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: 1909-09-01
Summary:

In the place of the present makoshifts [sic] which do duty as cinematograph theatres, shortly be erected on the site of the present Hongkong Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road, a palatial building of steel frames and reinforced concrete by a syndicate headed by Mr. Fogliano. The building will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-12-07
Summary:

Hongkong is to have two new theatres. Perhaps three! Two are cinematograph theatres. The foundations of the first are now being laid opposite the Central Market, on the plot of land between Des Voeux Road and the Praya where now stands the Hongkong Cinematograph. This land has been acquired by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-04
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, proprietors of the 'Victoria' Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road, conceived the idea some time ago of erecting a theatre worthy of the Colony, and they secured the site on which stood the old Hongkong Cinematograph, opposite the market. Portion of this site was…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-31
Summary:

An application of the cinematograph to show the crystalling changes that take place during pulling of a test piece in the testing machine. Sheffield and its engineers have a new design to connect a microscope to a camera. The whole apparatus consists of the pump, testing machine, and accumulator…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-15 - 1913-10-17
Summary:

Film screening of 'For the King'; Coming performances by De Villiers and Company and Brilliant Variety Company with Messrs Wilbur and Harrigan and the Osberg Sisters

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-18 - 1913-10-18
Summary:

Film screening of 'For the King'; Coming performances by De Villiers and Brilliant Variety Company with Messrs Wilbur and Harrigan and the Osberg Sisters

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-11 - 1916-01-11
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles and the Millionaire' (3 parts), 'The Broken Bath' (2 parts), 'Billy Boy's Revenge' and 'Amateur Plumber'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette: 'Hidden Nest Egg' and 'Iron and Steel Industry (Bombay)…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-12 - 1916-01-13
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles and the Millionaire' (3 parts), 'The Broken Bath' (2 parts), 'Billy Boy's Revenge' and 'Amateur Plumber'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette: 'Hidden Nest Egg' and 'Iron and Steel Industry (Bombay)…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-30 - 1917-04-30
Summary:

Daniel Frohman presents Pauline Frederick in Paramount's 'Sold'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-07 - 1917-05-07
Summary:

Daniel Frohman presents Mary Pickford in 'Rags', story by Edith Barnard Delano, produced by Famous Players Film Co.; Pictures included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-20
Summary:

William Courtenay plays both on the stage and the screen. He is to be seen tonight at the Victoria Theatre in Pathe Gold Rooster play 'The Recoil,' supported by Lillian Greuze. Film plot included. He acted in 'Kick In.' and made his first stage appearance at 15 years old and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' Also Harold Lloyd and Bebe Daniels in 'Two Scrambled.' Matinee today at 5 p.m., 'Father and the Boys,' featuring Digby Bell. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-04
Summary:

Atlantic City, Jun 4 – Speaking on 'The Moral Decay of the Modern Stage' before the National Social Service Work Conference here this afternoon, the Rev. William Burgess of Chicago, Director of the Illinois Vigilance Association attacked the stage and the moving picture in a way that…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-13
Summary:

A special holiday programme has been framed by the enterprising management of the Victoria Theatre for the enjoyment of the public. The super William Fox production 'Princess Romanoff,' starring Nance O'Neil, will be on the boards. The plot is based on 'Fedora' by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01 - 1919-11-04
Summary:

Tonight, Helene Chadwick and Franklyn Farnum in 'Go-Get-Em Garringer,' a five-part Western drama, full of stunts, cowboys and desperadoes. Also Pathe's British Gazette and Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels and Pollard in 'Off the Trolley.' Booking at Anderson's. November 1…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-17
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Come-Back.' Also Harold Lloyd and Bebe Daniels in 'Ring Up the Curtain.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 15 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Metro presents 'The Come-Back.' Picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-16 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Mr. Rudolph Andre from Honolulu will give an exhibition on the Hawaiian steel guitar during the performance of 9.15 p.m. from today, Tuesday 16th December. Also Valeska Surratt in 'The Slave.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-17 - 1919-12-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Chrystine Mayo in 'Two Men and a Woman.' At 9.15 p.m., tonight, Mr. Rudolph, who came from Honolulu, will give an exhibition on the Hawaiian steel guitar during the performance. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. December 19 Remarks: Ad. on 'Two…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Robert B. Mantell with Genevieve Hamper in 'The Blindness of Devotion,' a modern society drama in 6 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. December 20 Remarks: Another ad. on page 11. During the 9.15 p.m. performance tonight, Mr. Rudolph Andre from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-04 - 1920-05-04
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., in addition to the advertised programme, the management of the Coronet presents the Royal Hawaiian Quartette, in a wonderful selection of Hawaiian music on the steel guitar. The Coronet's guarantee goes with this first-class musical turn.