A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: King in Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-17
Summary:

King Alfonso, who is interesting himself in the promotion of a Spanish film company, is not the first monarch to dabble in business. The ex-Kaiser was the proprietor of several German theatres and opera houses, which he managed to make payments.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-02
Summary:

On the anniversary of the King's Birthday, a film, made by Pathe Freres, commences with the landing at Calais and shows the arrival at Paris, the Auteuil Races, the reception at the Champs Elysees as well as the grand review of the French troops will be exhibited at the Bijou Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-23
Summary:

An intensely interesting film showing the funeral of King Edward VII as it took place in London last month was exhibited for the first time in the Salon Cinema, Wyndham Street. The film, which was in three long sections, was extremely clear. All the notabilities, His Majesty the King and the…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
Summary:

King Christian's rescue of a drowning sailor near Copenhagen recalls another incident of some year ago. Cruising off the Danish coast in his yacht Rita, the King was startled by a sound of firearms. A motor launch was lowered from the yacht, and the drowning girl was hauled aboard this by…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-13
Summary:

Molly King is a fine cook in making candy and she was successful starring in Pathe's serial 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' which is shown at the Victoria Theatre. Some of the recipes included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-10
Summary:

An excellent bit of fare is provided for the patrons of the Coronet Picture Theatre for today and tomorrow. 'All Man,' William Brady's Western drama in five parts is the principal attraction, featuring Robert Warwick and Mollie King. Film plot included. In addition, Billy West…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-30 - 1917-11-01
Summary:

Opening of the winter season with Pearl White, Sheldon Lewis and George Probert in 'The King's Game'. It's a Gold Rooster Play, produced by Arnold Daly, in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08 - 1917-11-08
Summary:

Screening of 'The King's Game' featuring Pearl White, Wheldon Lewis and George Probert; Coming film: Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-27
Summary:

King Christian of Denmark says the Copenhagen correspondent of the London Burlget, recently took part in a cinematograph drama. Different scenes of drama were described.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-25
Summary:

The public of Hong Kong will have a further opportunity of seeing the beautiful moving pictures of the King's Funeral being exhibited at the Salon Cinema, Wyndham Street.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-22
Summary:

The fine new Pathe film of the funeral of the late King Edward VII will be shown in the Salon Cinematograph (Flower Street) tonight, Thursday and Friday at 9:15 p.m., and not in the theatre as previously notified.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-11-21
Summary:

Under the title 'The King Visits his Armies in the Great Advance,' the latest War Office film was privately exhibited recently at the Scala Theatre in London. Plot and scenes are described in details.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-29
Summary:

Messrs. Pathe Phono Cinema Chine has received a magnificent film depicting in all details the recent visit to Paris of King George and Queen Mary.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-03
Summary:

Mollie King plays a dual role in 'Her Majesty,' which is now showing at the World Theatre. The film is written by H. Thompson Rich. Other starring included Creighton Hale. While a two-part Snub Pollard comedy completes the programme for the week.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-17
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be staging performances by Mr. Murray who is popularly known as 'Handcuff King.' Mr. Murray has given popular shows all over the world.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-07-18
Summary:

Shameen, July 15 – A cinematograph exhibition was given on the Shameen sports ground on the 6th and 9th inst. The chief feature of the show was a magnificent film depicting scenes at the funeral of his late Majesty, King Edward the VII. Some other most excellent films were also shown, and a most…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-02 - 1923-05-05
Summary:

Wed. 2nd to Sat. 5th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Her Majesty' with Mollie King & Creighton Hale. Also, Snub Pollard in '365 Days.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Radio King,' epis. 5 & 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-04
Summary:

At the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Tuesday evening there is to be exhibited an excellent film of the funeral of the late King Edward VII taken by the Warwick Trading Co., of London. The picture of the historic occasion is a splendid one from every point of view. The details of the picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-27
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – I visited the Salon Cinema show in Flower Street for the purpose of seeing the excellent films of the late Sovereign's funeral which were being shown, as a member of the loyal and patriotic audience present, could not but feel deeply impressed and touched by…