A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-14
Summary:

Several hundred foreigners and Japanese at the Kamakura Gekijo were disappointed recently when the local police entered the theatre shortly before the showing of 'Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood' and issued an injunction against the film, reports the Japan Advertiser. The police…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-01
Summary:

A new Theatre worth $130,000 with a design similar to that of the World Theatre will be shortly erected at West Point to cater to the residents of this populous district. A site has been acquired at the corner of Third and Water Streets and arrangements have been made for a building capable of…