A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1907-09-23
Summary:

It was a private view of the wonderful photographs taken of wild birds on their nests, feeding their young, etc. by Messrs. Richard and Kearton. The photographs were taken by a bioscope. They were run through in film form on the bioscope machine.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-15 - 1913-07-19
Summary:

Performance by Moore; Tom Richards, the Rag Time King will open on Wednesday next for one week only; pictures only.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-21 - 1913-07-28
Summary:

Performance by Moore; last two nights of Tom Richards; 7.15 p.m. pictures only.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-22
Summary:

This is a report from an American newspaper. Richard Consadine ran away from home. His brother James Consadine went to a moving picture show in Chicago and saw the photo of his brother in it. The mother has written the local police asking them to help her find the boy.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-29
Summary:

Dr. Richard Rowe and the Mystic Mora will perform at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night.

6
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-09 - 1917-01-09
Summary:

Performance by Halanai; Padre's 'Father,' sensational drama in 4 parts; 'A Terrible Alternative,' detective drama; performance by Richard Rowe on tomorrow night.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-11 - 1917-01-13
Summary:

Tonight, performance by Richard Rowe and Mora; new picture.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-24 - 1917-12-24
Summary:

Special Xmas week attraction of Richard and Gladie ad Wiles; Bell Chaplin as Charlie Chaplin.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-27 - 1917-12-27
Summary:

Performance by Richard and Gladie and Wiles; Bell Chaplin as Charlie Chaplin.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-27
Summary:

Owing to the great demand from those who are unable to attend the 7.15 session of 'Damon and Pythias' at the Victoria Theatre, arrangements have been made for one screening of this great Greek photoplay tonight during the 9.15 session. One of the greatest classical stories which have…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-28 - 1917-12-28
Summary:

Performance by Richard and Gladie and Wiles; Bell Chaplin as Charlie Chaplin.

12
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-21
Summary:

Watch for the opening night of The Bell Vaudeville at the Victoria. February 18 remarks: Richard and Michel, the famous comedy Acrobats. Booking at Anderson's. February 19 remarks: There is a short programme of pictures as well. February 21 remarks: Dick and Jerry in a comic entry. Also,…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-10 - 1921-08-12
Summary:

Vivian Martin in 'Molly Entangled' and Richard Jones in 'It Pays to Exercise.'

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Edgar Lewis-Pathe feature entitled 'The Sage Hen,' for four days commencing Friday, the 14th. The film is starring Gladys Brockwell in the principal role. The cast also includes Lillian Rich, Wallace MacDonald, Jame [sic] Mason, Helen Case, Arthur…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-06
Summary:

Saturday 4th to Monday 6th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 9 p.m., D. W. Griffth [sic] presents 'Scarlet Days.' Saturday at 2.30 p.m., Sunday to Tuesday at 7.15 p.m., the new serial, 'The Woman in Grey,' episodes 1st & 2nd. November 4 Remarks: On page 4,…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-09 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess and Clarine Seymour in 'The Idol Dancer.' Today at 2.30 & 7.15 only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Star: 'Love, Honour and Behave.' Grand: Tonight till Tuesday at 7.15 and 9.30 p.m., William…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

While filming the drama 'Idol Dancer' in Jamaica, Griffith and his company sank in the water while they went out on a small streamer in search of a particular scene. But American seaplanes rescued them and their lives were saved. Tomorrow, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Idol…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-03 - 1923-09-04
Summary:

Mon. 3rd & Tue. 4th Sept. at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Scarlet Car,' from the gripping novel by Richard Harding Davis, featuring Herbert Rawlinson. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre is going to screen a Richard Bartholmess [sic] feature entitled 'Tol'able David.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
Summary:

Tolable [sic] David' is the screen version of Joseph Hergesheimer's novel and is closely watched by the critics. Hergesheimer wrote 'Tolable David' while he was living in the mountains of Virginia. The story portrays the real-life conditions of the mountain people and is…