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: 1912-03-16 - 1912-03-16
Summary:

Tonight the Hughes Musical Comedy Co. will present Fiddle Dee Dee, a side splitter; and The Texas Tommy Dance, the rage of two continents; performance by Miss Phillipp & Mr. Leonard; matinee on Saturday and Sunday. Booking at Moutrie's. Arrangements have been made for late Peak Tram.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-22
Summary:

The Fantastic Stars' programme at the Victoria Theatre included appearance of marvellous singers and performers, with Hilda Felstead, Leonard Nelson, Neillie Black, Elsier Black, Alf Redhead Wilson. Damon and Pythias: The great photo-play is to be present at the Victoria Theatre. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

Saturday 28th to Tuesday, 31st December, screening 'The Silent Command,' a thrilling and powerful drama in 5 parts, featuring Robert Leonard and Ella Hall. Also Gazette and comics. Wednesday, 1st January, see Fannie Ward in 'Tennessee's Pardner' in 5 parts. Thursday 2nd…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-06 - 1919-03-08
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., vaudeville Fredony and high-class vaudeville company. Selected picture programme, 'Neutrals Rays,' drama in three parts. Matinee Sunday, March 6th, 'Heritage,' a Laemmle drama featuring Bob Leonard and Ella Hall. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-06 - 1919-03-08
Summary:

Tonight, Fredony and high-class Vaudeville company. Performers include Tessie Turner, Asta Fricksen and Mdlle Leona. Selected picture programme includes 'Neutrals Rays,' drama in 3 parts, and 'Heritage,' a Laemmle drama featuring Bob Leonaro [sic] and Ella Hall. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-07 - 1919-04-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Loaded Dice.' Mr. Keenan's fame as a screen star is secure. Also the Dorrors in new songs and dances. Thursday matinee, 10th April, at 9.15 p.m., 'The Silent Command,' featuring Bob Leonard and Ella Hall. Booking at Anderson's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-07 - 1919-04-09
Summary:

Tonight, Frank Keenan in 'Loaded Dice.' The Dorros in news songs and dances. 'The Silent Command' featuring Rob. Leonard and Ella Hall. Booking at Anderson's. April 8 remarks: A Pathe play, 'Loaded Dice'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-07 - 1919-04-09
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Loaded Dice.' Plot included. The Dorros in new songs and dances. Thursday matinee 10th April at 5.15 p.m., 'The Silent Command' featuring Bob [sic] Leonard and Ella Hall. Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-21 - 1920-09-22
Summary:

Tomorrow at 2.30 p.m., extra special attraction, the Bandman Comedy Company on the screen, by kind permission of Maurice E. Bandman, Leonard Stephens supported by Carl Lawson and Beryl Barraclough and other members of the Bandman Company will present the farcical comedy, 'Lumpy Wins the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-21 - 1920-09-21
Summary:

Extra special attraction, The Bandman Comedy Co. on the screen. By kind permission of Maurice E. Bandman. Other performers include Leonard Stephens, Carl Lawson and Beryl Barraclough. 'Lumpy Wins the Calcutta Sweep' in three side splitting reels.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-21
Summary:

Mr. Ray has been fortunate in securing the first Indian film, produced in Calcutta, entitled 'Lumpy wins the Calcutta Sweep.' This is a two-reel comedy bristling with good humour. The principal artistes taking part in the film are Leonard Stephens, Carl Lawson and Beryl Barraclough, of…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-21 - 1920-09-21
Summary:

Tomorrow at 2.30 p.m., the Bandman Comedy Company on the screen by kind permission of Maurice E. Bandman, Leonard Stephens supported by Carl Lawson and Beryl Barraclough and other members of the Bandman Company will present the farcical comedy, 'Lumpy Wins the Calcutta Sweep.' Prices:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-23 - 1920-09-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Emmy Wehlen in 'The Outsider' in 6 parts. Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Tough Luck' and Pathe's British Gazette. Today at 2.30 p.m., the Bandman Comedy Company on the screen, by kind permission of Maurice E. Bandman, Leonard Stephens…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-24 - 1920-09-24
Summary:

Leonard Stephens in 'Lumpy Wins the Calcutta Sweep.' Mystery, love, thrills in 'The Outsider.' 'The Million Dolly Dollies' at the Coronet. Open air cinematograph at the Club de Recreio, 'Wives of Men.' String band of S. S. 'Korea Maru.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-25 - 1920-09-25
Summary:

Tonight at the cinemas: at 2.30 p.m., Leonard Stephens in 'Lumps Wins the Calcutta Sweep' and 'Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells.' At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., mystery, love and thrills in 'The Outsider,' in 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Million Dollar Dollies.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-05
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks' 'Mr. Fixit' which screened at the Coronet Theatre, kept the audience in a constant ripple of merriment yesterday. The film is related to Leonard Merrick's novel 'The Worldings.' Outline of the film is included. Norma Talmage's 'She Loves…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-15
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Virginia Faire and Leonard Clapham in a Universal special attraction, 'Under Northern Lights.' Also Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in a Jewel comedy, 'Roman Romeos.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eddie Polo in 'King of Circus,' 16 and 17…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-15
Summary:

Under Northern Lights,' a Universal special attraction featuring Virginia Faire & Leonard Clapham. Also, Eddie Lyons & Lee Moran in 'Roman Romeos,' a Universal Jewel comedy. 2.30 & 7.15 p.m. performances, Eddie Pollo [sic] in 'King of Circus' [sic], 16 &…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-15
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. today, Virginia Faire and Leonard Clapham in 'Under Northern Lights.' Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in 'Roman Romeos,' a Universal Jewel comedy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 16 and 17 episodes of 'King of Circus' [sic]. Booking at Messrs…

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

In the World Theatre's change of programme, the star film is a picture entitled 'Under Northern Lights.' It is a Universal production, the principal roles being taken by the popular Virginia Faire and Leonard Clapham. Another fine film is a Universal Jewel Comedy, 'Roman…