A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-07 - 1911-03-10
Summary:

Tonight (Tuesday), 7th March, 1911, grand change of programme; among some magnificent new films, the grand picture after a romance of H. Balzac; 'Eugenic Grandet,' a dramatic moral picture; and the interesting film, the whole process of salvage of H.M.S. 'Gladiator'; the…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-15 - 1913-01-17
Summary:

The great dramatic picture, 'Greed for Gold,' the scream of laughter by Max Linder and the telephone lady; performances by Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift; coming: 'The Mysteries of Paris' (from the great work by Eugene Sue).

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-27
Summary:

Miss Cecile Stephano's songs met with keen appreciation at the Bijou on Saturday and Sunday under Mr. Stephenson's arrangement. The pictures included Eugene Sue's 'Mysteries of Pairs,' a 5,000 ft. film which is considered Pathe's greatest success. Miss Dolly Swift…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-15 - 1913-09-18
Summary:

For a few nights only, the great dramatic film, 'Mathilde' in 5000 ft., adapted from the famous Romance d' Eugene Sue; a good selection of new pictures.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-18
Summary:

The enterprising management of the Victoria Theatre is giving the public good value for their money this week in the magnificent Eclair film 'Mathilde' – a photoplay founded on Eugene Sue's novel. The film is in three parts and gives all the main points of the story in wonderfully…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-03 - 1917-08-04
Summary:

On Aug 4, the great reproduction of Eugene Sue's novel, 'The Wandering Jew' in 6 parts; Pathe's Gazettes and various comics; on Aug 7, 'The Range of London,' 'A Message from Mars'; on Aug 10, 'The Shielding Shadow.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-22
Summary:

Mr. Blake, manager of the Victoria Theatre, states that 'Sunshine and Shadow' and other of the Baby Marie Osborne pictures have been record-breaking attractions at this house. He has arranged to present her latest Pathe feature 'Captain Kiddo' on Christmas day. Phil [sic]…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-17 - 1920-03-25
Summary:

Telepathic Séance of the celebrated telespathist Eugene de Rubini (the man with the Six Senses). Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-24 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

Séance of the celebrated telespathist Eugene de Rubini (the man with the Six Senses). At 7.15p.m., George B. Sitz [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged' episode 7 'A Fatal Error' and episode 8 'Arrested.' March 27 remarks: The Bros. Graydon in their new songs. The Moscow…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-25
Summary:

Those who have not yet seen that wonderful telepathist, Mr. Eugene de Rubini, should make a point of going to the Victoria Theatre tonight when he gives his final demonstration. He appeared before a most appreciative audience last night and created a deep impression by his wonderful and…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-12
Summary:

At the matinee at 5.15 p.m. Today, the Gibson family will make their last appearance, during which Trixie, Buttons, Gibson and Doreen will produce 'Fun on a Battleship' at the Coronet. The charming star, Norma Talmadge and Eugene O'Brion [sic] will be the leading characters of the…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-02
Summary:

Virginia Warwick in 'A Red Hot Finish' and Edith Roberts in 'Sue of the South.'

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-18 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

Wed. 18th to Sat. 21st April at 5 & 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'The Scuttlers.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 18-19 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4. April 21 Remarks: Last show today. From Sunday to Tuesday, Eugene O'Brien in 'A Fool…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-23 - 1923-04-24
Summary:

Mon. 23rd and Tue. 24th April at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Eugene O'Brien in 'A Fool and His Money.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Lightning Bryce,' final epis.; Tue.-Fri., 'The Radio King,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

15
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-30 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Thur. to Sun. Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 at 2.30, 1.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge and Eugene O'Brien in 'The Moth.' Booking at the Theatre. Tel. C. 4636. Price details included. November 1 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. with photo. November 1 Remarks: On page 12, last showing of…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-30
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the film version of the popular novel William Dana Occutt [sic], 'The Moth.' The film is produced by Selznick pictures and featuring Norma Talmadge and Eugene O'Brien.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-19 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., two big features in one programme. Viola Dana in 'June Madness,' a Metro classic in 6 parts. Also, Eugene O'Brien in 'The Last Door,' a Select picture in 5 parts. At ordinary prices.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-19
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'The Last Door' starring Eugene O' Brien and a Metro classic entitled 'June Madness' featuring Viola Dana and Bryant Washburn. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-20
Summary:

Eugene O' Brien is 'The Last Door,' a Select [sic] picture, and 'June Madness,' Viola Dana's new Metro starring vehicle, opened a three days' showing at the Queen's Theatre yesterday.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins,' 6 reels, based on the novel by Gaston Roude. Coming! William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' January 15 remarks: Today only, a super Chinese production, 'Between Love and Wealth.' Also, 'The Masters of China.' January 16…