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: 1913-04-29
Summary:

A large number of people assembled at the Theatre Royal last night to witness the first demonstration in Hong Kong of Edison's latest invention Kinetophone, the union of moving picture with voice was pleasing and effective. The first item was a short description of the invention, given by a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-15 - 1917-03-17
Summary:

On Mar 16, the great historical and spectacular drama 'Salomba' [sic] in 6 parts, from the novel by Gustave Flaubert; Pathe's Gazette: 'The Great War Series' (D.18); Chaplin and Keystone comics; on Mar 20, 'Julius Caesar.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-19 - 1917-03-19
Summary:

On Mar 20, 'Julius Caesar' in 4 parts, the world's greatest film play.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-19 - 1917-03-21
Summary:

On Mar 20, 'Julius Caesar' in 4 parts, the world's greatest film play; Pathe's Gazette and various comics; great attractions for the weekend.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-22
Summary:

There was a very large house at the Victoria Theatre last night, the front row of the circle being occupied by the volunteers for the Front and their friends and the whole space behind the stalls by the men of the Shropshire Regiment, who were there by invitation of the management. It is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-09
Summary:

A suggestion that a library of cinema films should be established in England was made by Sir Arthur Pearson at a luncheon at the Imperial Restaurant recently to celebrate the exhibition of the film 'The Victory Leaders,' at the Alhambra in the afternoon. The purpose of such a library…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-05 - 1919-12-06
Summary:

Julius Caesar,' a magnificent film version of this most famous of all historical dramas will be screened at the Coronet, with a special musical accompaniment by an augmented orchestra. Booking at Robinson's. December 5 remarks: Max Linder in 'A Doctor Against His Will.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-06
Summary:

Julius Caesar' was screened at the Coronet last night. Film review included. The same picture is being screened again tonight.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-19 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

There will be a continuous performance. Charlotte in 'The Frozen Warning,' Emily Stevens in 'The Wager,' Madame Petrova in 'Extravagance,' Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas,' 'Sporting Life,' Norma Talmadge in 'Panthea,' Emmy…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-13 - 1922-10-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Lewis J. Selznick presents Conway Tearle in Elaine Sterne's 'The Road of Ambition,' in 7 reels. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure,' epis. 14 & 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. October 13-14 Remarks…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen 'The Burden of Proof' featuring Marion Davies, for three nights commencing from Tuesday. The film is directed by Julius Steger. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-02 - 1925-11-02
Summary:

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