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: 1910-01-21
Summary:

Calcutta, January 4 – Yesterday Mr. Justice Fletcher decided the case of Warwick Major, manager for Mr. Maurice Bandmann, against A. Stephen, proprietor of the Empire Theatre, claiming R15,000 in compensation for telegrams of a defamatory character sent in May last to Mr. Bandmann. – '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-04
Summary:

At the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Tuesday evening there is to be exhibited an excellent film of the funeral of the late King Edward VII taken by the Warwick Trading Co., of London. The picture of the historic occasion is a splendid one from every point of view. The details of the picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-12
Summary:

Mr. R. H. Stephenson, lately connected with the Bandmann's and Dallas Opera Companies and the Warwick Major Company, arrived from the north by the s.s. Arcadia. He is to take charge of the new Bijou Scenic Theatre in Flower Street

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-16
Summary:

The 'Window of the World' opens tonight. Mr. Robert Stephenson, lessee and manager of the Bijou Theatre, has provided for his patrons. Pictures of the great and most recent happenings at home and abroad, a cornet solo will be played, and Mr. Stephenson himself, who has had much stage…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-11-17
Summary:

A large house was present last night in the new Bijou Scenic Theatre in Flower Street. It was formerly the Salon Cinema-Theatre. The pictures thrown on the screen last night were interesting and free from flicker. The film depicting the journey to Taipo on the new railway was particularly…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-12
Summary:

A representative of the 'Ceylon Observer' learned from Mr. Warwick Major, proprietor of the Empire Picture Palace, that he has purchased outright the Kandy theatre building in which he has been giving a duplication of his Colombo show since its recent opening. The building was formerly…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-13
Summary:

Mr Warwick Major has a scheme to alter the present Empire Picture Palace, in Colombo. The alternations include the enlargement of the stage and increased seating. Mr Warwick Major was very proud.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-20 - 1918-12-20
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' by William Fox Production. Photo of the Princess included. Virginia Lee Corbin acts as Princess Regina in the film.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-18 - 1919-06-21
Summary:

Blazing Love' with Virginia Pearson in the leading role. Commencing tomorrow. Jun 19 remarks: Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-18 - 1919-06-19
Summary:

A new star, Virginia Pearson in 'Blazing Love,' a new style of photoplay, tonight at the Coronet. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-19 - 1919-06-19
Summary:

Virginia Pearson in 'Blazing Love' tonight. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-19 - 1919-06-20
Summary:

June 19, 20, 21 and 22, Virginia Pearson in 'Blazing Love,' 6 parts. Prices as usual. Booking for 9.15 p.m. at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-20 - 1919-06-21
Summary:

Tonight, Virginia Pearson in 'Blazing Love' in 6 parts. Prices as usual. Booking for 9.15 p.m. at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-21 - 1919-06-21
Summary:

The little house where they show the big pictures. Tonight and tomorrow night are the last two nights of the big 6-part William Fox production, 'Blazing Love,' featuring Virginia Pearson. Also that Mack Sennett's masterpiece, 'Mickey' will be shown on Monday next.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-24
Summary:

The 5th and 6th episodes of the 'Moon Child' will be screened on Saturday. 'The Fall of a Nation' written recently by Thomas Dixon, in 7 parts, will also be screened. The protagonist of the play is Leila Frost in the role of Virginia Holland, the heroine of the story written…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-25 - 1919-07-29
Summary:

26th, 27th, 28th and 29th July at 9.15 p.m. performance, showing 'The Fall of a Nation' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, the most stupendous and amazing film production in the world's history, written by Thomas Dixon, featuring Virginia Holland [sic]. Saturday's matinee and 7.15 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-18 - 1919-08-20
Summary:

Tonight programme, 'A Tortured Heart,' a throbbing William Fox picture featuring Virginia Peterson [sic]. Harold Lloyd comedy 'Next Aisle Over.' Matinee: 'Hinton's Double.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-18 - 1919-08-20
Summary:

Tonight programme, 'A Tortured Heart,' a throbbing William Fox Picture, featuring Miss Virginia Peterson [sic]. Harold Lloyd Comedy, 'Next Aisle Over.' Wednesday's matinee, 'Hinton's Double.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-19 - 1919-08-20
Summary:

Tonight's programme, 'A Tortured Heart,' a throbbing William Fox picture featuring Miss Virginia Pearson. Also Harold Lloyd comedy, 'Next Aisle Over.' Wednesday's matinee, 'Hinton's Double.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-21 - 1919-08-23
Summary:

String band in attendance during the screening of 'The Silver Girl,' a most perfect picture, supreme council sittings. Matinee: 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 9, 10 and 11). Booking at Anderson's. August 22 remarks: Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl.' Matinee…