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: 1897-08-19 - 1897-08-21
Summary:

Edison's latest wonder, the Animatoscope, will be exhibited at the Theatre Royal on Saturday Night, the 21st August, at 9 p.m., also the 23rd, 26th and 28th. The programme presented before Sir Claude MacDonald at the British Legation, Peking, will be repeated. Tickets may be had at Messrs.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-08-26 - 1897-08-28
Summary:

Edison's latest wonder, the Animatoscope, will be exhibited at the Theatre Royal tonight (Thursday), the 26th August, at 9 p.m., also 28th. There was a complete change of programme. Tickets may be had at Messrs. Robinson & Co.'s or at the Door.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-01-20 - 1898-01-31
Summary:

The wonderful animatoscope will be on exhibition for a short time in Hong Kong, at No. 5, Arsenal Street, Queen's Road East, commencing from the 23rd January, and so forth. The Animatoscope is the Latest Invention of the Wizard Edison, and produces Pictures Life-Size and True to Nature,…

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Headline: For Sale
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-20 - 1902-06-02
Summary:

One Edison Kinetoscope [sic] (new) with Appurtenances complete. On View at the Office of The American Tobacco Co., 4 Queen's Road.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-10-10 - 1902-10-15
Summary:

The 20th Century Projectoscope Company (Edison's Latest): The Coronation! The Coronation! The passion play is in 5 miles of film presenting the Coronation of King Edward in details. Price details included. Note the management wish to inform the public of Hongkong this machine is the latest…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-10-10 - 1902-10-15
Summary:

The Coronation! The Passion Play as it is played in Oberammergau. The Coronation of King Edward in detail. 5 Miles of Film. All the latest Novelties of the Cinematographic spheres. Note: The management wish to inform the public of Hongkong that they have the pleasure of bringing the first of…

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Headline: City Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-06 - 1913-12-09
Summary:

Edison 'Kinetophone', all new talking pictures; 12 Kinetophone Picutres each night, including two scenes from the comic opera 'Said Pasha'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-10 - 1913-12-12
Summary:

The latest, greatest and wonder Edison Kinetophone with all new talking pictures; Soldiers & Sailors in uniform & children half prices

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-10 - 1914-07-13
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'The Stolen Treaty,' a film in three parts, a novel plot, carefully unfolded so that right to the end you are hold enthralled waiting to see what will happen; for three nights only, performance by Miguel Scherbellis.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-15 - 1914-09-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the thrilling drama in 2 parts, 'Sleeping Wild Beasts,' a picture which holds you spellbound; great attractions for Friday 18th, when the Great Dares will make their debut and the marvellous Picture 'The Golden Beetle' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-29 - 1915-06-01
Summary:

Film screening of 'Artist Love' (3 parts), 'Madam Satan' (3 parts) and Edison Xinetophone Talking Pictures; Orchestra in attendance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-02 - 1915-06-02
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Extra Hand' (2 parts); Also a new set of Kinetophone talking pictures

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-03 - 1915-06-03
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Extra Hand' (2 parts); Also a new set of Kinetophone talking pictures

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-04 - 1915-06-04
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Extra Hand' (2 parts); Also a new set of Kinetophone talking pictures

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-28
Summary:

Tonight, Oppenheim's great mystery serial, 4th and 5th episodes of 'The Black Box,' with each succeeding instalment, the mystery of 'The Black Box' increases in interest and intense excitement, each episode contains a smashing climax; Comedy and Tragedy in 3 reels, a…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-06 - 1917-11-06
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (Episode 1 and 2) featuring Juanita Hansen and Thomas Chatterton

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-10 - 1918-07-13
Summary:

July 11-13. 'The Seven Pearls' episode 9 'The Warning on the Wire.' Episode 10 'The Hold Up.' Max Linder's great two-part comedy 'A Doctor in Spite of Himself.' British Gazette No. 451.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-11 - 1918-07-13
Summary:

July 11th, 12th and 13th, 'The Seven Pearls' episode 9, 'The Warning on the Wire' and episode 10, 'The Hold-Up.' Also Max Linder's great two-part comedy, 'A Doctor in Spite of Himself' and British Gazette No. 481. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-14 - 1918-08-14
Summary:

History repeats itself. When 'Thou Shalt Not' was produced in England some four months ago, upwards of a hundred copies of the film were put into circulation. Despite this fact, there were ‘kicks' from all over the country about the non-arrival of the film on the appointed day,…

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-01 - 1918-10-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd October, 9.15 performance, the distinguished Universal favourite Hobart Bosworth in that dramatic masterpiece, 'Colorado,' by the eminent dramatist, Augustus Thomas, author of 'In Mizzoura,' 'The Embassy Ball,' 'Arizona,' 'The Meddler…