A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-19
Summary:

1. 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' in 7 parts (10,000 feet) produced by African Film Productions Ltd and dealing with Zulu War; 2. 'A Turf Conspiracy,' a Broadwest all-British super-productions on Nat Gould's novel and featuring England's foremost cinema stars, Violet…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-04 - 1920-03-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Miss Tsen Mei in 'For the Freedom of the East.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-04 - 1920-03-04
Summary:

Miss Tsen Mei, the screen's first and only Chinese star in 'For the Freedom of the East.' It is a Goldwyn picture: you know what that means. Miss Tsen Mei is a Hongkong girl and the scene is laid in China. Ordinary prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-04 - 1920-03-05
Summary:

Tonight, Miss Tsen Mei in 'For the Freedom of the East.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-04 - 1920-03-06
Summary:

Miss Tsen Mei, the screen's first and only Chinese star in 'For the Freedom of the East.' It is a Goldwyn picture. Miss Tsen Mei is a Hongkong girl and the scene is laid in China.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-04 - 1920-03-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Miss Tsen Mei in 'For the Freedom of the East.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 4 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Goldwyn's 'For the Freedom of the East.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-23
Summary:

It is reported in the Chinese press that Mei Lang-fang, the most celebrated actor in China, who recently made a tour to Japan and achieved extraordinary success in that country.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-07
Summary:

A meeting of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday afternoon with the Hon. Mar. Lau Chu-pak in the chair. The Chairman announced that some of the members had engaged the most celebrated actor in China to perform at the Tai Ping Theatre, where the Chinese will entertain the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-20
Summary:

The big dream behind the Chung Wah Motion Picture Company is to use cinema as the medium to cure China's ills, by the means of movieize-ing China. Recently, 'The Lotus Blossom,' a Chinese story by Mr. Leong, was filmed by the Wah Ming Company, of which Mr. James B. Leong, an…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-16
Summary:

Mui Lan-fong arrived yesterday by the China Mail s. s. Nanking to fulfil an engagement arranged by a syndicate of local Chinese merchants. The remainder of the company is expected to reach Hongkong before the season begins at the Tai Ping Theatre on Friday. Background of Mui Lan-fong is outlined…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-18
Summary:

Mr. Mei Lan-fang, China's foremost actor, was received by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government. His Excellency showed a keen interest in presenting at one of the forthcoming productions in which Mr. Mei takes the leading role at the Taiping Theatre. His Excellency…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-19
Summary:

Mei Lan-fang, the Chinese actor now visiting Hongkong. Although Mr. Mei Lan-fang has not yet seen first-class English drama, we learned, that he studies with interest the best of the cinema films that come to the Far East. He is not impressed with Hong Kong's theatres. The Theatre Royal is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

The visit to this Colony of the famous Chinese actor, Mei Lan-feng, serves as a reminder of the favour which the histrionic art has attained in the Republic. Mr. Mei is able to obtain very high remuneration, he is solicitous of his art.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

A large number of Chinese businessmen attended a dinner at the Kam Ling Hotel in honour of the Chinese actor Mei Lan-fang. The gathering included the Hon. Mr. Chow Shou-son and the Hon. Mr. Ng Hom-tze. The customary toast of the Chinese Republic and the President of China having been honoured,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-25
Summary:

The fact that this is Mei Lan-fang's first visit to Hongkong and his great reputation were undoubtedly responsible for the large audience at the Tai Ping Theatre last night, when the famous actor and his troupe opened a short season here. Details are included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-30
Summary:

A very enjoyable time was spent at Repulse Bay Hotel on Saturday, when Mr. Mei Lan-fang was the guest at tiffin of the British American Tobacco Company. Messrs. F. A. Perry, K. H. Amuller, S. M. Mayes and H. C. Rowson represented the B. A. T. Company, and those invited to meet Mr. Mei Lang-Fong…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-31
Summary:

It is reported that a police trap was set last week for the capture of the blackmailers who sent a letter to Mr. Mei Lan-fang. However, it failed because none of the gang turned up at the trysting place mentioned in the letter.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-09
Summary:

Mei Lan-fang and his company have decided to extend their season by fifteen days, making their stay at the Tai Ping Theatre one month. Last night the programme included 'Shin-nui-san-fa,' which was a special play staged for the entertainment for His Excellency the Acting Governor (the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

Mr. K. Lips, an expert cameraman, arrived Hongkong recently to take up an engagement with China Sun Motion Picture Company. Among the first pictures he took were the scenes of damage caused by a recent typhoon. The pictures were made ready for the screen in record time. The scenic feature also…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
Summary:

Peking, March 28 – In the near future it may be possible, by the grace of the Peking police, for a Chinese gentleman to sit with his womenfolk when he takes them to the theatre or the cinema. The police have given permission for the experiment to be made at the Hua Lo theatre. Special men have…