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: 1905-09-02
Summary:

Introducing two excellent attractions: The Wheelers, group of trick riders and Dante, a conjurer, from the performance of The Gaiety Stars Entertainment Company, which opened a short season in the Theatre Royal. Other than that, the rest of the performers include: singing and dancing by Mr Eric…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-02
Summary:

Mr. Will Holmsworth's Co. opened their season last night at the theatre Royal, and the show is nothing short of successful. Mr. Eric Hewell, Miss Ruby Maxwell, Miss Maud Larele, and Miss Lancy Stewart performed in the first part. The first part of the programme concluded with a refined and…

3
Headline: The Gaiety Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-07
Summary:

At the Theatre Royal last evening the Gaiety Stars Theatrical Company gave their first change of programme and it proved to be such as to meet with the approval of the audience. A review on the Wheelers, Dante, Mr. Eric Howell and new set of biograph pictures had been provided.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-03-25
Summary:

Arising out of the cases now before the Summary Court, in which the defendant is Alex Almazoff, of the Salon-Cinema, who is sued by about half a dozen tradesmen for goods, etc., supplied to the new theatre, and in which Mr. Howell has been appointed the receiver for the money taken at the door…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-04 - 1917-06-06
Summary:

On June 5, Pathe gold rooster 'Hazel Kirke' in 5 parts, featuring Pearl White & Creighton Hale, for 3 nights only; Pathe's British Gazette, 'Saved by Wireless' and various comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-05 - 1917-06-05
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'Hazel Kirke' featuring Pearl White and Creighton Hale, Pathe's British Gazette, 'Saved By Wireless' and Various Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-05 - 1917-06-05
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'Hazel Kirke' featuring Peral White and Creighton Hale

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-06 - 1917-06-06
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'Hazel Kirke' featuring Pearl White and Creighton Hale, Pathe's British Gazette, 'Saved By Wireless' and Various Comics for 2 nights

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-07 - 1917-06-07
Summary:

Tonight, the last night of screening of Pathe's 'Hazel Kirke' featuring Pearl White and Creighton Hale, Pathe's British Gazette, 'Saved By Wireless' and Various Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-07
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, Pearl White and Creighton Hale appear in 'Hazel Kirke.' There will be a special matinee in the 21st inst in aid of the funds of the Portuguese School. Mr Blake has spared no effort in benefiting any institution that deserves help.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-06 - 1918-07-06
Summary:

Sunday 7th and Monday 8th July at 9.15 p.m., Miss Bertie Howell and J. W. Allison present The Ginks, a talented combination of English and American variety artists.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10
Summary:

'Moral Suicide' is the punchy title of a new special feature soon to be released by the Victoria Theatre. It is written by Ivan Abramson, whose screen successes included 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and 'Sins of the…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-12
Summary:

Moral Suicide,' produced by Graphic Film Corporation and released by Pathe, is a new special feature to be shown at the Victoria Theatre. The film is directed by Ivan Abramson, who also wrote 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-17
Summary:

Tonight, Hazel Dawn in 'The Masqueraders.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-17
Summary:

Tonight! Paramount presents Hazel Dawn in 'The Masqueraders.'

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-17
Summary:

Tonight, Hazel Dawn in 'The Masqueraders.'

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-16
Summary:

There is an attractive programme showing at Hongkong Theatre, including 5-part picture 'The Masqueraders,' featuring Hazel Dawn, a splendid 7-part production, 'Shell 43,' starring H. B. Warner, and laughable comedies. Coming is W. S. Hart in 'Truthful Tulliver.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-17
Summary:

A five-reeler, 'The Masqueraders,' is the principal attraction at the Hongkong Theatre, where good houses continue to be the rule. It is an exceptionally interesting play featuring the famous artist Hazel Dawn. The comedy picture, 'The Rough House,' provokes considerable…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-19 - 1921-01-21
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Louisiana' Trio and Quartette in their latest songs and dances. Also Hazel Dawn in 'Clarissa.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-19 - 1921-01-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Hazel Dawn in 'Clarissa,' a Paramount picture in 5 parts.