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: 1897-10-15 - 1897-10-16
Summary:

The Cinematograph for one night only. The latest improved projecting Machine in which the vibration so noticeable and trying to the eyes is now entirely eliminated. Views of the Queen's Jubilee in London will be the special feature of the Entertainment. The following scenes will be shown: A…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-10-20 - 1897-10-20
Summary:

The Cinematograph was a grand success. This was the last opportunity to see The Queen's Jubilee Pictures and other beautiful views; Seats can be reserved at W. Robinson & Company's Stores. Johnson & Charvet are the proprietors.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-06 - 1905-09-07
Summary:

The performance which included new songs, new dances, new pictures by the Gaiety Stars. W. Hollinworth is the Manager of the company. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1905-09-06 - 1905-09-08
Summary:

Performance by the Famous Gaiety Stars, polite vaudeville. New songs, New Dances, New Pictures. Booking at Robinson Piano Co. W. Hollinworth is the Manager and James Morgan is the Business Representative.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-07 - 1905-09-07
Summary:

Performances by the famous Gaiety Stars Polite Vaudeville and Specialty Company. Tonight, grand change of programme, including new songs, new dances and new pictures. Booking at Robinson Piano Co. W. Hollinworth is the Lessee & Manager, while James Morgan is the Business Representative.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-08 - 1905-09-08
Summary:

Grand change of programme. W. Hollinworth is the Manager of the company. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-09 - 1905-09-09
Summary:

Grand change of programme, tonight is vice regal night. Matinee today. W. Hollinworth is the Manager of the company. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

Ambassador Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany.' Jun 4 remarks: The First National Exhibitor's Circuit producers of 'Shoulder Arms' and the 'Tarzan' pictures. Ambassador James W. Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany.' Jun 5 remarks: What the…

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

Ambassador James W. Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany,' a document of vital importance in the history, has been screened under his direct supervision and the film version will be shown at the Theatre Royal tomorrow evening. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-07
Summary:

'My Four Years in Germany,' the film version of the adventures of Mr J. W. Gerard, American Ambassador in Berlin, is to be shown at the theatre Royal this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-09
Summary:

The consensus of opinion of those who saw 'My Four Years in Germany' at the theatre Royal on Saturday night was that the management of the Coronet has done us a good turn by bringing this film to Hongkong. This picture has given a decided flip to the 'Lest We Forget' feeling…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-09
Summary:

A film review of James W. Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany,' which was shown the Theatre Royal in Hongkong.

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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-16 - 1919-08-18
Summary:

H. W. Ray presents D. W. Griffith's 'Hearts of the World.' Booking at Moutrie's. August 18 remarks: Film reviews included. Music by an augmented orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-19
Summary:

Detailed review and film synopsis of D. W. Griffith's 'Hearts of the World' featuring the Gish sisters, Lillian and Dorothy, with Robert Harron, George Fawcett and others. Mr. Ray is presenting the film at the theatre Royal tonight. Seats can be booked at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1920-01-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, J. Stuart Blackton and Albert E. Smith present America's daintiest actress, Anita Stewart in Robert W. Chambers' greatest story, 'The Girl Philippa,' a special Vitagraph feature in eight parts. Prices: $1.00 and 50 cents. 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Nance O…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

Commencing tonight at 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in Robert W. Chambers' greatest story, 'The Girl Philippa,' a special Vitagraph feature in 8 parts. Prices: $1.00 and 50 cents. At 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Nance O'Neil and Theda Bara in 'Kreutzer Sonata.' Illustration and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-17 - 1920-04-20
Summary:

Tonight, Douglas Fairbanks and Jewel Carmen in 'American Aristocracy' by D. W. Griffith. April 17 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-17 - 1920-04-20
Summary:

Tonight, Douglas Fairbanks and Jewel Carmen in 'American Aristocracy' by W. D. [sic] Griffith.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Selznick Pictures present Clara Kimball Young in Robert Chambers' greatest story, 'The Common Law' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Selznick Pictures presents Clara Kimball Young in Robert Chamber's 'The Common Law' in 7 parts.