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: 1899-04-12
Summary:

During the trial at St. Louis, Missouri, of a man named Campbell Allgair for murder the prosecution introduced a set of cinematograph pictures giving the entire scenes of the crime.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-05-27
Summary:

Hong Kong is threatened with a music hall of a pronounced type. These reports are to the effect that Mr. Louis Levy of Manila, has secured permission to open a vaudeville theatre in Hong Kong. We are aware of the fact that Mr. Levy was here a short while ago for the purpose of looking into the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-07-02
Summary:

Mr. Louis Calvert has been chosen as the first producer to the long-heralded Millionaire's Theatre in New York. In a long interview with Daily Chronicle, Mr. Calvert has talked about his future theatrical productions.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-02-27
Summary:

A fine film entitled the 'Queen's Necklace,' which illustrates a chapter of French history, is to be shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight. The case of the diamond necklace was a historical scandal which took place about 1785, in the reign of the ill-fated Louis XVI and Marie…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-28
Summary:

It is a poem about the moving picture man by St. Louis Times.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

Louis Rohmeyer, who was walking around the world for a wager, was stolen $10. The criminal was brought into court by Sergeant Pitt and was sentenced one month's hard labour and 4 hours ' stocks. The 'pedestrian' stated in evidence that he engaged the defendant to convey him…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-03 - 1915-02-03
Summary:

Performance by Louis. T. Slicker; Screening of War Pictures, also other comic, dramatic and scenic pictures; Coming performance by Miss May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-03 - 1915-02-05
Summary:

Special engagement for 4 nights only, performance by Louis T. Slicker; also the War Picture and other comic, dramatic & scenic pictures; performance by Clarke on Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-04 - 1915-02-05
Summary:

Performance by Louis. T. Slicker; Screening of War Pictures, also other comic, dramatic and scenic pictures; Coming performance by Miss May Clarke

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-06
Summary:

Some excellent war pictures, a new Max Linder adventure were screened at the Bijou last night. Mr. Louis T. Slicker sang songs and tomorrow night Miss May Clarke will make her first appearance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-06-20
Summary:

Special performances are being given tomorrow afternoon and evening in the Victoria Theatre in aid of the funds of the Portuguese School in this colony. Among those who will contribute to the entertainment are Mr. Bruno Rocha, Mr. F. Latymer, Mr. Morbey, Mr. Louis Meo, Mr. A. B. Allen, Mr. E. G…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-11
Summary:

Recently Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island' was produced at great expense in America as a film play, and both the negative and copies were taken by the Fox Film Co. back to England, but unfortunately the negatives have been smuggled.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-08
Summary:

Sing hey for the days of the bold Buccaneer! H. W. Ray announces the re-issue of a famous Triangle play, 'Daphne and the Pirate' featuring Lillian Gish and Elliott Dexter, a realistic picture of France under Louis Quinze, of the slave market of New Orleans, and of the Black Flag on the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-08
Summary:

The principal item of the Coronet programme is 'Daphne and the Pirate,' a costume play dealing with the times of Louis XV of France. Lilian Gish plays the heroine. Film plot included. Other interesting items in the programme are an excellent Pathe Gazette, in which showing Captain Ross…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-01
Summary:

New York – The Morning Telegraph says that Mr. Charlie Chaplin, the film star, had a fight with Mr. Louis Mayer, Mrs. Chaplin's Manager and adviser, in the lobby of the Alexandria Hotel at Los Angeles. Mrs. Mildred Harris Chaplin, who is estranged from her husband, was in San Diego at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

The newest Universal-Jewel production, 'Under Crimson Skies,' written by J. G. Hawks, directed by Rex Ingram and featuring Elmo Lincoln, will be the super-attraction at the Hongkong Theatre today. Those who love adventure and who revel in the tales of Jack London, Robert Louis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, theatre-goers will have an opportunity to see the latest Universal-Jewel production entitled 'Under Crimson Skies' featuring the Colossus of the screen, Elmo Lincoln, the celebrated star of 'Tarzan of the Apes' and 'The Romance of Tarzan.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

Memories of Jack London and Robert Louis Stevenson at their best will be revived at the Hongkong Theatre today when local theatre-goers will be given their first view of 'Under Crimson Skies,' by the Universal-Jewel production. The film starring Elmo Lincoln as the lead, supported by…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-23
Summary:

See Jack Deampsey [sic] give Willard the Knock-out Blow at 9.15 p.m. tonight. July 23 Remarks: At 7.15, Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th and Monday 25th, the Men of the American Fleet will be entertained by the Government.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-23 - 1921-07-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., see Jack Dempsey give Willard the knock-out blow.