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: 1913-04-29
Summary:

The first public performance given in Hongkong of Mr. T. Edison's invention – The Kinetophone, took place in the Theatre Royal last night. The new invention, in its remarkably life-like presentation of sounds and actions synchronising, is wonderful but by no means perfect. It displayed six…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

A large number of people assembled at the Theatre Royal last night to witness the first demonstration in Hong Kong of Edison's latest invention Kinetophone, the union of moving picture with voice was pleasing and effective. The first item was a short description of the invention, given by a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-30
Summary:

The Theatre Royal was crowded last night at the second demonstration of Thos. A. Edison's latest invention, the 'Kinetophone.' The demonstration consisted of 6 pieces: 'Julius Caesar'; Chimes of Normandy'; 'An Indian Girl's Revenge'; 'Jack's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-05-30
Summary:

On Easter Monday, at the Victoria Hall, Miss Rosina Filippi's scheme of a People's Theatre will become an accomplished fact. Owing to lack of funds, she has been compelled to abandon her original intention of producing 'The Merchant of Venices,' 'Romeo and Juliet,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-15 - 1917-03-17
Summary:

On Mar 16, the great historical and spectacular drama 'Salomba' [sic] in 6 parts, from the novel by Gustave Flaubert; Pathe's Gazette: 'The Great War Series' (D.18); Chaplin and Keystone comics; on Mar 20, 'Julius Caesar.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-16 - 1917-03-16
Summary:

Screening of 'Salambo', Pathe's Gazette, The Great War Series (D18), Chaplin and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Julius Caesar'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-17 - 1917-03-19
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Salambo', Pathe's Gazette, The Great War Series (D18), Chaplin and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Julius Caesar'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-19 - 1917-03-19
Summary:

On Mar 20, 'Julius Caesar' in 4 parts, the world's greatest film play.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-19 - 1917-03-21
Summary:

On Mar 20, 'Julius Caesar' in 4 parts, the world's greatest film play; Pathe's Gazette and various comics; great attractions for the weekend.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-20 - 1917-03-20
Summary:

Screening of 'Julius Caesar', Pathe's Gazette and Various Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-20
Summary:

The programme featured a fine drama 'Salambo' depicting ancient Roman life, and also 'Julius Caesar.' The management intends to show the patriotism in a practical manner and the theatre will contribute a sum to War Charities.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-21 - 1917-03-22
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Julius Caesar', Pathe's Gazette and Various Comics

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-22
Summary:

There was a very large house at the Victoria Theatre last night, the front row of the circle being occupied by the volunteers for the Front and their friends and the whole space behind the stalls by the men of the Shropshire Regiment, who were there by invitation of the management. It is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-22
Summary:

Julius Caesar' is a splendid film with a well worked out story. Last night the management entertained a number of men of the Shropshires and an invitation has been issued to the men of the regiment to visit the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-09
Summary:

A suggestion that a library of cinema films should be established in England was made by Sir Arthur Pearson at a luncheon at the Imperial Restaurant recently to celebrate the exhibition of the film 'The Victory Leaders,' at the Alhambra in the afternoon. The purpose of such a library…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-05 - 1919-12-06
Summary:

Just as there are some books which not to have read marks a defective education, so there are some plays which not to have seen shows lack of culture. Of these latter is 'Julius Caesar,' a magnificent film version of this most famous of all historical dramas will be screened at the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-05 - 1919-12-06
Summary:

Julius Caesar,' a magnificent film version of this most famous of all historical dramas will be screened at the Coronet, with a special musical accompaniment by an augmented orchestra. Booking at Robinson's. December 5 remarks: Max Linder in 'A Doctor Against His Will.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-05 - 1919-12-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Julius Caesar.' Max Linder in 'A Doctor Against His Will.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. December 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Julius Caesar' only. With a special accompaniment by an augmented orchestra.

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

Many famous pictures have found the way to Coronet Theatre under the manager Mr. Ray's regime. Now they have wonderful 'Julius Caesar,' with special orchestra engaged. In addition, several other pictures, including Max Linder productions, will be provided in Coronet. The story of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-06
Summary:

Julius Caesar' was screened at the Coronet last night. Film review included. The same picture is being screened again tonight.