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: 1912-12-23
Summary:

The R. A. married families from Victoria, Stonecutters, Lyemun and Kowloon were on Saturday entertained to 'high tea' in the R.A. Theatre on the occasion of the Annual X'mas Tree. A pleasing feature of the entertainment was a series of moving pictures thrown on the screen by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The article mentioned the strong growth of the cinema business in Great Britain and America. These important and interesting facts of the wonderful growth of cinema are given by Mr. Valentia Steer in his book, The Romance of the Cinema. Mr. Steer also mentioned the cinematograph has caught the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-09
Summary:

Six years ago the total number of employees in cinematograph theatres in Great Britain was about 500. They now exceed 125,000. Their weekly wage-bill probably runs into £250,000 or more. The number of people visiting the cinemas per week must be well over eight million. These and many other…

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Headline: Christmas Tree
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-23
Summary:

The Christmas Party in connection with the R.E. and the A.S.C. took place yesterday at the Wellington Barracks. The children received gifts and were treated to a cinematograph show by Mr. Blake of the Victoria Theatre.

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Headline: A Great Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

In 'The Light That Fails' produced as a Pathe Gold Rooster Play, and to be presented at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow, the cast includes Claude Fleming, Jose Collins and Lillian Tucker, and Robert Edeson. Claude Fleming made his first appearance in England with Sir. Elbert Beerbohm…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

The Light that Failed,' produced as a Pathe Gold Rooster Play, is to be presented at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow, the cast includes Claude Fleming, Jose Collins, Lilian Tucket, and Robert Edeson. The picture should be a big drawing due to the author and the cast's popularity. Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-23
Summary:

A grand display of toys, sweets, and a Christmas tree is to take place in the Victoria Theatre on behalf of the children on Christmas Day, at a special matinee at 4 p.m., when a selected film 'The Fortune Hunters' (of 4,500 ft. in 3 parts) will be screened in which the celebrated…

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Headline: R. A. Xmas Tree
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-25
Summary:

W. A. Passby, C. R. A., officers and ladies were at the R. A. Theatre. There was a cinema show produced by the Pathe Cinema Company.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

See D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance' when it opens at the Coronet Theatre on Friday evening next, if you would be amazed and thrilled and fascinated by what has been called the most novel, stupendous and magnificent stage work the world has ever known. One performance will be given…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-08
Summary:

Mementoes of Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree were sold, including the dead actor-manager's furniture and hangings, the books and pictures, etc. Many mementoes were bought on behalf of Sir Alfred Fripp.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-25
Summary:

Taken from H. V. Esmond's stage play, scenario by Adrian Gil-Spear, directed by Emile Chautard and the leading character acted by Elsie Ferguson, the comedy drama 'Under the Greenwood Tree' is to appear at the World Theatre tonight. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-25
Summary:

Artcraft picture, 'Under the Greenwood Tree,' is an imposing one, which is to appear at the World Theatre this evening. Taken from H. V. Esmond's stage play, scenario by Adrian Gil-Spear, directed by Emile Chautard and the leading character acted by Elsie Ferguson.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

Under the Greenwood Tree,' featuring Elsie Ferguson, is the star film at the World Theatre during the weekend. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Kowloon Dances
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-29
Summary:

In Kowloon Theatre, a neglige dance will be held and Wednesday night there will be a special dance for which the music will be furnished by 'Pine Tree State's' a famous Jazz Band.

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Headline: Kowloon Dances
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-30
Summary:

The fox-trot competition was postponed at the Kowloon Theatre. In addition, a special dance has been fixed for tomorrow night, when the music will be furnished by the s.s. Pine Tree State's jazz band.

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Headline: Kowloon Dances
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-30
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre transposes the dancing fixtures tonight and tomorrow night, with the support by 'Pine Tree State's' jazz band.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-31
Summary:

Over at the Kowloon Theatre last night local dancers took full advantage of the opportunity afforded them by the enterprising management of footing it to the superb syncopation of the 'Pine Tree State' jazz band. The usual weekly neglige dance will be held tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

London, Aug 30 – It is announced the arrival in Calcutta of the members of the British Buddhist Mission to Tibet. It is hoped that the mystery of the land of Tibet could be revealed. On their way to Darjeeling, the Mission visited the Bodhidruma or 'Tree of Intelligence.' It is noted…