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: 1909-04-01
Summary:

The Piccadilly Circus in Sydney showed a film about a fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson which was produced by Gaumont Studio in Sherwood-st. It was so realistic. The miracle worker is Mr. McIntosh, promoter and referee of the fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson. Films of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-07-13
Summary:

Tommy Burns and Sam Langford are again matched for a twenty-five round go at Los Angeles. Each fighter in addition receives a fourth interest in the moving pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-01
Summary:

The moving pictures of the famous Johnson-Burns fight which took place at Sydney, Australia, on December 26, have been brought to Manila by Sydney S. Cohan, one of the promoters of the fight, and will be seen in Hongkong at an early date. These pictures are the best that have ever been taken of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-12-27
Summary:

Jeffries and Johnson: Mr. M'Intosh had tried to secure the management of the Jeffries-Johnson fight but failed. The feeling in certain parts of America, especially in Texas, where he had had some unique experiences with regard to the exhibition of the Burns-Johnson films, was very intense…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-22 - 1924-04-23
Summary:

To Please One Woman,'a Lois Weber production and a Paramount picture with Claire Windsor and Edward [sic] Burns. Illustration and photo included.

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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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Headline: Burning Words'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-08
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-22
Summary:

The fine new Pathe film of the funeral of the late King Edward VII will be shown in the Salon Cinematograph (Flower Street) tonight, Thursday and Friday at 9:15 p.m., and not in the theatre as previously notified.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-31
Summary:

The pictures of this historic fight for the World's Championship were again shown in the Theatre Royal last night. They are excellent, and tomorrow is the last time they will be seen in Hongkong.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-07-18
Summary:

Shameen, July 15 – A cinematograph exhibition was given on the Shameen sports ground on the 6th and 9th inst. The chief feature of the show was a magnificent film depicting scenes at the funeral of his late Majesty, King Edward the VII. Some other most excellent films were also shown, and a most…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-14
Summary:

A just and pointed criticism appeared in a contemporary on the misuse of the cinematograph on the Burns-Johnson Fight. There is an opinion that such a picture should not be shown in Singapore. The natives yelled with delight every time the Black hit Burns, and their remarks were not very…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-19
Summary:

Broadway After Dark,' the screen version of the Owen Davis melodrama, is shown at the World Theatre today. This Warner Brothers Classic of the screen had the Great White Way human heart and impulses which is same as on 'Main Street.' The cast consists of Adolpho [sic] Menjou,…

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Headline: Film City Razed
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-05
Summary:

Los Angeles, Cal., Dec 28 – It is reported that a terrific fire swept over Universal City early this morning completely destroying buildings and studio equipment valued at $330,000. Norman Kerry and Edward Bush were both badly burned. – China Press

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-28 - 1924-01-28
Summary:

Today only, Herbert Rawlinson in 'A Million to Burn.' Also Baby Pegg [sic] in 'Carmen, Jr.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-28 - 1924-01-28
Summary:

Today only, Herbert Rawlinson in 'A Million to Burn,' Baby Peggy in 'Carmen Jr.,' 2-part comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-23
Summary:

An intensely interesting film showing the funeral of King Edward VII as it took place in London last month was exhibited for the first time in the Salon Cinema, Wyndham Street. The film, which was in three long sections, was extremely clear. All the notabilities, His Majesty the King and the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-28 - 1924-01-28
Summary:

Today only, Herbert Rawlinson in 'A Million to Burn,' a Universal attraction. Also Baby Peggy in 'Carmen, Jr.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-06-28
Summary:

Two popular songs, 'Keep the Home Fires Burning' and 'If You Were the Only Girl,' were the subject of an action in the King's Bench Division recently when an injunction was applied for and damage claimed by the 'Performing Rights' [sic] Society, Ltd.',…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-11 - 1924-02-11
Summary:

Don't fail to see 'Thundering Dawn,' featuring J. Warren Kerrigan, Anna Q. Nilsson and Tom Santschi, the big cast includes Winifred Bryson, Richard Kean, Charles Clary, Winter Hall, Anna May Wong, Edward Burns, Georgia Woodthorpe and others, a Harry Garson production, Universal…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Warner Brothers presents 'Broadway After Dark,' directed by Monta Bell from the Owen Davis' play, featuring Adolphe Menjou, Norma Shearer, Anna Q. Nilsson, Willard Louis, Carmel Myers and Edward [sic] Burns.