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: 1908-09-30
Summary:

Special attractions are announced at the Victoria Cinematograph tonight, when the celebrated French artistes, Mdlle. Cecilia and Mons. L. Verard, make their debut. Miss Macdonald, of the Sydney Tivoli, is also appearing. The films are all interesting and entertaining.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-01 - 1908-10-29
Summary:

The celebrated artiste Miss Phyllis Eddis Macdonald of the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney.The talented French artistes Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-06
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph continues to provide plenty of entertainment for the many patrons who nightly attend this popular place of amusement. Miss P.E. Macdonald is still as charming as ever while Miss Cecilia and Mr L. Verard are proving themselves capable entertainers.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-30 - 1908-11-02
Summary:

Benefit performance of Miss Phyllis Eddie Macdonald of the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney. The talented French artistes Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard. Miss Violet Ruddell and little Thelma. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-11-03
Summary:

There was a bumper house at the Victoria Cinematograph on Sunday evening, when Miss P.E. Macdonald held her benefit performance. Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard continue to please the large audiences while Miss Violet Russell and Little Thelma are great favourites. The pictures thrown on the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-11-03 - 1908-11-10
Summary:

Miss Phyllis Eddis Macdonald of the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney. The talented French artistes Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard. Miss Violet Ruddell and little Thelma. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-11-11 - 1908-11-17
Summary:

The talented French artistes Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard. The well-known tenor Senor Torras. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-09-16 - 1909-09-16
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Tomorrow, the reappearance of Miss Ivy Lee. New films in every change of programme. Artistes: Miss L. Lee, Miss Doryta and Prof. Llford. Coming! A celebrated Australian artistes. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. Reduced prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-09-17 - 1909-09-18
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. New films in every change of programme. Artistes: Miss L. Lee, Miss Doryta and Prof. Llford. Coming! A celebrated Australian artistes. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-06 - 1910-01-06
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central (Corner of Pottinger Street). Tonight! Debut of the celebrated Australian artistes, Mr T. Howard and Miss L. Lee. Farewell performance of the celebrated soprano, Miss Ethel Leslie. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

A magazine story by Kenneth L. Roberts entitled 'Good Will and Almond Shells' forms the basis for the Metro five-reel feature, 'The Shell Game,' now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Henry Kolker and Emmy Wehlen played the main roles. The supportive cast included Joseph…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-14
Summary:

You may know him as the writer of 'Lord John's Journal,' edited by L. N. and A. M. Williamson. He is an amateur detective and believe us, he is some sleuth. The Coronet have secured some pictures with this versatile Briton in the principal role and will present the first tonight…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-14 - 1920-05-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova in Capellani's 'Out of the Fog.' Super-production prices. May 15 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4. May 17 & 18 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-15 - 1920-05-15
Summary:

Out of the Fog' is both Nazimova's greatest triumph as a star and Capellani's biggest success as a director.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-26
Summary:

Tonight, Albert Capellain [sic] presents Dolores Cassinelli in 'The Right to Lie,' 7 parts. Not for children.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Albert Capellani presents Dolores Cassinelli in 'The Right to Lie' in 7 parts. Not for children. Super-production prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-23
Summary:

Pathe presents the Cameo Girl, Dolores Cassinelli in 'The Right to Lie,' a seven-reel 1920 Pathe special produced by Albert Capellani. A problem play with a big problem: is a woman justified in lying away her own good name to save the life of her husband? Not for children. Tonight at 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Albert Capellain [sic] presents Dolores Casinelli [sic] in 'The Right to Lie' in 7 parts. Not for children. Super-production prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-24 - 1920-07-24
Summary:

The Coronet, today at 5.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9, Albert Capellani Productions Inc. presents Dolores Cassinelli in 'The Right to Lie' by Jane Murfin, first Capellani film to be shown in Hongkong. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-31
Summary:

Tarnished Reputations,' which began its four days engagement at the Coronet Theatre yesterday, is a typical Dolores Cassinelli picture. Written by its producer, Leonce Perret, it is a series of dramatic punches. The cast included Albert Roscoe, George Deneubourg and Ned Burton. Film…