A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-04
Summary:

The magnificent film depicting the memorial service procession in Shanghai is an honour of His late Majesty King Edward VII is at present being shown at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre and patrons would do well to pay an early visit to this popular hall of entertainment before the film is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-04
Summary:

At the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Tuesday evening there is to be exhibited an excellent film of the funeral of the late King Edward VII taken by the Warwick Trading Co., of London. The picture of the historic occasion is a splendid one from every point of view. The details of the picture…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-05
Summary:

Tonight the splendid film of the funeral of the late King Edward is to be shown at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre. The film was shown to a few privileged spectators on Monday evening and needless to say it fulfils everything that was expected of it. An absolutely new programme of films has…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-06
Summary:

Despite the heavy rain there was a very large attendance at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Tuesday evening principally by the magnificent film of the funeral of the late King Edward. At the conclusion several pictures of the Royal Family were shown. Miss Laura Diamond and Miss May Lewis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-20
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow the Hongkong Theatre is showing 'The Tongues of Men' a fine drama by Edward Childs Carpenter. Film plot included. Film version of Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations' will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-26
Summary:

A new picture will be screened at Hongkong Theatre from tonight, a drama in seven parts, 'The Warfare of the Flesh,' presented by Edward Warren. The leading role is taken up by the famous Sheldon Lewis. The film is the first of its kind in Hongkong. Some special comedies will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-03
Summary:

The drama 'Forbidden Fruit,' in six reels, will be on the programme at Hongkong Theatre tonight and till Tuesday next. The Straits papers speak highly of this picture and the title itself invites curiosity. The principal people in it are Everett Butterfield and Paula Shay. It is from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-20
Summary:

The film 'After Five,' in which Edward Abeles figures in the leading role, will run on until Friday night in Hongkong Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

Through the efforts of Edward Laemmle, nephew of Carl Laemmle of Universal and William F. Alder [sic], a member of the Southern California Academy of Science, one of the most interesting, amusing and educational pictures seen has been presented to the screen and comes to the Hongkong Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

Through the efforts of Edward Laemmle, one of the most interesting, amusing and educational pictures has been presented to the screen and comes to the Hongkong Theatre today, 'Shipwrecked Among Cannibals.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

A motion picture that has no scenario! 'Ship-wrecked Among Cannibals' is showing today at the Hongkong Theatre. Mr. Edward Laemmle and Mr. William Alder of the Universal Film Company, who were shipwrecked on the coast of Dutch New Guinea took the scenes as they went along. Film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

Mildred Harris, who starred in popular pictures such as 'The Price of a Good Time' and 'A Doctor and the Woman,' will be seen at the Hongkong Theatre today in her latest Universal-Jewel production 'Borrowed Clothes.' She is supported by Lewis J. Cody, Edward J. Peel…