A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged two short musical comedies at the Victoria Theatre last night. Messrs Le Blane, Vack, Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss Teddy Martin and Miss Eugenie Le Blane did well in their parts. The songs and choruses were as good as ever.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-24
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company, Eileen Melbourne, Tom Melbourne, scored another big success at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last night of this programme. The 'movies' consist entirely of comedies with the exception of Pathe's Gazette.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-10
Summary:

The Songs of Song' [sic] is the title of a five part film production by the Paramount Film Company, in which Miss Elsie Ferguson will appear at the Hongkong Theatre next week. Some exceptionally amusing comedies will be screened during the interval. Moreover, the addition of a small stage…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-19
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince presents a photo-drama at the Hongkong Theatre this week, the 'Key of the Righteous,' in which Enid Bennett leads the role. Besides, a comedy in two-parts, featuring Mary Cahill completes the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-27
Summary:

The Sheriff's Son,' starring Chas. Ray, is currently presented at the Hongkong Theatre. A new comedy and screen magazines will also be exhibited.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-12
Summary:

A comedy drama, 'The Jockey of Death,' is the chief feature at the Hongkong Theatre for the weekend. New comedies and fine screen scenes complete the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

Without Benefit of Clergy,' in which Thomas Holding takes the leading role, will be screened at the Coronet Theatre. It is written by Rudyard Kipling and directed by James Young. It is noted that Dr. H. R. M. Maddock is the technical consultant. Also, Randolph Lewis, technical expert and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening the film version of Rudyard Kipling's 'Without Benefit of Clergy,' a Pathe film directed by James Young. The film features Thomas Holding. Randolph Lewis, technical expert, and Mr. Paul Brunet, president of Pathe, spent three months with Kipling to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-19
Summary:

Without Benefit of Clergy,' a Rudyard Kipling's film, was screened for the first time yesterday afternoon at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-19
Summary:

Without Benefit of Clergy,' a love story written for screen by Rudyard Kipling, was screened at the Coronet yesterday. Plot and production summary were included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre screened Rudyard Kipling's love story called 'Without Benefit of Clergy.' One of the most quoted phrases from the story is 'East is East and West is West.' Film synopsis included. Being highly realistic, the film doesn't have a plot and appeals to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

Without Benefit of Clergy,' Rudyard Kipling's screen story, will be screened at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-21
Summary:

Without Benefit of Clergy,' Rudyard Kipling's screen story, will be screened at the Kowloon Theatre only for two days. It has been drawing delighted audiences to the Coronet Theatre during this week.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-23
Summary:

Without Benefit of Clergy,' Rudyard Kipling's beautiful Indian love story, is being screened at the Kowloon Theatre again today.