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: 1902-05-05 - 1902-05-08
Summary:

The Company have arrived by the S.S. 'Rosetta Maru' and will positively open on Thursday, 8th May, at the Theatre Royal. Performances by Miss Rosa Barners, Harry Gray, Malvena Moore, John R. Reynolds, Agnes Freed, Don Frances and Frank Frances, Madame Weber, Tom Queen, Marie Barton and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-05-09 - 1902-05-09
Summary:

Enthusiastic reception of The Biograph, The Theatrephone and beautiful illustrated songs with 12 star artists. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co. Harry Gray is the Business Manager.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-05-10 - 1902-05-10
Summary:

First grand change of programme, with 12 star artists. Everything refined and up-to-date. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co. Harry Gray is the Business Manager.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-05-12 - 1902-05-13
Summary:

Entire change of programme. No Repetitions. Dollar Tickets may be had of the colour sergeants, at the Barracks. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co. Harry Gray is the Business Manager.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-05-14 - 1902-05-15
Summary:

Owing to the unsettled state of the weather, the Theatre will be closed and will re-open on Friday evening, on which occasion there will be a grand military night. Saturday night, last grand farewell performance. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-05-16 - 1902-05-17
Summary:

Grand Military Night; See the Biograph, presenting the moving pictures of the Dreyfus Trial, including the scenes introduction. Saturday night, last grand farewell performance. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-05-19 - 1902-05-19
Summary:

Barnes' 20th Century Entertainers and Biograph Company, entire change of programme. Defecting scenes from the famous Dreyfus Trial. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-10-10 - 1902-10-15
Summary:

The Coronation! The Passion Play as it is played in Oberammergau. The Coronation of King Edward in detail. 5 Miles of Film. All the latest Novelties of the Cinematographic spheres. Note: The management wish to inform the public of Hongkong that they have the pleasure of bringing the first of…

9
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-26 - 1919-07-26
Summary:

Tonight, Elinor Glyn's enthralling love drama 'Three Weeks' embodying all the exciting adventure that made the novel the most universally popular romance of the century. Booking at Robinson's.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-15
Summary:

Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck,' a fast action photo playof twentieth century smugglers. January 13 and 14 remarks: Matinee: Fannie Ward in 'Our Better Selves.' Booking at Anderson's.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

January 6 at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar-Lewis production from the novel by Andrew Soutar, distributed by Pathe, and Century Comedies, 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Diamond Queen,' 1st, 2nd & 3rd epis. Booking at the Theatre.…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chambers' greatest novel, 'The Turning Point,' The B. A. T. Coy's Snappy News Reel, and Century Comedy. Commencing Tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' a United Artists super attraction.…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Monday, Tom Moore and Isobel Elsom in 'The Harbour Lights.' The Star: Today till Monday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'Sun of Kissing Cup.' November 15 Remarks: The Star: Also screening Century Comedy and Our Own Topical.

14
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Short engagement of Miss Refa Miller. Tom Mix in a thrilling drama of Hudson Bay, 'North of the Yukon,' Century Comedy, Felix Cartoon and Our own Topical.

15
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-16 - 1925-03-17
Summary:

Leah Baird in 'The Heart Line,' Century Comedy, 'The Recent War in Shanghai.'

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-04 - 1925-12-04
Summary:

Queen's: Today and tomorrow 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Little Annie Rooney.' The Star: Today and tomorrow 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Devore in 'The Tomboy.' World: Today and tomorrow 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Hoxie in 'Roaring Adventure.' Also…

17
Headline: The Star; World
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-05 - 1925-12-05
Summary:

The Star: Today only, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Devore in another fine Chadwick production, 'The Tomboy.' World: Today only, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Hoxie in 'Roaring Adventure,' Felix cartoon and Century comedy.