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: 1910-01-06
Summary:

The Salon-Cinema is nightly drawing good houses, as the majority of the pictures thrown on the screen were new. Last night Shakespeare's tragedy 'Macbeth' was shown for the first time, and will be continued tonight and tomorrow. We would suggest to the management that the seats at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-02-10
Summary:

Tonight's programme at the Bijou Theatre is one of special attraction, the art picture being 'The Martyrs,' a fine classic tragedy by Corneille, the Shakespeare of France. There is a burlesque by artistes Murray and Stephenson. A new and taking feature is the 'London Graphic…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-25 - 1913-04-28
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Woman of Stone'(3,000 ft), 'Les Miserables', 'Tempest' (2,000 ft); The celebrated artist Miss Ardea would performed

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-29 - 1913-05-02
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Tempest'(2,000 ft), 'Les Miserables' and 'Woman of Stone'(3,000 ft); Performance by Miss Ardea

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-23
Summary:

There is a joint celebration on the Shakespeare Commemoration by the Shakespeare Reading Society and the London Shakespeare League. Dr. William Martin lectured at King's College on 'The Cinema in its relation to the Drama.' Dr. Martin said the cinema is less suitable than a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-06
Summary:

In the theatres: At the better theatres one sees nothing of the so-called patriotic plays, but one may hear Carmen at the opera, and Shakespeare holds the stage at Reinbardt's. The popular places of entertainment are crowded, if not with the most aristocratic audiences; and also are the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-16
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre will offer attractions, including Melbourne Comedy Company. 'The Culprit' will be screened. 'Othello' will be exhibited at the matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-03
Summary:

London, June 1 – A cinema licence has been granted to the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-on-Avon, despite much local opposition.

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Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-25 - 1921-07-25
Summary:

What's in a name? Shakespeare might not have treated this question as lightly if he had lived in Hongkong! Anyway, Hongkong Amusements Ltd. beg to announce that during their tenancy, Woping Theatre, which they have rearranged, redecorated and refurnished will be known as the Empire.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
Summary:

Tomorrow night (Sunday), instead of Monday as stated in error in yesterday issue, the Italian Opera Company, now playing at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, will present Verdi's version of Shakespeare's masterpiece 'Othello,' with Signor Artin in the leading part.

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

Trifling Women,' this evening's Coronet Theatre feature attraction is a remarkably entertaining picture. It would be as terrible for sustained screen drama as Shakespeare's Lear is for sheer stage drama. This does not mean, however, that the picture is entirely sombre. Film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-26
Summary:

Tonight will be the final showing of 'The Virginian,' at the Queen's Theatre. The portrayal of Owen Wister's famous classic has given a wonderful picture to the movie world. One should not more miss seeing this picture than miss a picturization of Shakespeare's work. It…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-28
Summary:

(Our Own Correspondent) London, January 22. The Century Theatre – The other day, Lady Simson took me to her new theatre – the Century. It is quite the quaintest theatre in London, having been at one time a furniture depository. Here Miss Ashwell's Players give brilliant performances of Shaw…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-06
Summary:

The Invisible Fear,' an Anita Stewart starring vehicle, which was directed by Edwin Carewe, contains some beautiful sets which are highly artistic features. In spite of Shakespeare's immortal remark about the play being the thing, Mr. Carewe believes that a bit of action or a good…