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: 1907-02-06
Summary:

At the Ko Shing Theatre: There's an entertainment given by the Chinese community, in honour of the Duke and Duchess, at the Ko Shing Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-02-07
Summary:

The Royal party had a very busy day with the return of Duke and Duchess, who had to carry out everyone waited at the Ko Shing Theatre for the tea party arranged by the Chinese community in Ko Shing Theatre. The theatre was beautifully decorated with ferns and flowers. The stage looked like a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-02-12
Summary:

Miss Pauline Chase has just celebrated her 900th performance of Peter Pan at the matinee at the Duke of York's Theatre.

4
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-01 - 1913-01-03
Summary:

Screening of The World's News in Pictures including 'Launching of The World's Greatest Warship The 'Iron Duke' at Portsmouth', The Seulling Championship 'Barry versus Durman', Unveiling The Peace Memorial at Brighton 'To Edward, The Peacemaker',…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-03 - 1913-01-04
Summary:

The world's news in pictures: Portsmouth - launch of the 'Iron Duke,' the World's Greatest Warship; London - the Sculling Championship; Brighton - Unveiling the Memorial to Edward, the Peacemaker; Paris - Fashions, only three weeks old; a fur trimmed gown at Longhcamps Races…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-21
Summary:

London, Mar 10 – 'A New Cure for Consumption': In June 1914, William Angus Drogo Montagu, Duke of Manchester, promoted in America a company to supply cinematograph films to annual subscribers for educational purposes. The company promoted eight subsidiary companies, of which he was a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-15
Summary:

A sitting was held for the public examination of the William Angus Drogo Montagu, Duke of Manchester who was adjudged bankrupt. 'A New Cure for Consumption': In June 1914, William Angus Drogo Montagu, Duke of Manchester, promoted in America a company to supply cinematograph films to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-29 - 1918-04-29
Summary:

Tonight, Henri [sic] Kraus [sic] as the Duke of Alva in 'Pro Patria.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-04
Summary:

As already briefly reported, Devonshire House, the famous mansion in Piccadilly has been sold for a million guineas. It is to be pulled down, and in its place will be built: A palatial cinema with seating accommodation for 5,000 people; A spacious dancing hall; A restaurant and tea-rooms. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-19
Summary:

Mr. S. [sic] Stuart Blackton who produced 'The Glorious Adventure,' is to produce the film on Dorothy Vernon, whose romantic elopement with Sir John Manners has formed the basis of many plays and stories. Lady Diana Manners is supposed to play the role of her ancestress Dorothy Vernon…