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: 1916-01-28
Summary:

Mr. B. Brodsky, General Manager of the China Cinema Company Ltd., left Shanghai recently for America, taking with him a moving picture film manufactured by the China Cinema Company, entitled 'A Trip Through China,' which has been working on for the last five years. It comprised 20,000…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-04
Summary:

The 'China Mail' understands that The Coronet Theatre will show a film of a remarkable nature on Armistice and the following days, in keeping with the occasion.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-22
Summary:

The China Mail can, with all confidence, recommend its readers to pay a visit to 'Robin Hood' during its showing at the Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-24
Summary:

Through a misunderstanding, it was announced in yesterday's China Mail, that the film, 'It may be your daughter,' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. It should have read Hongkong Theatre.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-11 - 1924-12-12
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, William Fox presents 'The Fast Mail' with Charles Jones, by Lincoln J. Carter, directed by Bernard J. Durning. Extra added attraction, Pitroff's royal Serbians. Matinees, 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents and $1.20.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-11
Summary:

The holders of the Star Theatre Programme No. 163, is requested to forward same to the China Mail office when coupons to the value of $5 will be issued which may be changed for goods to the same value with any of the advertisers in the China Mail.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-23
Summary:

The holders of the Star Theatre Programme No. 42, is requested to forward same to the China Mail office when coupons to the value of $5 will be issued which may be changed for goods to the same value with any of the advertisers in the China Mail.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-24
Summary:

The holders of the World Theatre Programme No. 984, is requested to forward same to the China Mail office when coupons to the value of $5 will be issued which may be changed for goods to the same value with any of the advertisers in the China Mail.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-29
Summary:

The holders of the Coronet Theatre Programme No. 1253, is requested to forward same to the China Mail office when coupons to the value of $5 will be issued which may be changed for goods to the same value with any of the advertisers in the China Mail.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-25 - 1919-06-27
Summary:

It is an adaption on the screen of 'The Lyons Mails,' one of the dramas which firmly established and built the reputation of that English actor, Sir Henry Irving. Booking at Anderson's. Film review included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-12
Summary:

Large crowds were the guests of the China Sun Motion Picture Co. Ltd. yesterday at the World Theatre, when, films, the production of the Company, were exhibited. These consisted in the main of the films prepared for the Empire Exhibition which were thoroughly appreciated.

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

The holders of the Coronet Theatre Programme No. 231, World Theatre Programme No. 1003 and Star Theatre Programme, are requested to forward same to the China Mail office when coupons to the value of $5 will be issued which may be changed for goods to the same value with any of the advertisers in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-05 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Order your cartoon film ads from us to advertise your business. Let us take pictures of your happy events that you would like to make a remembrance of. Prompt and reliable services guaranteed. The China Pictures Co., 45 Lee Tung Street. Tel. C. 4774.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-22
Summary:

The holders of the Star Theatre Programme No. 642 , Coronet Theatre programme No. 2171, World Theatre programme No. 841, Coronet Theatre programme No. 199, are requested to forward same to the China Mail office when coupons to the value of $5 will be issued which may be changed for goods to the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-08
Summary:

The second issue of the 'China Gazette' will be screened at the Coronet Theatre. Among the current events depicted are General Leonard Wood's visit to Peking, the vaccination campaign at Woosung, the Shantung protest processions, certain well-known foreigners playing Ma Jeuk, and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-12-31
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road announces that they have a new series of films to hand by the last mail, and these they will exhibit tomorrow and through the New Year season.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-12
Summary:

Mix them up would seem to be the Star Theatre's motto. Patrons are being offered attractions a little out of the ordinary. Petroff's Royal Serbian Dancers take the floor. This is a highly original act and one that should be seen to be appreciated in all its wild beauty. In addition,…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-10 - 1924-12-12
Summary:

3 days only, starting Thursday, December 11, another big double show, the thriller of thrillers, William Fox presents 'The Fast Mail' with Charles Jones, an honest motion picture, scenario by Bernard J. Durning, based on Lincoln J. Carter's story. Extra added attraction, Pitroff…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-01
Summary:

Mr. B. Brodsky, general manager of the China Cinema Co., Ltd., reached Yokohama after an extensive trip through China. His firm is one of the leading moving picture concerns in China.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-09 - 1924-12-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Gay Corinthian.' Also showing Baby Peggy in 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Matinees, 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents and $1.20. Coming soon, 'The Fast Mail.' December 10 Remarks: Illustration included.