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: 1902-10-12
Summary:

Forthcoming entertainment of the 20th Century Projectoscopic Company has announced. A brilliant series of photographs scenes in London at Coronation time, the Passion Play as performed at Oberammergau, and realistic pictures of the battle of San Juan, and of President Roosevelt's Rough…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-05
Summary:

Mr. Cherry Kearton entertained the distinguished audiences at the Alhambra with a series of splendid moving pictures of his adventures in British East Africa. There were many other fascinating pictures of wild beasts and birds, a delightful film of 'Jackson's Dancing Bird' dancing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-08-23
Summary:

Col. Theodore Roosevelt, writing about the recent Nevada prize-fight in the current issue of the 'Outlook.' 'I sincerely trust that public sentiment will be so aroused, and will make itself felt so effectively, as to guarantee that this is the last prize-fight to take place in the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-05 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

Pictures that are different. It is the mission of modern Cinematography to interest and instruct as well as to amuse. The following is a programme that drew crowded houses in both New York and Chicago. 'The Real Roosevelt,' Rainey's 'Hearts of the Jungle' and 'Coney…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-05 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

The following is a programme that drew crowded houses in both New York and Chicago. 1. 'The Real Roosevelt'; 2. Rainey's 'Heart of the Jungle'; 3. 'Coney Island.' This altogether novel programme will be shown for three nights at the Coronet. At both shows,…

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

It is the mission of modern cinematography to interest and instruct as well as to amuse. The following is a programme that drew crowded houses in both New York and Chicago. 1. 'The Real Roosevelt'; 2. Rainey's 'Hearts of the Jungle'; 3. 'Coney Island.' This…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-06 - 1919-08-07
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Real Roosevelt,' Rainey's 'Hearts of the Jungle' and 'Coney Island.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' episodes 3 and 4. Booking at Robinson's. Usual prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-06 - 1919-08-07
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night, 'The Real Roosevelt,' Rainey's 'Hearts of the Jungle' and 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 3 and 4). Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-06 - 1919-08-07
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Real Roosevelt,' Rainey's 'Heart of the Jungle,' and 'Coney Island.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 3 and 4. Booking at Robinson's. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-13
Summary:

The Bandbox' is a Deitrich-Beck [sic] Inc. picture directed by R. William Neill, which comes to the World Theatre soon. The cast of this big Hodkinson release includes Doris Kenyon, Alexander Gaden as her leading man. Other supporting crew members recruited by Theodore C. Deitrich [sic],…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-13
Summary:

The Bandbox,' starring Doris Kenyon, the Deitrich-Back, Inc., production of Louis Joseph Vance's story, comes to the World Theatre. Meanwhile, the film is directed by R. William Neill, and Kenyon is supported by Alexander Gaden, Gretchen Hartman, Walter, Weston, Edward Keppler, Logan…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Ethel Clayton with Elliott Dexter and Theodore Robert [sic] in 'The Girl Who Came Back.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 10 and 11 epis. Of 'Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-13 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels and Lila Lee with Thomas Meighan, Theodore Roberts and Wesley Barry in 'Male and Female,' in 9 reels.

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Headline: Flickers
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-01
Summary:

The Woman Thou Gavest Me,' a Paramount Artcraft Special adapted from Hall Caine's novel, which will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow. The film is directed by Hugh Ford. Catherine MacDonald has the leading role with other cast included Milton Sills, Jack Holt and Theodore Roberts…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-30
Summary:

Star Theatre, Kowloon, is screening 'Secret Service,' a Paramount Artcraft production featuring Robert Warwick, Theodore Roberts and Wanda Hawley. In addition to the attraction of 'Secret Service,' an Opera selection will be given by M. Majurel. Lyson Dherlys will present…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-21 - 1922-07-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William D. Taylor's 'The Furnace' in 7 reels, with a cast of celebrities including Agnes Ayres, Milton Sills and Theodore Roberts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger,' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Usual prices.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-21 - 1922-07-21
Summary:

Commencing Friday 21st, William D. Taylor's 'The Furnace,' 7 parts, with a cast of celebrities, including Agnes Ayers, Milton Sills and Theodore Roberts. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-21 - 1922-07-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William D. Taylor's 'The Furnace,' in 7 reels, starring Agnes Ayres, Milton Sills and Theodore Roberts. At 2.30 and 7.15 performance, June Caprice & George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger,' epis. 1, 2 & 3. Usual price. Booking at the Theatre…