A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-12
Summary:

The popular place of entertainment, Alexandra Cinematograph in Zetland Street is to be re-opened (for a fortnight) on Thursday next, when some decidedly novel features had been introduced. Performances by Miss La Bella Chiquita and Miss Emily Rita. New films will be shown, and there is no doubt…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-15
Summary:

Miss Emily Rochawere and Mr. G. E. Roylance, Scoutmaster, Junior Troop of St. Joseph's Roy Scouts, were married at the Roman Catholic Cathedral. The troop went through pictures of which were taken by a cinematograph operator.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-03
Summary:

A fine selection of pictures was shown last night at the Victoria. Havildar Subah Singh's cornet solo was good. The Dares, Mrs. Bacon, Mrs. Mears, Mr. Lyth, Mr. Miller, Mr. England, Mr. Grimble, Mr. N.W. Stevens, and Mr. Harry all performed. These entertainments are for the Prince of Wales…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-03
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre was again filled to overflowing last night on the occasion of the second of a monthly series of programmes in aid of the Prince of Wales' War Relief Fund. The programme included songs, by Mr. N.W. Stevens, Mrs Bacon, Mr. England, Mr. McArdle, Mr. Brand, Mr Lyth and Mr.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-20
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre is again catering well to the tastes of its patrons, for the programme now showing features another fine Metro production, 'The Wager,' in which the principal role is played by Emily Stevens. Other attractive features go to make up a really…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-30
Summary:

The Profiteers,' described as 'an after-the-war picture,' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on New Year's night, with the ever youthful Fannie Ward as the star. The supporting cast includes John Miltern and Edwin Stevens. Film plot included. 'The Profiteers' is…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-18
Summary:

The Code of the Yukon,' a six-part film, featuring Mitchell Lewis, is the principal picture now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included. At the next change of programme in a few days' time, Emily Stevens will appeal in 'The House of Tears.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-27
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre, in presenting 'The Gay Old Dog' tonight, is giving the public one of the photoplay treats of the year. Hobart Henley produced and directed the film from the original short story by Edna Ferber. The main roles are portrayed by John Cumberland and Gertrude Robinson,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-27
Summary:

The well-known Coronet Theatre, the Eastern Theatre (Queen's Road East), the projected Kowloon Theatre (erection of which is about to begin on the ground of the Club de Recreio), together with three theatres in Canton and interests in Macao, are about to amalgamated under the company name…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-28
Summary:

There has just been formed a company under the name of Hong Kong Amusements, Ltd., a corporation under the Hong Kong company law, with a share capital of $200,000. It will amalgamate the well-known Coronet Theatre, the Eastern Theatre (Queen's Road East) the projected Kowloon Theatre (…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-17
Summary:

One of the operators of the Hongkong Amusements Limited, who together with others recently resigned their employment, was this morning charged at the instance of Mr. Stevens, the Secretary of the Company, with entering the premises of the Tai Yat (Number One) Cinema at Yaumati with burglarious…

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Headline: Anita's Brother
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-28
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-14
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks has surrounded himself with a large company of players in his forthcoming United Artists' picture, 'The Mollycoddle,' which is the third of this brilliant star's 'Big Four' productions. The leading woman is Ruth Renick, a newcomer in the film world…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Where the North Begins' opened at the World Theatre yesterday. It is a Warner Brothers classic of the screen. Starred by dog actor Rin Tin Tin. Claire Adams, Walter McGrail, Pat Hartigan, Myrtle Owen, Charles Stevens and Fred Huntley are the cast. Chester Franklin is the director. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

Where the North Begins,' which opened on Wednesday to a packed house for four days' run at the World Theatre, is one of the few pictures that can be praised without reservation. 'Where the North Begins' is a picture worth seeing and recommending to your neighbour, for it is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16