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: 1902-10-12
Summary:

Forthcoming entertainment of the 20th Century Projectoscopic Company has announced. A brilliant series of photographs scenes in London at Coronation time, the Passion Play as performed at Oberammergau, and realistic pictures of the battle of San Juan, and of President Roosevelt's Rough…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-27
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe, which has been exhibiting at Café Weismann with great acceptance for some time back, is branching out. Following the success of its open air exhibition at the Cricket Fete it is to exhibit in the City Hall next Saturday evening. The chief feature of the exhibition will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-05
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph, No. 2 Zetland Street, showed many beautiful films of varied subjects like pictures of comedy, travel and educational advantage. The machine is a particularly good one, and the entertainment well repays a visit.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-23
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph invited a number of teachers to attend and view an exhibition of pictures of the 'Passion Play.' The films were beautifully coloured and much admired. The pictures will, later, be shown at a matinee for children.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-02
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph had an excellent audience yesterday afternoon when the Passion Pictures were shown. The pictures will be repeated again on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-03
Summary:

A matinee for children will be given today at Alexandra Cinematograph at 4 p.m. when the Passion Play will again be presented on the screen. A film illustrating the Olympic Games, held in London last year, will also be exhibited.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-12
Summary:

Owing to Good Friday, the Alexandra Cinematograph presented the films of the 'Passion Play' to a crowded house. There were no artistes at present at the show. The Chinese branch of the Y.M.C.A. rented the hall in Zetland Street to show the film on Sunday afternoon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

On June 9, showing 'The Bride of Mystery,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo, complete in 3 parts; 'A Page in Life' [sic] in 2 parts, featuring Anna Little and Herbert Rawlinson of the 'Master Key'; also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1916-06-29
Summary:

From June 27-29, showing two thrilling dramas 'A Race for the Rubies' in 3 parts; 'The Legacy' in 2 parts; also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-30 - 1917-07-03
Summary:

On June 30 and for 4 nights only, showing a thrilling drama 'The Hand Society' in 5 parts; also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-02 - 1918-09-03
Summary:

The first and second episodes in the 6 parts of 'The Secret Kingdom' tonight, including various comedies. The last 5 parts of 'The Daughter of the Gods' in matinee and performance at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, 4th September.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-09
Summary:

This afternoon at the matinee and the 7.15 performance the 9th and 10th episodes of the serial film 'The Moon Child' will be screened, and tomorrow, 'One of Millions' and 'The Bull's Eye' will be exhibited, and comedies will be shown at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-23
Summary:

The management desires to inform the public that, owing to the late arrival of steamers, there will be no 'Moon Child' episodes shown this week. Paramount's 'The Explorer,' featuring Lou Tellegen, will be screened tomorrow. Mme. Sarah Bernhart, makes her debut as a…

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Publication Date: 1919-11-11 - 1919-11-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 and 7.15 p.m., 13th and 14th episodes of 'Houdini,' also Comedies. Coming, Marguerite Snow in 'The Faded Flower.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-04 - 1920-02-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Fawcett and Myrtle Stedman in 'The Majesty of the Law,' a Paramount feature in five parts. And comedies.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-04 - 1920-02-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Fawcett and Myrtle Stedman in 'The Majesty of the Law,' a Paramount feature in 5 parts, and Comedies. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-21 - 1920-04-23
Summary:

Tonight, the popular dramatic star, Mae Marsh in 'The Little Liar' and three comedies. April 21 Remarks: Another ad. on page 8.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-21 - 1920-04-23
Summary:

Tonight, Mae Marsh in 'The Little Liar,' and three comedies. April 21 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-24 - 1920-04-24
Summary:

Another big attraction, commencing tonight, the popular dramatic star, H. B. Warner with the beautiful and favourite Clara Williams in 'The Market of Vain Desire.' Also excellent comedies. Book your seats in advance. Prices as usual.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-24 - 1920-04-27
Summary:

Tonight, H. B. Warner in 'The Market of Vain Desire.' Usual prices. April 24 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on H. B. Warner and Clara Williams in 'The Market of Vain Desire,' also excellent comedies.