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: 1913-09-13 - 1913-09-20
Summary:

5 nights commencing Wed., Sept. 17, matinee Saturday: Geo. Samuels presents the famous Carnegie-Museum, 'Alaska-Siberia Expedition,' motion pictures, 6000 feet of films and 30 explanatory slides, accompanied by an explanatory lecture, two hours of continuous sensation and breathless…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-16
Summary:

The motion picture taken by the Carnegie Museum Alaska-Siberia Expedition will be shown tomorrow night at the Bijou Theatre. The films are new and are about the animal and birdlife in Alaska. Mr. George Samuels explains the various scenes; Film stills included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-18
Summary:

Mr. George Samuel opened a five days engagement at the Bijou last evening exhibiting the Carnegie Alaska-Siberia motion pictures. There are a lot of audiences in the house despite the weather, and the pictures are unusual. The Alaska-Siberia pictures were very popular in Shanghai. The public…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-19
Summary:

Mr. George Samuels presents the Alaska-Siberian film at the Peak Hotel on Monday, September 22, at 9-15 p.m. under the patronage of H. E., the officer administering the Government, Mr. Cland Severn.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-22
Summary:

Mr. Samuel, who bought the Alaska-Siberia film to Hong Kong, will proceed to the Philippines by arrangements from the Kumana Maru where the film will be shown to the pupils in scholastic centres to witness these striking pictures. After a visit to Saigon, Mr. Samuels will return for a short…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-18
Summary:

Visitors at the Hongkong Hotel include Mr. W. F. Inglis, of Messrs. Jardine Matheson's (Shanghai) and Mrs. Inglis, Mr. G. Samuels, of moving picture fame, and Mr. E. W. Bauckham, of the Rosenstock Directory.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-03-26
Summary:

An extraordinary sequel to the Liverpool sack murder was recently revealed. Samuel Angeles Eltoft was arrested and sentenced to four years. The detective believed that Eltoft was inspired by a dramatic picture shown in Liverpool cinema theatre weeks ago.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-17
Summary:

The Home Secretary has decided to abandon for the present the proposal for establishing a central censorship of film. The proposal was put forward by Mr. Herbert Samuel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-19
Summary:

1. 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' in 7 parts (10,000 feet) produced by African Film Productions Ltd and dealing with Zulu War; 2. 'A Turf Conspiracy,' a Broadwest all-British super-productions on Nat Gould's novel and featuring England's foremost cinema stars, Violet…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-11 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Two big pictures: at 5.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'The Plunderer' and Harold Lloyd in 'All Aboard'; at 9.15 p.m., Goldywn [sic] presents Mary Garden in 'Thais' in 7 parts. December 13 Remarks: Another ad. on page 13. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Goldwyn presents the world famous operatic star Mary Garden in Anatole France's masterpiece 'Thais.' December 12 remarks: William Farnum in 'The Plunderer.' Also Harold Lloyd comedy. December 13 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'All Aboard.' December 16 remarks: 7.15 p…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-12
Summary:

The one and only Mary Garden is the star of 'Thais,' the new Goldwyn photoplay from the famous novel by Anatole France, which is to be seen at the Coronet Theatre tonight. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'The Plunderer.' Harold Lloyd in 'All Aboard.' Prices: 60 cents and 30 cents. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mary Garden in 'Thais.' Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents. December 15 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the films…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mary Garden in Anatole France's 'Thais.' Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-15 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mary Garden in 'Thais.' Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents. Booking at Robinson's. December 16 Remarks: The most famous story of Anatole France, the great French novelist.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-22 - 1920-01-24
Summary:

Dodging a Million' is a Goldwyn production. A triumph for Mable Normand! And a Coronet big picture!!!

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-22 - 1920-01-22
Summary:

Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'Dodging a Million' by Edgar Selwyn and A. M. Kennedy. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-22 - 1920-01-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mabel Normand in 'Dodging a Million' in 7 parts. Matinee 80 cents and 40 cents, Soiree $1.50 and 80 cents. January 22 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. A Goldwyn production, tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 at the Coronet. January 23 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-23 - 1920-01-23
Summary:

Go with 'Dodging a Million.' Goldwyn made it: this means a good story, magnificent photography and a perfect setting. Vide 'The Barrier,' 'The Auction Block' and 'Thais.' Mabel Normand stars in it: if you saw Mabel Normand in 'Mickey,' you know…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-24 - 1920-01-24
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand, the most cuddlesome girl on the screen in the picture that made her name as an actress, 'Dodging a Million.' Illustration included.