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: 1916-10-14
Summary:

General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien has made an appeal 'to certain theatrical managers to endeavour to raise the tone of performances they prepare for the public, especially for the younger members of our fighting profession. He also gave some comments on good and bad theatres, music halls and…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-28 - 1917-11-29
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (13th & 14th episodes) and Comedies: 'Killing Horace' and 'Across the Hall'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-29
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces that the 13th and 14th episodes of an interesting naval film 'The Secret of the Submarine' are now showing. Also, comedies included 'Killing Horace' and 'Across the Hall' will be shown together with good comic pictures. Tonight the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-22
Summary:

A pleasing change in entertainment is promised at the Victoria Theatre. Mr Horace Goldin opens on the 29th inst. and a feature of his show was very popular.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-23 - 1918-01-25
Summary:

Short season 5 nights only, beginning 29th January at 9.15 p.m., Horace Goldin, the great royal illusionist, Monarch of Mystery and full company, presenting a series of new sensational spectacular surprises and a carnival of conjuring introducing the old and new. Also, Barbara Babington, England…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-25
Summary:

Horace Goldin opens at the Victoria Theatre. There are a thousand contrivances brought into play. The audiences were spellbound by his performance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-26 - 1918-01-29
Summary:

Commencing 29th January, Horace Goldin, the great royal illusionist and full company. Book now at Anderson's. Prices: $2, $1 and 50 cents. Picture included. January 28 & 29 Remarks: Programme details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-28
Summary:

Horace Goldin and his company are to open at the Victoria Theatre for five days. He is supported by Miss Barbara Babington to create a night's entertainment.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-30 - 1918-01-31
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Horace Goldin, the great royal illusionist, Monarch of Mystery and full company, headed by the beautiful Barbara Babington. Programme details included. Special matinee for children on Saturday at 5 p.m. Booking at Anderson's. Prices: $2, $1 and 50 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-30
Summary:

Horace Goldin and his company, assisted by Barbara Babington, gave their opening performance. Goldin gave a great variety of tricks and some of them are novel. A matinee will be given on Saturday afternoon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-31
Summary:

There was crowded attendance at Horace Goldin's performance, assisted by Babara Babington. The programme was lengthy and began with the screening of a film 'The Great Secret' including a lightning programme of impersonations of famous conjurors.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-01 - 1918-02-04
Summary:

Horace Goldin in a new programme, 3 last nights, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1st, 2nd and 3rd February. Special for children, Horace Goldin matinee Saturday 4.45 p.m. Extra attraction, Les Darcy v. Smith, a fine motion picture of the celebrated Australian contest, 12 rounds and knock-out.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-01
Summary:

Another good audience greeted Horace Goldin and his company with Barbara Babington, and all were delighted with the programme. A film depicting Charlie Chaplin was also shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-05 - 1918-02-05
Summary:

Owing to the enormous demand of those who have been unable to see Horace Goldin and his big company during the tremendously successful season just closed, he will give two final performances with an entirely new repertoire. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., children's matinee, reduced prices. Today 4.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-28 - 1920-06-30
Summary:

Monday to Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Broadwest presents the magnificent all British drama, 'Under Suspicion' featuring Horace Hunter and Hilda Bayley.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-25
Summary:

The Devil Stone,' an extraordinary photoplay in five parts, produced by Cecil B. de Mille, is showing at the Hongkong Theatre to large houses. The play features the famous actress Geraldine Farrar in the leading role. Miss Farrar is supported by a notable cast, including Wallace Raid, Tully…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

Mr. H. W. Ray writes: The solution of the little puzzle given in the last issue is 'Nazimova in the Brat,' which picture will be screened at the Coronet Theatre on Saturday. Correct solutions were received from Messrs Luis M. Ozorio, L. C. Bristow, J. Montalto, F. X. da Silva, and J. H…