A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-29 - 1925-05-29
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents 'The Rose of Paris,' starring Mary Philbin, with John Sainpolis, Robert Cain, Edwin J. Brady and Dorothy Revier. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents 'The Rose of Paris,' starring Mary Philbin, with John Sainpolis, Robert Cain, Edwin J. Brady and Dorothy Revier. Tomorrow only at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Dempsey in 'All's Swell on the Ocean,' Charles Ray in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-11 - 1918-06-11
Summary:

Tonight (11th, 12th and 13th June), a real dramatic treat, Edwin Arden in 'Simon, the Jester,' a great American star in the film version of W. J. Locke's world-famous novel.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-03-29 - 1898-03-29
Summary:

Performance of Carl Hertz, the greatest conjuror of the age. Also do not fail to see the animated pictures in colours in the Cinematographe, 20 popular and pleasing subjects. Edwin Geach is the Manager.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-03-30 - 1898-03-30
Summary:

Performance of Carl Hertz and Mdlle D'Alton. Also do not fail to see the animated pictures in colours in the Cinematographe, 20 popular and pleasing subjects. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co. Edwin Geach is the Manager.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-11 - 1918-06-11
Summary:

From June 11-13, a real dramatic treat, Edwin Arden in 'Simon the Kester,' a great American star in the film version of W. J. Locke's world famous novel.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-09
Summary:

Messrs. Ramos are offering a novel attraction at the Victoria Theatre, a performance by Mr. E. Hill, an electrical cartoonist. The pictures are as usual highly entertaining, especially the representation of Dickens' 'Edwin Drood.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-03-28 - 1898-03-28
Summary:

Positively starts Saturday Evening Next, in the first appearance of an established London favourite, Carl Hertz, assisted by Mdlle. D'Alton. Up-to-date, the original and marvellous Cinematographe, selection from 20 subjects, recently the craze of the West. The company is under the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-21 - 1917-04-21
Summary:

Coming screening of Pathe's 'The New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' in 14 episodes, featuring Burr McIntosh, Lolita Robertson and Max Tigman, from the stories of George Randolph Chester; Photos included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-23 - 1917-04-23
Summary:

Tomorrow: Screening of Pathe's 'The New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' in 14 episodes, featuring Burr McIntosh, Lilita Robertson and Max Tigman, from the stories of George Randolph Chester; Photos included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-24 - 1917-04-24
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' in 14 episodes, featuring Burr McIntosh, Lilita Robertson and Max Tigman, from the stories of George Randolph Chester; Photos included

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-03-29 - 1898-03-29
Summary:

Performance by the marvellous Carl Hertz, assisted by Mdlle. D'Alton. Do not fail to see the Absolute Marvel of the Age, Animated Pictures in colours in the Cinematographe. The company is under the management of Edwin Geach, and Harry Lyons is the agent. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-03 - 1898-04-03
Summary:

Overwhelming success of the performances of Carl Hertz and Mdlle. D'Alton. Do not fail to see the truly marvellous Cinematographe, startling and up-to-date subjects, 200 [sic] animated pictures in colours. The company is under the management of Edwin Geach, and Harry Lyons is the agent.…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12
Summary:

The first two episodes of 'Seven Pearls' and a Pathe Gold Rooster film 'Simon the Jester,' taken from the novel by W. J. Locke, featuring Edwin Arden, Irene Warfield and Alma Tell will be screened. New comics and British and American Gazettes will be screened next week.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-24 - 1924-06-24
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Edwin Carewe's master-drama, 'Girl of the Golden West,' with J. Warren Kerrigan, Sylvie Breamer, Russell Simpson and Rosemary Theby. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-05 - 1898-04-05
Summary:

Crowded evening to witness the marvellous performance of Carl Hertz and Mdlle. D'Alton. Do not miss seeing the truly marvellous life like Cinematographe, 20 popular & pleasing subjects, animated pictures in colours, absolutely the talke of the city. The company is under the management…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-03-30 - 1898-03-30
Summary:

The coming sensation starts Saturday Evening Next, in the first appearance of an established London favourite, Carl Hertz, assisted by Mdlle. D'Alton. Up-to-date, the original and marvellous Cinematographe, selection from 20 subjects, recently the craze of the West. The company is under the…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-27 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Wednesday till Saturday, May 27-30, Mary Philbin in The Rose of Paris and Wanda Wiley in 'Don't Worry.' May 28 Remarks: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Pancho Villa will gove an exhibition of boxing. May 29 Remarks: Carl Laemmle presents The Rose of Paris, starring Mary…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-03-31 - 1898-04-02
Summary:

The coming sensation starts Saturday Evening Next, in the first appearance of an established London favourite, Carl Hertz, assisted by Mdlle. D'Alton. Up-to-date, the original and marvellous Cinematographe, selection from 20 subjects, recently the craze of the West, including the Great…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Commencing today, Queen's Theatre will be screening the new Universal-Jewel production 'Fools' Highway' starring Mary Philbin who is remembered for her role in 'Merry-Go-Round.' The story is adapted from Owen Kildare's famous life-story of the Bowery, 'My…