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: 1925-05-11
Summary:

The management of the Star Theatre has engaged for a short season the Lee White Company. The opening show was last night when the Company successfully produced 'Bran Bie.' Lee White was as charming as she always is. Gus McNaughton, the comedian, all gave of their best and contributed…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-12
Summary:

Kowloon audiences are enjoying the visit of the Lee White Company and are turning up in good number to the Star Theatre. The programme last night was 'Back Again' and throughout the performance, the audience was kept in excellent humour. Miss Lee White was seen in a part which was…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-15 - 1923-05-16
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday (15th and 16th May) at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Lewis J. Selznick presents Willard Mack's 'The Valley of Doubt.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford and Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-23
Summary:

See Jack Deampsey [sic] give Willard the Knock-out Blow at 9.15 p.m. tonight. July 23 Remarks: At 7.15, Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th and Monday 25th, the Men of the American Fleet will be entertained by the Government.

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-27 - 1912-09-30
Summary:

New pictures this week; Dramatic film: 'A Wedding Gift', 'Hatred of the Music Hall', 'Love and Science'; Comic: 'Let us be Divorced'; Picture: 'A Good Watch Dog'; Coming next week: 'Prince Charlie at Culloden', 'Shamus O'Brien…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-15 - 1923-05-16
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday (15th and 16th May) at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lewis J. Selznick presents Willard Mack's 'The Valley of Doubt.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford and Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: The City Hall
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1899-01-20
Summary:

A report to be submitted to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in and Subscribers to the City Hall, to be held at half-past twelve o'clock on Monday, the 23rd day of January, 1899. In the accounts, the receipts from Theatre, St. Andrew's Hall, Ball Room is $6,896.64.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03
Summary:

The well-known West End Revue Stars, Miss Lee White in association with Mr. Clay Smith, with their original London Company which appeared last summer at the Queen's Theatre, Shaftsbury Avenue, commence their Hongkong season at the Theatre Royal tonight. The opening production tonight and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-15 - 1923-05-16
Summary:

Tue. 15th and Wed. 16th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lewis J. Seiznick [sic] presents Willard Mack's 'Valley of Doubt.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford & Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 16 Remarks: On…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

The Lee White Co. opened to a good house, at the Star Theatre last night. As usual Lee White and Clay Smith were life of the show. Tonight the company is showing the 'Girl for the Boy' a sparkling comedy of the best kind.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-23 - 1923-10-24
Summary:

Two splendid boxing films, 'Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe,' and 'Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnston.' Also, a first rate vaudeville bill. A big show at popular pices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-25
Summary:

Improvements are being carried out, under the supervision of Messrs. Palmer and Turner, in the City Hall and the Theatre Royal. St. George's Hall, the St. Andrew's Hall and the small rooms are having new floors for dancing. The building is also being redecorated.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-03 - 1925-12-04
Summary:

This is the only amusement park in Hongkong and is decorated with ancient Chinese architecture and attractive Chinese art. The natural scenery of the place itself is excellent. There are many very old trees on the top of the hill which are decorated with thousands of coloured bulbs at night. A…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-05 - 1925-12-21
Summary:

This is the only amusement park in Hongkong situated on East Point and is decorated with ancient Chinese architecture and attractive Chinese art. The natural scenery of the place itself is excellent. There are many very old trees on the top of the hill which are decorated with thousands of…

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Headline: The City Hall
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1906-05-03
Summary:

A question arose in the Legislative Council in February last as to the advisability of acquiring the City Hall from its proprietors so that the Government might enlarge the building to suit the needs and requirements of a growing community. The public demand a larger and more modern theatre,…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, the J. W. William Company in a Grand Vaudeville Show. With at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy. At 9.30, Firpo v. McAuliffe, and Willard v. Johnson [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-15
Summary:

The production of a spectacle to which the public has been eagerly looking forward has been considerably delayed by a fire at a film factory recently, which destroyed the negative of Sir Hall Caine's great propaganda film. The tragedy of the business in the waste of months of patient and…

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Headline: The City Hall
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-01-13
Summary:

Report of the Committee of Management to be submitted to the annual meeting of shareholders in and subscribers to the City Hall. There is a detailed description of the theatre's building and some of the performances. For instance, during the twelve months from 1st July, 1896, to 30th June…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

Following the recent victory of Jack Dempsey over Georges Carpentier, there is an especial interest attaching to the film being shown at the World Theatre this week taken of the Dempsey-Willard fight about 18 months ago when Dempsey wrested the title of the world's heavyweight champion.it…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-07
Summary:

Lila Lee in 'The Cruise of the Makebelieves.'