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East Meets West
Hong Kong East Meets WestHong Kong East Meets West
Documentary 1940 24 minsSilent Location: Hong Kong
This intimate study of Hong Kong explores the life and landscape of the former British colony in exquisite detail.
A Drive Round the Island of Hong Kong A Drive Round the Island of Hong Kong
Home movie 1935 18 minsSilent Location: Aberdeen
Join a group of ex-pats on a tour around Hong Kong, long before it became defined by its skyscraper skyline.
Around the New Territories - Hong KongAround the New Territories - Hong Kong
Amateur film 1938 14 minsSilent Location: Tai Po Road
The famous island is only part of Hong Kong, as this intrepid amateur explorer-cum-filmmaker reveals in this intriguing travelogue.
Hong Kong HappeningsHong Kong Happenings
Home movie 1938 13 minsSilent Location: Hong Kong
Striking snapshots of life in a colonial outpost in the 1930s.
Hong Kong Happenings Part 2Hong Kong Happenings Part 2
Amateur film 1937 9 minsSilent Location: Lai Chi Kok
Scenes of typhoon-torn Hong Kong captured by a local resident.
The Streets of Hong Kong - Wintertime 1936The Streets of Hong Kong - Wintertime 1936
Amateur film 1938 17 minsSilent Location: Hong Kong
Christmas decorations jostle for attention among thousands of street signs in this amateur exploration of Hong Kong Island’s busy streets.
Typhoon Hong Kong September 1937Typhoon Hong Kong September 1937
Amateur film 1937 8 minsSilent Location: Hong Kong
Poignant amateur footage records the aftermath of one of the worst typhoons in Hong Kong's history.
Kung Hei Fat Choy - A Happy New YearKung Hei Fat Choy - A Happy New Year
Amateur film 1937 12 minsSilent Location: Hong Kong
Excitement fills the air as Hong Kong steps out to party.
Dragon Boat Racing Hong Kong c.1937Dragon Boat Racing Hong Kong c.1937
Amateur film 1937 5 minsSilent Location: Hong Kong
Get close to the action with this high-octane footage of a traditional Chinese water sport.
Aid to ChinaAid to China
Charity appeal 1945 3 mins
Heart-rending British appeal film for funds to ease suffering of China's orphaned children and starving millions after Japanese invasion.
Allied Reinforcements Allied Reinforcements
Non-Fiction 1927 1 minsSilent Location: Shanghai
Allied forces vigorously parade their strength in China's commercial capital in a bid to protect European interests.
Coronation Day - Hong Kong 12 May 1937Coronation Day - Hong Kong 12 May 1937
Amateur film 1938 18 minsSilent
Crowds pack the streets of Hong Kong for a stunning procession of dragon dancers, drummers and stilt walkers in celebration of George VI's crowning.
Coronation Hong Kong 1937Coronation Hong Kong 1937
Amateur film 1937 10 minsSilent Location: Hong Kong
Street carnivals and military processions – a home movie record of Hong Kong’s celebrations as George VI is crowned