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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-14 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (1st & 2nd episodes) and 'Oscar In Search of A Wife'; Full orchestra under the direction of Prof Gonzales

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-14 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

On Oct 14, serial feature, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; comedy: 'Oscar in Search of a Wife' in 2 parts; orchestra performance.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-28 - 1917-03-02
Summary:

Screening of 'Chains', 'Oscar Joins The Army', War Graphic and Comics

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-28 - 1917-03-01
Summary:

Tonight, a magnificent drama 'Chains' in 4 parts; 'Oscar Joins the Army' in 2 parts; war graphic and comics.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-26
Summary:

Mr. George Bernard Shaw, speaking at a meeting of the Society of Authors, said that two hours ago he was offered £10,000 for what was simply nothing more than to put his name on a bill for a film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-23
Summary:

The Passion Flower,' a First National feature production, comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. The production of the play is supported by Norma Talmadge, Herbert Brenon, and Jacinto Benavente, who is the Bernard Shaw of Spanish dramatists. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-14
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-26
15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-30 - 1923-10-30
Summary:

The mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death! Oscar Wilde's 'Salome.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-31 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Nazimova plays the name part in Oscar Wilde's masterpiece, 'Salome.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-03
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-05 - 1923-11-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in Oscar Wilde's 'Salome.' But not for children.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-10
Summary:

Oscar Wilde's 'Salome' with Nazimova at 5.15 & 9.15 only.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-09
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 only, Oscar Wilde's 'Salome' with Nazimova.