A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-20 - 1910-06-22
Summary:

Funeral procession of his late majesty King Edward VII at the Theatre Royal on Wednesday and Thursday, June 22nd and 23rd at 9 p.m. at sharp. Price details included. Booking at Messrs Moutrie & Co. Ld.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-06 - 1911-05-09
Summary:

Sharp Cinematograph Vaudeville is provided every evening at 9.15 p.m.; performances by Miss Grace Wilson and Miss Grace Vyveene; the only place to pass an enjoyable evening, electric fans throughout theatre; special pictures this week: 'The Hobble Skirt' and 'The Heart Forgives,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-13 - 1913-05-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'Les Miserables' commence sharp 9 p.m.; Late car to the Peak; Late Ferry to Kowloon

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-14 - 1913-05-16
Summary:

Film screening of 'Les Miserables' commence sharp 9 p.m.; Late car to the Peak; Late Ferry to Kowloon

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-14 - 1913-05-15
Summary:

Tonight and for a few nights only, 'Les Miserables', by Victor Hugo at 9 p.m. sharp. Late car to the Peak. Late ferry to Kowloon. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-04
Summary:

A ban has been placed upon open-air cinemas on the peninsula but the police sharp-shooters keep things lively of an evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-03 - 1914-10-05
Summary:

Film screening of 'Victory' (5 parts); Band in attendeance; The public are requested to be in their seats by 9:00 p.m. sharp

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-08
Summary:

Mr. Bert, a performer and a member of the musical team of Sharp and Flatt had planned to perform for the Bijou Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-28
Summary:

Mr. Flatt, a member of the very well-known musical team of Sharp and Flatt entertained at the Bijou Theatre. The third series of Pathe's war gazette has arrived and is fully equal to its predecessors while 'Slaves of Ambition,' a piece dealing with politics in France, holds…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-21
Summary:

The film 'How whisky is made' (taken by permission of Messrs. James Buchanan and Co., Ltd.) was featured at the Bijou Theatre and was forwarded to the local agents Messrs. Donnelly and Whyte. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-16 - 1915-10-19
Summary:

The beautiful drama in 8 parts, 'The Black Ball,' on Tuesday, 19th October, 1915. Comic and interesting pictures included. A grand Red Cross Night on Wednesday, 20th October, 1915. The performance will commence sharp at 9 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-18 - 1915-10-20
Summary:

On Cot 19, the beautiful and magnificent drama 'Black Ball' in 3 parts; also interesting comic and historical pictures; On Oct 20, grand red cross day under the distinguished patronage of rear Admiral R. H. Anstruther; great naval programme by kind permission of the Tramway of late car…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-20 - 1915-10-20
Summary:

The Red Cross Night with a great naval programme on Wednesday, 20th October, 1915. The performance will commence sharp at 9 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-06-12 - 1916-06-14
Summary:

The 'Sports Night' with boxing contests by H.K. Police Reserve on Wednesday, 14th June. Commence at 8:30 p.m. sharp. Price details included. Booking at Anderson Music Co.

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Headline: Never Filmed
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-07
Summary:

Referring to the increases in juvenile crimes, and the influences of 'the pictures,' Mr. Montage Sharpe, at Middlesex Sessions, regretted that at the cinemas the last scene in those exciting episodes was rarely shown – the part where the birching and punishment came in.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-01-18
Summary:

With the sharp growth of films and cinemas in the United Kingdom, a full review and suggestion on this industry were important for future development. After hearing a mass of evidence for and against the cinema, the Cinema Commission of Inquiry instituted by the National Council of Public Morals…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-22 - 1918-04-22
Summary:

For today only, the splendid all colour film, 'Pro Patria' or 'The Heroes of Belgium,' from the novel by Victorien Sardou. Note: owing to the length of this beautiful production, 'Pro Patria' will start at 5.15 and 9.15 sharp. Please be early.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-24 - 1918-05-24
Summary:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, May 25, 26, 27 and 28, super-programme for four nights only. 9.15 p.m. performance, the first greatest picture of the year, 'The Barrier' from the novel by Rex Beach, in 7 parts, 8,000 feet. Owing to the enormous price we are paying for the rights…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-20 - 1919-08-27
Summary:

Hearts of the World' at 9.15. It's the same grand production that played for 7 weeks in London. Special music by an augmented orchestra. Booking at Moutrie's. August 21 remarks: Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 'Sharp.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-20 - 1919-08-23
Summary:

The Coronet at 9.15 prompt, 'Hearts of the World.' Special music by an Augmented Orchestra. Admission: $2.00 and $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's. August 21 Remarks: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9.15 p.m. sharp. Friday and Saturday at 5.15 p.m. August 23 Remarks: Film review. Names…