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: 1904-01-23 - 1904-01-27
Summary:

The Bioscope is the only one of its kind really worth seeing. Emphasis on the pictures are steady and continuous and do not dazzle the eye. Cinematographic art as exhibited in the leading theatres of Europe and America. Price details included. Seats reserved can be booked at the Robinson Piano…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-01-27 - 1904-01-27
Summary:

Freear's New World-Famous Protean Vaudeville Entertainment Frivolities', there was a detailed description about Mr. Freear and his programme. Noted that M. M. Rehemanjee's celebrated bioscope will be shown in the interval. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1904-01-27 - 1904-01-30
Summary:

Freear's New World-Famous Protean Vaudeville Entertainment Frivolities,' there was a detailed description about Mr. Freear and his programme. Noted that Mr. M. Rehemanjee's celebrated bioscope will be shown in the interval.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-28 - 1904-01-28
Summary:

Freear's New World-Famous Protean Vaudeville Entertainment Frivolities' will be returned in Hong Kong. Noted that M. Rehemanjee's famous new bioscope will be shown in the interval.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-01-28 - 1904-01-30
Summary:

Freear's New World-Famous Protean Vaudeville Entertainment Frivolities', which made such an enormous success in Hong Kong 10 years ago. Noted that M. M. Rehemanjee's celebrated bioscope will be shown for 15 minutes after Freear's Frivolities. Full band in attendance. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-29 - 1904-01-29
Summary:

Freear's New World-Famous Protean Vaudeville Entertainment Frivolities' will be returned in Hong Kong tomorrow. Noted that M. Rehemanjee's famous new bioscope will be shown in the interval.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-30 - 1904-01-30
Summary:

Freear's World-Famous Frivolities is going to be shown tonight. Detailed description of the programme. M. Rehemanjee's new and celebrated 'Bioscope' will be exhibited for 15 minutes only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-30
Summary:

The programme of Mr. Freear's entertainment at the City Hall this evening; The programme included an extra item M. Rehemanjee's New and Celebrated 'Bioscope' for 15 minutes only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-09
Summary:

A Bioscope Company by Tibetans is being formed in Kalimpong. It has a few interesting films, including those of Coronation of King George, and it intends leaving shortly for Lhasa via Gangtok to give exhibitions at several places. This will be the first introduction of the cinematograph into…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-15 - 1924-04-15
Summary:

Who is the shadow? Let Wesley Barry show you in 'Heroes of the Street' on Thursday next.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-17 - 1924-04-19
Summary:

Today till Sunday, Wesley Barry in 'Heroes of the Street.' April 19 Remarks: Monday, April 21st, Pola Negri in 'Passion.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-17 - 1924-04-17
Summary:

Wesley Barry in 'Heroes of the Street.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-17 - 1924-04-17
Summary:

Today till Sunday, Wesley Barry in 'Heroes of the Street.'

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Publication Date: 1924-04-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Heroes of the Street' featuring Wesley Barry who is famous for his performance in 'Penrod' and 'Rags to Riches.' The picture is a blend of pathos and humour. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-17 - 1924-04-19
Summary:

Today till Sunday, Wesley Barry in 'Heroes of the Street.' April 19 Remarks: Commencing Monday, Pola Negri in 'Passion.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-18 - 1924-04-18
Summary:

Wesley Barry in 'Heroes of the Street.' Commencing Monday, Pola Negri in 'Passion.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-18
Summary:

Extraordinary escapades, some laughable and other exciting, give little Wesley Barry plenty of scope for clever acting in 'Heroes of the Street,' the holiday attraction now showing at the Coronet Theatre. 'Freckles' has in this fine Warner Brothers' picture the part of a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-19
Summary:

Heroes of the Street,' the Warner Brothers film showing at the Coronet Theatre today and tomorrow is the ideal holiday attraction. Little Wesley Barry plays the leading part. Film plot included.