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: 1922-03-24
Summary:

This month the official cinematograph films of the Prince of Wales tour in India and the East begin to reach England. 'Cinechrome Instruments, Limited,' a British concern, and, by agreement with the Secretary of State for India, these films will be presented in regular instalments. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-23
Summary:

A short season of films was begun at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, with the exhibition of a film describing the journey of the Prince of Wales through Japan during his recent tour of the East. During his landing at Yokohama, the Prince met Prince Fushimi, who has died since the taking of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-01
Summary:

The opening ceremony took place at the Star Theatre, and some films were screened. A portrait of His Excellency the Governor was first thrown on the screen, followed by the several photographs of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales' visit to the Colony.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-11
Summary:

The Prince's visit film is first being shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Meanwhile, 'What Women Will Do,' an Associated Exhibitors' production, is included in the programme of the Coronet. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-30
Summary:

Two film productions, entitled respectively 'The Power of Right' and 'The Warrior Strain,' feature the Prince of Wales. Details of the films included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-29
Summary:

London, Oct. 27 – Prince of Wales left London for his Indian tour. The writer heard there was a rather serious hitch in the arrangements for filming the Prince's tour in India and the East which may result in the British public being denied the pleasure of seeing any photographic record of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-14
Summary:

The Prince's Hongkong visit film and 'What Women Will Do' will be both screened at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Besides, there will be no performance at the Kowloon Theatre this evening. However, 'Deep Purple' will be screened tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-11
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is giving a grand benefit night in aid of the Prince of Wales' Fund and special films will be shown. Booking at Moutries.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-13
Summary:

The Prince's Hongkong visit film and 'What Women Will Do' (featuring Anna Q. Nilsson) are screening at the Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-05
Summary:

With the support of Hongkong Amusements Ltd., arrangements have been made for filming the more important incidents in the Prince's visit to Hongkong. Also, this interesting film will be screened at the Coronet Theatre almost before the Prince has left the Colony.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-05
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen the film recording of Prince's visit to the Colony. Thanks to the enterprise of the Hongkong Amusements Ltd., this unique picture, showing the principal events of the visit will be screened, the moment it is ready.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-12 - 1914-10-15
Summary:

The sensational drama, 'The Sold Title' in 2,500 feet, from Tuesday, 13th to Thursday, 15th October. Debut of Douglas and Barry. Monster programme for The Prince of Wales Fund on 6th November.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-16 - 1914-10-17
Summary:

The powerful and sensational drama in 3 parts, 'A Prisoner in the Harem' in 3,000 feet long. Debut of Douglas and Barry. Season's event on around 25th October. Programme for The Prince of Wales Fund on 6th November.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-11 - 1922-04-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight, 'Visit of the Prince of Wales,' and 'What Women Will Do.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9, Cabaret Dance. Tickets $1.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-15
Summary:

The magnificent films of the Coronation celebrations in London and of the investiture of the Prince of Wales will be shown for the first time in Hong Kong at the Victoria Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-11 - 1922-04-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight, 'Visit of the Prince of Wales' and 'What Women Will Do.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9, cabaret dance. Tickets $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-11
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen Prince's visit film for the first time this evening. The film includes all the main incidents of Prince's visit to the colony. Alongside, the Coronet Theatre is also going to screen 'What Women Will Do,' an Associated Exhibitors' production.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-20 - 1914-10-20
Summary:

A very powerful drama, 'The Story of Father William,' in 2 parts tonight and for 3 nights only. Debut of Douglas and Barry. Season's event on around 25th October. Programme for The Prince of Wales Fund on 6th November. A British war picture in 2,000 feet long will be exhibited at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-21 - 1914-10-21
Summary:

A very powerful drama, 'The Story of Father William,' in 2 parts tonight and for 2 nights only. Debut of Douglas and Barry. Season's event on around 25th October. Programme for The Prince of Wales Fund on 6th November. A British war picture in 2,000 feet long will be exhibited at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-19 - 1914-10-19
Summary:

A very powerful drama, 'The Story of Father William' in 2 parts, on Tuesday, 20th October and for 4 nights only. Debut of Douglas and Barry. Season's event on around 25th October. Programme for The Prince of Wales Fund on 6th November. A British war picture in 2,000 feet long will…