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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-11-19
Summary:

Last night in Theatre Royal, the Elsie Adair Company gave an amusing entertainment before a large house. And a series of animated pictures were shown by means of Edison's Vitascope. It was an almost total absence of the flicker which has characterised all previous exhibitions of pictures of…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-11-20
Summary:

At the Theatre Royal tonight, Miss Elsie Adair, assisted by several Hongkong amateurs, will give another performance. And fifteen views of the Jubilee procession will be shown on the vitascope. Mrs Jewell, and Miss Lee Jarvis, the celebrated comic opera prima donna, is to contribute several…

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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 City Hall
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-01-13
Summary:

Report of the Committee of Management to be submitted to the annual meeting of shareholders in and subscribers to the City Hall. There is a detailed description of the theatre's building and some of the performances. For instance, during the twelve months from 1st July, 1896, to 30th June…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-02
Summary:

A bumper house at the Victoria Theatre on Tuesday night gave the Collier Sisters an enthusiastic send-off on the occasion of a benefit performance in their honour. The Donnelly Troupe, Little Kitty and Mrs Elsie Donnelly also provide their performance. With a number of interesting films were…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-25
Summary:

The Fantastic Stars, who scored a great triumph at the Victoria Theatre, will commence a three nights' season at the Bijou Theatre. The monologist and comedienne, the gifted violinist and contralto will contribute new items. Performances by Hilda Felstead, Nellie Black, Elsie Black, Redhead…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-08
Summary:

Miss Elsie Janis, the well-known American actress, has been robbed of her jewellery, valued at £ 10600, while staying at the Seelbach Hotel in Lousiville, Kentucky.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-09
Summary:

There was a good house at the Hongkong Kinema Theatre last night when 'Barbary Sheep,' a 6-part picture featuring Elsie Ferguson in the leading role was screened for the first time. This is a screen version of Robert Hichens' romantic story of Algeria.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-10
Summary:

Starring Miss Elsie Ferguson, 'Barbary Sheep,' a dramatization of the novel by Robert Hichens, which is at the Hongkong Theatre until this evening, is a great production.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-07
Summary:

Yesterday crowded houses at the Coronet witnessed the first screening of the splendid photography, 'Rose of the World' in which Elsie Ferguson plays the leading parts. Film synopsis included. In addition, an exceptionally funny comedy is shown entitled 'Hide and Seek Detectives.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-09
Summary:

Miss Elsie Ferguson in 'The Song of Songs,' a splendid Paramount picture in five parts, is appearing on the screen at Hongkong Theatre, together with new comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-10
Summary:

The Songs of Song' [sic] is the title of a five part film production by the Paramount Film Company, in which Miss Elsie Ferguson will appear at the Hongkong Theatre next week. Some exceptionally amusing comedies will be screened during the interval. Moreover, the addition of a small stage…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-21
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Freeze Out' starring Harry Carey was screened last night. It is directed by Jack Ford, and is supported by Helen Ferguson, J. Farrell McDonald, Joe Harris, Charles Le Moyne and Mrs. Lydia Yeamans Titus. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-21
Summary:

The Freeze Out,' a Universal photo-drama on life in the old west, will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre today. The film starred Harry Carey, Helen Ferguson. Ferguson was previously starring in 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore.' Other casts included J. Farrell McDonald, Joe Harris and…

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

A group of American star movie actresses are today the best known public figures in England, Siddons and Rachel and our adorable Ellen Terry. Our English film producers were cruelly disadvantaged by the war and have scarcely yet recovered from its disabilities and restrictions. Elsie Ferguson,…

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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.