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: 1918-01-18
Summary:

Practically every seat in the Victoria Theatre was occupied when Mr. Horace Goldin and his Illusionists Company presented a series of mysteries of excellence and originality rarely seen in the Colony. Miss Barbara Barrington performed singing and cinematograph pictures of which embodied a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-15
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened the First National production 'Polly of the Follies' starring Constance Talmadge, for the first time. The comedy-drama is written by John Emerson and Anita Loos. The cast also includes Kenneth Harlan, Horace Knight and George Fawcett. Film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-15
Summary:

If you like Constance Talmadge, you will be enchanted with 'Polly of the Follies,' the First National attraction which opened a run at the Queen's Theatre yesterday, and which is Miss Talmadge's latest starring picture. The original scenario was prepared for her by John…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-01-28
Summary:

Horace Goldin, the famed illusionist and his company are to open at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow for five days only. He is supported by Miss Babington, a charming artist, who is his chief assistant.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-01-28 - 1918-01-28
Summary:

Tomorrow first performance at 9:15 p.m. by Horace Goldin, and his company headed by Barbara Barington. Booking at Anderson's. Price details included.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-28 - 1917-11-29
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (13th & 14th episodes) and Comedies: 'Killing Horace' and 'Across the Hall'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-28 - 1920-06-30
Summary:

Broadwest presents the magnificent all British drama 'Under Suspicion' featuring Horace Hunter and Hilda Bayley.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-31
Summary:

There was crowded attendance at Horace Goldin's performance, assisted by Babara Babington. The programme was lengthy and began with the screening of a film 'The Great Secret' including a lightning programme of impersonations of famous conjurors.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-01-22 - 1918-01-26
Summary:

Short season for five nights only. Performance by Horace Golcing and Barbara Barington in a carnival from 25th January at 9:15 p.m. Price details included. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-28 - 1920-06-30
Summary:

Monday to Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Broadwest presents 'Under Suspicion' featuring Horace Hunter and Hilda Bayley.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-01
Summary:

Another good audience greeted Horace Goldin and his company with Barbara Babington, and all were delighted with the programme. A film depicting Charlie Chaplin was also shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-28 - 1920-06-30
Summary:

Monday to Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Broadwest presents the magnificent all British drama, 'Under Suspicion' featuring Horace Hunter and Hilda Bayley.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-22
Summary:

A pleasing change in entertainment is promised at the Victoria Theatre. Mr Horace Goldin opens on the 29th inst. and a feature of his show was very popular.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-01-29 - 1918-01-31
Summary:

First performance tonight at 9:15 p.m. by Horace Golcing, and his company headed by Barbara Barington. Films included 'The Indian Rope Trick,' 'From Film to Life,' 'Catching Bullet Shots from Guns,' 'Air Hypnotism' and 'Morocco.' Price details…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-30
Summary:

Horace Goldin and his company, assisted by Barbara Babington, gave their opening performance. Goldin gave a great variety of tricks and some of them are novel. A matinee will be given on Saturday afternoon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-02-01 - 1918-02-02
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. by Horace Goldin, and his company headed by Barbara Barington. Films included 'The Indian Rope Trick,' 'From Film to Life,' 'Catching Bullet Shots from Guns,' 'Air Hypnotism' and 'Morocco.' Special matinee for children on…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-08
Summary:

Large and appreciative audiences were at the Coronet last night. A picture with six-part 'A Sister of Six' and comic 'The Game Old Knight' was shown. There was also an interesting Gazette and the orchestra which is always worth hearing. Booking for the 9.15 performance is at…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-07 - 1919-02-10
Summary:

Tonight, Bessie Love in 'Sister of Six' in which are also to be found the two children who played the parts of Jack and the Princess in 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. 'A Game Old Knight.' British Gazette No. 86. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-16
Summary:

A William de Mille production, Paramount picture 'Grumpy,' is to be shown at the Coronet Theatre. The play was written by Horaces Hodges and T. Wigney Percyval. Film plot included.