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: 1913-02-04
Summary:

The Vitagraph Company of America is sending around the world a company of highly skilled cinematograph actors, and these are now staying in Hongkong. Mr. Maurice Costello stated that they would travel around the world, posing to the camera in various plays and taking their scene and background…

2
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Saturday, May 9th, Maurice Tourneur's 'Lorna Doone.'

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-31
Summary:

The Teeth of the Tiger,' written by Maurice Leblanc, comes to the Star Theatre this evening in film form for a run of four days.

4
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-07
Summary:

Saturday, May 9th, a picture of surpassing beauty, Maurice Tourneur's 'Lorna Doone,' an enthralling love tale of the days of the bloody Doones.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-31
Summary:

The belles of the Maurice Bandmann Company, have quite captured Calcutta, where they are appearing at the Empire Theatre in 'The Chocolate Soldier.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-08
7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-28 - 1897-04-28
Summary:

The Cinematograph is the greatest marvel of the age. It will be exhibited under the personal supervision of Professor Maurice Charvet five sessions a day and each for an hour.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-04-28 - 1897-05-05
Summary:

Today! 'The Cinematograph' will be exhibited, under the personal supervision of Professor Maurice Charvet, 5 sections a day. Admission: $1, children half-price.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

Maurice Tourneur's film version of Fenimore Cooper's 'The Last of the Mohicans,' is the feature attraction at the Kowloon Theatre.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-05
Summary:

We have received a photograph of the spacious and beautiful interior of the new Empire Theatre, Calcutta, of which Mr. Maurice E. Bandmann is half-owner and manager.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-27
Summary:

The Last of the Mohicans,' adapted from Fenimore Cooper's novel and directed by Maurice Tourneur, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre today. Besides, it is stated that the audiences who remember Maurice Tourneur's work in 'Treasure Island' will be able to picture for…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-13
Summary:

The marriage of Miss Isobel Elsom to Mr. Maurice Elvey, the film producer, is a union on a new plan. In particular, they will live in separate flats.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-03-18
Summary:

Mr.Maurice Bandmann arrived in the Colony yesterday, but his stay is of short duration. Mr. Bandmann is visiting the north on business and he is still hoping to see a modern theatre built in Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-01-27
Summary:

Mr. Maurice E. Bandmann left Hongkong with his comedy company yesterday. We are informed that he has by no means abandoned his project of a suitable theatre for Hongkong, and that is only a question of site.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-27 - 1897-04-27
Summary:

The delicate and intricate mechanical arrangements combined with the elaborate and most modern of electrical appliances of the machine require such perfect adjustment and manipulation that Professor Maurice Charvet has decided to postpone his opening exhibition for one day.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-02 - 1919-04-04
Summary:

Tonight, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Maurice and Florence Walton in 'The Quest of Life.' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday, 5th, see the final episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-04-27 - 1897-04-27
Summary:

Professor Maurice Charvet has decided to postpone his opening exhibition for one day. 'The Cinematograph' will be exhibited at St. Andrew's Hall (City Hall) tomorrow. It's the greatest marvel of the age. Admission: $1, children half-price.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-27 - 1922-09-27
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, for one day only, Maurice Tourneur presents 'The Last of the Mohicans,' an American drama eternal by James Fenimore Cooper, directed by Maurice Tourneur and Clarence L. Brown. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-02 - 1919-04-03
Summary:

April 2, 3 and 4, Paramount photoplay 5 parts, Maurice and Florence Walton in 'The Quest of Life.' Also Gaumont Gazette and Comics. Saturday 5th, see the final episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.'