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: 1910-01-05
Summary:

Mr. Cherry Kearton entertained the distinguished audiences at the Alhambra with a series of splendid moving pictures of his adventures in British East Africa. There were many other fascinating pictures of wild beasts and birds, a delightful film of 'Jackson's Dancing Bird' dancing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-17
Summary:

The pictures of the Antartic of Captain Scott will be given at the Theatre Royal. The picture starts with Capt Scott bidding last farewell and ended with the last scene revealing their camping place. An interesting incident in the showing of the pictures in Shanghai was that Surgeon Atkinson and…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-13 - 1916-01-15
Summary:

On Jan 14, a most wonderful and thrilling picture, 'The Masked Amazon,' a drama of circus and diplomatic life; 'Interesting Opossum Hunting' in 5 parts; also Pathe's British Gazette; 'Max's Marvellous Tulip'; 'Tiny Tim and the Cherries'; on Jan…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-13 - 1916-01-15
Summary:

The wonderful and thrilling drama in 5 parts, 'The Masked Amazon,' on Friday, 14th January, 1916. Picture including 'Opossum Hunting.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comics including 'Max's Marvellous Tulip' and 'Tiny Tim and the Cherries.' A…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-14 - 1916-01-14
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Masked Amazon' (5 parts), 'Opossum Hunting', 'Max's Marvellous Tullp' and 'Tiny Tim and the Cherries'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-15 - 1916-01-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Masked Amazon' (5 parts), 'Opossum Hunting', 'Max's Marvellous Tullp' and 'Tiny Tim and the Cherries'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-17
Summary:

There was a well-filled house at the Victoria Theatre last night and a very attractive series of pictures was screened. A new Max Linder film, 'Tiny Tim and the Cherries,' the new Pathe Gazette containing some war pictures, and the five-part drama 'The Masked Amazon' were…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-17 - 1917-10-18
Summary:

The 'Cameos' programme in aid of 'Our Day', details included. Performances by The Cameos, Gerald Osborne, Rhoda Windrum, Malcom Prentice, Lyle Jefferies, Peggy Ross, Lilian Gascoine, Athol Tier.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-19 - 1917-10-19
Summary:

Tonight: The 'Cameos' programme in aid of 'Our Day', details included. Performances by The Cameos, Gerald Osborne, Rhoda Windrum, Malcom Prentice, Lyle Jefferies, Peggy Ross, Lilian Gascoine, Athol Tier.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-20 - 1917-10-20
Summary:

Tonight: The 'Cameos' programme, details included. Performances by The Cameos, Gerald Osborne, Rhoda Windrum, Malcom Prentice, Lyle Jefferies, Peggy Ross, Lilian Gascoine, Athol Tier.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-30
Summary:

There was a large audience at the Victoria Theatre last night when the 'Cameos' gave the 'Our Day' programme under the distinguished patronage of H. E. the Governor, H.E. Major General Ventris, and Commodore H.G.G. Sandeman, the proceeds to be devoted to the funds of the Red…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

The educational value of the film has been referred and to the special appeal it makes to children. Recently a cinema entertainment was given in London to a large number of children when five films illustrating the glamour of the East, including 'Japan, the land of Cherry Blossom' and…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-22 - 1921-12-22
Summary:

Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Chfery [sic] in 'My Lady's Dress,' in 7 reels, commencing Friday at 9.15 p.m. only.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-22 - 1921-12-22
Summary:

Commencing Friday at 9.15 p.m. only, 'My Lady's Dress,' featuring Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-22 - 1921-12-23
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., 'My Lady's Dress' featuring Gladys Cooper and Malcom [sic] Cherry. 5.15 p.m. matinee, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 9 and 10 episodes of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'My Lady's Dress,' Gladys Cooper and Malcon [sic] Cherry. 5.15 p.m. matinee, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 9 & 10 epis. of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'My Lady's Dress,' featuring Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry. 5.15 p.m. matinee, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

Samuelson Film Mfg. Co. of Isleworth, England, presents the well-known British players, Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry in 'My Lady's Dress,' a magnificent picture of 7 parts, written by Edward Knoblock, which is going to be shown at the World Theatre this evening and for three…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

Samuelson Film Manufacturing Company's 'My Lady's Dress,' featuring Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry, is going to be shown at the World Theatre. The plot is written by Edward Knoblock. Film synopsis included.

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry figure in 'My Lady's Dress,' a 7 parts picture written by Edward Knoblock, which is going to be shown at the World Theatre this evening and for 3 successive evenings at 9.15 p.m.