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: 1914-10-20 - 1914-10-21
Summary:

Screening of 'The Story of Father William' (2 parts); Looking for Joe Reed, the Musical Tramp with the Graet Duncan Coy

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-22 - 1914-10-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Story of Father William' (2 parts); Looking for Sarra with the Great Duncan Coy

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-14 - 1916-02-16
Summary:

Two dramas, 'As You Like It' and 'The New Dawn,' on Tuesday, 15th February, 1916. Interesting picture including 'Oceangraphy.' Comics including 'Delayed Proposals,' 'Wiffles and the Heiress' and 'Willie's Riot' (Keystone). '…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-25 - 1916-05-26
Summary:

Last nights of Humphrey Bishop and London star coy on Friday, 26th and Saturday, 27th May. The seventh and eighth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' [sic] in Saturday matinees and Sunday nights.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-28
Summary:

Mr. J. J. Blake, Manager of the Victoria Theatre is commencing the photoplay by the Transatlantic Coy. 'Neptune's Daughter' features Miss Kellerman.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-09
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre Mdle. Sonia will give her last performance tonight and The White Mahatma Coy. Will commence tomorrow. The latter was in the Colony about six months ago and drew very good houses.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-12 - 1917-05-12
Summary:

Maurice E. Bandman presents Mr. Chung Ling Soo and his all variety coy for 3 nights only

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-14 - 1917-05-14
Summary:

Tonight the last night, Maurice E. Bandman presents Mr. Chung Ling Soo and his all variety coy for 3 nights only

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-29
Summary:

The Fantastic Stars, in conjunction with the Bell Vaudeville Coy will give a special entertainment at the Victoria Theatre. On Monday night the Fantastics will contribute to a special holiday programme.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-08
Summary:

The Ginks' opened a bright season at the Victoria Theatre last night and delighted all who witnessed their program. Mr. Billy Watson, Miss Violet Harley, and Miss Jeanie James all gave attractive performances. In connection with 'The Ginks,' there were some cinematograph films,…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-03
Summary:

The drama 'Forbidden Fruit,' in six reels, will be on the programme at Hongkong Theatre tonight and till Tuesday next. The Straits papers speak highly of this picture and the title itself invites curiosity. The principal people in it are Everett Butterfield and Paula Shay. It is from…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-14
Summary:

Assaulting a Chinese clerk employed by A. S. Watson and Company in the Kau U Fong theatre was the charge against an Indian watchman of the theatre at the Magistracy yesterday. The defendant was sentenced to fourteen days' hard labour, and ordered to pay $50 compensation to the complainant,…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-24 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

Thursday and Friday, April 26 and 27, Carmody's orchestra from President Jackson with their twin jazz hounds, Watson and his banjo, wall with drums. Carmody will be at the piano. 9 p.m. till 1 a.m. Tickets: $2.00.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-26 - 1923-04-27
Summary:

Carmody and his orchestra (from S. S. President Jefferson) including Watson and his banjo, wall and his drums and Carmody at the piano, will provide the syncopation. Tickets: $2.00.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chambers' greatest novel, 'The Turning Point,' The B. A. T. Coy's Snappy News Reel, and Century Comedy. Commencing Tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' a United Artists super attraction.…

17
Headline: Coronet Program
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-10 - 1923-07-12
Summary:

Just Dogs' is a 2-part comedy played entirely by animals. 'The Perfect Woman' shows Constance Talmadge. Town Topics: British-American Tobacco Coy's local film.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-27 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Mr. & Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds,' and B. A. T. Coy's Town Topics. Note: The Coronet and the Star are the only European cinemas in the Colony. The Coronet is the only artificially cooled theatre in South China.

19
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, the J. C. Williams Coy. in a grand vaudeville show with at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy; at 9.30, Firpo vs. McAuliffe and Willard vs. Johnson, as good as being at the ringside.

20
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, The J. C. Williams Coy in a grand vaudeville show. Showing together at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy, and at 9.30, Firpo vs. McAuliffe and Willard vs. Johnson.