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: 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-11-26 - 1907-11-30
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe will exhibit the 'Passion Play, Oberammergau,' film 6000 feet long. Also many other films, comic, dramatic & sensational, never seen in Hongkong. Booking at Messrs S. Moutrie & Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-30
Summary:

We understand that the booking at S. Moutrie and Co.'s for the entertainment in the theatre Royal this evening by the Cinematograph Pathe is brisk, and those contemplating a visit to a show are reminded to book as early as possible in order to secure a good position. The film is one of 6000…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-10-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Your excellent editorial note of today regarding cinematograph pictures deserves more than passing consideration. Apart altogether from the question as to whether such pictures are intended to educate or amuse the public, there remains the fact that they can be made…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

A large number of people assembled at the Theatre Royal last night to witness the first demonstration in Hong Kong of Edison's latest invention Kinetophone, the union of moving picture with voice was pleasing and effective. The first item was a short description of the invention, given by a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-02
Summary:

The Theatre Royal was well filled last evening when Mlle. Van der Flier lectured on 'Refugee Work in Holland' on behalf of the Hongkong Fund for the Devastated Villages of France and for Belgian widows and orphans. The lecture was under the patronage of H.E. the Governor, H.E. Vice-…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

16th & 17th June, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Poppy Girl's Husband.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 5th & 6th episodes. Sunday, 18th June 9.15 p.m., debut of La Belle Cora. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

16th and 17th June at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Poppy Girl's Husband.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Radium Mystery' (5th and 6th episodes). Sunday, 18th June at 9.15 p.m., debut of 'La Belle Cora.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The Poppy Girl's Husband,' featuring William S. Hart, will be screened at the Star Theatre from today until the 19th. An attraction for Sunday is the engagement of little lady La Belle Cora in her novelty statuary and posing acts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen Thomas Ince's 'The Poppy Girl's Husband,' featuring William S. Hart. On Sunday, La Belle Cora will appear in a novel statuary and posing act, will be repeated on the three succeeding nights.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-17 - 1922-06-17
Summary:

16th to 17th June at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Poppy Girl's Husband,' an Artcraft picture, from Jack Boyle's story in the red book magazine. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-18 - 1922-07-20
Summary:

Tuesday, 18th to Thursday, 20th, 5.30 & 9.15, William S. Hart in 'Shark Monroe,' an Artcraft star attrction. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-18 - 1922-07-21
Summary:

Tuesday 18th to Thursday 20th at 5.30 and 9.15, William S. Hart in 'Shark Monroe,' an Artcraft star attraction. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday s: 2 to 2.15 p.m., 4.30 to 5.15 p…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-10 - 1922-10-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Sheldon in 'Men.' Debut of Baron Lambert Bi-Bo. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. October 11 Remarks: On page 2, another ad. on the film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-10 - 1922-10-10
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Sheldon in 'Men,' a powerful drama. Tomorrow, debut of the king of the music, Baron Lambert Bibo. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents. Free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday: 2 to 2.15 p…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-02
Summary:

Commencing today till Saturday, William Fox presents Pearl White in Henri Bernstein's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Thief.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

From today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox special production, Pearl White in Henri Bernstein's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Thief,' 7 reels. Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m. performance, $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., 70 cents and 50 cents. Booking at the theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-15 - 1922-11-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'His Greatest Sacrifice' in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Hurricane Hutch' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-16 - 1922-11-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, Suzanne Lenglen, the Pavlova of tennis and lady champion of the world. Prices: $2.00 and $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's. 5.15 p.m. matinee, William Farnum in 'His Greatest Sacrifice.' Prices as usual. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-16 - 1922-11-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, last show of Mlle. Suzanne Lenglen's ability in tennis. Also William Farnum in 'His Greatest Sacrifice.' Prices: $2.00 and $1.00. 5.15 p.m. matinee, William Farnum in 'His Greatest Sacrifice.' Prices as usual. Booking at the theatre.