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: 1909-01-26
Summary:

Alexandra Cinematograph, in Zetland Street, offered the audiences high quality films. To begin with, the firm reproduced on the screen are the production of the noted firm of Pathe Freres of Paris. If we have a fault to find with the show at all it is that there was too little of the educational…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-21
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph is giving two exhibitions on Empire Day, more than one hundred people having had to be turned away last Saturday. Miss Ruby Ray and Miss Thorne will render new songs. All the Cinematographic films exhibited are new to Hongkong.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-10-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Your excellent editorial note of today regarding cinematograph pictures deserves more than passing consideration. Apart altogether from the question as to whether such pictures are intended to educate or amuse the public, there remains the fact that they can be made…

4
Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Wyndham Street; Kowloon Theatre: Nathan Road; Star Theatre: Kowloon.

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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-15 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

Star Theatre: Peking Road, Kowloon.

6
Headline: Star' Topics
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-15
7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-28 - 1922-11-09
Summary:

On with the Dance.'

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-31 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

George Fitzmaurice in 'On With the Dance.' Poster included. November 8-9 & 11 Remarks: Another ad. on page 3, 4 and 7. The cast also includes Mae Murray and David Powell. A Paramount picture. Illustration, film plot and price details included.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-03
Summary:

George Fitzmaurice presents 'On with the Dance,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-06 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents George Fitzmaurice production, 'On with the Dance.' Illustration included.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-08 - 1922-11-09
Summary:

Tuesday 7th to Thursday 9th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Basil [sic] Washburn in 'Love's Insurance' [sic]. November 7 Remarks: Tuesday 7th at 7.15, 'The Woman in Grey.' November 8-9 Remarks: Today at 7.15 p.m., The Jonstone Troupe of Magicians and Hypnotists. Watch Friday…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-08 - 1922-11-09
Summary:

Tuesday 7th to Thursday 9th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'Love's Insurance.' Today 7.15 p.m., the Johnstone Troupe of magicians and hypnotists. Watch Friday's programme, 'On with the Dance.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-08
Summary:

On with the Dance,' directed by George Fitzmaurice, will be shown at the Star Theatre for a run of four days commencing this Friday. Film plot included.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-08
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening George Fitzmaurice's 'On With the Dance' for four days commencing this Friday. Film synopsis included. The management of the Star Theatre advises that this film will be shown also at the matinee on Sunday, and draw the attention of residents to the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-09 - 1922-11-09
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents George Fitzmaurice production, 'On with the Dance' with Mae Murray and David Powell, a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Hongkong bookings at Star Ferry Wharf. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-10 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

Friday 10th to Monday 13th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Fitzmaurice production, 'On With the Dance' with Mae Murray & David Powell.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-10 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

Friday 10th to Monday 13th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m. and Sunday matinee 6 p.m., a special holiday programme, Fitzmaurice production, 'On with the Dance' with Mae Murray and David Powell, the film of the season.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-10 - 1922-11-10
Summary:

All dolled up for the holidays but nowhere to go? Why, come to the Star, we are showing 'On with the Dance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-10
Summary:

On with the Dance' is now screening at the Star Theatre as a four-day holiday exhibit. Early bookings are advised.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-10
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen George Fitzmaurice's production 'On With the Dance' this evening. It is advertised as the greatest film of the season.