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: 1902-10-10 - 1902-10-15
Summary:

The 20th Century Projectoscope Company (Edison's Latest): The Coronation! The Coronation! The passion play is in 5 miles of film presenting the Coronation of King Edward in details. Price details included. Note the management wish to inform the public of Hongkong this machine is the latest…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-10-10 - 1902-10-15
Summary:

The Coronation! The Passion Play as it is played in Oberammergau. The Coronation of King Edward in detail. 5 Miles of Film. All the latest Novelties of the Cinematographic spheres. Note: The management wish to inform the public of Hongkong that they have the pleasure of bringing the first of…

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Headline: Pathe Freres
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-15 - 1916-03-22
Summary:

Beg to announce that they have extended their film services and will now receive extra supplementary supplies of the best productions from the Pathe Studios in America; millions of dollars are being spent to produce these pictures with the best artists and scenic, effects, in the usual Pathe…

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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-14 - 1918-01-14
Summary:

We beg to inform you that Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne have arrived at Hongkong, and will be presented at the Victoria Theatre in 'The Great Secret' tomorrow night. The Far Eastern Film Service, Hongkong – Singapore.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-14 - 1918-08-14
Summary:

History repeats itself. When 'Thou Shalt Not' was produced in England some four months ago, upwards of a hundred copies of the film were put into circulation. Despite this fact, there were ‘kicks' from all over the country about the non-arrival of the film on the appointed day,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-01 - 1920-01-01
Summary:

Announcement extraordinary by the management of the Victoria Theatre. The Management of the Victoria Theatre have much pleasure in informing their patrons and the general public that, commencing from new year night, the band of the Wiltshire Regiment will perform nightly at the Victoria Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-02 - 1920-01-03
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has much pleasure in informing their patrons that commencing from New Year night, the band of the Wiltshire Regiment will perform nightly.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

The management of the Coronet begs to inform their patrons that their contract for 'The Honor System' only permits them to screen this great picture for four nights. Early booking is therefore advisable.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-17 - 1920-04-17
Summary:

The public are informed that only genuine D. W. Griffith photoplays are those which have the initials D. G. Monogrammed upon all the subtitles. If there is no monogram it is not a Griffith production.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-17 - 1920-04-17
Summary:

That the only genuine D. W. Griffith photoplays are those which have the initials D. G. monogrammed upon all the subtitles. If there is no monogram, it is not a Griffith production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-19 - 1920-07-19
Summary:

Patrons of the Coronet are hereby informed that the remaining episodes of 'The Silent Mystery' will be screened at the Woping Theatre (opposite the Central Market), episodes 4 and 5, being shown there tonight at 7.15 and 9.15.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-17 - 1920-08-17
Summary:

This is to inform all those who have not yet seen Mary Pickford in 'Stella Maris' that tonight is absolutely their last opportunity of doing so, as the picture leaves for North China on Wednesday morning and will not come South again.

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Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-05 - 1921-08-05
Summary:

Blind Husbands' is having its last performances tonight. Kowloon theatregoers are informed that this picture will not be shown at Kowloon. Many patrons missed 'The Devil's Passkey.' Do not miss this one too.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-25 - 1922-05-29
Summary:

Opening day, 1st June 1922. Important notice to Hongkong Residents: Hongkong booking office at the Star Ferry Wharf: free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Notice: owing to the present strike, the Hongkong Booking Office temporarily closed. The proprietor informs…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-20 - 1922-06-20
Summary:

Hongkong cinemagoers are informed that their only opportunity of seeing 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' during the year 1922 will be at the present times and prices viz; all this week at 5.15 and 9.15 at $2 and $1. The film will not be shown elsewhere in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-17 - 1922-07-19
Summary:

Juanita Antido will sing and dance supported by Conchita Blus at the special dance. July 19 Remarks: The public are informed that Conchita and Juanita will not appear at Kowloon Theatre. The picture programme will be at ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-31 - 1922-08-31
Summary:

An open letter to the editor of 'The Rock.' Sir, on various occasions you have lamented, in the editorial columns of your erudite little monthly, the low standard of moving pictures shown in the colony of Hongkong; you have also been pleased to praise one particular production that was…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-01
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph performance at the Helena May Institute today, Friday, December 1st at 5.30 p.m. It has been specially arranged for the children of members of the institute and their friends. Charge for admission will be 20 cents each person. Will all members desiring tea kindly…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

In answer to numerous requests, the public are informed that it is impossible to screen 'Salome' again at the Coronet, owing to the many big and important features booked for early showing. Arrangements have been made, however, to screen it for one day only, on Sunday, November 18th at…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-15 - 1923-11-16
Summary:

In answer to numerous requests, the public are informed that it is impossible to screen 'Salome' again at the Coronet, owing to the many big and important features booked for early showing. Arrangements have been made, however, to screen it for one day only, on Sunday, November 18th.…