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: 1913-09-05 - 1913-09-08
Summary:

Programme: the beautiful dramatic film (Pathe Coloured picture); The Madame Du Barry's Flirtation in two parts; 'A Beast at Bay'; the comic pictures, 'Why Wouldn't the Piano Play,' 'Diamond Cut Diamond,' 'An Aeroplane Elopement,' and '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-06 - 1914-10-06
Summary:

The thrilling & sensational drama 'Life on the Stage' in 3 parts - 2,000 feet long on Oct 6; The Great Jansen on Oct 7; performance by Douglas & Barry.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-07 - 1914-10-08
Summary:

The Great Jasen on Oct 7; booking at Anderson Music Co.; free matinee to children on Oct 8, performance by Douglas & Barry.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-09 - 1914-10-10
Summary:

For a few nights only, The Great Jansen, the man of wonders; the stirring drama 'The Nihilist' in 3,000 feet will be screened on Friday; performance by Douglas & Barry on Oct 13.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-12 - 1914-10-15
Summary:

From Oct 13 to 15, the sensational drama 'The Sold Title' in 2,500 feet long; performance by Douglas & Barry.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-14
Summary:

The management of the Victoria has secured, for a short season only, the services of two English vaudeville artistes just out from England, including Mr. Robert Douglas.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-16 - 1914-10-16
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the all powerful & sensational drama in 3 parts (3,000 feet long), 'A Prisoner in the Harem,' showing a tiger's affection for its master; performance by Douglas & Barry; British War Picture in 2,000 feet long has been secured and will be exhibited at an…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-19 - 1914-10-21
Summary:

For 4 nights only, 'The Story of Father William' in 2 parts, a very powerful drama; performance by Douglas & Barry; British War Picture in 2,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-22
Summary:

Douglas and Barry are playing at the Victoria. An excellent selection of pictures is being shown, including 'Father William.' The Great Duncan will reopen on the 26th.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-26
Summary:

The Duchess of the Folies Bergeres' was screened last night at the Victoria. Douglas and Barry performed. Tomorrow night, the Great Duncan and his Novelty Company begin their season.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-03
Summary:

Mr. Joe Reed, Serra, Mr. Jack Owen, Miss Hewitt and Great Duncan performed last night at the Victoria. The great gala night will be held at the Victoria on Friday, in aid of the Prince of Wales' Fund. The film 'The Fascination of the Dance' will be screened and Douglas and Barry…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-09 - 1914-11-12
Summary:

On Nov 10, The Great War Picture in 3 parts - 3,000 feet long, also new interesting pictures never screened before; performance by Douglas and Barry; 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed' on Nov 13.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-13
Summary:

A good number of people were again present at the Victoria last night to witness the popular war pictures that are being shown. These will be supplemented tonight by a further series 'The Boys of the Bulldog Breed.' Other interesting films will be shown in addition, and Douglas and…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-13 - 1914-11-13
Summary:

For 3 nights only, The 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed,' combined with the War Picture (by request) and various new & interesting pictures; performance by Douglas & Barry and Miss Hilda Barry.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-16
Summary:

A great three-part war film was screened at the Victoria on Saturday evening. The 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' is running. Douglas and Barry performed. Gaumont Graphic and a couple of films entitled 'Blood and Bosh,' 'The Only Veteran' were shown. The music on…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon appear at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday in their second Blackton production for distribution by Pathe. It is 'Dawn,' a photo-dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Eleanor H. Porter, author of 'Pollyanna,' 'The Road to…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-09
Summary:

Male and Female' the film version of Sir James Barrie's famous play 'The Admirable Crichton' shows at the Kowloon Theatre for the last time this evening.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-26 - 1922-04-26
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 & 9.15, Wesley Barry in 'Dinty,' and V. R. C. Regatta. Slightly increased prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-26
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will screen First National's 'Dinty,' for one night only. The feature attraction is produced by Marshall Neilan and is featuring Wesley Barry. The story is staged in San Francisco's China Town.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-27 - 1922-04-27
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Marshall Neilan presents Wesley Barry in 'Dinty.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Don't Change Your Husband.'