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: 1913-04-29
Summary:

The first public performance given in Hongkong of Mr. T. Edison's invention – The Kinetophone, took place in the Theatre Royal last night. The new invention, in its remarkably life-like presentation of sounds and actions synchronising, is wonderful but by no means perfect. It displayed six…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-30
Summary:

The Theatre Royal was crowded last night at the second demonstration of Thos. A. Edison's latest invention, the 'Kinetophone.' The demonstration consisted of 6 pieces: 'Julius Caesar'; Chimes of Normandy'; 'An Indian Girl's Revenge'; 'Jack's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-01 - 1913-05-02
Summary:

Programme for tonight in Theatre Royal including Descriptive Lecture, 'The Politician,' 'Jack's Joke,' 'The Old Guard,' 'The Chimes of Normandy,' 'The Redemption' and 'The Edison Minstrels.' Price details included. Matinees on…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-01 - 1913-05-05
Summary:

Under patronage of H. E. the Governor, change of programme tonight; 'Descriptive Lecture,' 'The Old Guard,' 'The Politician,' 'The Chinese of Normandy,' 'Jack's Joke,' 'Her Redemption'; the Edison minstrels; prize details and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-22
Summary:

Considering the excellence of the pictures unfolding the undying story of Captain Scott, at the Theatre Royal, there was but a poor attendance last night. The educational value of the pictures cannot be overrated and no European, particularly those of British nationality, should miss seeing the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-17 - 1922-06-17
Summary:

16th to 17th June at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Poppy Girl's Husband,' an Artcraft picture, from Jack Boyle's story in the red book magazine. Illustration included.

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Headline: Victory'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-06
Summary:

Jack Holt, Seena Owen and Lon Chaney in 'Victory' showing tonight till Wednesday at the Star. Illustration included. March 5 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Victory.' The cast also includes Wallace Beery and Bull Montana. Novel by Maurice Tourneur. A Paramount picture.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-06
Summary:

Jack Holt, Seena Owen and Lon Chaney in Joseph Conrad's thrilling drama of the South Seas, a Paramount-Artcraft picture, 'Victory.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-30 - 1923-03-30
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack London's 'Sea Wolf.' The Star: 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Lillian Gish in 'True Heart Susie.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-30 - 1923-03-30
Summary:

The Sea Wolf' by Jack London. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-30 - 1923-03-30
Summary:

The captain superintendent of police having ordered the withdrawal of 'The Sheik's Wife,' the management of the Coronet offer their apologies to those who had intended to see this film tonight or tomorrow. They will screen instead 'The Sea Wolf' in 7 reels, the film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-31 - 1923-03-31
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack London's 'Sea Wolf.' The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Lilian [sic] Gish in 'True Heart Susie.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-31 - 1923-03-31
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack London's 'Sea Wolf.' The Star: 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Lilian [sic] Gish in 'True Heart Susie.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-02 - 1923-04-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Harold Lloyd in 'Dr. Jack,' in 5 reels. The Star: At 5.45 & 9.15, Jack London's 'The Sea Wolf.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-02 - 1923-04-02
Summary:

Showing with a big bunch of topical films tonight and tomorrow, 'The Sea Wolf' by Jack London. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-02
Summary:

The Sea Wolf,' adapted from Jack London's story with the same name, is now being shown at the Star Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-02 - 1923-04-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Harold Lloyd in 'Dr. Jack.' The Star: 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., Jack London's The Sea Wolf.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-03 - 1923-04-03
Summary:

The Coronet: All this week at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in his newest and greatest success 'Dr. Jack.' The Star: 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of Jack London's 'The Sea Wolf.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-03
Summary:

The screen version of 'The Sea Wolf' is now being shown at the Star Theatre. The novel is written by Jack London. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-03
Summary:

The Sea Wolf,' a film version of Jack London's famous tale which is attracting a good deal of attention at the Star Theatre this week. The film starred Noah Beery.