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: 1901-10-25
Summary:

Extensive alterations and improvements are being made upon the Lyceum Theatre at Shanghai, which has often been described as the best theatre in the Far East. The N. C. Daily News concludes: 'Safety has been attended to in its fire-exits, comfort in the many ways.' It is a pity the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-27 - 1911-01-31
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tonight! The great dramatic film, 'Lieut. Rose, R. N. and the Arabian Spy.' During the holidays, including the films 'Manon Lescant' [sic], 'Foolhead in the Lion…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-04
Summary:

A cinema entertainment held in the Naval Dockyard last night was well attended. An excellent programme included mostly comics, a Keystone picture, featuring Sid Chaplin being most popular. 'A Shepherd of Souls' was absorbing. Lieutenant Bridges, R. N. R., kindly gave the performance,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-10
Summary:

Before Mr. N. L. Smith this morning, a Chinese was charged with an attempt to pick the pocket of another Chinese at the Sun Hei Yin Theatre last night.

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

The programme of the benefit concert on behalf of the widow of the late Lce Cpl. Way taking place in the World Theatre. Performers included: Mrs. H. A. Jones, Mrs. N. Lockhart, Mr. Harland, Mr. W. R. Crow, Mr. Cawsey, Mr. E. Hill.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Captain E. R. G. R. Evans, C. B. D. S. O., R. N. will tell the story of Captain Scott's Last Antarctic Expedition. H. E. The Governor, Sir R. E. Stubbs, K. C. M. G. will preside. Admission: $2.00, $1.50 and $1.00. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., (Tel. 951). 5.15 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-03
Summary:

Passion's Playground' is coming to Coronet today. The film is starred by Katherine MacDonald. The picture has been adapted from the read story 'The Guests of Hercules' by C. N. and A. M. Williamson.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-13
Summary:

Disraeli' the film version of the play which Louis N. Parker wrote should have been here in time to be screened as the Coronet's New Year attraction. Film plot included.

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

Disraeli' the superb film version of the play of that name by Louis N. Parker, which is bring shown at the Coronet all this week. George Arliss was starred in the film.

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

George Arliss in 'Disraeli' from his celebrated stage success by Louis N. Parker, directed by Henry Kolker. Plot and illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16 - 1924-08-16
Summary:

Coming, an intensely interesting production, 'The Man of Her Dreams' featuring Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-15
Summary:

Universal has produced a real western picture starring Jack Hoxie in 'The Phantom Horse-man,' showing at the World Theatre now. The story was written by Isadore Bernstein and directed by Robert North Bradbury.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-18
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-18 - 1924-10-18
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday next, 'The Man of Her Dreams' featuring Ivan Mozukin and Nathalis Lesienko. Picture or illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-20 - 1924-10-21
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Jack Hoxie in 'Ridgeway of Montana.' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15, 'Demon Shadow' ep. 1, 2 and 3 and 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Commencing Wednesday next, 'The Man of Her Dreams' featuring Ivan Mozukin and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-22 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

Ivan Mozukin and Nathalis Lesienko in 'The Man of Her Dreams.' Also 'Leather Pushers' [sic] (Round 22), showing today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Increased prices. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15, 'Demon Shadow' ep. 1, 2 and 3 and 'Jack and the…

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Headline: Kean'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-25