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: 1918-05-25 - 1918-05-25
Summary:

Attraction extraordinary, tonight at 9.15 performance only, see the wonderful screen production from the famous novel, 'The Barrier,' produced by Rex Beach Motion Pictures Co. in 7 reels. Press opinions from The New York Telegraph, The Moving Picture World and The New York Times…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-04 - 1918-11-07
Summary:

Coming, Antonio Moreno, Paul Clerget and Pearl White in 'The House of Hate.' November 4 Remarks: Illustration included. November 5 Remarks: Press opinions included. November 6 Remarks: Pictures included. November 7 Remarks: Pathe's great new super-serial 'The House of Hate.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-29
Summary:

Yesterday afternoon at the private studio of Messrs Pathe Freres, the members of the Press and a few of the Officers of the Knox's Mission were shown the film that will be shown at the Coronet Theatre next week: 'The Surrender of the German Fleet.' There are also some good…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-05
Summary:

News from the Daily News – The fight for the British film market appears to be imminent. The American share in this, apparently, is not to be limited to the production and marketing of films but is to be extended to the neutral running of picture theatres on an elaborate scale, if plans which…

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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

Ambassador Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany.' Jun 4 remarks: The First National Exhibitor's Circuit producers of 'Shoulder Arms' and the 'Tarzan' pictures. Ambassador James W. Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany.' Jun 5 remarks: What the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-11
Summary:

There is every indication that on Thursday night the Victoria Theatre will draw a packed house from the way the bookings are going. The occasion will be the screening of the film 'Moral Suicide, or the Slaying of a Soul.' A private exhibition of this picture was accorded to the press.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-12
Summary:

Moral Suicide or the Slaying of a Soul' will be the star film at the Victoria Theatre tonight. Patrons are requested to be early as the demand for seats in pressing. It is an all-round excellent film with a fine plot, beautiful photography and versatile acting.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-23
Summary:

Opening on Thursday night at the Victoria Theatre is a vaudeville company, 'The Prize Packets,' which is booked to perform for a short period. According to Press reports from the leading African, Indian and Australian papers, the show promises to be good. The company consists of five…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-26
Summary:

Mr. Fred Goodwins, the film actor, who was Charlie Chaplin's press agent for two years, gave an interesting lecture recently to the members of the Stoll Picture Theatre Club, talked about the earlier life and career of this famous actor.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management announce that they have a surprise packet in store for the patrons of their Theatre in the shape of a big vaudeville act which opens for a season of three days commencing Tuesday, November 18th. These artists come here with a big reputation and are sure to draw…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-20
Summary:

An Acknowledgement: The committee of the Hongkong Fund for War Devastated France regret that, owing to an oversight, at the time of Miss Van der Flier's lecture at the theatre Royal in aid of the Fund, no acknowledgement was made in the Press of the fact that the cinematograph performance…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-30 - 1920-01-31
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, Helen [sic] Chadwick in 'Caleb Piper's Girl,' an unusually interesting drama in five parts. Harold Lloyd in his biggest success 'The Rajah.' Pathe's British Gazette Nos. 600 and 601. 'London from Above,' unique pictures taken from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-30 - 1920-01-30
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 31st January, Helen Chadwick in 'Caleb Piper's Girl,' an unusually interesting, vivacious and highly entertainment drama in five parts. Also Harold Lloyd in his biggest success, 'The Rajah.' Pathe's British Gazette Nos. 600 and 601. 'London…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-30
Summary:

The Hon. Mr. Pollock asked a series of questions on the last meeting. The replies are given by the Hon. Colonial Secretary. Question 3: 'In view of the bad example set by the exhibition of crimes of violence and other criminal acts on cinema films, will the Government give directions to the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-23
Summary:

It is reported in the Chinese press that Mei Lang-fang, the most celebrated actor in China, who recently made a tour to Japan and achieved extraordinary success in that country.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-26
Summary:

London, March 20 – According to Los Angeles advice, Charlie Chaplin is likely soon to appear in the Divorce Court. It is stated that his wife will press her suit for a divorce urges of non-support and cruelty.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-10
Summary:

A judgment of interest, especially to owners or lessees of picture theatres, who hire their films from different towns, was delivered on June 1 in the Supreme Court by the Chief Justice. Sir John Bucknill. K. C. The case originally heard was the Middle East Films Limited. against H. W. Ray of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-12
Summary:

Mr. Edward Mow Fung, sole agent in Hongkong for the Four Wheel Drive Auto Company, Clintonville, Wisconsin, gave a dinner to representatives of both the English and vernacular press at To Yuen restaurant on Saturday evening. After dinner a film showing the many uses to which the auto trucks…

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Headline: A New Magazine
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-29
Summary:

We have received from the publishers, the Oxford University Press, a copy of 'Outward Bound,' a new monthly illustrated magazine, the first issue of which was published on September 21st. The first number has some interesting matter, including the serial story mentioned, 'Cinema…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-17
Summary:

Canton, March 16. – Theatre taxes ($49,498) plus cinema Taxes ($9,600) contributed as income for the proposal of Whampoa commercial port. However, the income could not cover the expenditure, and there would be the deficit.