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: 1911-10-13
Summary:

A very fine film, of particular interest to Scotch people, based on the great novel 'Auld Robin Gray,' will be included in the change of programme at the Victoria Theatre tonight. It is no less than 700 feet long and is a splendid specimen of dramaturgy. Pathe's animated Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-13 - 1911-10-14
Summary:

New and magnificent films. A bumper programme with 'Auld Robin Gray' tonight. Performance by The Harmonious Huxhams. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4:30 p.m. Harris and Vernon are coming.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-10
Summary:

There was a packed house at the Bijou Scenic Theatre on Saturday night, and the lengthy programme was much appreciated. Miss Dolly Swift, in her songs and bright patter, added to the popularity, while Miss Cecile Stephano's renderings of 'Ben Bolt' and 'Robin Adair' were…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-03
Summary:

Mr. Fred B. Smith and Mr. Raymond Robins are on a world tour in a 'men and religion forward movement' and visit YMCA. They have a meeting in the City Hall and accompanied by the Messrs. Paul J. Gilbert, P.H. Metcalf, C.M. Keeler and Ed. W. Peck. Raymond Robins dealt with the social…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-30
Summary:

An Ealing family of robins, composed of stray fragments of gaudily coloured theatrical garments, situated in the glass-covered theatre of a large cinematograph film-producing company's works, have now finally left their nest after witnessing, undismayed, thrilling episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-25
Summary:

New York Herald' reported the most amazing accounts of crime here in a generation, police investigation of the story told by the prisoner describing herself as 'Miss Elizabeth Scanlon,' from whose apartment the police took alleged stolen property valued at more than $25,000,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-21
Summary:

Pathe's 'The Chic' is attracting many people, in which the French comedienne Mademoiselle Robine takes the leading role. The third and fourth episodes of 'Grip of Evil,' Pathe's American Gazette, the Annals of War and some comedy films were screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-31
Summary:

There will be a special matinee where an attractive drama 'Tinsel' featuring Madame Robine will be shown. Special matinees with entirely new programmes will be provided. 'The Wolf of Debt' is now being screened at the evening shows.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-01
Summary:

The magnificent drama 'Tinsel' played by Mme. Robine of the French Comedy Co., is to be screened at the matinee performance today at the Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-31 - 1919-03-31
Summary:

Buckingham Palace; Sandhurst Cadets receive the King's Banner Scenes at the Lord Mayor's Show. 'The Last Charge' – a genuine picture taken on the last day of hostilities. Scenes in and from an Airship: Bird's eye view of London including St. Paul's. World War Over:…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-07 - 1920-04-07
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, Sir Hall Caine's masterpiece 'The Christian' in six episodes, 12 reels (as witnessed by Royalty). Produced by The London Film Company, featuring Derwent Hall Caine, Gerald Ames, Elizabeth Risdon, Charles Rock.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present,' Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Alice Brady in Elizabeth Robins' romantic drama, 'A Dark Lantern.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present' and Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams.' Also Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Alice Brady in Elizabeth Robins' 'A Dark Lantern.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-01
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
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Headline: Acting the Fool
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-26
Summary:

It is told that there will be 25,000 people engaged in the production of Douglas Fairbank's Robin Hood film. – Japan Chronicle

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-27
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-02
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin, in the flesh, will be in Hongkong next March, accompanied by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Efforts will also be made to induce D. W. Griffith to join the party. This news was given yesterday by Mr. George Mooser, a well-known play producer and film manager. He is the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-13
Summary:

London, Dec 7 – 'The Virgin Queen,' featuring Lady Diana Manners under the direction of Mr. Stuart Blackton, is a film of Queen Elizabeth's time. Lady Diana's first film 'The Glorious Adventure' was not quite the success that was anticipated. Mr. Blackton's…