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: 1911-09-01
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors of Victoria Theatre, have just concluded arrangements for the exhibition of the animated picture Gazette of Pathé Freres which will be quite a new thing in Hongkong. Gazette is an ordinary film showing the latest happenings from all over the world. A…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-29
Summary:

For this evening and tomorrow Mr Stephenson has secured for his popular Bijou Scenic Theatre a really fine set of pictures which all should see. One which has been greeted with rounds of applause is that in which two of the most prominent cinematograph artistes figures, namely Max Linder, the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-09-07
Summary:

An exceptional theatrical agreement has been concluded by Mr. George Tyler, the American Theatrical manager, of the firm of Leibler and Company, New York. He has secured the exclusive services for a long term of years, both for America and for England, of Miss Phyllis Neilson Terry, the daughter…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-04-23
Summary:

The Afternoon Programme: Afternoon performance for a celebration of St. George Day includes Side Shows, which consisted of a cinematograph display of funny picture 'Under New Management,' the arrangement being supervised by Mr Weiss. Then there was Professor Tobolski and the '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-04-24
Summary:

St. George's Day being also the anniversary of Shakespeare, fitting that scenes from Shakespeare should form one of the main features of the day's programme. While we have all learnt to know that any theatrical performance which Mr. Walter Sinclair and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. P. Hay combine…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-12-12
Summary:

Mr. Herbert G. Ponting shared his views to the possibilities of the kinematograph for education purposes, as a medium on teaching history, natural history, art, literature legend and geography, etc. He was inspired by George Pearson, a former schoolmaster and now one of the most successful film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-27
Summary:

The riches and the mysteries of the bottom of the sea will be revealed tonight, and the first time in Hongkong, by the superb film entitled 'The Submarine Eye.' Williamson Bros. are the originators and sole producers.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-11-29
Summary:

Another incident had been added to the 'Lloyd George' film. The counterfeit 'Lloyd George' was conducted by a torchlight procession through the street of Carnarvon, and pictures were taken the reproduction of the declaration of the poll in 1892, when the Prime Minister was re…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-16
Summary:

Much interest has been aroused over a film of Mr. Lloyd George's life, which is just being completed. The story was written by Sir Sidney Low, lecturer on Imperial and Colonial history, King's College, University of London, and made into a film by the well-known producer, Mr. Maurice…

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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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Headline: The Yankee Way
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-24
Summary:

A very special film will be seen in the Colony within the next few days. It is the latest William Fox Production 'The Yankee Way.' It has been called another George Walsh's smile-a-minute dramas.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-16
Summary:

The beautiful romance by Geo. Middleton, 'At First Sight' is now being screened in five parts in Hongkong Theatre. The story deals with the adventures of a pretty orphan girl, Justine Gibbs, played by Mae Murray. The new programme next Wednesday will be Paramount Picture ' The…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-21
Summary:

A detailed film review of a Mr. Lloyd George's Picture was shown in Coronet Theatre. The film was produced by Griffith.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-02
Summary:

The Lasky Company will present Blanche Sweet in a tense story of an American girl's adventures among Mexicans 'The Evil Eye,' directed by Geo. H. Melford. The film will be screen in Hongkong Theatre from tomorrow to next Friday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-19
Summary:

William Fox presented William Farnum in a romantic drama 'Battle of Hearts' with Lilian Marion as the leading role. This fine film is being screened in Hongkong Theatre since last Saturday and will run till Tuesday. Film synopsis included. The serial film 'Red Ace' starring…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-04
Summary:

George Fawcett and Myrtle Stedman will appear in the 'The Majesty of the Law' in five long reels. The show will run till Friday night in Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-08
Summary:

From tomorrow up to Friday night the London Film Co. presents a beautiful photoplay entitled 'Called Back' in four reels, with Hugh Conway taking the leading role and George L. Tucher writing the screenplay. 'The Bridge of Death,' will also be screened during the week. Some…

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-11
Summary:

A beautiful Paramount picture, 'A Road Impresario,' presenting George Beban, together with an excellent comedy, 'Very Much Alive,' are the current attraction at the Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-03
Summary:

Those who visited the Coronet last night, undoubtedly came away with the satisfaction of knowing that 'Thirty a Week' thoroughly deserves the reputation that has preceded it here. The film starred Tom Morre and Tallulah Bankhead. Film plot included. Another programme includes the first…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-27
Summary:

Many people have been attracted by the singing and acting performance of Miss Daisy Harcourt in Hongkong Theatre. The new programme tomorrow gives a picture, namely 'Lost in Transit' featuring George Beban. A comedy will also be shown.