A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-24 - 1912-11-01
Summary:

In aid of the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday; 3rd Nov from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. under the most distinguished patronage of His excellency the Governor Sir Francis, Henry May and Lady May; admission ticket $ 1.00 which…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-08 - 1915-01-09
Summary:

On Jan 8, the best picture programme ever presented to the public when the great military picture 'High Treason' in 4 parts- 4,000 feet long (thrilling & startling) will be screened, this film has been obtained at great expense; also 4th series of War Pictures in 3 parts - 3,000…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-14 - 1915-01-16
Summary:

On Jan 15, the thrilling drama 'Acquitted' in 4 parts - 4,000 feet long; performance by Henry & May.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-18 - 1916-08-18
Summary:

Tonight, a special item 'Black Box Mystery' [sic] in 15 episodes by E. P. Oppenheim, England's great mystery fiction writer, played by the British film favourite Henry Rawlinson and Anna Little.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-15 - 1918-02-16
Summary:

From Feb 15-18, 9.15 pm performance, a thrilling Pathe drama 'The Tramp' in 3 parts, those who saw Henry Krauss in the 'Miserables' [sic] will remember his brilliant acting, and appreciate him still more in this new role; Pathe's American Gazette and various comics;…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-18 - 1918-03-20
Summary:

From Mar 19-21, performance, Henry Krauss in 'Victims of Fate,' an absorbing drama in 3 parts, giving plenty of scope to this fine actor; American Gazette and comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-08 - 1918-08-08
Summary:

You will enjoy Pathe's French production, Instinct, the film version of Henry Kistermaecker's drama of the same name, and played by the original Comedie Francaise cast headed by Raphael Duflos. Film plot included.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-13 - 1919-01-15
Summary:

Tonight, William Farnum in Henri Bernstein's Great Play 'Samson.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-27 - 1919-01-29
Summary:

American Gazette No. 22 and 'A Wife's Forgiveness' featuring Henry Roussel and Madame Emmy Lynn. The celebrated Spanish dancers the Yerars. 'Lucky Wiffles.' Manila String Band will be in attendence. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

Frank Keenan as 'Mathias' in Sir Henry Irving's Dramatic Masterpiece 'The Bells,' an extra selected star photoplay. Pathe's American Gazette 87. Matinee: 'The Great Boer War.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-26 - 1919-06-28
Summary:

The Midnight Stage.' It is a capital picture. June 26 remarks: Charlie Chaplin in 'The New Janitor.' June 28 remarks: 'The Midnight Stage' is a powerful drama adapted from 'The Lyon's Mail' of which Sir Henry Irving built his reputation. 'Hands Up…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-07 - 1919-08-09
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, another fine picture 'The Test' with a very strong plot. A Harold Lloyd comedy 'The Dutiful Dub.' Matinee: 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' Booking at Anderson's. August 8 remarks: Matinee: The final episode of 'The Terror of the Range'…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Tonight! Henri Krauss in 'Les Miserables.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

The Coronet's plans for the new year holidays. A British Enterprise claims Britons support at the greatest British Festival. Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas'; Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity'; Francis X. Bushman in 'The Adopted Son'; Henry…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-02 - 1920-01-02
Summary:

Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas.' 5.15 p.m., Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity.' 7.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman in 'The Adopted Son.' 9.15 p.m., Henry Kolker in 'The Warning.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-03 - 1920-01-03
Summary:

Today, Ethel Barrymore in 'The Call of Her People,' Henry Kolker in 'The Warning,' Harry Hollard [sic] in 'Hello, Teacher,' British Gazette No.485 and 'His Father's Son.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-17
Summary:

Long Arm of Mannister,' Henry B. Walthall. The third big picture. Also showing 'How Dry I Am,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe news.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-26 - 1921-03-29
Summary:

Henry B. Walthall in 'The Long Arm of Dannister' [sic] (7 parts), and 'Be My Wife.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 7 & 8 in 4 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-02 - 1921-05-02
Summary:

In this advertisement you will see a picture drawn by a boy who has just completed a course in a correspondence art school. This chicken laid that egg. It exploded. This happens in 'A Twilight Baby,' a Henry Lehrman comedy, at the Coronet Theatre all this week. Remarks: Drawing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-02 - 1921-05-06
Summary:

Henry Lehrman presents 'A Twilight Baby,' a distinctly different comedy, 'A Night at the Show' [sic] featuring Charlie Chaplin and Coronet Review. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, final episodes of 'Pirate Gold.'