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: 1908-01-28
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph is giving two performances on behalf of the poor under the charge of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. A special attractive programme has been arranged and a good house is expected as it is for the benefit of the poor.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-07
Summary:

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul sent us a statement showing that the benefit performance given on their behalf by the Victoria Cinematograph returned them a net sum of $100.50. The Society tender heartfelt thanks to Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors of the Cinematograph.

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-10-24 - 1912-11-01
Summary:

In aid of Society of St. Vincent de Paul on Sunday, 3rd November, from 9 to 11 p.m. Price details included. Stalls can be inspected from 2 to 7 p.m. Cakes and refreshments are served during evening and night. Performance by the band of King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry from 9 to 11 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-31 - 1919-03-31
Summary:

Buckingham Palace; Sandhurst Cadets receive the King's Banner Scenes at the Lord Mayor's Show. 'The Last Charge' – a genuine picture taken on the last day of hostilities. Scenes in and from an Airship: Bird's eye view of London including St. Paul's. World War Over:…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-10 - 1919-04-12
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Lest We Forget, $250,000 gold production with a cast of 3,000 people. Immortalizing the sinking of the Lusitania and Charles Frohman's last words, 'why fear death! It is life's most beautiful adventure.' A mighty presentation of the causes that led America…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-28 - 1919-04-30
Summary:

3 nights only, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 23, 29 and 30 at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bessie Love in her happy play, 'A Little Sister of Everybody.' 'Wiffles Advances the Time.' Thursday matinee 1st, May at 5.15 p.m., 'A Mormon Maid' by Paul West with Mac […

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-05 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

The following is a programme that drew crowded houses in both New York and Chicago. 1. 'The Real Roosevelt'; 2. Rainey's 'Heart of the Jungle'; 3. 'Coney Island.' This altogether novel programme will be shown for three nights at the Coronet. At both shows,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-06 - 1919-08-07
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Real Roosevelt,' Rainey's 'Heart of the Jungle,' and 'Coney Island.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 3 and 4. Booking at Robinson's. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-13
Summary:

Norma Talmadge is at the Coronet Theatre in the title role of 'De Luxe Annie.' The picture was adopted for screen by Paul West from the play by Edward Clark, and directed by Roland West. Surpassing even her supreme characterization in 'Ghost of Yesterday' and 'By Right…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-13 - 1920-11-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Billie Burke in 'The Land of Promise.' Mr. Paul will give entertainments during all performances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

Memories of Jack London and Robert Louis Stevenson at their best will be revived at the Hongkong Theatre today when local theatre-goers will be given their first view of 'Under Crimson Skies,' by the Universal-Jewel production. The film starring Elmo Lincoln as the lead, supported by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-20
Summary:

The combined orchestras of the Coronet and Kowloon Theatres give an orchestral concert in the Prince's Pavilion on Sunday afternoon. Proceeds will be devoted to the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
Summary:

The combined orchestras of the Coronet and Kowloon Theatre give an orchestral concert in the Prince's Pavilion on Sunday afternoon. The collection will be handed over to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-27
Summary:

Mary Miles Minter, who starred in 'Jenny be good' and 'A Cumberland Romance' before, is now at the leading role in 'Eyes of the Heart' which is now playing at the World Theatre. The story was adapted by Clara Kennedy from 'Blindness' by Dana Burnet. Paul…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-08
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
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Headline: 200 Dancers
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-15
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-20
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-20
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Headline: The World
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-01 - 1924-03-26
Summary:

F. B. O. presents 'Lights Out' from the Broadway stage success, Mann Page and Paul Dickey, Illustration included. March 1 Remarks: Also, Ethel Clayton in 'Can a Woman Love Twice?'