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: 1913-01-28
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company presented 'Spedelbounder's Dream' at the Victoria Theatre last night. Mr. Bert Le Blane made a funny speech. Mr. Dave Nowlin made a hit with his song. Miss Gertrude St. Clair was good too. There'll be the chorus girls' contest tonight. One of…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-18 - 1916-08-18
Summary:

Tonight, a special item 'Black Box Mystery' [sic] in 15 episodes by E. P. Oppenheim, England's great mystery fiction writer, played by the British film favourite Henry Rawlinson and Anna Little.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-21 - 1916-08-21
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box', see Anna Little's acting; Also 'The Bride of the Haunted Castle', 'A Water Dog', 'The Greater Motive', 'Panama Canal' and 'Three Girls and A Man'; Band night Tonight; Picture included

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-25 - 1917-05-26
Summary:

Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (1st & 2nd Story), story by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow featuring Anna Nilsonn and Tom Moore; British, French and American Gazettes and 'The Cash Girl's Lovers'

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-09
Summary:

Screening of 'Bride of Mystery' featuring Lucille Love & Hugo, 'A Page in Life' featuring Anna Little & Herbert Rawlinson, and Comedies

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

On June 9, showing 'The Bride of Mystery,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo, complete in 3 parts; 'A Page in Life' [sic] in 2 parts, featuring Anna Little and Herbert Rawlinson of the 'Master Key'; also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-11 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Bride of Mystery' featuring Lucille Love & Hugo, 'A Page in Life' featuring Anna Little & Herbert Rawlinson, and Comedies

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-23 - 1917-06-23
Summary:

Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (9th & 10th Story) featuring Anna Nilson, British, French and American Gazettes and 'The Ballon Men'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-28 - 1917-06-28
Summary:

An one-paged ad.; Victoria Theatre got clear pictures and the best music, change of programme every Tuesday and Friday; Coming screening of Pathe's pictures; Picture of Anna Nilson and Pearl White

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-17 - 1918-08-17
Summary:

Coming, a Paramount serial, 'Who Is Number One?' in 15 episodes, 30 parts. Story by Anna Katherine [sic] Green, featuring Kathleen Clifford. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-17
Summary:

Bijou Theatre has secured good serial films. 'Who is Number One?' is produced by Paramount Company, from the novel of Anna Katherine Green. It is carefully constructed and took 10 months to film. The first two episodes will be shown today. Film synopsis included.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-26
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'On the Brink' featuring the charming and great actress, Mlle Robinne. Also 'Bees in His Bonnet,' a Harold Lloyd comedy. Matinee Thursday 27th March at 5.15 p.m., 'The White Scar,' featuring Jane Novak and Anna Lehr.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-26
Summary:

Tonight, 'On the Blink' featuring Charmine and great actress, Mlle Robinne. 'Bees in His Bonnet,' do not ask us to give you the plot of this Harold Lloyd Comedy. 'The White Scar,' a dramatic masterpiece featuring Jane Novak and Anna Lehr. Booking at Anderson's…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-26
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'On the Brink' featuring the charming and great actress Belle Robinne. 'Bees in His Bonnet.' Do not ask us to give you the plot of this Harold Lloyed [sic] comedy. Just see the films. Matinee Thursday, 27th March at 5.15 p.m., 'The White Scar,' a…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-06 - 1920-03-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Anna Nilsson in 'Her Surrender,' a romantic drama in six parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-06 - 1920-03-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Anna Q. Nilsson in 'Her Surrender,' a romantic drama in 6 parts.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-22
Summary:

Envy,' the first of 'Seven Deadly Sins' series featuring Ann Murdock [sic], was shown last night at the Hongkong Theatre.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-01 - 1921-08-03
Summary:

Edward Warren's [sic] Productions presents 'Thunder-Bolts of Fate' in 5 parts featuring House Peters and Anna Lehr. At 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The Moon Riders,' 9th & 10th episodes. At 5.15 p.m., 'Woman and the Law' in 6 parts. Telephone No. 1337.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-01 - 1921-08-03
Summary:

9.15 p.m., Tuesday 2nd to Thursday 4th, Edward Warren's productions presents 'Thunderbolts of Fate' in 5 parts featuring House Peters and Anna Lehr. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Moon Riders' 9th and 10th episodes. 5.15 p.m., 'Woman and the Law' [sic] in 7 parts.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-02 - 1921-08-04
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tuesday, 2nd to Thursday, 4th 9.15 p.m., Edward Warren Productions presents 'Thunderbolts of Fate' in 5 parts, featuring House Peters and Anna Lehr. At 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., the 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Moon Riders.' 5.15 p.m., 'Woman and the Law'…