A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-12-25
Summary:

Prof. F. Starr sailed recently from New York for Africa. He hopes to have new light upon their origin and ancestry by making a series by making a new video. He will also ask Mr. Samual Verner, another scientist, for help. Prof. Starr hopes to throw new light upon their origin and ancestry by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-03-18
Summary:

Mr.Maurice Bandmann arrived in the Colony yesterday, but his stay is of short duration. Mr. Bandmann is visiting the north on business and he is still hoping to see a modern theatre built in Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-07-06
Summary:

The writer mentioned that the hopes of the public might be dashed if it rained too hard for the picture people to get films.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-07
Summary:

The management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre continues to provide their patrons with the best of entertainment. Miss Vera Ferrace's performance was enjoyable. There was a splendid selection of pictures. The chief films were 'Miss Harry,' the story of a woman serpent-coloured, '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-01
Summary:

Mr. Jack Grace informs us that although he will be unable tonight to show the film depicting the fight between Owen Moran and Battling Nelson, owing to the Skating Rink not coming within the requirements of the law for such purposes, he hopes to have it shown at one of the local cinema theatres…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-09
Summary:

Infant mortality has commanded during recent years, and many countries have been a rapid decline in the birth rate. Additional wards are being advocated together with more concentrated energy to help the public charities. We hope the higher authorities of the Philippines will approve of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-12
Summary:

A further indication of the rapidly increasing growth of the cinematograph industry in England is the fact that it has been found necessary to take steps to organize a large body of people whose services are indispensable. Women are being paid less, and the activists hope to improve the status…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-14
Summary:

The picture 'In the King's Service' was screened in Victoria Theatre, the proceeds of which are devoted to the Prince of Wales' Fund. The local artistes Mr A. J. England and Alexander Miller's rendering 'Land of Hope and Glory' was forced to respond to demands…

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Headline: The 'What Nots'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-26
Summary:

Patrons of the Victoria Theatre are promised an entertainment by the talented company 'What Nots.' The opening performance tonight I hoped to receive hearty welcome of its attractive programme.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-03
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre came under new management. The new manager is a gentleman of experience and enterprise hoping to secure the latest films and to provide for new entertainments to vary the programmes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

A new serial film 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be commenced at the Victoria Theatre on Friday next. 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Miss Pearl White and 'Kick in, Kick in' are hoped to be secured next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-05
Summary:

As 'The Red Ace' just completed its final episode, the management of the Hongkong Theatre hopes that another classical photo-play will soon forthcoming. Tomorrow a new programme will be shown, including 'Mrs Plum's Pudding.'

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Headline: At the Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in 'Impossible Catherine,' a dramatic farce-comedy in five parts. Also the Bros. Graydon, light comedy duo, entertainers to the British expeditionary force in France, now touring in the East will appear in their latest songs. Come along in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-30
Summary:

London, Feb. 17 – It was hoped that Lady Aston M.P., [sic] would appear as the star turn in an East End propaganda film, but the member for Plymouth was unavoidably detained, and so the producer had to be content with featuring Mrs. H. A. L. Fisher, the wife of the Minister of Education. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-20
Summary:

Fighting Cressy,' in which Jesse D. Hampton and Pathe present Blanche Sweet at the Coronet Theatre for three more days, is adapted from Bret Harte's Story, 'Cressy.'A splendid cast, including Russell Simpson, Edward Peil, Walter Perry, Frank Lanning, Pell Trenton, Antrim…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-29
Summary:

Blanche Sweet's new photoplay, 'The Deadlier Sex,' showing for four days commencing today, at the Coronet Theatre. Bayard Veiller is the author of this Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe film. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-16 - 1920-12-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jesse D. Hampton presents William Desmond in 'A Broadway Cowboy.' Also showing ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Call a Taxi' and November news from home in Coronet Review. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-29
Summary:

Mr. H. W. Ray, the enterprising proprietor of the popular Coronet Theatre, has ambitious schemes on hand for establishing new picture palaces in Canton and Kowloon. Building operations have already been commenced at Canton on one of the finest sites in the City, and it is hoped to make a start…

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Headline: The Big Fight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-21
Summary:

The retirement from boxing promotion a few months ago of the well-known C. B. Cochran led us to hope that the arrogant pugilists would be returned to normal. But since then have come rumours that the big fight, Carpentier v. Dempsey, will not take place, owing to the principals not depositing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-27
Summary:

The erection of Kowloon Theatre is nearing completion, and it is hoped to make a start with business early next week. In addition, indirect lighting, 'silver screen,' 1800 c.p. Mazda lamp are set to enhance the flickering.