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: 1902-05-16 - 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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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-19 - 1913-04-26
Summary:

Edison's latest invention is now staged in the theatres in New York and London, and will shortly be exhibited at Theatre Royal, City Hall, Hong Kong. The Edison Kinetophone Agency having the sole rights for selling the apparatus and films in China, Philippines, the Straits and India.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-18
Summary:

Hong Kong is to see the remarkable Antarctic motion pictures of Captain Scott's South Polar Expedition, which were taken by Lt. Herbert G. Ponting F.R.G.S. The exhibition will take place at the Theatre Royal, opening on Monday next. The series is heralded as 'The Undying Story of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-23
Summary:

There was again only a moderate attendance at the Theatre Royal last night when the Scott Expedition pictures were shown. The picture was recorded by Mr. Herbert G. Ponting on Captain Robert Falcon Scott's expedition to the Antarctic.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-24
Summary:

The cinematograph history of the Scott Antartic Expedition was shown at the Theatre Royal by means of film made by Mr. Herbert G. Ponting. It was fortunate to film a large school of deep sea creatures.

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Headline: Willis G. West
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-05
Summary:

Mr. Willis G. West, considered one of America's premier comedians, is the leading dispenser of fun with Banvard's All American Musical Comedy Co., which will be shown again at the theatre Royal. Mr. West's theatrical career has been wide and varied, covering musical comedy, drama…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-31
Summary:

A delightful programme by the Hongkong Philharmonic Society proved a distinct success at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night. Mr. S. Collett's baton secured some altogether able renderings of English songs. The performers gave delight in the Morris Dance and the Shepards' Dance from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-04
Summary:

After their success at the Theatre Royal on Saturday, the Hongkong Philharmonic Society appeared at the Star Theatre last night in a repeat performance and recorded another success. The orchestra again carried themselves well and gave a fine rendering of the Henry VIII dances. The Song of Our…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-21
Summary:

Hongkong Philharmonic Society presented 'The Gondoliers,' at the Theatre Royal. Despite bad weather, a large audience came up and appreciated the performance which was under the direction of Mr. Stanley Collott. Mr. W. G. Wheller was responsible for the proper presentation of the work…