A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The 'Kinetophone': Mr. Edison's Wonderful Invention
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

The first public performance given in Hongkong of Mr. T. Edison's invention – The Kinetophone, took place in the Theatre Royal last night. The new invention, in its remarkably life-like presentation of sounds and actions synchronising, is wonderful but by no means perfect. It displayed six…

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Headline: The 'Kinetophone'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-30
Summary:

The Theatre Royal was crowded last night at the second demonstration of Thos. A. Edison's latest invention, the 'Kinetophone.' The demonstration consisted of 6 pieces: 'Julius Caesar'; Chimes of Normandy'; 'An Indian Girl's Revenge'; 'Jack's…

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Headline: Kinetophone: Edison's Latest Invention
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-01 - 1913-05-02
Summary:

Programme for tonight in Theatre Royal including Descriptive Lecture, 'The Politician,' 'Jack's Joke,' 'The Old Guard,' 'The Chimes of Normandy,' 'The Redemption' and 'The Edison Minstrels.' Price details included. Matinees on…

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Headline: Theatre Royal: Kinetophone - Edison's Latest Invention - Motion Pictures, Talking Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-01 - 1913-05-05
Summary:

Under patronage of H. E. the Governor, change of programme tonight; 'Descriptive Lecture,' 'The Old Guard,' 'The Politician,' 'The Chinese of Normandy,' 'Jack's Joke,' 'Her Redemption'; the Edison minstrels; prize details and…

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Headline: A Mighty Big Programme at the Coronet Today till Tuesday
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' Also 'Westbound Limited' starring Ralph Lewis and Ella Hall.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

Today, Monday and Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15; Sunday at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, 'Westbound Limited' starring Ralph Lewis and Ella Hall. Also showing Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-29
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' Also showing, Ralph Lewis and Ella Hall in 'Westbound Limited.' Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. Last two days, don't miss them. Commencing October 1st, William Fox presents 'Monte Cristo' with an all-star cast…

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Headline: Today and tomorrow at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' Also showing, Ralph Lewis and Ella Hall in 'Westbound Limited.'

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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' Also Ralph Lewis and Ella Hall in 'Westbound Limited.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Broadway or Bust.' Also a new round of the famous 'Leather Pushers.…

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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-30 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink' and Ralph Lewis with Ella Hall in 'Westbound Limited.' The Star: Today & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Priscila [sic] Dean in 'White Tiger.'

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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-30 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' Also Ralph Lewis and Ella Hall in 'Westbound Limited.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Priscilla Dean in 'White Tiger.'