A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Your Attention! The Novelty of The Age: The American Bioscope & Phonograph Company's Renowned Entertainment
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-23 - 1904-01-27
Summary:

The Bioscope is the only one of its kind really worth seeing. Emphasis on the pictures are steady and continuous and do not dazzle the eye. Cinematographic art as exhibited in the leading theatres of Europe and America. Price details included. Seats reserved can be booked at the Robinson Piano…

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Headline: Theatre Royal, City Hall: Freear's New World-Famous Protean Vaudeville Entertainment Frivolities
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-28 - 1904-01-28
Summary:

Freear's New World-Famous Protean Vaudeville Entertainment Frivolities' will be returned in Hong Kong. Noted that M. Rehemanjee's famous new bioscope will be shown in the interval.

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Headline: Theatre Royal, City Hall: Freear's New World-Famous Protean Vaudeville Entertainment Frivolities
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-29 - 1904-01-29
Summary:

Freear's New World-Famous Protean Vaudeville Entertainment Frivolities' will be returned in Hong Kong tomorrow. Noted that M. Rehemanjee's famous new bioscope will be shown in the interval.

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Headline: Theatre Royal, City Hall: Freear's New World-Famous Protean Vaudeville Entertainment Frivolities
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-30 - 1904-01-30
Summary:

Freear's World-Famous Frivolities is going to be shown tonight. Detailed description of the programme. M. Rehemanjee's new and celebrated 'Bioscope' will be exhibited for 15 minutes only.

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Headline: Freear's Frivolities
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-30
Summary:

The programme of Mr. Freear's entertainment at the City Hall this evening; The programme included an extra item M. Rehemanjee's New and Celebrated 'Bioscope' for 15 minutes only.

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Headline: Theatre Royal: 'Hearts of the World'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-18
Summary:

Hearts of the World' the supreme triumph of D. W. Griffith, who made 'Intolerance,' to be presented at the City Hall for a short period under the management of the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included. Booking at the Moutrie's.

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Headline: The Pick of the Picture Tonight
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-18 - 1921-07-19
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15 & 7.15, episodes 6 of 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 5 & 6 of 'Daredevil Jack,' and Chefalo. The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: At 9.15, James…

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Headline: The Pick of the Pictures Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-18 - 1921-07-19
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 6. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5 and 6. At 9.15 p.m., Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: at 9.15 p.m…

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Headline: $2.00 a Minute!: 'The Devil's Passkey' at Wo Ping Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-21 - 1921-07-22
Summary:

When we tell you that it costs us $2 a minute to show 'The Devil's Passkey' at Wo Ping Theatre more than it cost to screen either 'Hearts of the World' or 'Intolerance,' you can perhaps realise that it must be a great picture. The Coronet Orchestra will provide…