A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-02
Summary:

Introducing two excellent attractions: The Wheelers, group of trick riders and Dante, a conjurer, from the performance of The Gaiety Stars Entertainment Company, which opened a short season in the Theatre Royal. Other than that, the rest of the performers include: singing and dancing by Mr Eric…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-29
Summary:

The Iron Claw' is drawing crowded houses at the Victoria. The current programme contains the 7th and 8th episodes thereof, together with an excellent Pathe Gazette and two very instructive films 'The Cotton Industry' and 'A Visit to the Zoo.' In addition, there is an…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-07
Summary:

In the past five years the United States has produced about 73,000,000 bales of cotton. The moving picture business depends upon cotton, for the films are made of pyralin, which lends itself to manufactures ranging from toys to scientific instruments. – Wall Street Journal

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-18
Summary:

Herr Zimmermann has been making admissions, and with abundant statistics shows that Germany is dependent on the British Empire for wool, that the British Empire has practically the world monopoly of cotton. The article mentioned that the German Government does not follow Zimmermann's advice…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-20
Summary:

The Coronet yesterday was showing the Scottish picture 'The Daughter of MacGregor' of one last time and Scottish folk enjoyed it. A travel picture showing the cotton growing in Peru, and a comedy 'Nearly a Deserter' with orchestra, were also shown. Tonight Coronet is showing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-04
Summary:

The Weekend programme at the Coronet is about the following: the British Gazette, Goldwyn's Lampoons (No.1), a Bray cartoon, 'Help Wanted-Male' featuring Blanche Sweet, and the Snub Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby.' Besides, 'The Empire of Diamonds' is going to be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-11
Summary:

Today the making of motion pictures begins with cotton. The oils and other foreign substance are removed and cotton is treated with a combination of sulphuric and nitric acids to render it soluble in the correct solvent. The mixture is converted into sheets of film base and being hardened. For…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-19
Summary:

A Daughter of the Gods,' starring Annetta Kellermann [sic], is to be screened at the Star Theatre. At the same time, a series of classical dances is to be given by Miss Lucy de Sheimo.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-19
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'A Daughter of the Gods' featuring Annette Kellermann. Miss Lucy Sheimo will also give characteristic dances.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-26
Summary:

Textiles – Cotton Textiles will occupy 32,187 square feet. The whole story of cotton production will be illustrated from the growing of the raw material to a complete working range of every kind of cotton textile machinery, ending in groups of exhibits of every sort of finished product. A cinema…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-30
Summary:

Lucretia Lombard,' the screen adaptation of the famous novel of the same name by Kathleen Norris, is scheduled for four days run at the World Theatre, commencing tomorrow, with Irene Rich and Monte Blue heading a distinguished cast of players. In casting the players, Director Jack Conway…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-04
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11