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: 1901-08-21
Summary:

There is a very fine theatre on Kowloon Point. At least we conclude it is fine one from the manner in which the Chinese flock to it. Kowloonites don't object to the theatre itself, because it isn't a nuisance; but what they do object to is the fearful row made by the audience at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-31 - 1912-06-04
Summary:

Showing the greatest dramatic picture ever produced and the most expensive one on the market 'Lady of the Comelias' played by Sarah Bernhardt; Performance by Sam Gale and Sadie

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-24
Summary:

London, Dec. 22 – Madame Sarah Bernhardt is reported to be dangerously ill.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-04 - 1916-03-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Nigger' (5 parts), presented by William Farnum

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-03
Summary:

The new Pathe serial 'The Seven Pearls' to be screened at the Victoria Theatre is a thrilling one. Artistes contributed to the success of the picture, apart from the interesting story of the serials. The story was written by Chas. W. Goddard, who wrote 'The Perils of Pauline…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-23
Summary:

Tonight a new romantic Paramount picture 'Gretna Green,' starring Margaret Clark will be screened. Her previous play was 'The Goose Girl.' Another magnificent film 'The Black Wolf' in 5 parts will be screened. Leon Tellegen and Sarah Bernhardt in London take the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-23
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre tonight, the Paramount picture 'Gretna Green' will be screened and next Saturday Jesse L. Lasky presents Lou Tellegen, the famous actor in 'The Black Wolf' from the play by Jean Barrymore. Tellegan established himself as a romantic actor when he…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-23
Summary:

The management desires to inform the public that, owing to the late arrival of steamers, there will be no 'Moon Child' episodes shown this week. Paramount's 'The Explorer,' featuring Lou Tellegen, will be screened tomorrow. Mme. Sarah Bernhart, makes her debut as a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-19
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-19
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-26
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-13