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: 1902-10-12
Summary:

Forthcoming entertainment of the 20th Century Projectoscopic Company has announced. A brilliant series of photographs scenes in London at Coronation time, the Passion Play as performed at Oberammergau, and realistic pictures of the battle of San Juan, and of President Roosevelt's Rough…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-05
Summary:

Mr. Cherry Kearton entertained the distinguished audiences at the Alhambra with a series of splendid moving pictures of his adventures in British East Africa. There were many other fascinating pictures of wild beasts and birds, a delightful film of 'Jackson's Dancing Bird' dancing…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-05 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

Pictures that are different. It is the mission of modern Cinematography to interest and instruct as well as to amuse. The following is a programme that drew crowded houses in both New York and Chicago. 'The Real Roosevelt,' Rainey's 'Hearts of the Jungle' and 'Coney…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-06 - 1919-08-07
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night, 'The Real Roosevelt,' Rainey's 'Hearts of the Jungle' and 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 3 and 4). Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-13
Summary:

The Bandbox' is a Deitrich-Beck [sic] Inc. picture directed by R. William Neill, which comes to the World Theatre soon. The cast of this big Hodkinson release includes Doris Kenyon, Alexander Gaden as her leading man. Other supporting crew members recruited by Theodore C. Deitrich [sic],…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Ethel Clayton with Elliott Dexter and Theodore Robert [sic] in 'The Girl Who Came Back.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 10 and 11 epis. Of 'Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-30
Summary:

Star Theatre, Kowloon, is screening 'Secret Service,' a Paramount Artcraft production featuring Robert Warwick, Theodore Roberts and Wanda Hawley. In addition to the attraction of 'Secret Service,' an Opera selection will be given by M. Majurel. Lyson Dherlys will present…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-21 - 1922-07-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William D. Taylor's 'The Furnace,' in 7 reels, starring Agnes Ayres, Milton Sills and Theodore Roberts. At 2.30 and 7.15 performance, June Caprice & George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger,' epis. 1, 2 & 3. Usual price. Booking at the Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-28
Summary:

World Theatre is screening a comedy-drama 'Lights Out' featuring Hank Mann, who began as a Keystone cop, Ben Deeley, Max Asher and Theodore von Eltz. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Elliott Dexter, Theodore Roberts, Gloria Swanson, Theodore Kosloff and Monte Blue in Cecil DeMille's 'Something to Think About.' An unusual picture at usual prices. Children and service men half price. May 22 Remarks: Another ad on page…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-23
Summary:

From today till Monday next, Queen's Theatre will be screening the film version of 'The Virginians' [sic]. The story is dedicated to the late Theodore Rossevelt [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-21
Summary:

August 18-19 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'To Have and to Hold.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. August 19 & 23 Remarks: Another ad. George Fitzmaurice's 'To Have and to Hold' with Betty Compson and Bert Lytell, from…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-20 - 1924-09-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Cecil B. DeMille's 'A Fool's Paradlse' [sic] with Dorothy Dalton, Mildred Harris, Conrad Nagel and Theodore Kosloff. The Star: Last time today, Estelle Taylor in 'Forgive and Forget.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-22 - 1924-09-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow, Cecil B. DeMille's 'A Fool's Paradise' with Dorothy Dalton, Mildred Harris, Conrad Nagel and Theodore Kosloff. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, last performances of 'The Acquittal' with Claire Windsor and Norman Kerry.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-23 - 1924-09-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Last showing today, Cecil B. DeMille's 'A Fool's Paradise' with Dorothy Dalton, Mildred Harris, Conrad Nagel and Theodore Kosloff. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Joseph C. Lincoln's 'Partners of the Tide.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m, Cecil B. DeMille's 'The Affairs of Anatol,' a Paramount picture with Wallace Reid, Elliott Dexter, Monte Blue, Theodore Roberts, Theodore Kosloff, Raymond Hatton, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley, Agnes Ayres, Polly Moran and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-27
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'The Law of the Lawless' featuring Dorothy Dalton, Theodore Kosloff, Charles de Roche and Tully Marshall. The picture exhibits Dorothy Dalton and Theodore Kosloff in a Tartar role. Dorothy Dalton gets the opportunity of wearing picturesque…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-04 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

Don't miss a Warner Bros. Classic of the Screen 'Being Respectable,' from Grace H. Flandrau with Marie Prevost, Monte Blue, Irene Rich, Louise Fazenda, Theodore von Eltz. Added attraction: 'Plus and Minus' (Cameo Comedy), 'Reunion' (Inkwell Cartoon). February 4…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-17
Summary:

Grumpy' has delighted generations of playgoers in every English speaking country in the world. It is headed by Theodore Roberts and May McAvoy. February 17 remarks: Our own Topical. Lionel Barrymore in 'I Am the Man,' a thrilling story of a crooked politician.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16
Summary:

Tonight, Coronet Theatre will be screening a Paramount attraction 'Grumpy.' This William de Mille production features Theodore Roberts, May McAvoy and Conrad Nagel. The film has a humorous and melodramatic story which was written by Horace Hodges and T. Wigney Percival [sic].