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: 1913-12-27
Summary:

The approaching majority of kinematography may well call for a brief review of the extraordinary growth of the industry since that eventful day in 1893 when at the World's Fair, Chicago, Thomas Edison's kinetoscope was introduced to an amazed public. Facts about the picture industry in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-19 - 1914-02-23
Summary:

Performances by The Two Colliers; Coming picture: 'Antony and Cleopatra'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-19 - 1914-02-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, performance by 'The Two Colliers'; the great picture 'Antony & Cleopatra' in 8,000 feet is coming.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-24 - 1914-02-26
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Marconi Operator' (in 2 parts); Coming film: 'Antony and Cleopatra' by The Cines Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-24 - 1914-02-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the magnificent drama 'The Marconi Operator' in two parts; performance by 'The Two Colliers'; don't fail to see the celebrated picture 'Antony & Cleopatra,' a little sister to 'Quo Vadis,' in sheer…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-26
Summary:

The British rights of 'Antony and Cleopatra' were purchased by Messrs. Ruffell. This remarkable historical drama occupied many months in preparation. Hence, 'Antony and Cleopatra' is one of the great triumphs of the Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-27 - 1914-02-28
Summary:

Performances by The Two Colliers; Film screening of 'Love and Artifice' (in 2 parts); Coming film: 'Antony and Cleopatra' (in 5 parts, 8,000 ft)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-27
Summary:

Quo Vadis will be screened at Saturday's matinee at the Victoria Theatre commencing at 4 p.m., there will be no reserved seats. On Sunday at the usual matinee 'Love in Artifice' will be shown. On Monday 'Antony and Cleopatra' will be put on for the first time in public…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-28 - 1914-02-28
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the dramatic picture 'Love and Artifice' in two parts; performance by 'The Two Colliers'; 'Antony & Cleopatra' will be exhibited on 2nd March in 5 parts, 8,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-02 - 1914-03-07
Summary:

Films screenings of 'Antony and Cleopatra' (in 5 parts, 8,000 ft), as a fitting sister to Quo Vadis

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-02
Summary:

Antony and Cleopatra' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. The production gives a complete outline of the story of Mark Anthony and the whole making presents a thrilling, dramatic picture.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-03 - 1914-03-07
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'Antony & Cleopatra' in 5 parts, 8,000 feet will be exhibited, a fitting sister to Quo Vadis.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-09
Summary:

Antony and Cleopatra' is certainly the best picture that has ever been screened in Hong Kong as great crowds have assembled at the Victoria Theatre notwithstanding the increased prices of admission.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-16 - 1914-11-18
Summary:

The great dramatic picture, Count Zarca [sic] in 4 parts, 4,000 feet long. Various interesting films are included. The great historical film, 'How Heros are Made' and 'Antorny & Cleopatra' [sic] in 6 parts, on Friday, 20th November.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-16 - 1914-11-17
Summary:

On Nov 17, the great dramatic picture 'Count Zarca' [sic], 4,000 feet long in 4 parts will be presented; also various new & interesting pictures never screened in Hongkong before; the great historical film 'How Heroes Are Made' in 6 parts on Nov 20, the film is made by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-17 - 1914-11-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Count Zarca' (4 parts, 4,000 ft) and 'How Heroes are Made' (6 parts)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-18 - 1914-11-19
Summary:

Film screening of 'Count Zarca' (4 parts, 4,000 ft); 'How Heroes are Made' (6 parts)

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-19 - 1914-11-21
Summary:

The magnificent picture, 'How Heros are Made' by 'Antony & Cleopatra' in 5 parts, 5,000 feet long, on Friday, 20th November. Band performance by The 25th Pungasis on Sunday, 22nd November.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-19 - 1914-11-21
Summary:

On Nove 20, 'How Heroes Are Made' in 8,000 feet long - in 5 parts, a magnificent picture by the master hand of 'Antony & Cleopatra'; performance by band of the '25th Punjabis.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-20 - 1914-11-21
Summary:

Coming film screening of 'How Heroes are Made' (8,000 ft, 5 parts), by the master hand of Antony and Cleopatra; Band show