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: 1908-09-12
Summary:

Numbers of singers, including Miss Rosita Diralda, Miss Violet Russel, orchestra under Mr F. Gonzales, Mr Donald Harvey, Mr Harry Gould, Mr Leckie, Signor Torras, Miss Giralda, had been performed and number of films had been shown in the middle of the events, firstly 'Her first Bike Ride,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-10-31 - 1908-11-09
Summary:

Two performances every night including magnificent comics and dramatic films; Performance from the Miss M'Donald, Mlle. Cecilia, Mr. Verard, Miss Violet Rusell and Little Thelma; Programme change every second day

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-11-10 - 1908-11-11
Summary:

Two performances every night including magnificent comics and dramatic films; Performance from the Miss M'Donald, Mlle. Cecilia and Mr. Verard; Programme change every second day

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-10 - 1910-12-13
Summary:

Changing pictures twice weekly; Vaudeville performances by Miss Vera Ferace, Mr. Donald Harvey, Mr. R. H. Stephenson; Price details included

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-10 - 1910-12-13
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees Saturdays, at 4 p.m.; World pictures; vaudeville performances by Miss Vera Ferrace, a brilliant star artist, and Mr. Donald Harvey, the celebrated one-string violinist of England at 9 p.m.; 7 p.m. 50, 30, and 20 cents; 9 p.m. $1.00, 70 and 40…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-13
Summary:

Even the 'movies' have gone to war! The value of the cinematograph in military tactics has developed until, in these later stages of the conflict, the machine whose chief objective has been entertainment has become one of the engines of destruction, says the New York Herald. The…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-28
Summary:

Mrs. Florence Harper and Donald P. Thomson, war correspondent for Leslie's Weekly and the New York Times syndicate. Thomson mentioned that during the siege of Antwerp, he stood on top of a building with his motion picture camera, taking the fierce fighting in the streets of the city below…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-19
Summary:

Mr. Donald C. Thompson is touring the East now. He's a photographer and has returned New York for short periods with moving pictures.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-27 - 1918-11-29
Summary:

27th to 29th November, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, 'The Smugglers,' featuring the popular stage favourite, Donald Brian, including various comics. Tomorrow matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Turn of the Road' in 5 parts. November 29 Remarks: Ad. on 'The Smugglers…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-11-27 - 1918-11-28
Summary:

A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Smugglers,' from 27th to 29th November. Donald Brian is featured. Various comics included. A 5-part drama, 'Turn of the Road,' in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 28th November.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

A magazine story by Kenneth L. Roberts entitled 'Good Will and Almond Shells' forms the basis for the Metro five-reel feature, 'The Shell Game,' now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Henry Kolker and Emmy Wehlen played the main roles. The supportive cast included Joseph…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-03 - 1920-11-05
Summary:

Tonight, Donald Brian in 'The Voice in the Fog.'

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-03 - 1920-11-05
Summary:

Tonight, Donald Brian in 'The Voice in the Fog.'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-13
Summary:

The special production will be revealed at the Coronet on Sunday next. Mme. Nazimova is seen as the star in this production, 'Eye for Eye,' a story based on Henry Kistemaeker's drama. The cast included Charles Bryant, Donald Gallagher, Sally Crute and E. L. Fernandez.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-12
Summary:

Bullet Proof,' starring Harry Carey, will be shown from today at the Hongkong Theatre. 'Bullet Proof' is the work of John Frederick, and it was produced for Universal by Lynn Reynolds, the director responsible for 'The Brute Breaker,' 'Overland Red,' and other…

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Headline: Flickers
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-09