A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Edison Kinetophone
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-06
Summary:

Edison's wonderful talking pictures are to appear at the Theatre Royal for a short season, commencing next Wednesday. Since the invention was last seen in Hongkong, the great 'Wizard of Sound and Light' has made startling improvements, and some of the subjects recorded are said to…

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Headline: Three Nights Only: Edison 'Kinetophone'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-12-06 - 1913-12-09
Summary:

The latest and greatest picture, 'Kinetophone' by Edison, for 3 nights only from Wednesday, 10th December. 12 Kinetophone pictures are shown each night. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Headline: Tonight! Tonight! Edison 'Kinetophone'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-12-10 - 1913-12-12
Summary:

The latest and greatest picture, 'Kinetophone' by Edison, commencing tonight at 9:15 p.m. For 3 nights only. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Headline: Theatre Royal: Edison's Kinetophone – A Good Exhibition
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-11
Summary:

Last night's exhibition of talking pictures at the Theatre Royal by means of The Kinetophone, the latest Edison wonder, can be rated a fine success. The pictures were witnessed by a fairly large audience, but the advertising resulting from the pleased patrons of the first performance is…