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: 1914-03-12 - 1914-03-13
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette, 'A Day in the Paris Zoo,' 'Max and the Portmanteau,' and 'The Rival Airman,' a delightful drama in 2 parts, 3,000 feet; 'The Poison Tree' in 5,000 feet will be screened on Mar 14.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-14 - 1914-03-19
Summary:

The Poison Tree' in 3 parts, length 5,000 feet, a great start drama showing how jealousy comes into conflict; for 4 nights only; 'The Animal Acrobate' (instructive), and The Pathe's Gazette.

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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…

5
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.

6
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: 1914-12-21 - 1914-12-23
Summary:

On Dec 22, the sensational dramas 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman'; also comic interesting & industrial films; performance by Flatt & Brooks; On Dec 24, the Grand Xmas Tree Matinee; Look out for 'Bell of Rheims.'

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-24 - 1915-04-24
Summary:

On Apr 24, the thrilling drama 'The Poisoned Tree' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet long; Pathe's Gazette latest news; new comic, historical & interesting pictures; Gaumont Graphic latest; still keep an eye on Sherlock Holmes.

9
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.

10
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.

11
Headline: A Great Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

In 'The Light That Fails' produced as a Pathe Gold Rooster Play, and to be presented at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow, the cast includes Claude Fleming, Jose Collins and Lillian Tucker, and Robert Edeson. Claude Fleming made his first appearance in England with Sir. Elbert Beerbohm…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-23
Summary:

A grand display of toys, sweets, and a Christmas tree is to take place in the Victoria Theatre on behalf of the children on Christmas Day, at a special matinee at 4 p.m., when a selected film 'The Fortune Hunters' (of 4,500 ft. in 3 parts) will be screened in which the celebrated…

13
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 -…

14
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…

15
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.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-25 - 1921-11-28
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Under the Greenwood Tree.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., the master serial of all times, 1 & 2 episodes of 'The Dragon's Net,' with Marie Walcamp. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

Under the Greenwood Tree,' featuring Elsie Ferguson, is the star film at the World Theatre during the weekend. Film synopsis included.

18
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: 1922-05-30 - 1922-05-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Geraldine Farrar in 'The Riddle: Woman.' Kowloon Theatre: Special Dance with jazz band of the Pine Tree State tonight. Tickets $2 at Moutrie's.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-30 - 1922-05-30
Summary:

Special Dance with jazz band of the Pine Tree State tonight. Negligee Dance tomorrow night.