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: 1925-03-06 - 1925-03-06
Summary:

John Barrymore in 'Beau Brummel,' with Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis, Carmel Myers, William Humphreys, Richard Tucker, Andre de Beranger, Claire de Lorez, Michael Dark, Templar Saxe and others. 2.30, 80 cents and 40 cents; 5.10, $1.00 and 50 cents; 7.15, 80…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-04
Summary:

In 'Beau Brummel,' whose engagement began yesterday at the Coronet Theatre, England of the period lives vividly. Dorothy Farnum, the adapter, did a good piece of work in this picture. But then – so did everybody, including Mary Astor, Carmel Myers, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis, Willard…

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-08 - 1920-10-08
Summary:

There will be no cinema show at the Club de Recreio tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-26
Summary:

A young man aged 23 and named Andre Himmel, the founder of the 'Franco-American Cinematograph Corporation,' was arrested. His ambition was, in brief, to found a world-wide cinematograph trust.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-10
Summary:

George Broadhurst's 'Bought and Paid For,' now has the William de Mille screen version of it, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Paramount stars Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt are the lead, with supporting included Walter Hiers, Leah [sic] Wyant and George Kuwa. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-11
Summary:

George Broadhurst's 'Bought and Paid For,' now has the William de Mille screen version of it, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today, probably will thrill even more effectively. Paramount stars Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt are the lead, with supporting included Walter Hiers,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-11
Summary:

A play that has never failed to thrill is George Broadhurst's 'Bought and Paid For,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. It needs only to be said that the picture follows the story of the play with faithful exactitude. Heading a popular cast are the popular Paramount…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-06
Summary:

John Barrymore, paragon of actors, graces the screen this week at the Coronet Theatre in the starring role of 'Beau Brummel.' Film synopsis included. The supporting cast consists of Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis, Carmel Meyers [sic], William Humphreys, Richard…

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., al fresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray, Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings,' also Billy West and Cub Comedies. September 4 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Secret Strings' at the open-air cinema show at the Club de…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-01 - 1916-08-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Won in the Clouds', Pathe's 'T'was But a Dream', Pathe's British Gazette, Comics: 'Ambrose's Fury' (Keystone), 'Ideal Wife' (Keystone), 'Amateur Poisoner' with Andre Deed; Coming film: 'Elaine', '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-02 - 1916-08-03
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Won in the Clouds', Pathe's 'T'was But a Dream', Pathe's British Gazette, Comics: 'Ambrose's Fury' (Keystone), 'Ideal Wife' (Keystone), 'Amateur Poisoner' with Andre Deed; Coming film: 'Elaine…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

Rubye De Remer, who has the leading feminine role in 'The Passionate Pilgrim,' the Cosmopolitan picture released by Paramount, and which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today has been proclaimed the queen of American beauties by Paul Helleu, the celebrated French artist. Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-09
Summary:

Charles Ray portrays the role of Chet Burnett in his latest starring vehicle, 'Two Minutes to Go,' the First National attraction, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. 'Two Minutes to Go' is a story of college life by Richard Andre [sic]. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-19
Summary:

Luxury,' starring Rubye De Remer, is the attraction at the Star Theatre for this evening and Weekend. It is proclaimed by the celebrated French artist M. Paul, that Miss Rubye is the most beautiful woman in America. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-09
Summary:

Today, Queen's Theatre commences the screening of the First National attraction 'Two Minutes to Go' for a run of three days. The film features Charles Ray who plays the role of Chet Burnett. 'Two Minutes to Go' is a story of college life by Richard Andre. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-10
Summary:

Abstracts of the accounts of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Hongkong, Wanchai and Kowloon districts from 1st October 1914 to 30th September, 1915. Proceeds of Cinema show at Kowloon is $161.67.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-02-08
Summary:

The Hon. Secretary, Mr. Jose M. de Graca writes about the two performances offered by the 'Victoria Cinematograph,' and writes about the profit and the cost for the performance. The Committee of the Society wanted to thank Messrs. Ramos y Ramos [sic], the proprietors.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-17
Summary:

The attention of Kowloon residents is drawn to the advertisement which appears in another column of the open air cinema performance announced by Mr. H. W. Ray of the Coronet for tomorrow evening in the grounds of the Club de Recreio. The pictures selected are all first-class and the projection…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-17
Summary:

The attention of Kowloon residents is drawn to the advertisement of the open air kinema performance announced by Mr. H. W. Ray of the Coronet, for tomorrow evening in the grounds of the Club de Recreio. The pictures selected are all first-class and the projection is worthy of the Coronet…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

Rubye De Remer, who starred in 'The Passionate Pilgrim,' which released by Paramount and will be shown at the Queen's Theatre, has been proclaimed the queen of American beauties by Paul Helleu, the celebrated French artist. He was supported by Matt Moore.