A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-08-22
Summary:

The proprietors of the Metropole Theatre have entirely renovated the interior of the building and have supplied comfortable seats in place of the chairs lately used. New scenery has also been procured, and a number of new performers appeared on Saturday night including Miss Gertie Masie, Mr Jim…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-06-28
Summary:

The state of the new seats in the stalls of the Theatre Royal, which made of teak wood and look substantial enough were falling into pieces. The arm-rests and the side of the chairs were decayed, which prevented use.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-20 - 1911-01-25
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. For a few nights. 'The Golden Rose,' a coloured picture of Pathe Frere's production. Benefit performance for Miss Thelma Wood on January 26. Grand success of Miss Dolly Swift,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-26
Summary:

A monster programme has been arranged for the Empire Cinematograph Theatre from the performances of Miss Thelma Wood, Misses Queenie Laurance, Dolly Swift, Sadie Mahrose and Messrs Gus Hayward and Dennis Darney. Tomorrow night the grand dramatic film entitled Lieut Rose, R. N., and the Arabian…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-26 - 1911-01-26
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Monster programme. Benefit performance to Miss Thelma Wood, artisted by Miss Queenie Laurance, Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Sadie Melrose, Mr Dennis Carnly and Mr Hayward.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-23 - 1915-12-24
Summary:

A 2-part comedy by Max Linder, 'Max Sees Life,' on Friday, 24th December, 1915. The drama 'The Final Turn' in 2 parts. Matinees including 'Babes in the Wood,' 'Xmas Problem' and 'Talisman.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-20 - 1916-01-22
Summary:

The great Pathe masterpiece in 5 parts, 'The Price of Discipline,' on Friday, 21th January. Marie Fromet is featured. Interesting pictures including 'The Fantastic Umbrella' and 'In the Woods of Mortain.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comic including '…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-08-22
Summary:

The manager of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, was fine $75 at the Magistracy yesterday, by Mr. J. R. Wood, for infringing regulations issued under the Electric Supply Ordinance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-02
Summary:

The manager of the Hongkong Cinematograph Theatre was charged this morning before Mr. J. R. Wood with permitting the use of a cinematograph construction which was not constructed and operated according to regulations. Mr. F. C. Jenkins. D. S. P.(R.), appeared for the prosecution; Mr. M. K. Lo…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-30
Summary:

Prosecutions against cinema houses for infringement of the regulations have of late been common. Mr. F. C. Jenkin, D. S. P. (R.), prosecuting in every case. This morning, before Mr. J. R. Wood, the Victoria, Empire, Hongkong and Taiping Theatres were summoned. The summons against the Victoria…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-28
Summary:

3 nights only. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.15 p.m., great Pathe Gold Rooster production, A. H. Woods presents Peggy Hyland in 'The Other Woman' in 5 parts. American Gazette, No. 86. Wednesday, matinee 25th, May at 5.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Booking…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-27
Summary:

Commencing tonight 26th, for three nights only, a great production, Peggy Hyland in 'The Other Woman,' a great production adapted from A. H. Wood's famous dramatic success. You will see unfolded in it a problem that involves one house out of four. Prices as usual. Booking at…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-03 - 1920-04-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, A. H. Woods presents Fannie Ward in the Pathe special feature, 'Common Clay' in seven reels.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-28 - 1920-04-29
Summary:

Tonight, Fannie Ward in 'Common Clay,' Pathe special feature in 7 parts. April 28 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5, A. H. Woods presents Fannie Ward in 'Common Clay.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-22
Summary:

A first-class vaudeville attraction will be staged at the Hongkong Theatre commencing on Sunday night when Mr. Hal. A. Freeman of the De'Lacey Agency, London West, will present his grand combination of English artists, direct from the best Australian Theatre, comprising Trixie, the world…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

The romantic French-Canadian woods, made famous by Frank Mayo in 'The Brute Breaker,' furnish the locale for 'The Magnificent Brute,' the Universal action drama which will be seen at the Hongkong Theatre today. The 'Magnificent Brute' is Lucien Hubbard's screen…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' also 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337). January 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-07 - 1922-01-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Woman in Room 13,' 'The Punch of the Irish' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Back to the Woods.' Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-09 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Screen Classics presents May Allison in 'Fair and Warmer.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Back to the Woods.' Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-06 - 1922-04-10
Summary:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, April 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th, Goldwyn presents Frank Lloyd's production of 'A Voice in the Dark' from A. H. Woods stage success by Ralph E. Dyar. Usual prices. Plot and illustration included.