A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 72
1
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-10-10 - 1902-10-15
Summary:

The 20th Century Projectoscope Company (Edison's Latest): The Coronation! The Coronation! The passion play is in 5 miles of film presenting the Coronation of King Edward in details. Price details included. Note the management wish to inform the public of Hongkong this machine is the latest…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-11-26 - 1907-11-30
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe will exhibit the 'Passion Play, Oberammergau,' film 6000 feet long. Also many other films, comic, dramatic & sensational, never seen in Hongkong. Booking at Messrs S. Moutrie & Co.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-30
Summary:

We understand that the booking at S. Moutrie and Co.'s for the entertainment in the theatre Royal this evening by the Cinematograph Pathe is brisk, and those contemplating a visit to a show are reminded to book as early as possible in order to secure a good position. The film is one of 6000…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

A large number of people assembled at the Theatre Royal last night to witness the first demonstration in Hong Kong of Edison's latest invention Kinetophone, the union of moving picture with voice was pleasing and effective. The first item was a short description of the invention, given by a…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-02
Summary:

In the Summary Court yesterday, before the Chief Justice Sir William Rees Davies, K.C., the Yuen Wo Hong of 31 Bonham Strand West, merchants, sued the Him Kee Firm of 3 Po Hing Fong, and Ho Him Chai, clerk in the Ko Shing Theatre, partner in the defendant firm, for $661.35, balance of the amount…

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-02
Summary:

The Theatre Royal was well filled last evening when Mlle. Van der Flier lectured on 'Refugee Work in Holland' on behalf of the Hongkong Fund for the Devastated Villages of France and for Belgian widows and orphans. The lecture was under the patronage of H.E. the Governor, H.E. Vice-…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Today at 5.45, Constance Talmadge in 'Experimental Marriage.' The launching of the s. s. Hellen at Kowloon dock. August 19 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Illustration included.

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Constance Talmadge in 'Experimental Marriage.' The launching of the S. S. Hellen at Kowloon Dock. August 19 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Illustration included.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

In 'A Broadway Cowboy' the Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature at the Kowloon Theatre today, William Desmond portrays a young tenderfoot actor who suddenly finds himself the central figure in a lot of hair-raising, uncomfortable and highly amusing adventures in Montana and all for the love…

10
Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

In 'A Broadway Cowboy' the Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature at the Kowloon Theatre today, William Desmond starred as the lead role while the story is written by Byron Morgan.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-01 - 1921-10-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, for one night only, 'Once Aboard the Lugger.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, William S. Hart in 'The Tiger Man.'

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-01 - 1921-10-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, for one night only, Once Aboard the Lugger. Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, William S. Hart in 'The Tiger Man.'

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-03 - 1921-10-04
Summary:

Artcraft presents Wm. S. Hart in 'The Tiger Man.'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-03 - 1921-10-04
Summary:

Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Artcraft presents Wm. S. Hart in 'The Tiger Man.'

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-03 - 1921-10-04
Summary:

Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, Artcraft presents William S. Hart in 'The Tiger Man.'

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-26
Summary:

William Desmond in 'The Prince and Betty.'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, William Desmond in 'The Prince and Betty.'

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-26
Summary:

William Desmond in 'The Prince and Betty.'

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-30 - 1921-12-30
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Amarilly of Clothes-Line Alley' and Harold Lloyd in 'High and Dizzy.' Kowloon Theatre: special dance with jazz band from S. S. silver state. Tickets $1.50. Best floor in the colony.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-30 - 1921-12-30
Summary:

There is real jazz tonight at Kowloon Theatre when the American Jazz orchestra of S. S. Silver state will provide the music. Dancing from 9 to 1, $1.50 per ticket. Booking at Moutrie's.