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: 1909-05-15 - 1909-05-17
Summary:

Grand opening night for a few nights only. Sensational novelties including bare foot dancing on glasses by Professor Vicente Kemppo

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-18 - 1909-05-19
Summary:

For a few nights only. Sensational novelties including bare foot dancing on glasses by Professor Vicente Kemppo

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-19
Summary:

The big turn at the Hongkong Cinematograph is Professor Vicente Kemppo [sic], who entertains his audience by chewing glass lamp chimneys, and grinding broken glasses with his bareback. A liberal programme of interesting pictures is shown, but the enjoyment is somewhat detracted from by the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-20 - 1909-05-21
Summary:

Last two nights of Professor Vicenti Kemppo's performance

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-11-08
Summary:

Mr. Maurice E. Bandmann has in contemplation, we are reliably informed, the erection of a modern theatre on the Gaiety principle in Hongkong, provided he can obtain a good site. Negotiations are already in progress for the erection of a Bandmann theatre in Shanghai, and the great entertainer…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-01
Summary:

The old Lands Office in Queen's Road has been converted into a cinematograph Theatre. The entertainment is under European management and seats at popular prices. There will be a full orchestra under Professor Gonzales.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-02
Summary:

Hongkong's new Cinema, where is housed in the building formerly used as the Land Office, Queen's Road, has comfortable seats and large screen, accommodating about 300 in the area and 100 in the dress circle, attracting large audiences. The prices of admission are on a popular scale and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-06
Summary:

On the steps of the Throne' and 'A Girl Graduate' are being shown. The orchestra conducted by Professor Gonzalez is playing 'Cavalleria Rusticana.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-31
Summary:

A grand matinee performance will be given in the Hongkong Theatre. The whole of the proceeds will be devoted to the funds of the Portuguese School. The P.R. Orchestra will be invited to join, under the conduction of Professors Gonzales and Sollis.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-12
Summary:

An excellent programme was given last evening at the Hongkong Theatre. A thrilling picture 'Under the Wings of Death' and two comedies 'Curse It,' and 'A Model Young Man' were interesting. Music conducted is a special attraction and there is a Band performance under…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-16
Summary:

William Lyon Phelps Lampson, Professor of English Literature at Yale University, was so impressed by the William Fox picturization of 'Les Miserables,' with William Farnum take the leading role, will be shown at the World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-13
Summary:

Midnight,' a Constance Binney picture opened at the World Theatre last evening. The part of the unhappy wedded heroine is radically different from any of Miss Binney's roles in previous productions. Jack Mullhall [sic] appears to splendid advantage. The leading roles are handled by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-01
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

Yesterday, World Theatre screened a Realart picture, entitled 'Through a Glass Window,' starring May McAvoy. The story is written by Olga Printzlau and contains an intermixture of pathos and comedy. Miss McAvoy is assisted by a capable cast including Raymond McKee, Fannie Midgley,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

Through a Glass Window,' which was presented at the World Theatre last night, is an excellent show. Little Miss Avoy wins your attention as the plucky little mite. And then there is Raymond Mckee and Fannie Midgely [sic]. All in all, it is a heart interest story which stacks up splendidly…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05
18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-22
Summary:

The title of 'The Blot' has reference to the true but shocking fact that college professors and clergymen are not adequately salaried to support their families in a decent manner. Lois Weber takes up this problem and skillfully makes of it a worthwhile film. It is not a sermon, but a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
Summary:

Little Johnny Jones,' Johnny Hines's latest starring vehicle, a Warner Brothers classic of the screen adapted from the George M. Cohan stage success in which that actor and producer personally appeared and put himself definitely on the Broadway scene. Johnny had appeared with William…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-06-02
Summary:

Starting Sunday 31st, B. P. Schulberg presents 'The Triflers' with Mae Busch, Frank Mayo, Elliott Dexter, Walter Hiers, Eva Novak and Lee Morgan. Usual prices. Coming, William Fox presents Zane Grey's world-famous story, 'The Last Trail' with Eva Novak, Wallace Beery,…