronet Theatre yesterday. Film synopsis included.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-29
Summary:

Dream Street,' directed by D. W. Griffith and written by Thomas Burke, is the attraction at the Coronet Theatre starting from today. Film synopsis included.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-24
Summary:

Denver, Col., July 12. – Billie Burke, the actress, has accepted an offer for $30,000 for an engagement of five weeks with a Pacific coast movie concern. At the time of the death of Mr. Charles Frohman, it was predicted that Miss Burke would be under the management of her husband, Mr. Florenz…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

The news of Mr. Thomas Meek, which took place at the Peak Hospital on Sunday will be received with the greatest regret. Mr. Meek was a native of Walsall and arrived in Hongkong shortly after the war as a member of the forces in which he served as a Bandsman. He joined the Hongkong Amusements Ltd…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-28 - 1920-12-12
Summary:

Tonight, Billie Burke in 'The Mysterious Miss Terry.'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-27 - 1924-05-18
Summary:

Billie Burke in 'Away Goes Prudence,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Illustration included.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

Hollywood, Calif., Nov. 19 – The Culver City studio announced today that Thomas Ince, widely known movie producer, died today at his home in Benedict Canyon, Hollywood foothills, of angina pectoris. – Ass. Press.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-31 - 1921-09-01
Summary:

The Clarins in a complete change of programme. Billie Burke in 'In Pursuit of Polly.' Ordinary prices.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-04
Summary:

A special matinee will be given at the Hongkong Theatre, screening of 'Gloria's Romance' featuring Billie Burke.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-02 - 1920-10-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., beautiful Billie Burke in 'Arms and the Girl.'

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-28 - 1920-12-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Billie Burke in 'The Mysterious Miss Terry.'

14
Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-04
Summary:

A most interesting picture is to be seen at the Hongkong Theatre entitled 'Arms and the Girl,' featuring Billie Burke.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-28 - 1920-12-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Billie Burke in 'The Mysterious Miss Terry.'

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-20
17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-02 - 1920-10-05
Summary:

Famous American Star re-appears. Billie Burke in 'Arms and the Girl.' 'Jimmy Wanted to Get Married.' Also Paramount-Bray-Pictographs.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-01 - 1923-03-01
Summary:

Thur. & Fri. at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Billie Burke in 'The Misleading Widow.' Special music by orchestra of 12 performers.

19
Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-31 - 1921-09-01
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.45 and 9.15, the Clarins in a complete change of programme. Billie Burke in 'In Pursuit of Polly.' Ordinary prices.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-01 - 1923-03-01
Summary:

Thursday and Friday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Billie Burke in 'The Misleading Widow.' Special music by orchestra of 12 performers.