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: 1924-10-24
Summary:

Tess of the Storm Country' is a new production at the Coronet, starring Mary Pickford, Lloyd Hughes, Gloria Hope, David Torrence, Forrest Robinson, Jean Hersholt, Danny Hoy, Robert Russell, Gus Saville and Madame de Bodamere. With the introduction of all the actors.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-25
Summary:

The past and present of Mary Pickford and the cast of players supporting her in her great new production of 'Tess of the Storm Country' at the Coronet Theatre. Mary Pickford is the only one of her company who has ever been anything else excepting what she is today, for at the tender…

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-08 - 1920-10-08
Summary:

There will be no cinema show at the Club de Recreio tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08
Summary:

The celebrations in connection with the 13th anniversary of the Portuguese Republic concluded on Saturday. Held on their grounds in Kowloon, the sports were organized by the Club de Recreio. Participated officials include the Portuguese Consul General, Signor C. de Albuquerque e Castro and…

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., al fresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray, Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings,' also Billy West and Cub Comedies. September 4 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Secret Strings' at the open-air cinema show at the Club de…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-02
Summary:

Madam Kelvey must have been gratified by the large and appreciative audiences which assembled in the Star Theatre last night to witness the second public performance of her talented pupils. The gorgeousness of staging and costumes materially contributed to the success of the evening. Pleasing…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-06
Summary:

Booking is very brisk for the Italian Opera Company in 'Madam Butterfly' at Star tonight. Performers included Mlle Ambrose and Signor Artino.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

Rubye De Remer, who has the leading feminine role in 'The Passionate Pilgrim,' the Cosmopolitan picture released by Paramount, and which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today has been proclaimed the queen of American beauties by Paul Helleu, the celebrated French artist. Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-30
Summary:

The exhibition of dancing by Madame Kelvey's pupils at the Theatre yesterday afternoon drew a record attendance. A walk by the smallest of the pupils opened the programme. The Tambourine Dance of Marie de Sousa and Molly D'Almada e Castro was lively and colourful. The Gavotte and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-19
Summary:

Luxury,' starring Rubye De Remer, is the attraction at the Star Theatre for this evening and Weekend. It is proclaimed by the celebrated French artist M. Paul, that Miss Rubye is the most beautiful woman in America. Film plot included.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-31
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is putting on a fine programme including the Edison Kinetaphone [sic], 'Artist Love' and 'Madame Satan'[sic] which is drawing very good houses.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-06 - 1919-10-07
Summary:

Tonight's splendid programme, great boxing match between Carpentier and Dick Smith. A four-part farcical comedy, 'Madame and Her Godson.' October 6 Remarks: String Band from 'Ecuador.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-10
Summary:

Abstracts of the accounts of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Hongkong, Wanchai and Kowloon districts from 1st October 1914 to 30th September, 1915. Proceeds of Cinema show at Kowloon is $161.67.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-02-08
Summary:

The Hon. Secretary, Mr. Jose M. de Graca writes about the two performances offered by the 'Victoria Cinematograph,' and writes about the profit and the cost for the performance. The Committee of the Society wanted to thank Messrs. Ramos y Ramos [sic], the proprietors.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-17
Summary:

The attention of Kowloon residents is drawn to the advertisement which appears in another column of the open air cinema performance announced by Mr. H. W. Ray of the Coronet for tomorrow evening in the grounds of the Club de Recreio. The pictures selected are all first-class and the projection…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-20
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-12
Summary:

The Italian Opera Company scored another great success at the Star Theatre last night when they presented 'Madame Butterfly.' This is the second occasion on which this favourite opera has been presented by the Company during its present season and last night's show was every bit…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-17
Summary:

The attention of Kowloon residents is drawn to the advertisement of the open air kinema performance announced by Mr. H. W. Ray of the Coronet, for tomorrow evening in the grounds of the Club de Recreio. The pictures selected are all first-class and the projection is worthy of the Coronet…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

Rubye De Remer, who starred in 'The Passionate Pilgrim,' which released by Paramount and will be shown at the Queen's Theatre, has been proclaimed the queen of American beauties by Paul Helleu, the celebrated French artist. He was supported by Matt Moore.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-19 - 1917-05-19
Summary:

Screening of 'Alsace', adapted from the play by Gaston Leroux and Lucien Camille, featuring Madame Rejane, also Comic films and Gazettes