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: 1906-04-05
Summary:

The firm of Levy Hermoanos may be converted into a Company Ltd next year with 10 million francs. This firm had been extending to the East and opened 9 new branches. They are agents for the Richard Brasier motor-cars as well as for Pathe Freres Cinemagraphs and films. – 'Straits Times…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-12-28
Summary:

London, December 3 – In General: Now that the bidding for the Johnson-Jeffries contest is over. The accepted bid of Tom Richards is certainly generous, and with a purse of £20,200 and 66 percent of the profit on the cinematograph to be split up, the fighters will reap a golden harvest.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-07-19
Summary:

A very fine coloured film 4,000 feet ling is being shown at the Bijou Theatre tonight. Performance by Miss Nora Moore and Tom Richards.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-19
Summary:

Miss Nora Moore, the popular soprano, is still the special attraction at the Bijou Theatre, also Tom Richards, the comedian. A very fine coloured film entitled 'The Holy State' (4000 ft. long) is being exhibited from tonight.

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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.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-31
Summary:

A large audience was attracted to the Victoria Theatre by the performance of Dr. Richard Rowe and 'Mora' with hand tricks and answering questions of audiences. The pictures included further episodes of the 'Black Box' and 'Romona' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-06
Summary:

The Light That Failed' is the first Rudyard Kipling work to be produced as a motion picture played by a well-known cast. Directed by Edward Jose, and played by Robert Edeson, Claude Fleming, Jose Collins and Lillian Tucker. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: A Great Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

In 'The Light That Fails' produced as a Pathe Gold Rooster Play, and to be presented at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow, the cast includes Claude Fleming, Jose Collins and Lillian Tucker, and Robert Edeson. Claude Fleming made his first appearance in England with Sir. Elbert Beerbohm…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

The Light that Failed,' produced as a Pathe Gold Rooster Play, is to be presented at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow, the cast includes Claude Fleming, Jose Collins, Lilian Tucket, and Robert Edeson. The picture should be a big drawing due to the author and the cast's popularity. Mr.…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-04
Summary:

A special benefit matinee is given at the Victoria Theatre for Miss Gladie, Richard and Bert Wiles. A special attraction will be the screening of 'Chocolate Soldier,' a five part film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-20
Summary:

William Courtenay plays both on the stage and the screen. He is to be seen tonight at the Victoria Theatre in Pathe Gold Rooster play 'The Recoil,' supported by Lillian Greuze. Film plot included. He acted in 'Kick In.' and made his first stage appearance at 15 years old and…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

A magazine story by Kenneth L. Roberts entitled 'Good Will and Almond Shells' forms the basis for the Metro five-reel feature, 'The Shell Game,' now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Henry Kolker and Emmy Wehlen played the main roles. The supportive cast included Joseph…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-18
Summary:

Bell's Vaudeville Company opened a short engagement at the Victoria Theatre last night, the performers included Misses Salma and Marusa, Messrs Richard and Mitchell.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-08
Summary:

From tomorrow up to Friday night the London Film Co. presents a beautiful photoplay entitled 'Called Back' in four reels, with Hugh Conway taking the leading role and George L. Tucher writing the screenplay. 'The Bridge of Death,' will also be screened during the week. Some…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-26
Summary:

Edgar Lewis is an apostle of the outdoor picture, and he believes that it is the motion picture that can and should bring the great outdoors to the city-bound. He has produced a number of outdoor pictures, and the latest one is 'Sherry.' 'Sherry' is a photodramatization of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

A drama entitled 'The Moral Suicide' written and directed by Ivan Abramson, is now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. John Mason is starred in this play as Richard Covington. John Mason is rated with French actor, Guitry, by no less an authority than Augustus Thomas, the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-02