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: 1897-11-19
Summary:

Last night in Theatre Royal, the Elsie Adair Company gave an amusing entertainment before a large house. And a series of animated pictures were shown by means of Edison's Vitascope. It was an almost total absence of the flicker which has characterised all previous exhibitions of pictures of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-04 - 1898-04-04
Summary:

Performance of Carl Hertz and Mdlle D'Alton. Also do not fail to see the original and marvellous Cinematographe, startling and up-to-date subjects, 200 animated pictures in colours. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co. Harry Lyons is the Agent.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-05 - 1898-04-05
Summary:

Performance of Carl Hertz and Mdlle D'Alton. Also do not fail to see the original and marvellous Cinematographe, startling and up-to-date subjects, 200 animated pictures in colours, the sensation of the hour, absolutely the talk of the City. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co. Harry Lyons is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-02
Summary:

Mr. Will Holmsworth's Co. opened their season last night at the theatre Royal, and the show is nothing short of successful. Mr. Eric Hewell, Miss Ruby Maxwell, Miss Maud Larele, and Miss Lancy Stewart performed in the first part. The first part of the programme concluded with a refined and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-07
Summary:

The writer congrats Mr. Thurston, assisted by Winfield Blacke and Miss Maude Amber, on filling the theatre Royal on Saturday evening. He filled the theatre 'as we have never seen it filled before,' entertained the audience for 2.5 hours. The magician's card trick is wonderful, and…

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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: 1923-01-03 - 1923-01-05
Summary:

Wed. to Sat. 3rd to 6th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Edith Hallor in 'Just Outside the Door,' and Round Three of 'The Leather Pushers.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 3 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Just Outside the Door' only. Illustration…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-03 - 1923-01-05
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Edith Hallor in Jules Eckert Goodman's Just Outside the Door. Also round three, 'The Leather Pushers.' January 3 Remarks: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Invisible Ray.' January 4 & 5 Remarks: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-05 - 1923-01-05
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, 3rd to 6th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Edith Hallor in 'Just Outside the Door.' Also round 3 of 'The Leather Pushers.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-09
Summary:

Sat. to Tue. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Carnival Child.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 6 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Babe Marie Osborn in 'Voice of Destiny.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 1 and 2.…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Carnival Child' in 6 parts. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Baby Marie Osborne in 'Voice of Destiny.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices.…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-09
Summary:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Thursday, 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Carnival Child' in 6 parts. Sunday matinee, 6 p.m., Babe Marie Osborne in 'Voice of Destiny.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

From today till Monday at 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe with Harry Myers and Noble Johnson. Plot and illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-08
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday 8th and 9th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Carnival Child.' Monday 2.30 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 1 and 2. Tuesday 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Invisible Ray' episodes 13, 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-08
Summary:

Everybody knows Daniel Defoe's 'Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,' the delightful book which amused us as children. The story is being filmed under the Universal production, and will be shown at the World Theatre. Another film attraction is 'The Carnival Child.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-13
Summary:

Wed. & Sat. 10th & 13th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special in 6 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wed. & Thurs., 'Invisible Ray,' epis. 13, 14 and 15. Fri. to Mon., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-15
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 10th to 13th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super special in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday to Thursday, 'Invisible Ray' episodes 13, 14 and 15. Friday to Monday, 'The Adventures of Robinson…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, 10th to 13th January, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday to Thursday, 'Invisible Ray' episodes 13, 14 and 15; Friday to Monday, 'The Adventures of Robinson…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-13
Summary:

It is reported that a very enjoyable part of yesterday's entertainment, from the Japanese point of view, was the cinema show at the World Theatre in the afternoon. The film screened was 'Robinson Crusoe.'