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: 1916-09-27
Summary:

In addition to the Hewitt-Phillips Company, the What-nots gave their opening performances at the Victoria Theatre last night. The Great Renyille Robert, Miss Irene Beryl, and her partner 'Charlie' performed. Details of the performances included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-01 - 1917-02-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm and for one night only, 'A Daughter of the People,' powerful drama of love, labour and redemption in 5 parts, featuring Saura [sic] Sawyer, Frederick de Belleville and Robert Broderick; the five part drama, with photo illustrations by Irvin Willat surrounds the life…

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-01 - 1917-02-01
Summary:

A Daughter of the People' for 1 night only featuring Saura Sawyer, Frederick de Belleville and Robert Broderick by World Film Corporation

124
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.

125
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-07 - 1917-11-10
Summary:

On Nov 8, by repeated requests, 'The King's Game' in 5 parts, featuring Pearl White; on Nov 9, Rudyard Kipling's Immortal Masterpiece in 5 reels; 'The Light that Failed,' featuring Robert Edeson in his magnificent impersonation of the blind artist; Pathe's…

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08 - 1917-11-08
Summary:

Screening of 'The King's Game' featuring Pearl White; Coming film: Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson and Pathe's Annals of the War

127
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…

128
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.…

129
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-09 - 1917-11-09
Summary:

Screening of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-09 - 1917-11-12
Summary:

Screening of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson and Pathe's Annals of the War

131
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-10 - 1917-11-10
Summary:

Screening of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson; Matinees today

132
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-12-12
Summary:

Mr. Herbert G. Ponting shared his views to the possibilities of the kinematograph for education purposes, as a medium on teaching history, natural history, art, literature legend and geography, etc. He was inspired by George Pearson, a former schoolmaster and now one of the most successful film…

133
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-26 - 1918-01-29
Summary:

Tonight, at 9.15 p.m., the most instructive industrial drama in 6 parts, 'Absentee,' featuring Robert Edeson. Comics: 'Filly at a Football Match' [sic] and 'Bertha the Britton' [sic].

134
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-10
Summary:

News has been received in New York of the death by drowning near Johannesburg, South Africa, of Col. Johan W. Colenbrander, C.B., adventurer, soldier and friend of Kitchener, Cecil Rhodes, and Lord Roberts. He was past sixty and well-known in New York. He met death while acting the part of Lord…

135
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

Saturday 28th to Tuesday, 31st December, screening 'The Silent Command,' a thrilling and powerful drama in 5 parts, featuring Robert Leonard and Ella Hall. Also Gazette and comics. Wednesday, 1st January, see Fannie Ward in 'Tennessee's Pardner' in 5 parts. Thursday 2nd…

136
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-01 - 1919-03-03
Summary:

The Doctor and the Woman,' a Jewel production (founded on Mrs. Mary Roberts Rinehart's famous novel 'K'), featuring True Boardman and Mrs. Charlie Chaplin.

137
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-03 - 1919-03-03
Summary:

The Doctor and the Woman,' a Jewel Production (Founded on Mrs. Mary Roberts Rinehart's famous Novel 'K') featuring True Boardman as 'K' Le Moyne and Mrs. Charlie Chaplin as Sidney Page.

138
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-06 - 1919-03-08
Summary:

Tonight, Fredony and high-class Vaudeville company. Performers include Tessie Turner, Asta Fricksen and Mdlle Leona. Selected picture programme includes 'Neutrals Rays,' drama in 3 parts, and 'Heritage,' a Laemmle drama featuring Bob Leonaro [sic] and Ella Hall. Booking at…

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-06 - 1919-03-08
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., vaudeville Fredony and high-class vaudeville company. Selected picture programme, 'Neutrals Rays,' drama in three parts. Matinee Sunday, March 6th, 'Heritage,' a Laemmle drama featuring Bob Leonard and Ella Hall. Booking at Anderson's.

140
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-06 - 1919-03-07
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Vaudeville Fredony and a high-class Vaudeville Company. Miss Tessie Turner, that Ragtime Girl. Miss Asta Erickson, a soprano with a wonderful voice. Mdlle Leona, in her dancing creations. Come and see Fredony as a silent Comedian. He has made more people laugh by keeping quiet…