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: 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: 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…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

Cruising off the Danish coast King Christian once saved a drowning sailor. However, it turned out that the entire scene of the drowning sailor was nothing but shooting a film and he had been acting for the benefit of a cinematograph operator. Sensing the humour of the situation, he immediately…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-05 - 1912-07-08
Summary:

Showing 'For a Crown' and 'The Funeral of King Frederick VIII of Denmark'; Last week of Graham and Dent; Coming film: 'The Automobile Bandits of Paris'

5
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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-21 - 1925-12-21
Summary:

Today only at the Queen's, Viola Dana in 'Crinoline and Romance,' our own Topical and Our Gang in 'High Society.' Today only at the Star, 'The Shepherd King' in 10 reels. At the World, Hall Caine's 'The Christian.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-21 - 1925-12-21
Summary:

Queen's: Today only, Viola Dana in 'Crinoline and Romance,' our own Topical and ‘Our Gang' in 'High Society.' Star: Today only, 'The Shepherd King' in ten reels. World: Hall Caine's 'The Christian.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-21 - 1925-12-21
Summary:

Queen's: Today only, Viola Dana in 'Crinoline and Romance,' our own Topical and Our Gang in 'High Society.' Star: Today only, 'The Shepherd King' in 10 reels. World: Hall Caine's famous melodrama, 'The Christian.'

10
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: 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.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-07
Summary:

Today, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'My Love is Sadly Shining' featuring Mady Christians. Film synopsis included.

13
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-07
Summary:

My Love is Sadly Shining' featuring Mady Christians is the attraction showing at the Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-06 - 1920-04-09
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow (Wednesday) April 7th, Sir Hall Caine's great masterpiece, 'The Christian' featuring Derwent Hall Caine in 6 episodes 12 reels. Book early. Prices $1.50 and $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-07 - 1920-04-07
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, Sir Hall Caine's masterpiece 'The Christian' in six episodes, 12 reels (as witnessed by Royalty). Produced by The London Film Company, featuring Derwent Hall Caine, Gerald Ames, Elizabeth Risdon, Charles Rock.

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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-17 - 1925-12-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Goldwyn presents 'The Christian,' adapted from the famous novel and play by Sir Hall Caine with Richard Dix, Mae Busch, Gareth Hughes, Phyllis Haver and Mahlon Hamilton, directed by Maurice Tourneur. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-17 - 1925-12-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Goldwyn presents 'The Christian,' adopted from the famous novel and play by Sir Hall Caine with Richard Dix, Mae Busch, Gareth Hughes, Mahlon Hamilton, directed by Maurice Tourneur, a Goldwyn picture. Illustration included.

18
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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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-17 - 1925-12-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Goldwyn presents 'The Christian,' adapted from the famous novel and play by Sir Hall Caine with Richard Dix, Mae Busch, Gareth Hughes, Phyllis Haver and Mahlon Hamilton, directed by Maurice Tourneur. Illustration and film review included.

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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.