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: 1918-05-20 - 1918-05-20
Summary:

Tonight at 5 and 9.15 p.m., by special request, 'The Spirit of France,' a story of the love that lies in the heart of every Frenchman, featuring Madame Jane Hading and M. Raphael Duflos. Tonight and tomorrow night, Bert Wiles and his xylophone.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-20
Summary:

The Spirit of France' will be shown again at the Victoria Theatre. A series of British official films will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-24
Summary:

Into the remotest villages of Great Britain, vivid glimpses of the war are to be brought by a fleet of 'Cine-motor-cars,' which the Ministry of Information recently dispatched from London. Lord Beaverbrook, the Minister of Information, inspected the fleet on the Victoria Embankment…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-19
Summary:

Probably the youngest of the stage beauties whose charm and talent have won Broadway is Marion Davies, characterised as the most appealingly attractive girl on the American stage, who makes her photoplay debut in the much-talked-of comedy-drama 'Runaway Romany,' written by herself and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-20 - 1918-07-20
Summary:

In New York, they call her the most beautiful of all the young stars on Broadway. She is Marion Davies and she is the star of 'Runaway Romany,' a delightful Pathe photoplay with a wonderful all-star cast.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-20
Summary:

A new motion picture star is revealed. Pathe will soon present Marion Davies in 'Runaway Romany,' written by Miss Davies herself. She submitted her story to the Ardsley Art Film Corporation and left her old cast.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-04
Summary:

A new organisation has recently been formed, the Screen Club, to promote the circulation of British films overseas. Practically no British-produced films except war films are shown in Australia, none in South Africa, and scarcely any in Canada. The American hold the fields, while France and…

88
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

Last night at the theatre, the 5-part Pathe play 'Runaway Romany' was screened. This interesting film depicts Marion Davis in the title role. Other attractions are the British Gazette, 'Zizi,' a comedy and an orchestra which discourses popular music. Tomorrow, Haddon Chamber…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-28
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre last night the management showed 'The Yankee Way' for the first time and everyone regard it as the best picture ever shown in Hongkong. There are also other pictures, included a Pathe colour picture 'The Mountains of Auvergne' and Max Linder comedy…

90
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10
Summary:

Valence-sur-Rhone, Jun 1 – Fire broke out at a cinematograph performance in connection with the Joan of Arc celebrations when four thousand spectators took panic and rushed to the exits, women and children being trodden underfoot.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-16
Summary:

It is a selection from the report of Mr. L. C. Goodrich of Peking, who is in France with the Chinese Labour Corps of the American Army as a Y.M.C.A. worker. Cinema shows: three with total attendance of 500. First performance April 24.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-01
Summary:

Under Four Flags' the United States Government War film, released by the Committee on Public Information, will be screened at the Hongkong Cinema for a few nights only, commencing on Wednesday, September 3, 1919. Film production details were included in this article.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-08
Summary:

There was a crowded house last night at the Victoria Theatre, the programme being exceptionally good. The series of pictures depicting the peace celebrations were of a high order, being composed of four parts. First, the fetes in Belgium. Second, the march past to the Royal Tribune of the Inter-…

94
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-18
Summary:

Programme of arrangements: gymkhana at Happy Valley, lecture at the Theatre Royal by Mlle H. Van Der Flier, illustrated with motion pictures taken at the various battlefronts, cabaret on the Murray Parade Ground, pansy day and Chinese theatrical performance.

95
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-15
Summary:

The scheme of raising a Hongkong Fund for the relief of the war devastated areas of France, which was initiated a few weeks ago. On Monday, 1st December, Mlle H. Van Der Flier gives a lecture at the theatre Royal illustrated with motion pictures taken at the various battlefronts. Furthermore,…

96
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-22
Summary:

Programme of arrangements, including gymkhana, lecture, cabaret and Chinese theatrical performance. On Monday, 1st December at the Theatre Royal by Mlle H. Van Der Flier, illustrated with motion picture taken at the various battle fronts.

97
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-25 - 1919-11-29
Summary:

Monday 1st, December, at the Theatre Royal at 9.15 p.m., lecture by Mlle H. Van Der Flier, illustrated with motion pictures. Booking at Moutrie's.

98
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-01 - 1919-12-01
Summary:

Tonight, Monday, 1st December, at the Theatre Royal at 9.15 p.m., Lecture by Mlle. H. Van der Flier. The lecture will be illustrated by moving pictures of intense interest. The photographs were taken from an aeroplane and German shells are plainly seen bursting over the town. Booking at Moutrie…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-01
Summary:

A reminder is given of the lecture tonight at 9.15 at the theatre Royal in aid of the Hongkong Fund for Devastated France. The lecture will be illustrated by moving pictures of much interest, taken right in the firing line. The bombardment of Antwerp is among them, showing the German shells…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-02
Summary:

In aid of the Hongkong Fund for Devastated France, a lecture was given at the Treatre [sic] Royal last night by Mlle. Van der Flier. Owing to the inclement weather there was only a moderate attendance. There's a detail description of the lecture. A splendid series of pictures taken from…