A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-10-05
Summary:

Ministering Children's League Bazaar is to be held in the Volunteer Parade Ground on Saturday, October 19. The management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre in conjunction with Messrs Pathe Freres, have kindly offered their services. During the afternoon, there will be a Cinematograph…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The article mentioned the strong growth of the cinema business in Great Britain and America. These important and interesting facts of the wonderful growth of cinema are given by Mr. Valentia Steer in his book, The Romance of the Cinema. Mr. Steer also mentioned the cinematograph has caught the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-15 - 1915-11-17
Summary:

The coloured dramatic film in 2 parts, 'Ashes of Happiness,' on Tuesday, 16th November, 1915. The interesting comedies including 'The Three Bachelors' Turkey' and 'Snow Sports in Switzerland' [sic]. Pathe Gazette included. 'The Flight that Saves' in 3…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-17
Summary:

Ashes of Happiness' is a two part dramatic coloured picture in which family misunderstanding is at last happily received. 'Snow sports in Switzerland' is an excellent 'interest' film; while the British Gazette and several good comics make up an attractive evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-17 - 1916-01-19
Summary:

The drama in 3 parts, 'Neath the Lion's Paw,' on Tuesday, 18th January, 1916. A small drama, 'The Fisher Girl's Folly.' Interesting pictures including 'The Potoroo Bat' and 'Russian Army in Snow Clad Mountains.' Pathe's British Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-16
Summary:

Much interest has been aroused over a film of Mr. Lloyd George's life, which is just being completed. The story was written by Sir Sidney Low, lecturer on Imperial and Colonial history, King's College, University of London, and made into a film by the well-known producer, Mr. Maurice…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-24 - 1919-04-26
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'The House of Hate,' episode 18 'At the Pistol's Point,' episode 19 'The Hooded Terror Unmasked.' Harold Lloyd in 'That's Him.' Thursday, matinee 24th April at 5.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' Sunday…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-28
Summary:

The 18th and 19th episode of the 'House of Hate' was the feature attraction at the Victoria Theatre for the weekend. Other pictures are also being screened including Harold Lloyd in a comedy entitled 'That's Him.' At the Sunday matinee the beautiful picture 'Snow…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-12
Summary:

Moral Suicide,' produced by Graphic Film Corporation and released by Pathe, is a new special feature to be shown at the Victoria Theatre. The film is directed by Ivan Abramson, who also wrote 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-12
Summary:

A good show takes place at Hongkong Theatre this week, with a beautiful drama entitled 'The Faded Flower' in six parts from Inn [sic] Film Co. Inc., featuring Marguerite Snow. Another wonderful film will screen on Saturday, entitled 'A Woman's resurrection' in seven…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-08
Summary:

Mr. H. A. Snow, the American naturalist has had a thrilling experience with Lion attack outside Nairobi while obtaining cinema pictures and specimens for the Oaklands Museum, California. After the fight, Mr. Snow has now had a cage fitted over the top of the car, and intends to try to obtain…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-25
Summary:

Outside Woman,' the latest Wanda Hawley picture for Realart opens at the World Theatre. The film also starred by Clyde Fillmore, Sidney Bracey and Rosita Martini. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-07
Summary:

Out of the Snows,' a National Picture, written by E. Lord Corbett and directed by Ralph Ince, who also takes the leading role, will be the chief attraction at the World Theatre for four evenings.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-07 - 1923-02-10
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 7th to 10th, February at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ralph Ince in 'Out of the Snows' in 7 parts. Prices of admission: matinee, 60 cents and 40 cents; night show, $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking at the Theatre. February 9 & 10 Remarks: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The…

15
Headline: Personalities
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-14
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-21
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-28 - 1923-08-03
Summary:

Commencing tonight, 'Hunting Big Game' in Africa with Gun and Camera by H. A. Snow. Prices: 2.30, $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.15, $1.50 and 80 cents; 7.15, 80 and 40 cents; 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. July 28 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-30
Summary:

Hunting Big Game in Africa,' which ran well in London Pavillion, is now showing in Coronet. It was produced by Mr. H. A. and Sid Snow. Production details included.