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: 1925-08-04 - 1925-08-05
Summary:

Daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Tuesday and Wednesday, August 4th and 5th, Madge Bellamy supported by Oscar the Elephant in 'The Soul of the Beast,' together with 'Sunday Calm,' a 2-reel 'Our Gang' comedy, and our own Topical.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-04 - 1925-08-05
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, August 4th and 5th, Madge Bellamy, supported by Oscar the Elephant in 'The Soul of the Beast,' together with 'Sunday Calm,' a 2-reel ‘Our Gang' comedy and our own Topical. Change of programme every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Pictures shown at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Rarely has it been given to a moving picture to create such a furor in artistic circles as did 'Salome' upon its first presentation in New York a few months ago. Ancient Greece and its glorious poesy had an irresistible attraction for Oscar Wilde. To make the film was no easy matter.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-30 - 1923-10-30
Summary:

The mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death! Oscar Wilde's 'Salome.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-08 - 1923-11-08
Summary:

Oscar Wilde's 'Salome,' Nazimova's supreme performance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-31 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Nazimova plays the name part in Oscar Wilde's masterpiece, 'Salome.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-10
Summary:

Oscar Wilde's 'Salome' with Nazimova at 5.15 & 9.15 only.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-09
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 only, Oscar Wilde's 'Salome' with Nazimova.

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-28 - 1917-03-02
Summary:

Screening of 'Chains', 'Oscar Joins The Army', War Graphic and Comics

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-18
Summary:

Herbert Bonhote Wilson, 34 an actor, died in hospital from the effects of a gunshot wound received during the performance of a play at the Elephant and Castle Theatre on August 14.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-05 - 1923-11-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in Oscar Wilde's 'Salome.' But not for children.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-07
Summary:

See Nazimova in Oscar Wilde's 'Salome.' It is showing today at 5.15 and 9.15, but not for children.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-28 - 1917-03-01
Summary:

Tonight, a magnificent drama 'Chains' in 4 parts; 'Oscar Joins the Army' in 2 parts; war graphic and comics.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-14 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

On Oct 14, serial feature, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; comedy: 'Oscar in Search of a Wife' in 2 parts; orchestra performance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-14 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (1st & 2nd episodes) and 'Oscar In Search of A Wife'; Full orchestra under the direction of Prof Gonzales

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-11-11
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stephenson put on a change of programme this evening at the Bijou. An excellent film depicting Elephants at work in India. An amusing burlesque of a Spanish bull fight, entitled 'Toreador,' will also be shown, and the 'Burglars Ransom.' Miss Kitty Delavale will sing…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-03
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going present 'Salome,' a photoplay made from the play of the same name by Oscar Wilde. The photoplay features Nazimova and is based on the theme of Strauss opera. The artistic beauty of the setting is carefully studied in the film and objectionable matters are…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-17
Summary:

His Lordship the Chief Justice, presiding at a sitting of the Bankruptcy Court on Saturday, expressed surprise that a cinema business should be unable to meet its expenses in these times. Oscar Hammerstein, with his millions, failed to draw the public to his London Opera House. It has been said…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-04 - 1925-08-05
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, August 4th and 5th, Madge Bellamy supported by Oscar, the Elephant in 'The Soul of the Beast,' together with 'Sunday Calm,' a 2-reel Our Gang comedy and our own Topical. Change of programme every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Pictures shown at the Queen…