A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-11-02
Summary:

The Volunteer Parade Ground was prettily enclosed with flag barriers. This year's bazaar and fete were successful. The Governor and the Colonial Secretary were present. Mrs. Peter, Mrs. Stedman, Mrs. May, Mrs. Tomkins, the Misses Loureiro and Mrs. Jordan were the most prominent workers. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-11-16
Summary:

Mrs. May, president of the Ministering Children's League, wants to specially thank Mrs. Tomkins, Mrs. Peter, Mrs. Eves, Miss Loureiro, Mrs Jordan, Mrs. Seth, Mrs. H. W. Bird, for helping Messrs. W. Powell and Company, Messrs Lane Crawford and Company, Wesmann Limited, Chazalon and Company,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-12-27
Summary:

Jeffries and Johnson: Mr. M'Intosh had tried to secure the management of the Jeffries-Johnson fight but failed. The feeling in certain parts of America, especially in Texas, where he had had some unique experiences with regard to the exhibition of the Burns-Johnson films, was very intense…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-01-20
Summary:

The event in December was the battle at Sydney Stadium between Bill Lang of Australia and Robert Fitzsimmons. Two sets of cinematograph pictures were taken. They will be exhibited in Sydney and Melbourne simultaneously, and should be well patronized by admirers of stoush; for if the pictures are…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-17
Summary:

The pictures to be presented by Pathe Freres cinematograph at the bazaar at the Seamen's Institution tomorrow in aid of St. Peter's Church, Include 'Arab Types and Customs,' 'Tired of Life,' 'The Bride of the Haunted Castle,' 'Seal Catching off…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-13
Summary:

Bombay is just now the favoured of the gods as far as entertainments go, observes an Indian paper. The Follies are at the Empire Theatre, the Bandmann Opera Company, old and new style, both seem to have taken a liking to the – ahem! – the second city of India. Performance by Mr Matheson Lang,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-02-05
Summary:

Dusty and draughty, unlovely and uncomfortable, unbearably cold in winter, intolerably hot in summer, inconvenient, and in all respects woefully lacking and out-of-date, the structure which does duty for a theatre in Hongkong certainly excites no feelings of pride in the breasts of the residents…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-02-12
Summary:

Miss Pauline Chase has just celebrated her 900th performance of Peter Pan at the matinee at the Duke of York's Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-13
Summary:

Hongkong is in danger of being spoilt just now, in the way of entertainments. There is no lack of choice, and the standard may be set down as uniformly high. Until the weekend, every evening may be spent at the University without fear of proving tedious. On Friday night, the Theatre Royal should…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-23 - 1918-12-23
Summary:

(Late Bijou Theatre) For children of all ages, from 5 to 90. 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' 'The Peter Pan of the films.' The first film pantomime ever shown in Hongkong. Willliam Fox production.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-12 - 1919-05-14
Summary:

House Peters in 'The Hand of Peril' in 5 parts and various comics. Matinee, 'Just Jim' featuring Harley [sic] D. Carey. Ruth Roland in a Pathe cyclonic serial 'Hands Up.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-12 - 1919-05-14
Summary:

May 12th, 13th and 14th at 9.15 p.m., House Peters in 'The Hand of Peril' in 5 parts. And various comics. Matinee: Thursday May 15th at 5.15 p.m., 'Just Jim' featuring Harry D. Carey. Remember Thursday. May 15th, Ruth Roland in a Pathe cyclonic serial 'Hands Up.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-12 - 1919-05-14
Summary:

May 12, 13 and 14, 9.15 p.m., House Peters in 'The Hand of Peril' in 5 parts, and various Comics. Matinee Thursday, May 15th at 5.15 p.m., Just Jim featuring Harry D. Carey. Remember Thursday, May 15th, Ruth Roland in a Pathe Cyclonic Serial, 'Hands Up.' Booking at Anderson…

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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: 1920-03-23
Summary:

It is reported in the Chinese press that Mei Lang-fang, the most celebrated actor in China, who recently made a tour to Japan and achieved extraordinary success in that country.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-26
Summary:

London, April 22 – At a special interview with Mr C. F. Higham, M. P., who is the Managing Director of the recently formed Alliance Film Corporation, he told me something of the company's immediate plans. They have been lucky enough to secure Matheson Lang to play the part he created in…

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Headline: Movies
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-25
Summary:

Though much has been done to promote education in this Colony, it is still in a backward state and is likely to remain so until staffs are increased and some departure is made from the stereotyped methods employed. Several times we have urged the adoption of the cinema and much higher…

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-03
Summary:

Tomorrow will be the last opportunity that patrons of the Hongkong Theatre will have of seeing 'Stolen Good,' a very interesting drama featuring Blanche Sweet and House Peters.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-07 - 1921-05-10
Summary:

James Oliver Curwood's 'Isobel or The Trail's End' with House Peters and Jane Novak. It's an Edwin Carewe production. Remarks: Illustrations included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-07 - 1921-05-10
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, James Oliver Curwood's 'Isobel or The Trail's End,' with House Peters and Jane Novak, an Edwin Carewe production. Illustration included.