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: 1909-03-01
Summary:

The moving pictures of the famous Johnson-Burns fight which took place at Sydney, Australia, on December 26, have been brought to Manila by Sydney S. Cohan, one of the promoters of the fight, and will be seen in Hongkong at an early date. These pictures are the best that have ever been taken of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-31
Summary:

The pictures of this historic fight for the World's Championship were again shown in the Theatre Royal last night. They are excellent, and tomorrow is the last time they will be seen in Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-04-01
Summary:

The Piccadilly Circus in Sydney showed a film about a fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson which was produced by Gaumont Studio in Sherwood-st. It was so realistic. The miracle worker is Mr. McIntosh, promoter and referee of the fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson. Films of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-30
Summary:

At the close of a most successful season, Mr. Hugh J. Ward, head of the good play-acting company that recently visited Hong Kong, in a few words of acknowledgement, expressed his regret that the theatres in the East were not all that they might be. In reference to Hongkong Theatre especially, he…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-14
Summary:

A just and pointed criticism appeared in a contemporary on the misuse of the cinematograph on the Burns-Johnson Fight. There is an opinion that such a picture should not be shown in Singapore. The natives yelled with delight every time the Black hit Burns, and their remarks were not very…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

A large number of people assembled at the Theatre Royal last night to witness the first demonstration in Hong Kong of Edison's latest invention Kinetophone, the union of moving picture with voice was pleasing and effective. The first item was a short description of the invention, given by a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

The first public performance given in Hongkong of Mr. T. Edison's invention – The Kinetophone, took place in the Theatre Royal last night. The new invention, in its remarkably life-like presentation of sounds and actions synchronising, is wonderful but by no means perfect. It displayed six…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-30
Summary:

The Theatre Royal was crowded last night at the second demonstration of Thos. A. Edison's latest invention, the 'Kinetophone.' The demonstration consisted of 6 pieces: 'Julius Caesar'; Chimes of Normandy'; 'An Indian Girl's Revenge'; 'Jack's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-15 - 1917-03-17
Summary:

On Mar 16, the great historical and spectacular drama 'Salomba' [sic] in 6 parts, from the novel by Gustave Flaubert; Pathe's Gazette: 'The Great War Series' (D.18); Chaplin and Keystone comics; on Mar 20, 'Julius Caesar.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-16 - 1917-03-16
Summary:

Screening of 'Salambo', Pathe's Gazette, The Great War Series (D18), Chaplin and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Julius Caesar'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-17 - 1917-03-19
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Salambo', Pathe's Gazette, The Great War Series (D18), Chaplin and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Julius Caesar'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-19 - 1917-03-19
Summary:

On Mar 20, 'Julius Caesar' in 4 parts, the world's greatest film play.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-19 - 1917-03-21
Summary:

On Mar 20, 'Julius Caesar' in 4 parts, the world's greatest film play; Pathe's Gazette and various comics; great attractions for the weekend.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-20 - 1917-03-20
Summary:

Screening of 'Julius Caesar', Pathe's Gazette and Various Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-20
Summary:

The programme featured a fine drama 'Salambo' depicting ancient Roman life, and also 'Julius Caesar.' The management intends to show the patriotism in a practical manner and the theatre will contribute a sum to War Charities.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-21 - 1917-03-22
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Julius Caesar', Pathe's Gazette and Various Comics

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-22
Summary:

There was a very large house at the Victoria Theatre last night, the front row of the circle being occupied by the volunteers for the Front and their friends and the whole space behind the stalls by the men of the Shropshire Regiment, who were there by invitation of the management. It is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-22
Summary:

Julius Caesar' is a splendid film with a well worked out story. Last night the management entertained a number of men of the Shropshires and an invitation has been issued to the men of the regiment to visit the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-24
Summary:

There is soon to be offered to the picture-going public of Hongkong, a sensational picture entitled 'Tarzan of the Apes.' A China Mail reporter had a chance to attend a private show in Coronet yesterday and provided details for this film. This picture will be followed by a sequel:…

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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

Ambassador Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany.' Jun 4 remarks: The First National Exhibitor's Circuit producers of 'Shoulder Arms' and the 'Tarzan' pictures. Ambassador James W. Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany.' Jun 5 remarks: What the…