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: 1913-09-18
Summary:

Herbert Bonhote Wilson, 34 an actor, died in hospital from the effects of a gunshot wound received during the performance of a play at the Elephant and Castle Theatre on August 14.

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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…

3
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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Headline: Command' Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-12
Summary:

In the ball room of Buckingham Palace last month before the King and Queen of Denmark, and the whole Court Mr. Herbert Ponting displayed his Antarctic series. A special screen was erected, and Mr. Ponting lectured as he does daily at the Philharmonic Hall.

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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: 1917-03-17
Summary:

The Home Secretary has decided to abandon for the present the proposal for establishing a central censorship of film. The proposal was put forward by Mr. Herbert Samuel.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

On June 9, showing 'The Bride of Mystery,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo, complete in 3 parts; 'A Page in Life' [sic] in 2 parts, featuring Anna Little and Herbert Rawlinson of the 'Master Key'; also comedies.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance'. The picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love, Miriam Cooper and Elmo Lincoln (Tarzan). Sir Herbert Tree - Douglas Fairbanks -…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

See D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance' when it opens at the Coronet Theatre on Friday evening next, if you would be amazed and thrilled and fascinated by what has been called the most novel, stupendous and magnificent stage work the world has ever known. One performance will be given…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-04 - 1920-12-04
Summary:

A real sensation, Herbert Brenon presents the great wonderful production 'The Eternal Sin' with the beautiful Florence Reed. A very sad story of tragedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-23
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre will screen 'The Passion Flower' the First National feature production, this evening. The film is starring Norma Talmadge and written by Herbert Brenon and Jacinto Benavente. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-15 - 1922-06-15
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in 'The Sign on the Door,' directed by Herbert Brenon. Another great First National attraction. Illustration included.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-08 - 1922-09-09
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-16
Summary:

Mon. & Tue 15th and 16th January at 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-03 - 1923-09-04
Summary:

Mon. 3rd & Tue. 4th Sept. at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Scarlet Car,' from the gripping novel by Richard Harding Davis, featuring Herbert Rawlinson. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-05 - 1923-11-06
Summary:

Mon. 5th & Tue. 6th November at 5.15 p.m. & 9.15 p.m., 'Election of President Tsao Kun,' and Herbert Rawlinson in 'Fools and Riches.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-15 - 1923-11-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess in 'The Love Flower.' The Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Herbert Rawlinson and Eileen Perly [sic] in 'The Prisoner.' The Grand: Last performance of…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'The Prisoner' till Saturday. Set in the quaint surroundings of old Vienna, the film features Herbert Rawlinson. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-16 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess in 'The Love Flower.' The Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Herbert Rawlinson and Eileen Percy in 'The Prisoner.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-21 - 1923-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. to Thur. Nov. 19 to 22 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish,' an United Artists production. The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Dr. Jack.' The Grand: Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Prisoner…