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: 1910-02-18
Summary:

The 'Bangkok Times' commenting on Mr. Maurice Bandmann's project to build new theatres in the Far East, and to re-build the Theatre Royal, Hong Kong, said the present poor accommodation offers no inducements for the best London companies which visit Africa and Australia to come…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-14
Summary:

The Theatre Royal had served its purpose well, and Mr. Bandmann was about to add to his laurels here by the erection of a building worthy of himself and of the colony he would serve. The great difficulty which could not be negotiated was the question of a site. We learn that the Oriental…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-01 - 1913-05-05
Summary:

Under patronage of H. E. the Governor, change of programme tonight; 'Descriptive Lecture,' 'The Old Guard,' 'The Politician,' 'The Chinese of Normandy,' 'Jack's Joke,' 'Her Redemption'; the Edison minstrels; prize details and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-01
Summary:

The Howitt-Phillips Company opened at Victoria Theatre last night, presenting the popular comedy which was well received during their last visit to Theatre Royal.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12
Summary:

The Premyslav had a very successful concert at the City Hall on Saturday night and were received by a large audience. The programme was varied and interesting and both performers gave their best. Leopold Premyslav captivated with his excellent rendering of all items played on his violin. Those…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Mr. Stewart Garner, representative of Mr. E. J. Carroll, who is directing the world tour for Sir Harry Lauder, arrived Hongkong at Theatre Royal.