A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Elsie Adair
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-11-19
Summary:

Miss Elsie Adair provided performance at Theatre Royal last night. Apart from her, other performers included Mr. Vanderlip, Mr. C.T. Robinson, Messrs. Tripodi and Sananara. Another feature of the performance was the display of views by the Edison 'Vitascope.' The views included waves…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-11-19 - 1897-11-20
Summary:

Performance by Elsie Adair, assisted by amateurs from the Warships, Regiments, and the Hongkong Amateurs. New Animated Pictures, including fifteen views of the Queen's Jubilee Procession.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-11-20
Summary:

Miss Elsie Adair's entertainment continues in Theatre Royal. With additional performers Mrs. Jewell and Miss Lee Jarvis.

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Headline: Elsie Adair
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-11-22
Summary:

The Theatre Royal was fairly well filled on Saturday night by the performance from Elsie Adair, Mr. Vanderlip. Mrs. Jewel and Mr. C. T. Robinson. A number of new and old views were shown with the Vitascope and the graphic fidelity which some of them were animated was warmly applauded by the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-16 - 1920-06-18
Summary:

Elsie Janis, come and see her tonight in 'Nearly a Lady.' Don't forget Mack Sennet's [sic] Bathing Girls in 'A Bedroom Blunder.' June 16 and 17 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 13 and 14.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-23 - 1920-06-23
Summary:

Elsie Janis in 'Nearly a Lady.' Bushman and Bayne in 'The Brass Check.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 15 and 16.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-08 - 1920-12-10
Summary:

Tonight, Artcraft presents Elsie Ferguson in 'Barbary Sheep' in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-07 - 1921-03-09
Summary:

Special attraction: Elsie Ferguson in 'Rose of the World,' Mack Sennett Comedy and Coronet Review. Telephone 1743.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-09 - 1921-03-11
Summary:

Elsie Ferguson, the well-known screen star, in 'The Song of Song' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-11 - 1921-10-13
Summary:

Elsie Ferguson in 'The Lie,' and Mack Sennet [sic] Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-25 - 1921-11-28
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Under the Greenwood Tree.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., the master serial of all times, 1 & 2 episodes of 'The Dragon's Net,' with Marie Walcamp. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-03 - 1922-02-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, 'A Doll's House,' featuring Elsie Ferguson. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 4 and 5 epis. Booking at the Theatre. February 4 & 6 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. sharp, William…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-13
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen 'Deep Purple,' this evening. The film is featuring Miriam Cooper and W. J. Ferguson. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-29 - 1922-08-31
Summary:

Tuesday 29th to Thursday 31st, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Scar,' in 6 reels. Look our for Friday's programme, Elsie Ferguson in 'A Society Exile.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-01 - 1922-09-04
Summary:

Today to Monday 4th, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'A Society Exile,' an Artcraft special. Friday, 8th, 'Why Change Your Wife' featuring Gloria Swanson and Bebe Daniels. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-01
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Society Exile' featuring Elsie Ferguson. This film is the first of a series of new pictures, contracted by the Star Theatre with a well-known Eastern agency, and this enterprise will have the effect of brightening up the general tone of pictures…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-29 - 1922-10-02
Summary:

Today to Monday 2nd Oct., 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'The Witness for the Defence.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-29
Summary:

Everyone has heard of A. E. W. Mason's novel and stage play on Anglo-Indian life, entitled 'The Witness for the Defence' [sic]. It was performed at the Theatre Royal about a year ago. The screen version of the famous play has been brought into the Colony and will from tonight till…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-13 - 1922-10-16
Summary:

Tonight to Monday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., including Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'His Parisian Wife.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. October 13 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on the film. Photo included. October 14…