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: 1897-10-15 - 1897-10-16
Summary:

The Cinematograph for one night only. The latest improved projecting Machine in which the vibration so noticeable and trying to the eyes is now entirely eliminated. Views of the Queen's Jubilee in London will be the special feature of the Entertainment. The following scenes will be shown: A…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-02
Summary:

Mrs. Lander, wife of the Bishop of Victoria, will open the sale of work to be held in connection with St. Andrews' church this afternoon. There are many attractions, including cinematograph shows.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-24
Summary:

Entertainments will take place in St. John's Hall. Up-to-date cinematograph films are to be shown, whilst prominent artistes include Mrs. Marley, Mr. England, Professor Gonzales, and his string band.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-07-26
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night entertainments are to be given by the University Students in St. John's Hall on behalf of the Flood Relief fund. Cinematographic films are to be shown. Mrs. Marley, Mr. A.G. England, Professor Gonzales and his string band will perform.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-26
Summary:

Entertainments are to be given by the University Students in St. John's Hall on behalf of the Flood Relief fund and cinematograph films are to be shown, whilst prominent artistes include Mrs. Marley, Mr. England, Professor Gonzales, and his string band.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-18
Summary:

The hard work of Mrs Basil Taylour and associated helpers in the cause of Devastated France will culminate this weekend in what promises to be a successful collection. Pansy Day on Friday opens the programme; The Entertainment: The Pathe Freres, who are kindly providing the cinema entertainment…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-25 - 1923-06-28
Summary:

See Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds.' Jun 25-26 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-25
Summary:

Funny picture, 'Twin Beds,' commences today at the Coronet. Signor Monti (Carter de Haven) ends up in the wrong house. Mr. Hawkins has gone out on business, and his wife (Mrs. Carter de Haven) had gone to bed. Film plot included. Many residents will remember when 'Twin Beds'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-25
Summary:

Commencing today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Twin Beds.' The film is a screen version of the famous play of the same name. The couple is played by Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-25 - 1923-06-28
Summary:

Twin Beds' with Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

Twin Beds,' from the stage to the screen, Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven have produced a truly refreshing funny picture. The film was commenced at the Coronet yesterday and is especially interesting to many picture-goers who had seen the play when it was staged at the Theatre Royal some years…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

Twin Beds,' the film version of the farce comedy stage success of the same name, commenced at the Coronet yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven, who are sponsoring as well as starring in the production, have produced a truly refreshing comedy. Those who missed witnessing the screening of…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-27 - 1923-06-28
Summary:

Twin Beds' with Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-27 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Mr. & Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds,' and B. A. T. Coy's Town Topics. Note: The Coronet and the Star are the only European cinemas in the Colony. The Coronet is the only artificially cooled theatre in South China.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-27 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28 at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds.' Also B. A. T. Co's Town Topics and Screen Snapshots. Note: the Coronet and the Star are the only European cinemas in the colony. The Coronet is the only artificially cooled…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-27 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28 at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds.' Also B. A. T. Co.'s town topics screen snapshots.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Jack Hoxie in 'Where Is This West?' a Universal picture. Illustration included. September 29 Remarks: Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Hand of Vengeance' ep. 7 and 8 and 'Vod-a-vil' and 'A London Bobby.' Usual prices. September 30 Remarks:…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Hoxie in 'Where Is This West?' Film plot included. Today till Thursday at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Hand of Vengeance' [sic], ep. 7 & 8 and 'Vod-a-vil' & 'A London Bobby.' Usual prices.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-29
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, the King of the saddle, Jack Hoxie (with Mary Philbin) in 'Where Is This West?' Commencing Wednesday 1st October, 'Lucretia Lombard,' featuring Irene Rich and Monte Blue (Warner Brothers classic of the screen). Don't forget the date.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-30 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

The King of the saddle, Jack Hoxie in 'Where Is This West?' Final show today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Irene Rich and Monte Blue in 'Lucretia Lombard,' a drama of flaming passion, adapted from the famous novel by Kathleen Norris (a Harry Rapf production). Today…