A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Elsie Adair
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-11-19
Summary:

Miss Elsie Adair provided performance at Theatre Royal last night. Apart from her, other performers included Mr. Vanderlip, Mr. C.T. Robinson, Messrs. Tripodi and Sananara. Another feature of the performance was the display of views by the Edison 'Vitascope.' The views included waves…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-09-23
Summary:

It is New York correspondent of the Observer witnessed a demonstration of Edison's new invention, the kinetophone. A man shown on a screen was seen throwing an iron ball on the floor. There was a perfect reproduction of sounds, including that of a motor horn.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-15
Summary:

The kinetophone is Mr. Thomas A. Edison's latest invention. Hong Kong will be able to see it in the evening of the 23rd. at the Theatre Royal. He took a newspaperman to his experimental theatre and explained that the kernel was the absolute synchronisation of the movements in the motion…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-28
Summary:

The first public exhibition of the Edison Kinetophone is to take place tonight at 9 p.m. (at Theatre Royal), and Hong Kong theatre-goers will be startled by the life-like reproductions of synchronised motions and sounds.

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Headline: Local
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

Edison's latest invention, the Kinetophone, is described in today's paper. A demonstration was given in the Theatre Royal last night

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

A large number of people assembled at the Theatre Royal last night to witness the first demonstration in Hong Kong of Edison's latest invention Kinetophone, the union of moving picture with voice was pleasing and effective. The first item was a short description of the invention, given by a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-02
Summary:

Some remarkably good pictures were screened at the Victoria Theatre last night, including two Edison film stories, both of which had Mr. Harry Furniss. Another especially interesting American film was 'The Smuggler's Daughter.' Miss Norah Moore was in splendid voice and received…

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Headline: The Kinetophone
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-08
Summary:

The public of Hong Kong is again to have an opportunity of witnessing the Kinetophone, Mr. Edison's latest invention, at the City Hall for 3 days. Among the talking pictures are two scenes from 'Said Pasha' and the 'Musical Blacksmiths,' which was said to be the finest…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-11
Summary:

A large audience appeared at the Theatre Royal last night to witness and to hear the Kinetophone, Edison's latest invention. All of the films were good, especially 'Singing Blacksmiths' and the selections from 'Said Pasha.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-05
Summary:

An Edison Picture 'The Winking Parson' and two long story films 'The Two Little Ones' and 'Megda' were screened last night at the Bijou.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-02
Summary:

The Romance of Tarzan' which presents the concluding chapters of 'Tarzan of the Apes' from the book by Edgar Rice Burroughs, please the eye with the same scenic magnificence that distinguished the first Tarzan film, and in addition provides an even more dramatic and closely-knit…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-19
Summary:

A brilliant emotional artiste gives a powerful portrayal in a dual role of the latest Artco production, which is showing at the Hongkong Theatre tonight. 'The Capitol' is a play of social and political Washington, with many of its scenes enacted in the nation's capital. Arthur F.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-13
Summary:

The film actress Olive Thomas, wife of Jack Pickford (brother of Mary Pickford) has died in hospital as a result of swallowing lotion containing bichloride of mercury which was intended for external application only. Her screams brought her husband, who administered an antidote, after which she…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-10
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, Thos. Ince presents the favourite star Dorothy Dalton in 'The Price Mark,' a story by John Ritchie. The Bray's Studio paramount pictures will continue their series of very interesting events in addition to some comic comedies which will be given at…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-25
Summary:

Katherine MacDonald capitalised as the 'American Beauty' has certainly made an auspicious start as a First National star in 'The Thunderbolt,' an original creation by J. Grubb Alexander, which is the current attraction at the Coronet. She is supported by Thomas Meighan,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-09
Summary:

At the World Theatre is being screened one of the most powerful dramas seen on the film, entitled 'As a Man Thinks.' Leah Baird is in the principal role and the film was made under the direction of Mr. George Irving. The screening is an adaptation of the original stage play by Augustus…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

Charles Ray, the famous Thomas H. Ince star, is the central figure of the story of 'Playing the Game,' his newest Paramount picture, which has just been released. Film synopsis included. 'Playing the Game' is said to be one of the best pictures in which Mr. Ray has been seen…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-05
Summary:

The new programme at the Hongkong Theatre includes a fine Paramount feature entitled 'The Guilty Man,' which is a drama of rare interest. In it, Mr. A. H. Woods and Thomas H. Ince have worked to make one of the best pictures shown at Hongkong for some time past.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-01
Summary:

One of the most successful photo-plays ever produced by Thomas H. Ince is 'A Family Skeleton' in which is featured that popular artist Charles Ray. This five-reeled picture had tremendous success in the States and will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow night until Friday.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11
Summary:

Characterized by splendid direction and acting is 'The Foolish Virgin,' the Selznick picture featuring Clara Kimball Young. Albert Capellani has adapted and produced this story by Thomas Dixon in his own style. The cast includes Paul Capellani, William Welch, Edward Elkas and Catherine…