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: 1908-02-10
Summary:

Speaking at the Society of Arts, Mr. F. Martin Duncan described that the origin of the cinematograph was originated as far back as 1826 by Sir John Herschel, who, while dining with a friend, asked the latter how he would show both sides of a shilling at once. He was not satisfied with the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-23
Summary:

The Fighting Guide,' stars William Duncan, commences at the Star today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-23
Summary:

From today onwards, Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Fighting Guide' featuring William Duncan. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-28
Summary:

On witnessing the new film of his play, 'The Breed of the Treshams' at Newcastle. Mr. Martin Harvey said he was disappointed at seeing himself as others saw him.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-27
Summary:

The Counterfeit,' a Paramount special starring Elsie Ferguson, is now showing at the Star Theatre. Besides, 'An Innocent Adventuress,' in which Vivian Martin takes the principal role, will be screened at the theatre from Sunday till Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-29 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

Watch for further announcement. Film plot included. The ad didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from later ads. March 30 Remarks: Screening at the World Theatre. The film is presented by Ivan Abramson. Illustration of Vivian Martin included. April 1 Remarks: At 5.15 p.m. and 9.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-26
Summary:

London, April 22 – At a special interview with Mr C. F. Higham, M. P., who is the Managing Director of the recently formed Alliance Film Corporation, he told me something of the company's immediate plans. They have been lucky enough to secure Matheson Lang to play the part he created in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-24
Summary:

Owing to the fact that the s.s. Manchuria will not arrive until Tuesday, the 'Great Duncan' will open at the Victoria on that night, not on Monday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-28
Summary:

The Great Duncan opened last night at the Victoria. Mr. Duncan, Joe Reed, Serra, Jack Owen, Barton and Mack offered good performances.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-02 - 1917-06-02
Summary:

Screening of 'Mystery of St. Martin's Bridge'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-10 - 1921-08-12
Summary:

Vivian Martin in 'Molly Entangled' and Richard Jones in 'It Pays to Exercise.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-05 - 1917-06-05
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Mystery of St. Martin's Bridge'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-04 - 1917-06-04
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Mystery of St. Martin's Bridge'; Special matinee at 5 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-01 - 1917-06-05
Summary:

On June 2, showing an exclusive Italian film. 'Mystery of St. Martin's Bridge' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-14
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

The attraction of the Grand Theatre, Wanchai, over the weekend is a William Duncan Wild West production, 'Where Men are Men.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

The attraction at the Grand Theatre, Wanchai, over the weekend is the William Duncan Wild West production, 'Where Men are Men.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-08
Summary:

Tonight till Wednesday, we are showing Vitagraph's dynamic whirlwind western drama, 'Steelheart' featuring William Duncan.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

Where Men are Men,' a William Duncan Wild West film, is the attraction at the Grand Theatre, Wanchai, over the weekend.