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: 1905-09-02
Summary:

Mr. Will Holmsworth's Co. opened their season last night at the theatre Royal, and the show is nothing short of successful. Mr. Eric Hewell, Miss Ruby Maxwell, Miss Maud Larele, and Miss Lancy Stewart performed in the first part. The first part of the programme concluded with a refined and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-06
Summary:

If crowded houses are any criterion of excellency, then the Bijou may be accounted one of the popular places of amusement in the Colony. Performances by Miss May Maxwell, Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss Grace Vyveene and Mr. Stephenson.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-10 - 1911-03-24
Summary:

Performers: Miss May Maxwell, Miss Grace Vyveene, Miss Vera Ferrace, Mr. R. H. Stephenson; and The Biorama

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-21 - 1911-10-26
Summary:

Special comic week. Performance by Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss May Maxwell and Bob Stephenson

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-23
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stephenson continues to provide his patrons at the Bijou with splendid pictures. 'Goodbye to Bachelorhood' and 'The Story of His Battles' are splendid while Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss May Maxwell and Mr. Stephenson performed in the sketch.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-19 - 1915-01-19
Summary:

Film screening of 'Theresa the Adventures' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); Also some new comic, instructive, and historical films; Coming performance by the comedian, Billy Graham

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-20 - 1915-01-21
Summary:

Film screening of 'Theresa the Adventures' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); Also some new comic, instructive, and historical films; Performance by the comedian, Billy Graham

8
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-09 - 1916-08-11
Summary:

Screening of 'Randin & Co.' in 3 parts and Nordisk's 'Theresa The Adventuress' in 3 parts for 3 nights

9
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-15 - 1920-11-15
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, Nazimova Productions, Richard A. Rowland and Maxwell Karger present the great Nazimova in the triumph of her career, 'Eye for Eye,' from Henry Kistemaekers' drama, Metro Pictures Corporation. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-09 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

The Coronet: May Allison in 'Fair and Warmer,' directed by Henry Otto and Maxwell Karger. Illustration included. Kowloon Theatre: Mabel Normand in 'Back to the Woods.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-08
Summary:

Of a further series of the films entitled 'Secrets of Nature,' the most interesting is one that describes in detail the life of the house fly. This film has been edited by Professor Maxwell Lefroy, of the Imperial College of Science. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-25
14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-21
Summary:

Viola Dana in 'Dangerous to Men' is announced as the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre. 'Dangerous to Men' is an adaptation by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's stage drama. 'Eliza Comes to Stay,' which had a big run in London when it was produced…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-24 - 1925-04-24
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., tomorrow Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a full 2 ½ hours performance, Carter, the magician and his company of talented entertainers. See and hear Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Prices: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 and 50 cents. Booking at the theatre. Tel. C. 4636. At 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15 p.m…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-25 - 1925-04-28
Summary:

Today (matinee) at 4.15 p.m., today at 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., Monday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carter, the great colossus of wizardry. Also Evelyn Maxwell. Prices of admission: dress circle and front stalls $3.00, 1st class $2.00, 2nd class $1.00 and 3rd class 50 cents. Booking at the…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-25 - 1925-04-25
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow (Sunday) at 9.15 p.m., a full 2 ½ hours performance, Carter, the magician and his company of talented entertainers. See and hear Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Prices: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 and 50 cents. Booking at the theatre. Tel. C. 4636. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m…

18
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a full 2 ½ hours performance, Carter, the magician and his company of talented entertainers. See and hear Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Prices: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 and 50 cents. Reservations for $3.00 and $2.00 at the theatre. Tel. C. 4636.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

The lover of the weird and mysterious will find enjoyment at the Queen's Theatre this week. Carter, the magician, is there with a repertoire of psychic stunts that thrill. The programme is made up of three parts, ending with a one-act mystery playlet 'The Lion's Bride.'…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-28 - 1925-04-28
Summary:

Last three nights, today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carter, the magician and his company of talented entertainers. See and hear Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Prices: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 and 50 cents. Booking at the theatre. Tel. 4636. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Richard Barthelmess and Dorothy Gish in '…