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: 1898-04-06 - 1898-04-06
Summary:

First presentation of the Great Illusion 'Noah's Ark', second edition of the truly marvellous and up-tp-date Cinematographe including 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade,' 'Greco-Turkish War' and 'A Gun Boat in Full Action.' Under the distinguished…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-06 - 1898-04-06
Summary:

Tonight, Wednesday, second series of London Attractions, new tricks and new and up-to-date Pictures. The Cinematographe is showing 20 new and startling subjects, including A Call on the London Fire Brigade, 'Greco-Turkish War,' A Gun Boat in Full Action. Booking at the Robinson Piano…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-07
Summary:

A complete change of programme was presented last night, at the entertainment given by Carl Hertz, in the City Hall. A number of remarkably lifelike pictures were shown by the cinematograph, 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade' being receiver with great enthusiasm. 'Persimmon…

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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: 1898-04-09 - 1898-04-09
Summary:

Carl Hertz, the great London conjuror presented new tricks. First presentation of the Great Illusion 'Noah's Ark,' second edition of the truly marvellous and up-to-date Cinematographe including 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade,' 'Greco-Turkish War,' 'A…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-09 - 1898-04-09
Summary:

Tonight, and also Easter Monday night, performance by Carl Hertz. Entirely new and up-to-date Pictures. The Cinematographe is showing 20 new and startling subjects, including A Call on the London Fire Brigade, Greco-Turkish War, A Gun Boat in Full Action and The Prince of Wales' Derby.…

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

Carl Hertz, the great London conjuror presented new tricks. To see the Great Illusion 'Noah's Ark' or 'After the Flood.' And the New Pictures on the Cinematographe: 'The Greco-Turkish War,' 'Call on the London Fire Brigade,' and 'The Prince of…

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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.…

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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.…

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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…