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: 1898-04-09
Summary:

There will no doubt be a very large audience present at the Theatre Royal this evening, when the renowned Carl Hertz, will make his re-appearance. In the marvellous cinematographe [sic] the new series pictures will be shown which includes the great sensational picture 'A Call on the London…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-11
Summary:

There will doubtless be a big holiday audience present at the Theatre Royal this evening, to witness the performance of Carl Hertz. Also the cinematographe pictures were enthusiastically received, the fight between gunboats and the turn-out of the London Fire Brigade being re-shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1900-04-24
Summary:

A good music-hall programme was given last night in Theatre Royal. Owing to the illness of an important member of the company, viz, the lime-light man, the London Bioscope had to be omitted. Various artists performed included Mr. Bell: a comedian, Miss Delroy on dancing, Miss Maud Lita on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-25
Summary:

Funny picture, 'Twin Beds,' commences today at the Coronet. Signor Monti (Carter de Haven) ends up in the wrong house. Mr. Hawkins has gone out on business, and his wife (Mrs. Carter de Haven) had gone to bed. Film plot included. Many residents will remember when 'Twin Beds'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-25
Summary:

Commencing today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Twin Beds.' The film is a screen version of the famous play of the same name. The couple is played by Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

Twin Beds,' from the stage to the screen, Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven have produced a truly refreshing funny picture. The film was commenced at the Coronet yesterday and is especially interesting to many picture-goers who had seen the play when it was staged at the Theatre Royal some years…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

Twin Beds,' the film version of the farce comedy stage success of the same name, commenced at the Coronet yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven, who are sponsoring as well as starring in the production, have produced a truly refreshing comedy. Those who missed witnessing the screening of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-28
Summary:

Twin Beds,' the hilariously funny comedy which has been delighting Coronet audiences during the last few days, will be screened today for the last time.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-28
Summary:

Tonight for the last time, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Twin Beds.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-27
Summary:

Twin Beds,' the farce which made such a hit at the Coronet recently, is being shown today and tomorrow at the Star, Kowloon.