A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Bioscope
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1903-10-05
Summary:

The exhibition of the Bioscope on Saturday night at the Theatre Royal was hardly up to the standard of such entertainments. The bioscope was not in good working order, necessitating several delays, and the films were in a damaged condition. Some problems and scenes of the pictures were described…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-06
Summary:

(From Our Own Correspondent) Rev. F. B. Meyer and His Meetings - July 2nd. We have been favoured with the visit of a Cinematograph Show for three nights, Monday to Wednesday, June 28 to 30. This has been fairly well patronised and has been fully up to the average of these most enjoyable…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-11 - 1916-05-13
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' on Friday, 12th May, 1916. Comedies including 'Wiffles and His Fair Relatives' (coloured), 'Fatty's Debut' (by Keystone) and 'Col. Hezza Liar' [sic] and 'The Ghost.' Interesting picture…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-04
Summary:

A new organisation has recently been formed, the Screen Club, to promote the circulation of British films overseas. Practically no British-produced films except war films are shown in Australia, none in South Africa, and scarcely any in Canada. The American hold the fields, while France and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-28
Summary:

There was a fair house at the Victoria Theatre last night when the film 'A Wife's Forgiveness' was shown. The rest of the programme including the Dance from Spanish Dancers was also good.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-25 - 1919-07-26
Summary:

July 25, 26 and 27, Elinor Glyn's enthralling love drama, 'Three Weeks.' Popular prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-02
Summary:

While critical faculty of the kinema public has been growing into maturity, there is a fairly big percentage of pictures, as too silly for exhibition. The article mentioned five characteristics of these sausage-made films, eventually had either unable to sell or screen, or sold with a knock-down…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-22 - 1920-12-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Vivian Martin in 'The Fair Barbarian' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-29
Summary:

Norma Talmadge's 'Ghost of Yesterday' will be shown in Hongkong Theatre. The Theatre also announces that the Louisiana Trio and Quartette will also appear for four night. The continuation of 'A Million Dollars Reward,' with Lillian Walker in the principal part will be…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-07
Summary:

Today till Thursday, Pathe's big 1921 success, 'The Empire of Diamonds.' Also Vanity Fair Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-26 - 1921-05-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, First National presents Constance Talmadge in 'In Search of a Sinner.' Also Vanity Fair Comedy and Pathe Review. Picture included. May 28 Remarks: The Coronet programme is shown in Canton at the Sincere Theatre. Today's programme includes…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-13
Summary:

Tonight at 9 p.m. precisely, the event of the season, the great Artcraft special, 'The Blue Bird' by Maurice Maeterlinck, also Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy. Price of admission: 80 cents, children half price. Today and tomorrow at the Coronet, Wednesday at the Kowloon, '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-14
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, two days only, 'The Lost City' episodes 6, 7 and 8 and Comedy at the Coronet. At 9 p.m., 'The Blue Bird' in 6 parts, Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-21
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin is lying in bed at Los Angeles swathed from head to foot in bandages soaked in oil, having had a narrow escape from burning to death. While at work in his studio his trousers caught fire. Miss Edna Purviance, and a studio helper who saved his life. The accident occurred during…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-28 - 1921-07-30
Summary:

Patrons are requested to visit the Empire, late Woping (opposite Central Market), tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in Sir A. W. Pinero's 'Mind the Paint Girl.' Also, Humorist's Derby and Canton from the air. July 28 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. The First National…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-27 - 1921-10-29
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, Madge Kennedy and Tom Moore in 'The Kindom of Youth.' Also vanity fair girl in 'Oh, Promise Me' and Charlie Chaplin in the Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-28
Summary:

The Kingdon of Youth,' the fine Goldwyn Picture show at the Coronet Theatre last evening. Madge Kennedy displayed her remarkable comedy and dramatic talents in the story. Film synopsis included. In the same programme in Coronet, the latest Tropical Budget, devoted mainly to Charlie Chaplin…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-15
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. today, Virginia Faire and Leonard Clapham in 'Under Northern Lights.' Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in 'Roman Romeos,' a Universal Jewel comedy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 16 and 17 episodes of 'King of Circus' [sic]. Booking at Messrs…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-17 - 1921-12-17
Summary:

The most up-to-date place of entertainment in the colony. Comfort civility and cleanliness is our watchword. Watch our Xmas fair for the little ones. Des Voeux Road.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-31
Summary:

Ruth Ashby is one of five beautiful women who play important roles in support of Frank Mayo in his newest Universal photodrama 'The Fighting Lover' which starts at the Hongkong Theatre today. The other actress included Jacqueline Logan, Jean Calhoun, Elinor Hancock and Gertrude Olmsted…