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: 1917-12-12
Summary:

Mr. Herbert G. Ponting shared his views to the possibilities of the kinematograph for education purposes, as a medium on teaching history, natural history, art, literature legend and geography, etc. He was inspired by George Pearson, a former schoolmaster and now one of the most successful film…

62
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-22 - 1918-03-25
Summary:

March 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th 1918, 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 3, 'Borrowed Identity' and episode 4, 'The Warning of the Ring.' American Gazette No. 41, 'Spirit, Where Art Thou?' and 'Those Kids and Cupid.' Booking at Anderson's.

63
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-19
Summary:

Probably the youngest of the stage beauties whose charm and talent have won Broadway is Marion Davies, characterised as the most appealingly attractive girl on the American stage, who makes her photoplay debut in the much-talked-of comedy-drama 'Runaway Romany,' written by herself and…

64
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-20
Summary:

A new motion picture star is revealed. Pathe will soon present Marion Davies in 'Runaway Romany,' written by Miss Davies herself. She submitted her story to the Ardsley Art Film Corporation and left her old cast.

65
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-30
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre on August 10th is to show a magnificent film entitled 'A Daughter of the Gods.' It is told that this is one of the best productions in cinema art yet presented to the world.

66
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-09 - 1918-08-09
Summary:

Do you realise what it means when we announce that a photoplay is by members of the Comedie Francaise? It means that the play in question has been given the most perfect interpretation that modern dramatic art admits of; that the smallest and most insignificant part is as artistically rendered…

67
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-23
Summary:

M. Therese and Mesdames Sanour and Gordon are to appear at the Victoria Theatre at the 7 o'clock performances tonight and tomorrow. They will give their final displays at the North Point gardens on Friday and Saturday and will leave on Monday for Singapore.

68
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-28
Summary:

The hypnotist, Mr. W. Gramby, will give a demonstration of his art at the Victoria Theatre.

69
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-08 - 1919-01-08
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has the honour to announce the leasing of the Premier Pathe film of art: 'The Count of Monte Cristo.' The one film all are going to see. List of epochs included. Booking at Anderson's.

70
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' first epoch, 'Edmond Dantes.' Booking open at Anderson's for all the epochs.

71
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-10
Summary:

The audience which gathered at the Victoria Theatre last night to witness the first epoch of Pathe's wonderful film d'art, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' was delighted with this masterpiece of cinema production. The first episode will continue to be shown up to the 12 inst., and…

72
Headline: Caligula
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-17
Summary:

Pathe presents Signorina Napierkowska, the world famous premiere danseuse in the magnificent and spectacular film d'arte Italiana: 'Caligula.' Booking at Robinson's; Coronet Theatre.

73
Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-17
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Signorina [sic] Napierkowska, the world-famous premiere dancer in the magnificent and spectacular film d'arte Italians, 'Caligula.' Prices as usual but no half-price seats. Booking at Robinson's.

74
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-17
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre, with characteristic enterprise, has secured a magnificent film d'art, which is to be screened at the matinee today and again tonight. This is 'Caligus,' and it is in every sense a remarkable production, showing wonderful scenes of ancient Rome and the cast…

75
Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-17
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Pathe presents Signorina [sic] Napierkowska, the world famous premiere danseuse in the magnificent and spectacular film d'arts Italiana, 'Caligula.' Prices as usual but no half price seats. Booking at Robinson's. Film plot included.

76
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-06
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre believes in moving with the times. Its latest demonstration of the enterprise is the completion of arrangements whereby lighting current is able to run a five-part film without any interruption in its continuity, while it will now also possible to run a five…

77
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-06
Summary:

An in-depth article about the performance and the way of expression of Charlie Chaplin. Following by the screening schedules of the film starred by Chaplin in Hongkong Theatre.

78
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-02
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management is fortunate in having secured Sir Henry Irving's classic drama 'The Bells' which has been rendered into a masterpiece of cinematograph art with the great character actor, Frank Keenan. It is a film complete in itself and it will be screened for…

79
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-23
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre has a very special attraction offering in its new programme, which will be put on at both the matinee and night performances today. This is the fine film, 'Mickey,' which will feature Mabel Normand, and which is superb art production. No one should miss seeing it.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-12
Summary:

Mr Willy Rogers, critic of the art in Paris, French soldier, and Mr Raoul Bigazzi, Italian soldier, both released from service as disabled through wounds and sickness, have just arrived on a tour of propaganda for the benefit of blind soldiers. Mr Rogers will give a series of interesting…