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: 1912-05-02
Summary:

There appear the so-called 'talking pictures,' a synchronization of the cinematograph and the phonograph by electrical science, are already in craze in London and Paris. So premising have been these reproductions of plays and operas that two prominent producers, Charles Frohman and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-09-16
Summary:

A remarkable incident is reported from Whistable. During the exhibition of the 'Quo Vadis' films at the local picture palace one visitor became greatly agitated, and was overcome by his emotion that he fainted and had to be carried out of the building. It was reported that the visitor…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The article mentioned the strong growth of the cinema business in Great Britain and America. These important and interesting facts of the wonderful growth of cinema are given by Mr. Valentia Steer in his book, The Romance of the Cinema. Mr. Steer also mentioned the cinematograph has caught the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-07 - 1915-10-09
Summary:

The last episode of 'Lucille Love' on Friday, 8th October, 1915. The drama 'Court Intrigue' in 4 parts. Pathe's British gazette and Keystone comics included.

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-28 - 1916-07-31
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) A minute record under British royal patronage, 'Sixty Years a Queen' in 4 parts, tonight. Harry's gazette and Keystone comics included. Full band performances on Saturday night at 9:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-31 - 1918-08-01
Summary:

The seventh and eighth episodes of 'Mary Page' on 31st July, 1st and 2nd August. Gaumont graphic and Keystone comics included. The ninth and tenth episodes of 'Mary Page' will be continued on Saturday, 3rd August.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-05 - 1918-10-08
Summary:

The eleventh and twelfth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom,' with L-Ko and Keystone comics, from Saturday, 5th to Tuesday, 8th October. A Paramount feature in 5 parts. The first to third episodes of 'Who is Number One?' on Wednesday 9th October. Kathleen Clifford is featured.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-04 - 1919-01-07
Summary:

January 6th, 7th and 8th, 1919, 'Sons of Satan' produced by George Loene [sic] Tucker, director of 'Traffic in Souls.' Also showing Annals of the War, No. 55 and 'Wiffles Has Married a Wealthy Wife,' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-13 - 1919-01-14
Summary:

January 13, 14 and 15, 9.15 performance, Annals of the War No. 56, 'Thou Shalt Not Covet' written by James Oliver Curwood, produced by the Selig Polyscope Company and 'Fatty's Reckless Fling.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-24
Summary:

Long and interesting set of pictures were shown at Victoria last night included 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' 'Annals of the War,' 'United States Customs Inspection' and 'Wilful Wallops for Wealth.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-25 - 1919-01-25
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. performance, Annals of the War No. 57, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' 3rd epoch 'The Philanthropist' and 'Wilful Wallops for Wealth.' Matinees every Wednesday and Thursday at 5.15 p.m., Saturday 2.15 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. Booking at…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-31 - 1919-02-03
Summary:

February 1, 2, 3 and 4, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldina [sic] Farrar. Also, Gazette and Comics. Monday February 3, matinee at 5 p.m., showing 'Quo Vadis,' a drama in 7 parts. Tuesday February 4, matinee…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-03 - 1919-02-04
Summary:

February 3, 4 and 5, 9.15 p.m. performance, Annals of the War No. 58. 'A Multi-Millionaire' after the play of Mr. Joseph Remand Renaud, 'Lucien in Parking Case.' The Manila String Band will be in attendance on Tuesday February 4 at 9.15 p.m. Matinees every Wednesday and…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-05 - 1919-02-07
Summary:

February 6, 7, 8 and 9 at 9.15 p.m., Annals of the War No. 59, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' epoch 5 ‘The Conquest of Paris.' 'Dimpe Aute Salesman.' The Manila String Band will be in attendance on Saturday February 8 at 9.15 p.m. Matinees every Wednesday and Thursday at 5.…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-08
Summary:

The Count of Monte Cristo' was shown for the fifth round last night. 'Annals of the War' opened the programme and an interesting insect film, finishing up with a comic 'Dimple, Auto Salesman' [sic], which was very funny.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-22 - 1921-03-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.' Also British Gazette. March 23 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'In Old Kentucky.' Film review included. March 26 Remarks: Sunday, March 27, Guazzoni (producer of 'Quo Vadis') presents '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-29
Summary:

The Sack of Rome' continues to draw capacity houses at the Coronet Theatre. The producer previously produced 'Quo Vadis.' The Coronet Orchestra, with Mr. A. Scheninam at the piano, adds greatly to the enjoyment of this film masterpiece.

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-30
Summary:

The Sack of Rome' is produced by Enrico Guazzoni, the well-known maker of 'Quo Vadis' and other famous Italian pictures. Plot and production notes are included.

19
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-20
Summary:

Within last year (according to a writer in the New York Herald) there has been a marked lowering of salaries throughout the motion picture ranks, amounting in some instance to more than 50 per cent. A sage of Hollywood thus summarised the present salary situation. Several top listed actor and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-28
Summary:

Hongkong was to have had the opportunity of seeing Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers' this week but the film has gone astray somewhere in the course of transmission and the Coronet management have had regretfully to announce that its screening has been postponed. Today and…