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: 1910-01-18
Summary:

Tonight at the Salon Cinema-Theatre, Billy Bellew, champion welter-weight pugilist will give an exhibition of expert bag-punching. This evening there will be a benefit performance by Ruby Chrystal.

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Headline: Somerset
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-06-18
Summary:

The annual show of the Bath and West Society was opened at Bath on a picturesque site on Combe Down.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-07-15
Summary:

Both Mr. Billy Eldid & Co. and Jack Johnson will perform at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night. The cinematograph films are exceptionally good; notably the one entitled 'The Golden Belt.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-15
Summary:

Henry and May's performance at the Victoria last night was well appreciated. Billy Graham will perform on Wednesday night. Tonight the new film 'Acquitted' will be presented.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-21
Summary:

Theresa the Adventuress' was screened at the Victoria last night. Two good comics 'The Lost Husband' and 'Bloomer and the Hobble' were also shown. Mr. Billy Graham performed.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-27
Summary:

A good selection of pictures is being shown at the Victoria. 'Billy Boy Takes a Hand at Bridge' revives our old friend 'Bobbie.' Another excellent comic is 'Zigoto Has a Kind Heart.' The big French picture 'Nelly's Wits' will certainly amuse all…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-24
Summary:

Denver, Col., July 12. – Billie Burke, the actress, has accepted an offer for $30,000 for an engagement of five weeks with a Pacific coast movie concern. At the time of the death of Mr. Charles Frohman, it was predicted that Miss Burke would be under the management of her husband, Mr. Florenz…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-25
Summary:

Miss Billie Burke, formerly one of theatregoing London's many idols has accepted an American cinematography company's engagement for five weeks work. Many artists who have been lured by the high rate of payment to accept cinematograph engagements have found that they had a new business…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-24
Summary:

Mr. T. P. O'Connor, the Film Censor, addressing the members of the Old Playgoers' Club on the 'Kinema and the Censorship' referred to the preponderance of American films in this country and said we ought to have a fair share of the film production trade. While it was…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-08
Summary:

The Ginks' opened a bright season at the Victoria Theatre last night and delighted all who witnessed their program. Mr. Billy Watson, Miss Violet Harley, and Miss Jeanie James all gave attractive performances. In connection with 'The Ginks,' there were some cinematograph films,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-14
Summary:

Miss Mary Pickford, one of the stars of motion pictures, signed a contract which producers of photoplay said would yield her a yearly income exceeding the $1,000,000 credited to Charlie Chaplin. She signed with the First National Exhibitors' Circuit of West Forty-eight street, with the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-22
Summary:

Baby Marie Osborne, the wonderful child star, is more charming than ever in 'A Daughter of the West,' an exciting Pathe production which is to be shown at the Victoria Theatre. For the first time, the remarkable little actress plays an important role in a gripping Western melodrama…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-05
Summary:

Described as 'England's Representative Musical Comedy and Dancing Actors' Billy and Doris Harley, who open at the Victoria Theatre tonight, certainly appear to act up to their name judging from the way that they have just recently taken Manila by storm. Their acting is clean and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-24
Summary:

Those who have not seen 'The Tiger Woman,' now being screened at the Coronet Theatre, should decide without further delay to witness it. It is a really magnificent film, quite in line with the high standard set by the Coronet management. Billy and Doris Harley are also very pleasing in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-11
Summary:

A very attractive bill has been prepared for the patrons of the Victoria Theatre tonight. There is an extra-selected star photoplay entitled 'Todd of the Times' with Frank Keenan seen in one of his best character impersonations. The British Gazette is very topical, and a Harold Lloyd…

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

Fighting Cressy,' which comes to the Coronet on Sunday night for a run of four days, is a picturisation of Bret Harte's famous story 'Cressy.' Blanche Sweet, whom Hong Kong cinema-goers will remember as the heroine of 'The Escape' is starred in the title role of a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-22
Summary:

A first-class vaudeville attraction will be staged at the Hongkong Theatre, commencing on Sunday night, when Mr. Hal. A. Freeman of the DeLacey Agency, London West, will present his grand combination of English artist, direct from the best Australian theatres, comprising Trixie, the world's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-13
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre is showing a fine comedy in two acts, in which Charlie Chaplin leads the role in 'The Adventurer.' This is followed by a magnificent drama, 'Eve's Daughter,' featuring Billie Burke. The programme concludes with interesting scenes from Burton…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-21
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, the programme includes a fine comedy entitled 'The Fly Cop' in which Billy West takes the role. This is followed with a magnificent drama 'Stranded in Arcady' with Vernon Castle in the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre this weekend is a five-part picture entitled 'When a Woman Strikes.' It is a tale of the wild West with a cast including Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber, Rosemary Theby, Murdock MacQuarrie and other film favourite. Film synopsis included. There is the usual…