A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-25 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

The Cosmopolitan Corporation presents 'Enemies of Women,' by Vicente Blasco Ibanez with Lionel Barrymore and Alma Rubens, directed by Alan Crosland, scenario by John Lynch, setting by Joseph Urban, a Cosmopolitan production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-10
Summary:

There was a large attendance of old boys at the meeting held at the St. Joseph's College yesterday when the forthcoming golden jubilee celebrations were discussed. The last day of the programme will be devoted to the present pupils of the College. There will be a cinematograph show in the…

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Headline: Ar the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.30 p.m., Cosmopolitan Corporation presents Marion Davies in 'Little Old New York,' adapted by Luther Reed from the stage play by Rida Johnson Young, settings by Joseph Urban, directed by Sidney Olcott. Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-24 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Starting Sunday, Oct. 26th. the supreme film spectacle of the age, 'Enemies of Women,' with Lionel Barrymore and Alma Rubens, a Cosmopolitan production. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. October 24-29 Remarks: Film plot and illustration included. October 25 Remarks: It is written…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-26
Summary:

When Knighthood Was in Flower,' starring Marion Davies and Joseph Urban, is showing at the Coronet Theatre today. Robert G. Vignola directed the picture. The supporting cast included Forrest Stanley, Ernest Glendenning [sic], Ruth Shepley, Theresa Conover Maxwell [sic] and Macey Harlam.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-06 - 1912-11-08
Summary:

Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. by Pathe Freres (France), Britannia and Urban (England) and American Knietescope (U.S.A.), and musical interludes by select artistes

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-22
Summary:

Arsene Lupin, as all novel readers know, was a famous criminal, and his escapes were many and marvellous. But Arsene Lupin was a mere tyro compared to 'Arthene Dupin,' invented by the Urban Company, whose miraculous and mirth-provoking villanies are to be screened at the Bijou on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-29
Summary:

Evidence of the phenomenal and rapid growth of the kinematograph as a means of public entertainment is to be found in London and every provincial town, but in the United States it has caused quite a furore. Moving pictures of the historic Durbar pageantry have drawn to the theatre the most…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-07-26
Summary:

The Charles Urban Trading Co., Ltd, forward a very interesting booklet descriptive of the Cinematograph in its relation to Science, Education and matters of state. The enterprise shown and the merit of the contents are commendable.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-10
Summary:

Mr. Joseph Blascheck and Miss Alyce Austin will conclude their season in Hongkong. The picture 'Who's Guilty' which completes the programme is worthy of their place with each part providing a story itself. 'A Message from Mars' will be screened soon.

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Headline: A Fine Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-26
Summary:

The Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co. displayed a fine film to some 400 children at Macao the other afternoon. This film will be projected again in St. Joseph's College this week.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-20
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-09
Summary:

Mr. Joseph Blascheck and Miss Alyce Austin have a wide range and their performance is so novel at the Victoria. Together they provide selections of every variety of fun.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-07 - 1917-07-09
Summary:

Performance by Mr. Joseph Blascheck with support by Miss Alice Austin; Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (final stories), Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War and Lonesome Luke; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-24
Summary:

Showing at the Star Theatre for the last time this evening is Joseph Lincoln's 'Partners of the Tide.'

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-06 - 1912-11-07
Summary:

(Flower Street) Pictures only at 7:15 p.m. Performances of Pathe Freres (France), Britannia & Urban (England) and American Kinetoscope (U.S.A.). Pictures with interludes at 9:15 p.m. Complete change of programme. All new pictures on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-15
Summary:

Cytherea,' the Goddess of Love, to be screened at the Coronet Theatre this afternoon and this evening. The picture is based on a novel written by Joseph Hergesheimer. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-24
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'Partners of the Tide,' with Joseph Lincoln's masterful story, last time this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-17
Summary:

The Devil to Pay,' featuring Joseph Dowling, comes to the Coronet Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-07
Summary:

Previous to Mr. Joseph Blascheck's appearance on the stage an excellent programme of pictures 'Who's Guilty' and Pathe's Gazette was provided. Pathe's Gazette, a film featuring incidents in the Great War, and a comic sketch picture by an American cartoonist…