A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-06-04
Summary:

Lisbon, Tuesday, April 24 – Dr. Doyen announced his discovery. The inoculation of the patient with the yeast bacillus of beer cures cases of cancer. Dr. Walter Chase of Boston also exhibited the results of his research in neurological work. Dr. Chase also showed a series of cinematograph…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-23
Summary:

A capital programme is being submitted at the Bijou Theatre this week. The pictures include 'The Nabob.' The leading part is taken by M. Bernard. Other good subjects are 'The Diving Girl' and 'Conquering Carrie.' The Pathe Gazette shows the latest happenings of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-12
Summary:

Washington, September 7 – It has been tentatively decided that the war-tax shall be imposed on a number of articles, including beer, moving pictures, automobiles, theatres, magazines, and Sunday magazines.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-12
Summary:

The Prasant State: Romania and Bulgaria were separated by Danube. However people are very different. There are various beer gardens with music and moving pictures in Sofia.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-09
Summary:

The article mentioned that they are told that, in Brussels, the cafes and cinemas were crowded during the winter, but they are not told that, owing to the price of coal, it is cheaper to buy a glass of beer or a cinema ticket than to remain at home.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 1919-08-25
Summary:

Tonight's programme, William Fox corporation presents 'Her Hidden Past' featuring Dorothy Bernard, a beautiful modern society drama. Also an instructive Pathe's Gazette. Usual prices. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 1919-08-25
Summary:

William Fox corporation presents 'Her Hidden Past' featuring Dorothy Bernard, a modern society drama. An instructive Pathe's Gazette. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 1919-08-27
Summary:

Tonight's star picture, William Fox Corporation presents 'Her Hidden Past,' featuring Dorothy Bernard, a beautiful modern society drama. An instructive Pathe's Gazette. Usual prices. Booking at Anderson's. August 26-27 Remarks: Matinee programme: Wednesday, Frank Keenan…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-26 - 1919-08-27
Summary:

Tonight's star picture, William Fox corporation presents 'Her Hidden Past' featuring Dorothy Bernard. Also an instructive Gazette. Matinee programme: Wednesday, Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl'; Thursday, 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 15, 16 and 17.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-26 - 1919-08-27
Summary:

William Fox presents 'Her Hidden Past' featuring Dorothy Bernard. An instructive Gazette. Matinee: Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl' and 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 15, 16 and 17).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

The new picture at the Coronet 'The Auction Block,' is adapted from the novel of the same name by Rex Beach. Rubye De Remer is the feminine lead and the large cast including Florence Deshon, Dorothy Wheeler, Florence John, Tom Powers, Walter Hitchcock, Ned Burton, Charles Graham,…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-12-02
Summary:

Tonight's special bill, William Fox presents Dorothy Bernard in 'Sporting Blood,' a first-rate picture of the racetrack and an entrancing romance. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Pistols for Breakfast.' November 29 Remarks: Today's matinee: today at 2.15 and 5 p.m., episodes…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-12-02
Summary:

Tonight's special bill: William Fox presents Dorothy Bernard in 'Sporting Blood,' a first-rate picture on the race track and an entertaining romance. Harold Lloyd in 'Pistols for Breakfast.' November 29 remarks: Matinee: Episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Walls of Jericho.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-11-29
Summary:

Tonight's special bill, William Fox presents Dorothy Bernard in 'Sporting Blood.' Harold Lloyd in 'Pistols For Breakfast.' November 29 Remarks: Matinees, today 2.15 and 5 p.m., episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Tiger's Trail'; Sunday 6 p.m., William Fox's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-01 - 1919-12-02
Summary:

Tonight's bill, William Fox presents Dorothy Bernard in 'Sporting Blood.' Harold Lloyd in 'Pistols for Breakfast.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-11 - 1919-12-15
Summary:

The sinner who became a saint and the saint who became a sinner. December 12 remarks: Dorothy Bernard in 'Sins of Men,' a dramatic arrangement on the evil men do. Harold Lloyd 'Swat the Crook' and British Gazette. Matinee: 11 and 12 episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-15
Summary:

Tonight's matinee, Dorothy Bernard in 'Sins of Men,' a dramatic arraignment the evil men do. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Swat the Crook' and an excellent British Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. December 12 & 13 Remarks: Matinee programmes: Saturday's 2.15 and 5 p…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-15
Summary:

Tonight attraction, Dorothy Bernard in 'Sins of Men.' Harold Lloyd in 'Swat the Crook.' An excellent British Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. December 12 & 13 Remarks: Matinee programmes, Saturday 2.15 and 5 p.m., 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-16 - 1919-12-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 13 and 14. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Here Comes the Girl.' Booking at Anderson's. December 16 & 17 Remarks: Wednesday's matinee, William Fox presents Dorothy Bernard in 'Sins of Men' and Harold Lloyd…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-16 - 1919-12-18
Summary:

The Tiger's Trail' episode no. 13 'The False Idol' and episode no. 14 'At the Pistol's Point.' Harold Lloyd in 'Here Comes the Girl.' Matinee: William Fox presents Dorothy Bernard in 'Sins of Men' and Harold Lloyd in 'Swat the Crook.…