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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-07
Summary:

Film screenings including 'Nickwinter Finds the Joconda' and 'American Weekly'; Screening of British Gazette; Songs and dances performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-07
Summary:

Performance by Victoria and Sheridan; a fine selection of pictures, including 'American Weekly,' 'British Gazette,' and 'Nick Winter Finds the Stolen Joconda.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-23 - 1914-05-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'Out on the Deep' (10,000 ft, 8 parts); Screening of British and German Gazette; Performances by The Gibson Girls

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-23 - 1914-05-26
Summary:

For 4 nights only, commencing May 23, the great sensational drama 'Out on the Deep' (length 10,000 feet in 8 parts); also British & German Gazette; last 2 nights of 'The Gibson Girls.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-29 - 1914-09-01
Summary:

Film screening of 'Rocambole: The Mysterious Count' (2nd Series)(4 parts, 7,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Cartoon and British Gazette

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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…