A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-07-27
Summary:

The Cinematographe Exhibition near Padder's Wharf on the Praya Reclamation is well worth a visit. There are views of the Jubilee proceedings in London, the passage of the Queen's carriage with an escort of Lifeguards, the Naval Brigade going through London, The Queensland troops at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-04-01
Summary:

The Piccadilly Circus in Sydney showed a film about a fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson which was produced by Gaumont Studio in Sherwood-st. It was so realistic. The miracle worker is Mr. McIntosh, promoter and referee of the fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson. Films of the…

3
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-17 - 1915-07-20
Summary:

On July 17, the great exclusive drama 'The Curse of Greed' in 8 parts, length 10,000 feet; On July 21, the thrilling detective drama 'The Mystery of Sydney Street' in 3 parts.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-21 - 1915-07-23
Summary:

On July 21, 22, and 23, the thrilling detective drama 'The Mystery of Sydney Street' in 3 parts, length 5,000 feet; also a set of comic pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-19
Summary:

A report from Sydney Sun introduced Charlie Chaplin. The writer had been Mr. Chaplin's guest in Los Angeles for ten days, and under his guidance, met many of the principal stars in filmdom, including Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Fanny [sic] Ward, Theda Bara, and William S. Hart. About…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-20 - 1920-03-20
Summary:

For the Honour of Australia.' The film that every British Boy should see, featuring the destruction of the Emden by H. M. S. Sydney. Metro presents Emily Stevens in a wonderful double role in 'The House of Tears.' Snub Pollard in 'Giving the Bride Away.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-02 - 1921-05-02
Summary:

Commencing at 9 p.m., the Merry Wizard Company direct from the leading Vaudeville theatres of America, featuring Miss Mildred Sydney in mental telepathy 'She Reads Your Thoughts.' 'Abbott,' the unusual versatile entertainer.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-08 - 1922-11-09
Summary:

Tuesday 7th to Thursday 9th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Basil [sic] Washburn in 'Love's Insurance' [sic]. November 7 Remarks: Tuesday 7th at 7.15, 'The Woman in Grey.' November 8-9 Remarks: Today at 7.15 p.m., The Jonstone Troupe of Magicians and Hypnotists. Watch Friday…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-25 - 1924-02-25
Summary:

Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Sydney Chaplin in 'Kings Queen Joker,' a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-18 - 1924-07-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 5.15 & 9.15, Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik.' Incresed prices $2 & $1. At 2.30 & 7.15, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs,' at usual prices. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Sydney [sic] A. Franklin presents Sylvia Breamer in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

Last month, British war-film 'Reveille' was shown at the Palace in London, in aid of Lord Haig's Appeal Fund. The film features Miss Betty Balfour, Mr. Frank Stanmore, Miss Sydney Fairbrother, Miss Henrietta Watson and Mr. Stewart Rome. Film review included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-30 - 1925-07-31
Summary:

Thursday and Friday, July 30th and 31st, First National presents the Sydney [sic] Franklin production, 'Unseen Forces,' a great psychological drama. Usual prices.