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: 1908-09-30
Summary:

Special attractions are announced at the Victoria Cinematograph tonight, when the celebrated French artistes, Mdlle. Cecilia and Mons. L. Verard, make their debut. Miss Macdonald, of the Sydney Tivoli, is also appearing. The films are all interesting and entertaining.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-09-16 - 1909-09-16
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Tomorrow, the reappearance of Miss Ivy Lee. New films in every change of programme. Artistes: Miss L. Lee, Miss Doryta and Prof. Llford. Coming! A celebrated Australian artistes. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. Reduced prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-09-17 - 1909-09-18
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. New films in every change of programme. Artistes: Miss L. Lee, Miss Doryta and Prof. Llford. Coming! A celebrated Australian artistes. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-23 - 1923-10-24
Summary:

Two splendid boxing films, 'Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe,' and 'Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnston.' Also, a first rate vaudeville bill. A big show at popular pices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-24 - 1923-10-24
Summary:

Two big fight films, Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe and Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnston, and a first-rate vaudeville bill including Jack and Cora Williams, Young Eddie Polo, Ted Trevor and his dogs, Babe Latour, a big show at popular prices. Dress circle and stalls $2, pit $1, service men half…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, the J. W. William Company in a Grand Vaudeville Show. With at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy. At 9.30, Firpo v. McAuliffe, and Willard v. Johnson [sic].

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-25
Summary:

3 nights only, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 25, 26 and 27 at 9.15 p.m., the biggest amusement bargain of the season, two big shows in one. J. C. Williams big variety comedy; Tex Rickard's big boxing film: Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe and Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnson. Bargain…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

A very successful show of films was given on Wednesday at St. Stephen's Girls College by Mr. H. W. Ray of the Coronet Theatre. The amount realised was $224, which goes to the College stall at the M. C. L. sale. Mr. Ray very kindly provided both machine and films free, when he was told that…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-22 - 1924-09-25
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents Ethel Clayton in 'The Price of Possession,' a Paramount picture. Film plot included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-22 - 1924-09-25
Summary:

Today, Jesse L. Lasky presents Ethel Clayton in 'The Price of Possession,' a Paramount picture.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-22 - 1924-09-25
Summary:

Today, Jesse L. Lasky presents Ethel Clayton in 'The Price of Possession,' a Paramount picture.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-31 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a Paramount picture. Film plot included. December 31 & January 2 Remarks: Today & tomorrow at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with English & Chinese titles, 'Mr.…

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-31 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the greatest American picture, Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a Paramount picture. To be shown simultaneously with the Coronet. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with Chinese titles, 'Mr.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-03 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Last chance to see Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Don't miss it. Starting Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Nicolas Koline in his latest creation, 'The Parisian Rag-Picker.' Usual prices. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., and…