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: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The article mentioned the strong growth of the cinema business in Great Britain and America. These important and interesting facts of the wonderful growth of cinema are given by Mr. Valentia Steer in his book, The Romance of the Cinema. Mr. Steer also mentioned the cinematograph has caught the…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-18 - 1916-08-21
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) 'The Black Box' (by Universal) acted by Herbert Rawlinson. The first and second episodes are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor included. Programme including the drama 'The Bride of the Haunted Castle,' 'The…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-22 - 1916-08-24
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) 'The Pocket Wireless' in 2 parts and 'The Black Box' (by Universal) are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. A drama in 3 parts, 'The Life of Georgi Carpentier' [sic],…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-25 - 1916-08-28
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The fourth and fifth episodes of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. A drama in 3 reels, Comedy and Tragedy. Picture including Kitchener's Army. Comics…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-29 - 1916-09-01
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The sixth episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. A drama 'The Wreck'in 3 parts. Drama including Under Desperation's Spur (by…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The seventh episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. Dramas including 'The Single Act' (by the Lubin company) and 'The Vavasour…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-05 - 1916-09-07
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The eighth episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. Dramas including 'The Golden Calf' in 3 parts (by Nordrisk), 'Jim the Mule…

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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: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

By special arrangement with the Coronet, F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 1, 2 and 3, at 9.15 p.m. only, D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance,' the picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love,…

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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: 1921-09-10
Summary:

As a Man Thinks,' a Four Star production featuring Leah Baird, Henry Clive, Mile. Elaine Amazar, Betty Howe, Warburton Gamble, Alexander Herbert and Charles C. Brandt, will be shown at the World Theatre on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-26
Summary:

A review on film 'Passers-By,' which was screened in Coronet. The film was starred by Herbert Rawlinson and Leila Valentine.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-08 - 1922-09-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Tom Moore in 'The Great Accident.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Herbert Rawlinson in 'Passers-By.' Also Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-16
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday, 15th and 16th January, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Universal special picture, Carl Laemmle presents Herbert Rawlinson in 'Don't Shoot.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-30
Summary:

A thrilling drama with the above title, in which Miss Alice Brady figures in the principal role, is now attracting large audiences at the World Theatre. Other starring included H. E. Herbert.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-08
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

The Scarlet Car' featuring Hert [sic] Rawlinson in this Universal photoplay, will appear on the screen of World Theatre from tomorrow to Tuesday night. The next show will be 'The Flirt.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-03 - 1923-09-04
Summary:

Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th September at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Scarlet Car' from the gripping novel by Richard Harding Davis, America's Master storyteller, featuring Herbert Rawlinson. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13