A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-17
Summary:

Mr. Allen Watt is making a tour of the world on behalf of Universal Film Company of New York to get cinematograph pictures. This company is the first to send photographers to China from America for Graphic purposes. Mr. Watt was now considering to start a branch manufactory in or near Hong Kong…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-27
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management last night gave a successful entertainment under the patronage the Hon. the Captain Superintendent of Police, to the Hong Kong Police Reserves – 50 percent of the gross proceeds going towards the Police Reserves' band fund. The Band, under Mr, Da Costa,…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-13
Summary:

It was evident from the packed condition of the Victoria Theatre last night that local people are prepared to open their purses for no worthy an object as the 'Our Day' Fund. Everybody was there, including H. E. the Governor, Lady and the Misses May and H. E. Major General Ventris and…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-16
Summary:

A select party attended the Victoria Theatre at the invitation of the management as a new series of films, instructive picture and drama were exhibited. The 'Paramount Pictures' have been brought to Hongkong by Mr. J. W. Allen, the foreign agent of the Progressive Motion Picture…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-06-20
Summary:

Special performances are being given tomorrow afternoon and evening in the Victoria Theatre in aid of the funds of the Portuguese School in this colony. Among those who will contribute to the entertainment are Mr. Bruno Rocha, Mr. F. Latymer, Mr. Morbey, Mr. Louis Meo, Mr. A. B. Allen, Mr. E. G…

6
Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

A magazine story by Kenneth L. Roberts entitled 'Good Will and Almond Shells' forms the basis for the Metro five-reel feature, 'The Shell Game,' now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Henry Kolker and Emmy Wehlen played the main roles. The supportive cast included Joseph…

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-08
Summary:

The Man in the Moonlight' will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre. The film starring Monroe Salisbury, Colleen Moore, William Stowell and Alfred Allen. Film plot included.

8
Headline: Real Reels
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-17
Summary:

The cinema could help us out of our ignorance. The writer suggested that the cinema should show them specimen days out of the lives of any and every kind of Dick, Tom, and Harry in the Kingdom.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-15 - 1922-06-24
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, tickets $2.00 and $1.00, 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' Allen Holubar's drama starring Dorothy Phillips, a First National attraction. Illustration included.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-17 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

Allen Holubar's drama-eternal, starring Dorothy Phillips, 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' a First National attraction. Illustration included.

12
Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-17 - 1922-06-17
Summary:

The picture we have all been waiting for, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Screening Monday to Saturday next 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only. Allen Holubar's drama-eternal, starring Dorothy Phillips. 9 unforgettable reels, a First National attraction. Illustration included.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-27
Summary:

The Island of Desire,' produced by the Fox Film Corporation, is coming to the screen of the World Theatre. This story is written by J. Allen Dunn and directed by Otis Turner. In turn, George Walsh and Anna Luther play the principal role.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Edgar Lewis-Pathe feature entitled 'The Sage Hen,' for four days commencing Friday, the 14th. The film is starring Gladys Brockwell in the principal role. The cast also includes Lillian Rich, Wallace MacDonald, Jame [sic] Mason, Helen Case, Arthur…

15
Headline: The Sage Hen'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

The Sage Hen,' directed by Edgar Lewis for Pathe and is showing at the World Theatre on Friday. The film starred Gladys Brockwell, Lillian Rich, Wallace MacDonald, Arthur Morrison, James Mason, Alfred Allen and Richard Headrick.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-03
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will be screening a Metro special photodrama entitled 'Blackmail' featuring Viola Dana, Wyndham Standing, Alfred Allen, Florence Turner, Edward Cecil, Lydia Knott, Jack Roi and Fred Kelsey. Based on the story by Lucia Chamberlain, the picture is directed by Dallas M.…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31
Summary:

The Frawley Company added to their list of successes last evening by the performance of 'Lawful Larceny,' an absorbing play by Samuel Shipman. Miss Adele Blood took the part of Marion Dorsey, whilst Mr. Herbert Light gave a convincing study of Andrew Dorsey. Miss Helen Barnes scored a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-07 - 1923-06-08
Summary:

Allen Holubar's production, 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' starring Dorothy Phillips. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-08
Summary:

If 'thy father' is not worthy of honour, is it a sin to turn against him? This is the problem that faced the heroine of 'Tillie,' a new Mary Miles Minter Realart film which opens at the World Theatre for four days. 'Tillie' is an Alice Eyton adaptation of the novel…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-29
Summary:

A good story with a swiftly moving plot, a popular star, gorgeous settings and costumes, are promised in 'The Moth,' a Selznick special which comes to the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The story was written by William Dana Orcutt. Supporting Norma Talmadge are a bevy of players…