A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1907-09-23
Summary:

It was a private view of the wonderful photographs taken of wild birds on their nests, feeding their young, etc. by Messrs. Richard and Kearton. The photographs were taken by a bioscope. They were run through in film form on the bioscope machine.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-05
Summary:

Mr. Cherry Kearton entertained the distinguished audiences at the Alhambra with a series of splendid moving pictures of his adventures in British East Africa. There were many other fascinating pictures of wild beasts and birds, a delightful film of 'Jackson's Dancing Bird' dancing…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-17
Summary:

The pictures of the Antartic of Captain Scott will be given at the Theatre Royal. The picture starts with Capt Scott bidding last farewell and ended with the last scene revealing their camping place. An interesting incident in the showing of the pictures in Shanghai was that Surgeon Atkinson and…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-13 - 1916-01-15
Summary:

On Jan 14, a most wonderful and thrilling picture, 'The Masked Amazon,' a drama of circus and diplomatic life; 'Interesting Opossum Hunting' in 5 parts; also Pathe's British Gazette; 'Max's Marvellous Tulip'; 'Tiny Tim and the Cherries'; on Jan…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-13 - 1916-01-15
Summary:

The wonderful and thrilling drama in 5 parts, 'The Masked Amazon,' on Friday, 14th January, 1916. Picture including 'Opossum Hunting.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comics including 'Max's Marvellous Tulip' and 'Tiny Tim and the Cherries.' A…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-14 - 1916-01-14
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Masked Amazon' (5 parts), 'Opossum Hunting', 'Max's Marvellous Tullp' and 'Tiny Tim and the Cherries'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-15 - 1916-01-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Masked Amazon' (5 parts), 'Opossum Hunting', 'Max's Marvellous Tullp' and 'Tiny Tim and the Cherries'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-17
Summary:

There was a well-filled house at the Victoria Theatre last night and a very attractive series of pictures was screened. A new Max Linder film, 'Tiny Tim and the Cherries,' the new Pathe Gazette containing some war pictures, and the five-part drama 'The Masked Amazon' were…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

The educational value of the film has been referred and to the special appeal it makes to children. Recently a cinema entertainment was given in London to a large number of children when five films illustrating the glamour of the East, including 'Japan, the land of Cherry Blossom' and…

10
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-22 - 1921-12-22
Summary:

Commencing Friday at 9.15 p.m. only, 'My Lady's Dress,' featuring Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-22 - 1921-12-22
Summary:

Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Chfery [sic] in 'My Lady's Dress,' in 7 reels, commencing Friday at 9.15 p.m. only.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-22 - 1921-12-23
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., 'My Lady's Dress' featuring Gladys Cooper and Malcom [sic] Cherry. 5.15 p.m. matinee, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 9 and 10 episodes of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at the Theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'My Lady's Dress,' featuring Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry. 5.15 p.m. matinee, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at the theatre.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'My Lady's Dress,' Gladys Cooper and Malcon [sic] Cherry. 5.15 p.m. matinee, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 9 & 10 epis. of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at the theatre.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

Samuelson Film Mfg. Co. of Isleworth, England, presents the well-known British players, Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry in 'My Lady's Dress,' a magnificent picture of 7 parts, written by Edward Knoblock, which is going to be shown at the World Theatre this evening and for three…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

Samuelson Film Manufacturing Company's 'My Lady's Dress,' featuring Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry, is going to be shown at the World Theatre. The plot is written by Edward Knoblock. Film synopsis included.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry figure in 'My Lady's Dress,' a 7 parts picture written by Edward Knoblock, which is going to be shown at the World Theatre this evening and for 3 successive evenings at 9.15 p.m.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-24
Summary:

The walls of the commodious Kowloon Theatre will again resound to the cherry strains of a jazz band this evening when the usual Tuesday night dance will be held.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-18 - 1923-05-23
Summary:

For three nights only, commencing Monday, May 21st at 9.15 p.m., Bandman's Eastern Circuit, Ltd. presents Robert Courtneidge and W. E. Holloway's London comedy and dramatic company in the following successes. Monday, May 21st at 9.15 p.m., Claud Allister, Cherry Hardy, W. E. Holloway…

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-19 - 1923-05-21
Summary:

Commencing Monday, May 21st at 9 p.m. for three nights only, Bandman's Eastern Circuit Ltd. Presents Robert Courteneidce [sic] & W. E. Holloway's London Comedy and Dramatic Company in the following successess. Mon. 21st May, Claud Allister, Cherry Hardy, W. E. Holloway and Leslie…