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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-02
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin, in the flesh, will be in Hongkong next March, accompanied by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Efforts will also be made to induce D. W. Griffith to join the party. This news was given yesterday by Mr. George Mooser, a well-known play producer and film manager. He is the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-18 - 1922-12-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' At 2.30 p.m., $1.5 & 80 cts. At 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., $2 & $1. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight & Wednesday, Lon Chaney in 'The Penalty.' December 19 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre - Dollar Dance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-18 - 1922-12-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' 2.30 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., $2 and 1. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and Wednesday, Lon Chaney in 'The Penalty.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-18 - 1922-12-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and Wednesday, Lon Chaney in 'The Penalty.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-19 - 1922-12-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' 2.30 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., $2 and 1. Kowloon Theatre: 9 p.m., dollar dance. Tomorrow only, 'The Penalty.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' 2.30 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., $2 and 1. Kowloon Theatre: 'The Penalty.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' Kowloon Theatre: 'The Penalty.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-21 - 1922-12-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' At 2.30 p.m., $1.5 & 80 cts. At 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., $2 & $1. Kowloon Theatre: At 9 p.m., Dance with music by our own Jazz Band.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-21 - 1922-12-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' 2.30 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., $2 and 1. Kowloon Theatre: 9 p.m., dance with music by our own jazz band.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-21 - 1922-12-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' Kowloon Theatre: 9 p.m., dance with music by our own Jazz Band.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-22 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' At 2.30 p.m., $1.5 & 80 cts. At 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., $2 & $1. Kowloon Theatre: 'Man and His Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' 2.30 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., $2 and 1. Kowloon Theatre: 'Man and His Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-22 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' Kowloon Theatre: 'Man and His Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-23 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow at 2, 4.30, 6.45 & 9.15, 'The Three Musketeers.' No music at 6.45 prices for which $1 & 80 cents. Kowloon Theatre: At 9 p.m., last dance of the year. Tickets $1.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-23 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2, 4.30, 6.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Three Musketeers.' No music at 6.45, prices for which $1.00 and 50 cents. Kowloon Theatre: 9 p.m., last dance of the year. Tickets $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-23 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow, 2.30, 4.30, 6.45 and 9.15, 'The Three Musketeers.' No Music at 6.45 prices for which are $1.00 and 50 cents. Kowloon Theatre: 9 p.m., last dance of the year. Tickets $1.00.