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: 1912-10-23 - 1912-10-25
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. another new programme, 'The She-Wolf' (sensational drama); three fine comics, 'Father for this Occasion,' 'One for This Masher,' and 'Reward of Virtue'; acrobats performance; sketch and song by Miss Rowley and Mr. Stephenson.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-18 - 1913-10-21
Summary:

Performance by The Raggedy Two, Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elbe; Films screening of 'Hero Worship', 'The Bath Chair', 'A Holiday Rambles in the Abruzzes' and 'A Face at the Window' and 'Grand Prix of the Automobile Club de France'; Screening of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-23
Summary:

The management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre has completed arrangements for showing the films of Dumas' well-known 'Le Chevalier de Maison Rouge.' The setting and costumes are Messrs. Pathe Freres' best.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-24 - 1914-06-26
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max the New Butler', 'Max Teaches the Tango', 'How Flowers Awaken', 'On the Coast of the Black Sea' and 'Strange Inhabitants of the Deep'; Screening of Pathe's International and Pathe's Cartoon; Coming film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-24 - 1914-06-26
Summary:

Special comic and interesting films, 'Max the New Butler,' 'Max Teachs the Tango,' 'How Flowers Awaken,' 'On the Coast of the Black Sea,' 'Strange Inhabitants of the Deep,' and Pathe's International & Pathe's Cartoon; the great…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-26
Summary:

How Flowers Awaken' screened at the Bijou is an extremely interesting film. Two other interesting films are 'Strange Inhabitants of the Deep' and 'On the Coast of the Black Sea.' Lovers of humour are well catered for by two playlets with the inimitable Max Linder in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-27 - 1914-06-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'Le Chevalier de Maison Rouge' (6 parts, 9,000 ft), from Alexandre Dumas' novel; Screening of Pathe's German Gazette & American Weekly

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-27 - 1914-06-30
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great picture 'Le Chevalier De Maison Rouge,' from the famous novel of Alexandre Dumas; also Pathe's German Gazette & American Weekly, the world's news.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-30
Summary:

This evening 'Le Chevalier de Maison Rouge' will be presented for the last time. It was based on Dumas' book. Film synopsis included.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-22 - 1915-09-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Kit' (4 parts, 6,000 ft) and 'Dolores De Arada' (2 parts)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-23 - 1915-09-23
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Kit' (4 parts, 6,000 ft) and 'Dolores De Arada' (2 parts); Performance by May Yohe

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-24 - 1915-09-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Kit' (4 parts, 6,000 ft) and 'Dolores De Arada' (2 parts); Performance by May Yohe

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-01
Summary:

Kowloon's newly built Star Theatre had its first audience last evening. The guests were welcomed by the proprietor Mr. Lee Yue-cheong and the manager Mr. Gonzalez de Bernedo. Moreover, the new Theatre also screened two films, the principal one being 'Jane Goes A-Wooing' featuring…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-07 - 1922-07-10
Summary:

Friday to Monday 5.30 & 9.15, Rubye De Remer in 'The Way Women Love.' No matinee of this picture on Sunday. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-07 - 1922-07-10
Summary:

Friday to Monday at 5.30 and 9.15, Rubye De Remer in 'The Way Women Love.' No matinee of this picture on Sunday. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday s: 2 to 2.15 p.m., 4.30 to 5.15…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-18 - 1922-08-21
Summary:

Friday 18th to Monday 21st, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Ruby [sic] De Remer in 'Luxury.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. August 18-19 Remarks: 3 other ads on page 2, 4 and 7 per day.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-18 - 1922-08-21
Summary:

Friday 18th to Monday 21st at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Rubye De Remer in 'Luxury.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents. Free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday: 2 to 2.15 p.m., 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. See hand bills…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-18
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-19
Summary:

Luxury,' starring Rubye De Remer, is the attraction at the Star Theatre for this evening and Weekend. It is proclaimed by the celebrated French artist M. Paul, that Miss Rubye is the most beautiful woman in America. Film plot included.

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

For the next four nights, Star Theatre is going to screen the Cecil de Mille [sic] photoplay 'Why Change Your Wife?' presented by Paramount pictures. The photoplay features Bebe Daniels, Tom Meighan and Gloria Swanson and catches special attention for the costumes and dresses used. The…