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: 1913-07-21
Summary:

Films of Sir J. Forbes-Robertson and Miss Gertrude Elliott have been taken by the Gaumont Film Hire Service. Most of the scenes were 'staged' in the studio. It is stated that 'Hamlet,' when completed, will be about a mile long, and will cost about 10,000 pounds.

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-06
Summary:

Professor C. H. Robertson, the well-known educationist and Y.M.C.A. worker, delivered a lecture last evening in the new theatre, Eau [sic] U Fong, on 'High and Low Temperature.'

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-15 - 1917-04-15
Summary:

Performance by Miss Lilita Ramos with her photo; Screening of 'Iron Claw' (15th & 16th episodes) and Pathe's Gazettes

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-17 - 1917-04-17
Summary:

Performance by Miss Lilita Ramos with her photo; Screening of 'Zudora' (7th & 8th episodes), Pathe's Gazette, Pathe's American News and Various Comics

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-18 - 1917-04-25
Summary:

Commencing on Apr 24, a new Pathe serial entitled 'The New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford,' the first comedy serial ever screened in 14 episodes, featuring Burr Mc Intosh, Lolita Robertson, and Max Figman; film details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-18 - 1917-04-19
Summary:

Tonight: Performance by Miss Lilita Ramos with her photo; Screening of 'Zudora' (7th & 8th episodes), Pathe's Gazette, Pathe's American News and Various Comics

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-21 - 1917-04-21
Summary:

Coming screening of Pathe's 'The New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' in 14 episodes, featuring Burr McIntosh, Lolita Robertson and Max Tigman, from the stories of George Randolph Chester; Photos included

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-23 - 1917-04-23
Summary:

Tomorrow: Screening of Pathe's 'The New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' in 14 episodes, featuring Burr McIntosh, Lilita Robertson and Max Tigman, from the stories of George Randolph Chester; Photos included

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-24 - 1917-04-24
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' in 14 episodes, featuring Burr McIntosh, Lilita Robertson and Max Tigman, from the stories of George Randolph Chester; Photos included

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-25
Summary:

An article about the Church Pictorial Movement, for reaching large mass by using kinema into English villages. Its motor-vans, conveying projectors, dramatic films, the screen, and the operators, are on the road in Somerset and Gloucester each week, on regular circuits. There were both…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-04
Summary:

Here comes the Bride,' directed by John S. Robertson, will be screened together with Charlie Chaplin in a hotel and a comedy 'Burton Holmes Travel' at the Hongkong Theatre today.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-23 - 1922-10-24
Summary:

Today till tomorrow at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole presents William Desmond in 'Life's a Funny Proposition,' in 5 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-23 - 1922-10-24
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole presents William Desmond in 'Life's a Funny Proposition,' comedy drama in 5 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-23 - 1922-10-24
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole presents William Desmond in 'Life's a Funny Proposition.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-02 - 1922-12-02
Summary:

Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Robertson-Cole presents Pauline Frederick in 'A Slave of Vanity' from the play by Sir Arthur Wing Pinero. Illustration included.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-02
Summary:

A Slave of Vanity,' the Robertson-Cole production which the Coronet is showing today, starring Pauline Frederick. The film has been adapted from the famous drama of Sir. A. W. Pinero's 'Iris.' Film plot included.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-04
Summary:

A Slave of Vanity,' a Robertson-Cole production featuring Pauline Federick, was shown at the Coronet Theatre for the first time on Saturday. The picture is a film version of 'Iris,' the famous drama written by Sir A. W. Pinero. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-05
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen a Robertson-Cole film called 'A Slave of Vanity' featuring Pauline Frederick. The film is a picturised version of Sir A. W. Pinero's well-known play 'Iris.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-08
Summary:

The Fortune Teller,' a Robertson-Cole production featuring Marjorie Rambeau, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre for the first time today. Film synopsis included.