A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-05 - 1902-05-07
Summary:

Performances by Miss Rosa Barnes, Mr Harry Gray, Miss Malvena Moore, Mr John R. Reynolds, Miss Agnes Freed, Don Frances and Frank Frances, Madame Weber, Mr Tom Queen, Miss Marie Barton and Mr Joe Somers. The Biograph showing all the latest stirring scenes from South Africa during the War. Harry…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-05-05 - 1902-05-08
Summary:

The Company have arrived by the S.S. 'Rosetta Maru' and will positively open on Thursday, 8th May, at the Theatre Royal. Performances by Miss Rosa Barners, Harry Gray, Malvena Moore, John R. Reynolds, Agnes Freed, Don Frances and Frank Frances, Madame Weber, Tom Queen, Marie Barton and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-21
Summary:

Films of Sir J. Forbes-Robertson and Miss Gertrude Elliott have been taken by the Gaumont Film Hire Service. Most of the scenes were 'staged' in the studio. It is stated that 'Hamlet,' when completed, will be about a mile long, and will cost about 10,000 pounds.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-29
Summary:

At a special matinee at the Hongkong Theatre the beautiful drama 'Black Domino' in six parts will be screened. 'Agnes,' 'Gloria's Romance,' 'Traffic in Souls' and Universal's 'The Wolf of Debt' will be screened soon.

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

By special request, one night only, Wednesday 5th November at 9.15 p.m. sharp, 'The Fall of a Nation,' the great musical spectacle complete in 8 parts. Booking at the theatre begins from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Friday 7th to Monday 10th at 9.15 p.m., also Friday and Monday matinees, Crystine […

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-04 - 1919-11-05
Summary:

On special request, one night only, Wednesday, 5th November, 9.15 p.m. sharp, 'The Fall of a Nation,' the great spectacle, complete in 8 parts. Booking at the Theatre. Begins from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Friday 7th to Monday 10th, 9.15 p.m., also Friday and Monday matinees, Chrystine [sic]…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-07 - 1919-11-10
Summary:

For 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th November at 9.15 p.m., also matinees on Friday and Monday, Chrystine Mayo, Paula Shay and Joseph Burke in 'A Fool's Paradise,' a society drama. 7.15 p.m. and Saturday matinee, episodes 13 and 14 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre. November 10…

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Publication Date: 1919-11-07 - 1919-11-10
Summary:

For November 7, 8, 9 and 10, 9.15 p.m., also matinee on Friday and Monday, Chrystine [sic] Mayo, Paula Shay and and Joseph Burke in 'A Fool's Paradise,' a society drama. 7.15 p.m. and Saturday matinees, episodes 13 and 14 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the Theatre. November 7…

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

Today at 5.15 p.m., Chrystine Mayo in 'A Fool's Paradise.' This picture will show tonight for the last time. Coming Marguerite Snow in 'The Faded Flower.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-17 - 1919-12-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Chrystine Mayo in 'Two Men and a Woman.' At 9.15 p.m., tonight, Mr. Rudolph, who came from Honolulu, will give an exhibition on the Hawaiian steel guitar during the performance. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. December 19 Remarks: Ad. on 'Two…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-17
Summary:

The film entitled 'Two Men and a Woman,' featuring Christine Mayo, will be screened this evening at Hongkong Theatre. On 24th and 25th inst., a special picture, the 'Wild Olive,' starring Myrtle Stedman will be given. On Saturday next a sensational drama, entitled 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-17 - 1919-12-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Christine Mayo in 'Two Men and a Woman.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-18
Summary:

Elaborate preparations are being made at Hongkong Theatre for the Christmas season, and a liberal treat is anticipated for the children on X'mas Day at 2.30 p.m. matinee. The splendid film 'Two men and a woman,' in five reels, is being screened until Friday, featuring Crystine…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-25
Summary:

An article about the Church Pictorial Movement, for reaching large mass by using kinema into English villages. Its motor-vans, conveying projectors, dramatic films, the screen, and the operators, are on the road in Somerset and Gloucester each week, on regular circuits. There were both…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-25
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen 'When We Were Twenty-one,' starring H.B. Warner, on Friday. The photoplay is directed by Henry King and is produced by Jesse D. Hampton for Pathe distribution. The cast also includes James W. Morrison, Claire Anderson, Christine Mayo, Minna Grey and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-25
Summary:

When We Were Twenty-one,' in which H. B. Warner is starring, is going to be screened at the World Theatre. The film is a photoplay version of H. V. Esmond's stage drama. Besides, a splendid cast has been assembled by Director Henry King. Details as follow: Mr. Warner plays Nat Goddwin…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-25
Summary:

H. B. Warner is presented at the World Theatre on Friday, May 26th in a picturization of the stage play by H. V. Esmond, 'When We Were Twenty-One.' He is given support of James Morrison, Claire Anderson and Christine Mayo. It is a Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature and enjoys the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-27
Summary:

Adapted from H. V. Esmond's play, made famous by Nat Goodwin and Maxime Elliott, 'When We Were Twenty-One' presents Mr. Warner at the World Theatre tonight. The youth is played by James Morrison, and the girl is played by Claire Anderson. At the same time, Christine Mayo plays the…