A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The City Hall
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-01-13
Summary:

Report of the Committee of Management to be submitted to the annual meeting of shareholders in and subscribers to the City Hall. There is a detailed description of the theatre's building and some of the performances. For instance, during the twelve months from 1st July, 1896, to 30th June…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-04
Summary:

Mr. E. Burton Holmes, who is a famous lecturer, has travelled to different countries. SCMP had an interview with him. Mr. Holmes said he had spent over 10 weeks in the Philippine Islands and excellent films of local scenes had been taken and developed successfully. No less than 17,000 feet of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-11
Summary:

Mr. Burton Holmes, the American lecturer, and his assistants were busy yesterday taking cinematograph views of life in Chinatown. They are delighted with the interesting phases of life in Hong Kong.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-05 - 1918-09-05
Summary:

September 5-7. Performance. All comedy programme. Jack Canavan (Sergt. Manchester Regt.), Hert Burton (Fte. Manchester Regt), two real comedians.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-05 - 1918-09-06
Summary:

September 5th, 6th and 7th, 9.15 p.m. performance, all comedy programme, by kind permission of the officer commanding 1st Gar: Jack Canavan and Herb Burton, two real comedians; and pictures. Booking at Anderson's.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06
Summary:

Victoria Theatre patrons were afforded a variation of picture programme by two Manchester Regiment stars Herb Burton and Jack Canavan. It's a comedy programme from a splendid three-part picture featuring Prince, 'Whiffles' Mascot Umbrella.' The Gazette was very interesting.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

The new picture at the Coronet 'The Auction Block,' is adapted from the novel of the same name by Rex Beach. Rubye De Remer is the feminine lead and the large cast including Florence Deshon, Dorothy Wheeler, Florence John, Tom Powers, Walter Hitchcock, Ned Burton, Charles Graham,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-31
Summary:

Tarnished Reputations,' which began its four days engagement at the Coronet Theatre yesterday, is a typical Dolores Cassinelli picture. Written by its producer, Leonce Perret, it is a series of dramatic punches. The cast included Albert Roscoe, George Deneubourg and Ned Burton. Film…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-29 - 1920-12-31
Summary:

Tonight, Ann Pennington in 'Sunshine Nan' 5 parts. Billy West in 'The Scholar.' Burton Holmes Travel No. 1150.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-03 - 1921-01-04
Summary:

Ann Penington [sic] in 'Sunshine Nan' (5 parts), Billy West in 'The Scholar' and Burton Holmes Travel No. 1150.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-14
Summary:

Featuring Dorothy Dalton in the principal role, 'Love Letters,' a Paramount drama in 5 reels was screened for the first time at the Hongkong Theatre. The thrilling drama 'Dawn' will be repeated. On Sunday, the chief attraction will be 'Our Better Selves' with Fannie…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-13
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre is showing a fine comedy in two acts, in which Charlie Chaplin leads the role in 'The Adventurer.' This is followed by a magnificent drama, 'Eve's Daughter,' featuring Billie Burke. The programme concludes with interesting scenes from Burton…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-13
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre a comedy 'The Adventurer' featuring Charlie Chaplin, is now being screened, also a magnificent drama 'Eve's Daughter,' featuring Billie Burke. Interesting scenes from Burton Holmes' Travel No. 1169 complete the programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-01
Summary:

One of the most successful photo-plays ever produced by Thomas H. Ince is 'A Family Skeleton' in which is featured that popular artist Charles Ray. This five-reeled picture had tremendous success in the States and will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow night until Friday.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-02
Summary:

One of the latest and most successful stunts worked by Thomas H. Ince paramount attraction is the film entitled 'A Family Skeleton' wherein Charles Ray features in the principal role, and it will be screened in Hongkong Theatre. While Charlies Chaplin's 'Shanghaied' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-04
Summary:

Here comes the Bride,' directed by John S. Robertson, will be screened together with Charlie Chaplin in a hotel and a comedy 'Burton Holmes Travel' at the Hongkong Theatre today.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-04
Summary:

The famous moving picture magnate, Mr. Burton Holmes, well-known throughout filmland as the author of 'Travellogues' [sic], will be in Hongkong shortly.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-05 - 1922-07-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Woman and the Puppet' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 & 9.15, Madge Kennedy in 'Friend Husband,' Jimmy Aubrey in 'The Tourist,' and Gazette. July 5 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre is showing Gazette. July…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-06 - 1922-07-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Woman and the Puppet' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., your last chance of seeing delightful Madge Kennedy in 'Friend Husband.' Also Jimmy Aubrey in 'The Tourist' and a Burton Holmes travelogue…