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: 1913-04-21
Summary:

London, April 19 – Lord Roberts addressed a great demonstration at the Town Hall: 'While the politicians were still blind and indifferent to the revolution in public opinion on the subject of national service, it was one of the greatest which had taken place during the past 75 years.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-16
Summary:

Robert W. Service's 'The Law of the Yukon,' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening in film form under that name. Edward Earle takes a role in the film also.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-16 - 1910-11-18
Summary:

Pictorial and musical entertainment tonight under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-12 - 1910-11-15
Summary:

Pictorial and musical entertainment on the opening night (16th Novemeber) under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-01 - 1910-11-11
Summary:

Open shortly with a high-class pictorial, dramatic, and musical entertainment under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson (lately stage manager, Dallas' and Bandmann's Opera Companies)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-10-24 - 1910-10-29
Summary:

The opening of the Bijou Scenic Theatre (Flower Street) with the latest London and Paris Pictures under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson (lately stage manager, Dallas' and Bandmann's Opera Companies)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-14
Summary:

Altogether a novelty for Kowloon is the entertainment the Star Theatre has booked for Thursday evening when Mr. Robert Bores and his Company will give a vaudeville programme. Mr. George Bores plays a dozen different musical instruments. One of the outstanding features of the production is the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-11
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-07
Summary:

World Theatre is screening a Robert Brunton production 'Two-Gun Betty' featuring Bessie Barriscale. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-18 - 1922-08-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Sunday, a Robert Brunton production, 'The Devil to Pay.' Illustration included. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and Saturday, captivating Connie in 'Two Weeks.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-17
Summary:

Mr. Robert W. F. Douglas and Miss Hilda Barry gave a short season at the Victoria Theatre where Mr. Douglas told an old story of youthful trials and hardships.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-25
Summary:

A Chapter in Her Life,' adapted from 'Jewel,' Clara Louise Burnham's novel, is scoring heavily at the World Theatre. With Claude Gillingwater, one of the best-known character actors of the screen and stage, and Jane Mercer, newest sensation among child 'discoveries…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

For today and tomorrow only, World Theatre will be screening Robert Thornby's new drama of the sea entitled 'Stormswept.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Edith Roberts in 'A Taste of Life,' a super-production at ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Edith Roberts in 'A Taste of Life.' A super-production at ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

Edith Roberts in 'A Taste of Life' and the famous L-KO beauty girls in 'Belles of Liberty.' Super-productions at ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-12
Summary:

London, March 11 – Field Marshal Lord Roberts is continuing his campaign for the promotion of national defence. Workmen have been accorded places of honour on the platforms. Meetings are to be held at Wolverhampton on the 14th for which special trains are to be run from midland towns. There will…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-18 - 1925-08-18
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'Thou Art the Man,' Felix the Cat, Mermaid Comedy and our own Topical.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-14
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen Robert W. Chambers' 'The Fighting Chance' for the first time this evening.