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: 1922-02-23
Summary:

This week's premiere at Convent Garden marks the apotheosis of the film. It was the first showing in London of a 'natural colour' film, the serious artistic merits of the cinema drama. 'The Glorious Adventure,' played by Lady Diana Manners.

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-09
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) The Coronet Theatre, of Hongkong, has recently been showing a film entitled 'The Thief of Bagdad.' The film itself was very good, but may I ask why it is that the public of Hongkong are forced to pay such exorbitant prices at this theatre whenever they…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-09
Summary:

Keble Howard is interested in plays and films. His new farce, 'Lord Bass,' had a splendid reception in the provinces recently, with the author in the name part. If the right theatre can be obtained, the farce will be seen in London this side of Christmas. A film version of his novel…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-23
Summary:

A short season of films was begun at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, with the exhibition of a film describing the journey of the Prince of Wales through Japan during his recent tour of the East. During his landing at Yokohama, the Prince met Prince Fushimi, who has died since the taking of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-28
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-08
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-25
Summary:

Our Day' celebration by the fete in the Botanical Garden, was successfully concluded last evening. All the reserved seats were occupied and the audiences enjoyed to the full entertainment provided, including a cinematography display.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-25
Summary:

London, May 9 – The Empire Music Hall in London is almost as well-known to many New Yorkers as it is to Londoners, but the famous building soon is to be torn down to make way for a new building that will combine music hall, moving picture theatre and a roof garden. – The London 'Times…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-20
Summary:

The Botanical Gardens was the scene last evening, when the great war film 'A Tale of the Tanks' was shown once more. Other features included excellent music performances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is showing 'The Secret Garden,' written by Francis [sic] Hodgson Burnett, as an attraction.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a picture having a stage setting of London entitled, 'The Road to London,' featuring Bryant Washburn. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-28
Summary:

(Our Own Correspondent) London, January 22. The Century Theatre – The other day, Lady Simson took me to her new theatre – the Century. It is quite the quaintest theatre in London, having been at one time a furniture depository. Here Miss Ashwell's Players give brilliant performances of Shaw…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

The Secret Garden,' written by Francis Hodgson Burnett, author of the 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' will be screened again at the Kowloon Theatre this evening for the last time.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-15
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre has achieved another huge success in local picture circles. A week ago they provided a screening of a thrilling picture, 'Thais,' starring Mary Garden. In-depth plot and review were included in this article.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09
Summary:

A party of seven Tibetan Lamas to appear in the prologue to the 'Epic of Everest' film, to be shown at the Scala Theatre, arrived in London on December 1. They were introduced to a gathering of London Pressmen by Captain Noel, kinematographer and a member of the last Mount Everest…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-02
Summary:

There is an unprecedented boom in the kinema business, says a home paper. A large sum of money has been put in purchasing the site of the picture theatre in Westend, London. The Queen's Theatre and old Tivoli has been mentioned.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

For the last time, 'The Secret Garden' by Francis [sic] Hodgson Burnett, will be screened by Kowloon Theatre this evening. Moreover, tomorrow (Tuesday evening) the Kowloon Theatre will hold its usual popular cabaret dance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

London is the stage setting of the Coronet's present attraction, 'The Road to London.' Plot and production summary included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-10
Summary:

The Coronet's new film, 'The Road to London,' starred by Bryant Washburn, is an excellent production with a lot of London's locations can be seen in the film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

How does an hour or so in dear old London appeal to you? What would you give to see the familiar sights of Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, or the homely old Thames? You can. If you see 'The Road to London,' which commences today at the Coronet, you will be taken right back to…