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: 1917-10-04 - 1917-10-05
Summary:

On Oct 5, Pathe's great photoplay 'The Closing Net' in 4 parts; interesting: Pathe's British, American & French Gazettes; comics: Triangle Keystone in 2 parts, 'Bucking Society.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-05 - 1917-10-05
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Closing Net', Pathe's British, French and American Gazettes, Triangle Keystone's 'Bucking Society' (comic)

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-06 - 1917-10-06
Summary:

Screening of a Gold Rooster Play 'The Closing Net', British and American Gazettes; Coming film: 'Bucking Society' (Triangle Keystone)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-06 - 1917-10-06
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The Closing Net', Pathe's British, French and American Gazettes, Triangle Keystone's 'Bucking Society' (comic)

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-05 - 1917-12-07
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and its Mysteries' (6th episode) and 'Bucking Society' (Triangle Keystone); Coming film: 'The Gray Ghost' featuring Eddie Polo

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-27
Summary:

Kowloon is still awaiting its cinema. The material from the demolished Victoria Theatre is lying on the proposed site, the old Vanguard Tennis Club on the Peking-Ashley roads corner, but the Chinese gentleman who bought it has died, we learn, and his executors are still considering the project…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-07
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., extra special, 'When Bearcat Went Dry.' Everyone who has read Charles Neville Buck's gripping novel of the Cumberland will want to see the picture. There isn't doubt in the world of this. This is your opportunity. Matinees: 5.15 p.m. sharp, 'When…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-04
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre announces that beginning tonight, they will present the latest big super-feature 'When Bearcat Went Dry.' This is the picturization of the much read and talked about novel of Charles Neville Buck.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-04
Summary:

When Bearcat Went Dry' will be the attraction at the World Theatre tonight and for four nights. It is a picturization of Charles Neville Buck's novel. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

Frank Mayo, the star of 'The Brute Breaker' and other big Universal features, will be the principal attraction at the Hongkong Theatre today in his newest fast action picture drama, 'The Magnificent Brute.' It is directed by Robert Thornby. Frank Mayo is supported by Dorothy…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-28
Summary:

The Magnificent Brute,' featuring Frank Mayo, the star of 'The Brute Breaker,' was screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The story was originally written by Lucien Hubbard. Also, Frank Mayo is supported by Dorothy Devore, Percy Challenger, Alberta Lee, J. J. Lanoe, William Eagle-Eye,…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-04
Summary:

As mentioned, three well-known members of the Pathe Company are in Hongkong waiting for a boat to take them to the Malay States and India, where they are to take moving pictures of wild animal life. In addition, Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell shared their future plans, and the details are listed.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-06
Summary:

Pearl White in an adaption of a Charles Neville Buck story, 'A Mountain Woman' in 7 parts. Usual prices. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-07
Summary:

The novel entitled 'A Pagan of the Hills,' by Charles Neville Buck, furnishes material of an unusual sort for 'The Mountain Woman,' with Pearl White in the leading role. The film will be an attraction at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, 3 days only, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Firebrand Trevison.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth Clifford and Jack Sherrill in 'The Invisible Ray' episodes 3 and 4. Prices as usual. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Firebrand Trevison.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth Clifford & Jack Sherrill in 'The Invisible Ray,' epis. 3 & 4. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Firebrand Trevision.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth Clifford and Jack Sherrill in 'The Invisible Ray' episodes 3 and 4. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Get Your Man.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' epis. 11 & 12. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Get Your Man.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward' episodes 11 and 12. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Get Your Man.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward' episodes 11 and 12. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.