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: 1920-10-06 - 1920-10-12
Summary:

Tonight, Triangle Film Corporation presents Belle Bennett and Roy Stewart in 'Bond of Fear' by Edith Kennedy.

14
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.'

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-17 - 1921-08-19
Summary:

Enid Bennett in 'Key of the Righteous' [sic] and Mary [sic] Cahill in 'When Betty Bets.'

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-05 - 1921-12-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Say! Young Fellow.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., Enid Bennett in 'Fuss and Feathers,' an Ince production, Paramount Magazine and Comedy.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-24 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Last of the Mohicans,' December 25th at 6 & 9.15 p.m. Louise Glaum in 'The Leopard Woman,' December 26th-28th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., December 29th at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m. Nazimova in 'The Brat,' December 30th & 31st at 2.30, 5.15 &…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-11 - 1922-04-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Thomas H. Ince presents Enid Bennett in 'Partners Three.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson & Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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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…

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-11 - 1922-08-14
Summary:

Friday 11th to Monday 14th, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Enid Bennett in 'The Law of Men,' a Paramount special. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.