A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-07
Summary:

Mr. J. Blake, the manager, of the Victoria Theatre presented a splendid programme last evening at the third of a series of monthly performances in the aid of the War Fund. Performances by Mr. Causey, Mr. Harry Ralph, Pedlar Palmer, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Haycock, Miss Hilda Barry, McArdle, Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-10
Summary:

Friday's Relief Fund performance at the Victoria Theatre included Mr. Harry Ralph and Mr. W. Bassett Cawaey. Mr. Ralph's 'A Voyage of Disaster' monologue was humorous and successful. Performances by Taylor, Haylock, Millar, Palmer, Bombardier McArdle, Douglas and Barry.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-20
Summary:

Another very successful patriotic concert was given last night at the Victoria. The Band of the 74th Punjabis played some splendid selections, and one of the bandsmen, Allah Dah, gave a piccolo solo. Miss May Clarke, the Carsons, Mr. Harry Relph, professor Gonzalez, Mr. George Grimble and Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-11-29
Summary:

Tonight until Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Desmond in 'Blood Will Tell.' Usual prices, Booking at Robinson's. November 28 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-12-01
Summary:

William Desmond in 'Blood Will Tell.' Booking at Robinson's. November 29 remarks: British Gazette No. 575. Harold Lloyd in 'A Jazzed Honeymoon.' Augmented orchestra. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episode 5-8.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-12-01
Summary:

Tonight until Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Desmond in 'Blood Will Tell.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 28 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the film. December 1 Remarks: 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 5 to 6.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-29 - 1919-11-29
Summary:

Today at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6 and 6.15 p.m., William Desmond in 'Blood Will Tell.' British Gazette No. 575. Harold Lloyd in 'A Jazzed Honeymoon,' also augmented orchestra Sunday at 9.15 p.m., some splendid music. Today at 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-01 - 1919-12-01
Summary:

Tonight, by general request, one more night of William Desmond and Enid Markey in 'Blood Will Tell.' The band of S. S. Korea will play at the 9.15 p.m. performance. December 1 Remarks: Another ad. on page 11. 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 5 to 8.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-20 - 1920-03-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Clara Williams and William Desmond in 'The Criminal.' There will be no matinee today.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-20 - 1920-03-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Williams and William Desmond in 'The Criminal.' There will be no matinees today.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-23 - 1920-06-25
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Triangle Film Corporation presents William Desmond in 'Paddy O'Hara.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-23 - 1920-06-25
Summary:

Tonight, Triangle Film Corporation presents William Desmond in 'Paddy O'Hara.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-23 - 1920-06-25
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Triangle Film Corporation presents William Desmond in 'Paddy O'Hara.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-24
Summary:

Last night another 5-part Triangle film, 'Paddy O'Hara,' featuring William Desmond, was screened in the Hongkong Theatre. A new dramatic master-piece is announced for the next change of programme, namely 7-part film entitled 'The Warfare of the Flesh.' Owing to shipping…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-14 - 1920-07-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, William Desmond in 'The Sudden Gentleman.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-14 - 1920-07-16
Summary:

Tonight, William Desmond in 'The Sudden Gentleman.'

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-14 - 1920-07-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Desmond in 'The Sudden Gentleman.'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-20
Summary:

Tonight, Triangle Film Corporation presents William Desmond in 'Time Locks and Diamonds.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-20
Summary:

Tonight, Triangle Film Corporation presents William Desmond in 'Time Locks and Diamonds.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-17
Summary:

A best man with a revolver is one of the exciting features of the drama 'Time, Locks and Diamonds,' [sic] at the Hongkong Theatre. It is a five-reel picture by John Lynch and J. G. Hawks, in which William Desmond appears. Film plot included.