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: 1916-03-14
Summary:

Something entirely different' is being advertised for tonight's show by the Melbourne Company at the Victoria, and judging from excerpts extracted for 'Suzanne,' it should be a musical treat. Wagner, Tschaikowsky, Sullivan, Mendelssohn, Chas. Aucliffe [sic], Sidney Jones, etc…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-05
Summary:

News from the Daily News – The fight for the British film market appears to be imminent. The American share in this, apparently, is not to be limited to the production and marketing of films but is to be extended to the neutral running of picture theatres on an elaborate scale, if plans which…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-27
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Hunting Big Game in Africa.' Two American hunters H. A. and Sidney Snow travelled sixty thousand miles through wildest Africa to get the film. Various encounters of the party with different animals are filmed. The picture shows…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-30
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a super-film entitled 'Hunting Big Game in Africa.' Mr. H. A. and Sid. Snow travelled over 50,000 miles for this film. Enjoying immense success in London, the picture takes the audiences right into the heart of the jungle and people can enjoy spectacles of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-31
Summary:

Coronet Theatre continues to screen the H.A. Snow's Oakland Expedition to Africa entitled 'Hunting Big Game in Africa,' with packed houses. The picture is one of the best thrillers ever shown in the colony and demonstrates the sincerity of purpose and determination of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-18
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'Hunting Big Game in Africa.' The film was made by H. A. and Sidney Snow in a span of two and a half years in Africa. The film gives the audience a detailed view of the wildlife of the Dark Continent.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-18 - 1924-07-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 5.15 & 9.15, Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik.' Incresed prices $2 & $1. At 2.30 & 7.15, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs,' at usual prices. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Sydney [sic] A. Franklin presents Sylvia Breamer in…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

Yesterday, the Metro production 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore' began its five days run in the Queen's Theatre. The film is based on Jack London's story of a conflict between strong men of the sea. It stars Mitchell Lewis and he is supported by Helen Ferguson, William V. Mong,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Metro production 'The Greater Claim' featuring Alice Lake for four days. The film is based on Izola Forrester-Mann Page story which is adapted for the screen by Albert Shelby Le Vino and directed by Wesley Ruggles under the personal supervision of…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-30 - 1925-07-31
Summary:

Thursday and Friday, July 30th and 31st, First National presents the Sydney [sic] Franklin production, 'Unseen Forces,' a great psychological drama. Usual prices.