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: 1908-11-16
Summary:

Mrs. May, president of the Ministering Children's League, wants to specially thank Mrs. Tomkins, Mrs. Peter, Mrs. Eves, Miss Loureiro, Mrs Jordan, Mrs. Seth, Mrs. H. W. Bird, for helping Messrs. W. Powell and Company, Messrs Lane Crawford and Company, Wesmann Limited, Chazalon and Company,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-28
Summary:

This evening, there will be screened at the Bijou the first number of Pathe's War Gazette. This film is 1,500 feet long and includes other interesting items, including: A captured German ship being towed into Yarmouth Harbour, the French trips crossing the frontier into Germany, Earl…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-28
Summary:

The second film of Pathe's War Gazette has been received in Hong Kong and will be shown at the Bijou Theatre. The pictures include the first prize of war, a German ship being towed into Yarmouth; the entry of the French into Alsace and paying off British troops. Scenes in Paris on the…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-22
Summary:

A coolie was yesterday fined $5 by Mr Orme for distributing advertisements in connection with the Eastern Cinema without a permit from the Secretary for Chinese Affairs. Inspector Kent said he had seen the Manager of the Cinema, who said it was an oversight on his part that the advertisements…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-20
Summary:

Other Men's Shoes,' Edgar Lewis' potent drama, released by Pathe, is showing now and until Thursday at the Coronet. The cast included Craufurd Kent [sic], Irene Boyle, Jean P. Wade, Phil Sanford and Bobby Connelly. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-23
Summary:

A series of boxing contests were staged at the New Victoria Theatre, Kau-U-Fong, on Saturday night. Party involved: Lau Ting Cheong, Chan Shu Chee, E King Tat, Chan Kom Hee, Marriott, Wilkinson, Lan Hung Cheung, Chung Shu Lung, Gough, Kent, Pau, N. Feroz, M. Sheriff, Ho Cheong Ling, Leng Hung…

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

Wm. D. Taylor's production, 'The Soul of Youth,' story of Julia Crawford Ivers.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-28
Summary:

May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon will be co-starred at the World Theatre tonight in 'Forbidden Valley,' J. Stuart Blackton's newest Pathe feature. It is noted that the story is originally written by Randolph Lewis. In addition, May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon are supported by William R.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-12
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen a 6 part Realart picture 'All Souls' Eve.' The photoplay is based on an Irish legend and adapted from the stage success by Anne Crawford Flexner. Mary Miles Minter, Jack Holt and Carmen Phillips play the leading roles. Film synopsis included. In…

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

The Furnace,' produced by William D. Taylor, will be screened at the World Theatre commencing today. In particular, this picture is an adaptation by Julia Crawford Ivers of the new novel. 'The Furnace,' by the English writer, 'Pan,' shortly to be published.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-02
Summary:

Silas Marner,' an Associated Exhibitors' picture directed by Frank J. Donovan [sic], will take place of 'Dream Street' at the Coronet Theatre today and is to remain there for the balance of the week. It is adapted from the novel written by George Eliot. In turn, the title…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-10
Summary:

The annual general meeting of the Far Eastern Film Service Limited was held at Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore, on March 28. Those present were Mr. W. L. G. Riley, Mr. O. C. Smalley, Mr. E. Tessensohn, Mr. G. W. Crawford, Mr. Bateman, Messrs. Gattey and Bateman. The sales of films look big,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

A representative of the Ko Shing Theatre was fined $100 by Mr. R. E. Lindsell yesterday for overcrowding the theatre on the night of March 31st. It was stated by Inspector Kent that the gangways in the theatre were blocked by about three hundred people and were absolutely impassable.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-29
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-05
Summary:

January 6th to 8th, 'The Self-Made Wife' featuring Ethel Grey Terry and Craufurd [sic] Kent.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-08
Summary:

January 7th & 8th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Self Made Wife' with Ethel Grey Terry and Graufurd [sic] Kent. Usual price. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-08
Summary:

January 7th and 8th at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'The Self-Made Wife,' with an all-star cast featuring Ethel Grey Terry and Crauford Kent. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.