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: 1905-09-06 - 1905-09-07
Summary:

The performance which included new songs, new dances, new pictures by the Gaiety Stars. W. Hollinworth is the Manager of the company. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1905-09-06 - 1905-09-08
Summary:

Performance by the Famous Gaiety Stars, polite vaudeville. New songs, New Dances, New Pictures. Booking at Robinson Piano Co. W. Hollinworth is the Manager and James Morgan is the Business Representative.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-07 - 1905-09-07
Summary:

Performances by the famous Gaiety Stars Polite Vaudeville and Specialty Company. Tonight, grand change of programme, including new songs, new dances and new pictures. Booking at Robinson Piano Co. W. Hollinworth is the Lessee & Manager, while James Morgan is the Business Representative.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-07 - 1909-05-07
Summary:

Tonight! Friday. Grand benefit tendered to Steve Adson and Thorne Jessie. The famous comedy duo and expert dancers. A monster programme has been arranged. Some artistes and pictures will appear.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-30 - 1912-10-03
Summary:

Re-opening night of the famous artists and unparalleled dancers Verne and Smith; magnificent new pictures just arrived.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-30 - 1913-05-30
Summary:

Debut of Miss Violet Bonetia at 9 p.m. tonight. Special programme with special pictures by Pathe Freres. Performance by The Cowboy Players, R. H. Stephenson and Professor Gonzales. Price details included.

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Headline: The Kowloon
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-21 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

For three days only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., special engagement of the famous magician, Chefalo. Also pictures. Programme changed nightly. Special prices: 5.30, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and 80 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-19
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

Twin Beds,' the film version of the farce comedy stage success of the same name, commenced at the Coronet yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven, who are sponsoring as well as starring in the production, have produced a truly refreshing comedy. Those who missed witnessing the screening of…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

The disastrous effects of the terrible upheaval in Japan may be seen on the screen of the World Theatre. Further pictures are expected from the devastated country. The dare-evil picture, featuring the famous Hoot Gibson, is attracting full houses.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-28
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Not to be outdone by the other cinema houses which are showing big films this week, the Star Theatre, catering specially for Kowloon residents, offers a very big picture this evening. 'The Conquering Power' is its name, and when the fact has been told that it was made by the same…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
Summary:

Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother Koka Shipoff will make their final appearance and the excellent movie play 'The Conquering Power' will be screened for the last time at Star Theatre. The movie was made by the same producer as the one who made the famous 'Four Horsemen of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-26 - 1924-06-26
Summary:

Seldom, very seldom, indeed, we show a picture at the Little House, the Coronet, that was ever a big success at one of our other theatres. But this time, we are making an exception with Rex Ingram's masterful rendering of Balzac's famous story, 'Eugenie of Grandet'; known on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-26
Summary:

Balzac's wonderful story, 'Eugenie Grandet,' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening under the title of 'The Conquering Power.' Film synopsis included. 'Eugenie Grandet' was written in the full vigour of Balzac's genius, and it is only fitting that the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

From today till Monday, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Mothers-in-Law' at the 5:15 and 9:15 performances. The film will satisfy not only those who see it as a diversion from routine life but also those who perceive the moral of the story and measure its influence on human…

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Headline: White Tiger'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is currently screening 'White Tiger' featuring Priscilla Dean. The cast also includes Raymond Griffith, Matt Moore and Wallace Beery. Beery is famous for his performance in 'Robin Hood' and 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, famous in the cinema world for her acting in 'The Flame of Life,' plays the role of a beautiful queen of the underworld in a Universal picture styled 'White Tiger,' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night and will be shown till Saturday night.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-18
Summary:

Just what an 'automatic chess player' is will be explained to those who, as yet, have not availed themselves of the opportunity to see the Universal screen classic, 'The White Tiger,' which will be presented at the Queen Theatre. Priscilla Dean is the star and local cinema…