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: 1902-01-04 - 1902-01-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The great film, 'An Episode in the Life of Henry VIII.' Reappearance of Harris and Vernon. Extraordinary success of Miss Lynda Davies. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-16 - 1902-05-17
Summary:

See the Biograph: Presenting the moving pictures of the Dreyfus Trial, scenes included: The Court-martial at Rennes, The Deposition of General Mercier, The Fight between the Journalists, Dreyfus in Irons at Devil's Island, Suicide of Colonel Henry, The Attempt Against Maitre Laborie,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-25 - 1910-01-27
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central, Corner of Pottinger Street) Premier hall of the colony. Schedule details included. For 3 nights only. The 25th, 26th and 27th January, 1910. The magnificent films 'Peking,' 'The Modern Aerial Navigation' and 'The Aeroplanes of Mr Henry Farman.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-28 - 1910-01-29
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central, Corner of Pottinger Street) Premier hall of the colony. Schedule details included. For 3 nights more. The 28th, 29th and 30th January, 1910. 'The Modern Aerial Navigation' and 'The Aeroplanes of Mr Henry Farman.' The best artistes Miss Hilda Hailes,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-08 - 1915-01-09
Summary:

The great military picture 'High Treason' in 4 parts and 4,000 feet long. The fourth series of war pictures in 3 parts and 3,000 feet long. Both will be shown tonight, 8th January. Special performance by Henry & May for one night only on Sunday, 10th January.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-14 - 1915-01-16
Summary:

The thrilling drama in 4 parts, 'Acquitted' in 4,000 feet long, on Friday, 15th January. Performance by Henry & May.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-11 - 1915-11-13
Summary:

The powerful drama 'Left Alone' in 4 parts and 4,000 feet long. Other interesting and historical films included. Performance by Henry & May.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-13 - 1919-01-16
Summary:

January 13, 14 and 15, 1919, at 6 and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in Henri Bernstein's great play 'Samson.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-27 - 1919-01-29
Summary:

January 27, 28 and 29, 9.15 p.m. performance, American Gazette No. 22, 'A Wife's Forgiveness' featuring Henry Roussel and Madame Emmy Lyn. Also showing 'The Celebrated Spanish Dancers,''The Years.''Lucky Wiffles,' Manila String Band will be in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-31 - 1919-06-02
Summary:

Frank Keenan as 'Mathias' in Sir Henry Irving's Dramatic Masterpieces 'The Bells.' An extra selected star photoplay. Tonight (Monday), June 2nd. 3 nights only. Prices as usual. Booking at Anderson's. Film review included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.15 p.m., 3 nights only, Frank Keenan as 'Mathias' in Sir Henry Irving's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Bells,' an extra selected star photoplay. Pathe's American Gazatte, No. 87. Thursday matinee, June 5th at 5.15 p.m., 'The Great…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-25 - 1919-06-27
Summary:

It is an adaption on the screen of 'The Lyons Mails,' one of the dramas which firmly established and built the reputation of that English actor, Sir Henry Irving. Booking at Anderson's. Film review included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-26 - 1919-06-30
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, 'The Midnight Stage.' We are showing a fine film entitled 'The Midnight Stage' adapted from Sir Henry Irving's historic success, 'The Lyons Mail.' Today matinee, 'Pearl White as a Detective,' 'A Vow,' an Italian…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-09 - 1919-08-09
Summary:

Sunday's matinee, we are screening on Sunday afternoon only, Henry Krauss in 'The Tramp,' from the work of the poet, Jean Richepin.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-20 - 1919-08-23
Summary:

The Coronet at 9.15 prompt, 'Hearts of the World.' Special music by an Augmented Orchestra. Admission: $2.00 and $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's. August 21 Remarks: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9.15 p.m. sharp. Friday and Saturday at 5.15 p.m. August 23 Remarks: Film review. Names…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-20
Summary:

The Coronet's plans for the Xmas season, Dorophy Philps [sic] in 'The Heart of Humanity,' second only to 'Intolerance' and 'Hearts of the World.' Henri [sic] Krauss in Pathe's supreme picturisation of Victory Hugo's immortal story, 'Les…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Henri [sic] Krauss in 'Les Miserables.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. December 22 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Pathe's 'Les Miserables' by Victor Hugo.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

A British enterprise claims Britons' support at the greatest British festival. Four shows a day on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Thursday, January 1st, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas,' Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-03 - 1920-01-03
Summary:

Today at 2.30 p.m., Ethel Barrymore in 'The Call of Her People.' 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Henry Kolker in 'The Warning,' Harry Pollard in 'Hello Teacher!' and British Gazette No. 485. 7.15 p.m., 'His Father's Son.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-17
Summary:

Pioneer Film Co. presents 'The Long Arm of Mannister' featuring Henry B. Walthall in 7 parts, also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'How Dry I Am' and Pathe News. April 14 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on E. Phillips Oppenheim's 'The Long Arm of Mannister' in 7 parts,…