A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-07 - 1912-10-09
Summary:

A bazaar and fancy fete will be held (by kind permission of the commandant and officers of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps) on the Volunteer Parade Ground, on Saturday, October 19th from 2.30 to 6.30 p.m.; many novelties that are suitable for Christmas presents, including Children's play…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-07 - 1914-07-07
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'Jess' will be exhibited, from Rider Haggard's greatest novel - in 3 parts, a tragedy of the veldt, with its vivid pictures of the Transvaal homestead, the first conflict between the English and Boers, the story grips from start to finish.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-06 - 1915-05-10
Summary:

On May 7, the thrilling detective drama, 'Mystery of the Underground Floor' in 2 parts - 2,000 feet long, with the famous lady detective madam L. Bordoni in the leading role; also 'The Perils of the Atlantic'; performance by Little Gladie, Soubrette & Dancer, Jack Ranch,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-21
Summary:

The entertainment at the Victoria Theatre last night was one of the best music-hall shown that have been seen here. The Venue Amateur Dramatic Society's performance was attractive. Mr. F. Hickman, Mr. P. Levers, Mr. L. Hatton, Messrs A. King and J. Gray, Mr. S. Martin, Mr. F. Waterman, Mr.…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-13
Summary:

It was evident from the packed condition of the Victoria Theatre last night that local people are prepared to open their purses for no worthy an object as the 'Our Day' Fund. Everybody was there, including H. E. the Governor, Lady and the Misses May and H. E. Major General Ventris and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-28
Summary:

The management of the Bijou Theatre is to be congratulated in presenting before its patrons that extremely funny farce 'Are You a Mason?,' which has been filmed by the Famous Players Company, and for the presentations, which take place tonight and tomorrow, there should be very large…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-07 - 1917-05-07
Summary:

From May 7-8, the great Paramount film 'In Rags' [sic] in 5 parts, featuring Mary Pickford; comedy 'Rufus Wallingford' [sic] in 2 parts; 'Bill's New Pal,' L. Ko [sic] comedy; Pathe's British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-20
Summary:

Tomorrow afternoon and at night, there will be benefit performances on behalf of the funds of the Portuguese School, at the Victoria Theatre, under the distinguished patronage of H. E. the Governor, H. E. General Ventris and Commodore Sundeman. Messrs. F. Latymer, E. G. d'Aquino, A. B.…

9
Headline: Aerial Films
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-03
Summary:

To introduce aerial scenes into film production, a new company, Aerofilms, Ltd, has been formed, with premises at the London Aerodrome Hendon. Mr. F. L. Wills, a demobilised R. A. F. observer is managing director and Mr. Grahame White is a member of the directorate. Mr Wills states that the new…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-12
Summary:

The management of the Wo Ping Theatre was charged at the Police Court today, before Mr. N. L. Smith, with allowing actors to sleep on the premises. A fine of $25 was imposed.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-18
Summary:

The manager the Wo Ping Theatre was today summoned before Mr. N. L. Smith for issuing indecent advertisements. The advertisements were in respect of some pills which were said to be efficacious for certain ailments. The manager was defended by Mr. Arculli. Evidence having been given in respect…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-07
Summary:

The newest organisation to enter the field of film production is the James B. Leong Productions, Inc., with offices at 1240 Maral Strong Bldg, Los Angeles, California, which was incorporated under the laws of State of California, 27th October 1919, with James B. Leong, President and General…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-29
Summary:

Blanche Sweet appears at the Coronet Theatre today and for four days in her newest Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature, 'The Deadlier Sex.' Miss Sweet is given excellent support by Mahlon Hamilton as the man who wanted nothing that money could buy; Winter Hall her father; Russell Simpson as…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-23
Summary:

The inimitable Harold Lloyd last night provided the fun of the evening at the Coronet in a fine comedy which featured also his new partner, Mildred Davis. A doctor newly launched into practice, a secret home-distillery, and a girl patient formed the ideas for this latest Lloyd comedy, which this…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-04
Summary:

A beautiful and attractive drama, 'The Girl in the Web,' will be screened from tomorrow till Tuesday at the Hongkong Theatre. 'Miss Maitland, Private Secretary' by Geraldine Bonner, is the story from which 'The Girl in the Web' was taken. It introduces Miss Sweet in…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-12
Summary:

Through the Wrong Door' from the novel by Jesse Lynch Williams, is Madge Kennedy's newest Goldwyn picture to be seen at Coronet Theatre, until Saturday. The story revolves about a girl who, in due time meets the hero of her heart and the inevitable happens. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-08
Summary:

A new motion picture concern under the name of the Oriental Film Company has opened offices at 18 Peking Road. We understand it is their intention to remodel motion picture enterprises throughout the Far East. The company is to be managed by Mr. David L. Shoolman of Boston, Mass., U. S. A.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-09
Summary:

This week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre gives a Paramount picture presented by Jesse L. Lasky, featuring George Beban in the leading role, 'One More American.' This fine play will start this afternoon and run till Tuesday night. Some very interesting pictured events and a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-23
Summary:

See Jack Deampsey [sic] give Willard the Knock-out Blow at 9.15 p.m. tonight. July 23 Remarks: At 7.15, Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th and Monday 25th, the Men of the American Fleet will be entertained by the Government.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre, 'the little house which shows the big picture,' which has been undergoing an extensive renovation, reopens on Saturday for four days with 'A Woman of Pleasure,' a seven-part melodrama filmed by Jesse D. Hampton for Pathe. The story was written by James…