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: 1902-05-05 - 1902-05-07
Summary:

Performances by Miss Rosa Barnes, Mr Harry Gray, Miss Malvena Moore, Mr John R. Reynolds, Miss Agnes Freed, Don Frances and Frank Frances, Madame Weber, Mr Tom Queen, Miss Marie Barton and Mr Joe Somers. The Biograph showing all the latest stirring scenes from South Africa during the War. Harry…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-05-05 - 1902-05-08
Summary:

The Company have arrived by the S.S. 'Rosetta Maru' and will positively open on Thursday, 8th May, at the Theatre Royal. Performances by Miss Rosa Barners, Harry Gray, Malvena Moore, John R. Reynolds, Agnes Freed, Don Frances and Frank Frances, Madame Weber, Tom Queen, Marie Barton and…

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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-16 - 1919-08-18
Summary:

H. W. Ray presents D. W. Griffith's 'Hearts of the World.' Booking at Moutrie's. August 18 remarks: Film reviews included. Music by an augmented orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-19
Summary:

Detailed review and film synopsis of D. W. Griffith's 'Hearts of the World' featuring the Gish sisters, Lillian and Dorothy, with Robert Harron, George Fawcett and others. Mr. Ray is presenting the film at the theatre Royal tonight. Seats can be booked at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-02
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin, in the flesh, will be in Hongkong next March, accompanied by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Efforts will also be made to induce D. W. Griffith to join the party. This news was given yesterday by Mr. George Mooser, a well-known play producer and film manager. He is the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

At the Star Theatre last night, the Premyslavs repeated their success of Saturday when they performed at the City Hall. The programme was entirely changed. The best items were those where cello and violin played in concert, although the 'Nocturne in D. major,' by Choplin, for the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Last night, Hongkong Philharmonic Society presented 'The Gondoliers,' at the Theatre Royal. A large audience came up and appreciated the performance. This time the orchestral and chorus work much better than the previous performance. Costumes were procured form Burkinshaw's of…