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: 1923-02-01
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-21
Summary:

A private screening of the film 'Robin Hood' was done in the presence of Director of Education (The Hon. Mr. E. A. Irving), the acting Registrar of the University (The Rev. J. T. Holman), the Hon. Mr. Pollock, K. C., the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, Mr. E. Ralphs and other prominent…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-22
Summary:

Probably the United Artists greatest production is 'Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood,' which local cinema-goers will delight to know is commencing a ten-day run at the Coronet Theatre today. A private screening was given yesterday to a number of prominent local residents, including…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15
Summary:

A letter replies from H. W. Ray regarding the cinema price. [To the Editor, S. C. M. Post] 'Amusements' points to the fact that formerly I charged $1 at the Coronet, and that now I charge $1.50. He does not add that formerly I had three musicians, where now I have ten. He does not…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post.) This letter is a reply to Mr. H. W. Ray's letter in this morning's issue. First of all, some of the very best and most up-to-date Picture Palaces in London do not boast of an orchestra of five musicians, let alone ten. All that is required is a couple of…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) It may be quite possible to see an excellent film programme very cheaply in England. But in a place like Hongkong, which will not support many amusement enterprises, there must naturally be a slightly increased price. In a town like this where a picture of the…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I am moved to this reflection by the statement of 'New Arrival,' who tells of a small English town with five cinemas, and one Super Cinema. The Super Cinema had: 1. Twenty instrumentalists in its cinema orchestra; 2. Big pictures which is screened on the…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I feel bound to reply to Unklutch's latest sneer at 'so-called super-productions.' The pictures for which the Coronet increased prices during the past twelve months were: 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Intolerance…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-12 - 1924-02-15
Summary:

Today at 5.30 p.m., Kowloon Dock A. D. C. presents The Rajah of Rajahpore. Tonight at 9.15, Douglas McClean [sic] in 'One a Minute.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-13
Summary:

Star Theatre will be staging a Kowloon Dock A. D. C. production entitled 'Rajah of Rajahpore' which made a good impression when putting on locally some time ago. The picture offering tomorrow night is a comedy entitled 'One a Minute' featuring Douglas MacLean.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-14 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 p.m., Kowloon Dock A. D. C. presents 'The Rajah of Rajahpore.' At 9.15, Douglas McLean in 'One a Minute.' February 15 Remarks: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Douglas McLean in 'One a Minute.' Tomorrow, 'The Rajah of Rajahpore.' February 16…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-14 - 1924-02-14
Summary:

Today at 5.30, Kowloon Dock A. D. C. present the Rajah of Rajahpore. Tonight at 9.15, Douglas MacLean in the farcical comedy, 'One a Minute.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5:30, the Kowloon Dock A. D. C. will present their musical comedy entitled 'The Rajah of Rajahpore' at the Star Theatre. It was a big success when presented 'at home.' The picture will be repeated on Saturday at 9:15. The film tonight is Douglas MacLean's…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-15 - 1924-02-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Douglas MacLean in the farcical comedy, 'One a Minute.' Tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., Kowloon Dock A. D. C. present the Rajah of Rajahpore.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-16 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 'Captain Kidd.' Today at 5.30, 'One a Minute.' Tonight at 9.15, Kowloon Dock A. D. C. present the Rajah of Rajahpore. Tickets $3.00, $2.00 and $1.00. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., Milton Sills in 'The Faith Healer.' Tomorrow at 9.15, orchestral concert.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Today at 5.30 p.m., Douglas MacLean in 'One a Minute.' At 9.15 p.m., Kowloon Docks A. D. C. presents The Rajah of Rajahpore. Sunday at 6 p.m., 'The Faith Healer' (another 'Miracle Man'). At 9.15 p.m., orchestral concert.