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: 1912-07-12
Summary:

A representative of the 'Ceylon Observer' learned from Mr. Warwick Major, proprietor of the Empire Picture Palace, that he has purchased outright the Kandy theatre building in which he has been giving a duplication of his Colombo show since its recent opening. The building was formerly…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-13
Summary:

Mr Warwick Major has a scheme to alter the present Empire Picture Palace, in Colombo. The alternations include the enlargement of the stage and increased seating. Mr Warwick Major was very proud.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-01-21
Summary:

Calcutta, January 4 – Yesterday Mr. Justice Fletcher decided the case of Warwick Major, manager for Mr. Maurice Bandmann, against A. Stephen, proprietor of the Empire Theatre, claiming R15,000 in compensation for telegrams of a defamatory character sent in May last to Mr. Bandmann. – '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-12
Summary:

Mr. R. H. Stephenson, lately connected with the Bandmann's and Dallas Opera Companies and the Warwick Major Company, arrived from the north by the s.s. Arcadia. He is to take charge of the new Bijou Scenic Theatre in Flower Street

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-28
Summary:

Major Cairncross will shortly entertain the people of Hongkong with his subject 'Travel in Tibet.' The lantern slides and films are unique and combined with the breezy language command of Major Cairncross, so the people of Hongkong will have something to look forward to in the theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-16
Summary:

The 'Window of the World' opens tonight. Mr. Robert Stephenson, lessee and manager of the Bijou Theatre, has provided for his patrons. Pictures of the great and most recent happenings at home and abroad, a cornet solo will be played, and Mr. Stephenson himself, who has had much stage…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-28
Summary:

Small Paramount picture 'When Knighthood Was in Flower,' written by Charles Major, is screened at the Coronet, just like 'Richard the Lion-Hearted' and 'The Fighting Blade' before.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-18 - 1925-08-18
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'Thou Art the Man,' Felix the Cat, Mermaid Comedy and our own Topical.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-08-18 - 1925-08-19
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'Thous Art the Man.' Also Felix the Cat, Mermaid comedy and our own Topical.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-18 - 1925-08-19
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Robert Warwick in 'Thou Art the Man.' Also Felix the Cat, Mermaid Comedy and our own Topical.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-02
Summary:

Virginia Warwick in 'A Red Hot Finish' and Edith Roberts in 'Sue of the South.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-27
Summary:

When Knighthood Was in Flower,' starring Marion Davies, taken from the romantic novel by Charles Major, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-29 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

Friday 30th June, Saturday 1st, Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd July, at 5.30 and 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'Secret Service.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-22
Summary:

The six-part picture, 'The Blood Barrier,' a thrilling tragedy, is now being shown at the Hongkong Theatre. The leading roles are taken by Sylvia Braemer and Major Trevor.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Virginia Warwick in 'A Red Hot Finish' [sic]. Also Edith Roberts in 'Sue of the South.'

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

This week, Coronet Theatre is screening 'When Knighthood Was in Flower' starring Marion Davies. The love story is taken from the romantic novel by Charles Major. The picture exhibits quality photography and historical values. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-14
Summary:

Some of the members of the Edgar Warwick Company gave a very enjoyable concert in the Winter Garden on board the Taiyo Maru, on which they travelled down from Shanghai, in aid of Seamen's Charities. Mr. Harold Walden and Mr. Albert Cunningham, in racing parlance, ran true to form and both…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-14
Summary:

Star Theatre will be staging Miss Wish Wynne and her company who are brought here by Mr. Edgar Warwick. The company is gathering huge audiences.