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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-05-30
Summary:

On Easter Monday, at the Victoria Hall, Miss Rosina Filippi's scheme of a People's Theatre will become an accomplished fact. Owing to lack of funds, she has been compelled to abandon her original intention of producing 'The Merchant of Venices,' 'Romeo and Juliet,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-05 - 1919-12-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Julius Caesar.' Max Linder in 'A Doctor Against His Will.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. December 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Julius Caesar' only. With a special accompaniment by an augmented orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-06
Summary:

Many famous pictures have found the way to Coronet Theatre under the manager Mr. Ray's regime. Now they have wonderful 'Julius Caesar,' with special orchestra engaged. In addition, several other pictures, including Max Linder productions, will be provided in Coronet. The story of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-10
Summary:

Mr. Justice Darling at the Central Criminal Court said the Under-Sheriff had brought the attention of the Commissioner of the Court a letter which he had received from a film company, the Gaumont Company. Sir Edward Marshall Hall, K. C. attended the court later on behalf of Gaumont.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-13 - 1922-10-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lewis J. Selznick presents Conway Tearle in Elaine Sterne's 'The Road of Ambition' in 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-10
Summary:

Marion Davies first burst into public attention as one of the most bewitching of the beauties Flo Ziegfeld, assembled for his 'Follies.' When that manager, in conjunction with Charles Dillingham, launched 'The Century Girl' at the Century Theatre, Miss Davies' beauty and…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-11-02 - 1925-11-02
Summary:

Today only, Charles Ray in 'Alias Julius Caesar.'