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: 1909-04-30
Summary:

At the close of a most successful season, Mr. Hugh J. Ward, head of the good play-acting company that recently visited Hong Kong, in a few words of acknowledgement, expressed his regret that the theatres in the East were not all that they might be. In reference to Hongkong Theatre especially, he…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-09
Summary:

Infant mortality has commanded during recent years, and many countries have been a rapid decline in the birth rate. Additional wards are being advocated together with more concentrated energy to help the public charities. We hope the higher authorities of the Philippines will approve of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-21
Summary:

The jewellery she has worn in 'The Marriage of William Ashe' has drawn attention to Miss Fanny [sic] Ward, the American actress who has just been divorced.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-26
Summary:

Two plays 'Tenesee's Partner' [sic] and 'Are you a Mason?' made the chief items at the Victoria Theatre. In a play the distinguished American actress, Fannie Ward, is seen to great advantage with an attractive story. The management is to be congratulated on the fine…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-19
Summary:

A report from Sydney Sun introduced Charlie Chaplin. The writer had been Mr. Chaplin's guest in Los Angeles for ten days, and under his guidance, met many of the principal stars in filmdom, including Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Fanny [sic] Ward, Theda Bara, and William S. Hart. About…

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Headline: The Ward Room
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-01
Summary:

The article mentioned cinema evenings were good fun. They did not depend entirely on the films for their amusement, as homemade slides were also thrown on the screen.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-06 - 1918-04-09
Summary:

6th, 7th, 8th and 9th April, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Red Ace.' Also Gaumont War Graphic and comics. Wednesday, 10th April, see 'The Lion's Ward.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-10 - 1918-04-12
Summary:

10th, 11th and 12th April, screening 'The Lion's Ward' in 4 parts, a gripping and heart interest drama, well-acted and produced. Also L-KO Company's 'Scandal in the Family' in 2 parts, etc. Saturday, 13th April, see 5th and 6th episodes, 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-12
Summary:

It is announced that tonight the last production of the beautiful pictures 'The Scandal of the Family' and 'The Lion's Ward' will take place at the Hongkong Theatre. 'The Red Ace' (5th and 6th episodes) will be screened tomorrow till next Tuesday. There will be…

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Headline: The Ginks'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-13
Summary:

It will be seen from our advertising columns that 'The Ginks,' who have had such a successful season at the Victoria Theatre, is giving a special performance at the Mount Austin Regimental Theatre on Tuesday next, under the patronage of Lieut. Col. John Ward, M.P., and officers of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-15 - 1918-07-16
Summary:

By the kind permission and under the patronage of Lt. Col. John Ward, C. M. G., M. P., and officers 25th Batt. Middlesex Regt. 'The Ginks' will give two performances in the Regimental Theatre Mt. Austin.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-14
Summary:

The performances of 'Daughter of the Gods' will be extended. The Paramount film 'Each pearl a tear' featuring Fanny Ward will be screened at the matinee today and 'Mary Page' will be shown soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

Saturday 28th to Tuesday, 31st December, screening 'The Silent Command,' a thrilling and powerful drama in 5 parts, featuring Robert Leonard and Ella Hall. Also Gazette and comics. Wednesday, 1st January, see Fannie Ward in 'Tennessee's Pardner' in 5 parts. Thursday 2nd…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-01 - 1919-01-01
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd January, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Fannie Ward in 'Tennessee's Pardner.' Also Gazette and comics. Thursday 2nd January, matinee at 5 p.m., by special request, repeating 'The Sowers,' Paramount feature in 5 parts, featuring Blanche Sweet.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-03
Summary:

Tonight, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Fannie Ward in 'Tennessee's Pardner.' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday 4th, January, see the great dramatic film in 5 parts, 'Father and the Boys.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-21 - 1919-01-27
Summary:

Wednesday January 22 to Friday 24, screening 1st, 2nd and 3rd episode of 'The Voice on the Wire,' also Comics. Friday January 24th, matinee at 5.15 p.m. by special request repeating, 'Tennessee's Pardner,' a beautiful Paramount drama in 5 parts, featuring Fannie Ward. On…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-22 - 1919-01-24
Summary:

Wednesday, 22nd to Friday, 24th January, screening 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes, 'The Voice on the Wire,' and comics. Friday 24th, matinee 5.15 p.m., by special request, repeating 'Tennessee's Pardner,' a beautiful Paramount drama in 5 parts, featuring Fannie Ward. Saturday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-23
Summary:

Tomorrow there will be a special matinee at 5.15 p.m. at the Hongkong Theatre, which by special request is repeating 'Tennessee's Pardner,' a Paramount drama featuring Fannie Ward.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-24
Summary:

There will be a special matinee at the Hongkong Theatre, by special request repeating a Paramount drama 'Tennesee's Pardner' featuring Fannie Ward in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-10 - 1919-04-12
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Lest We Forget.' Matinee Sunday, April 13th at 6 p.m., 'The Lion's Ward' featuring Betty Shade [sic] and Paul Bourgeois. Booking at Anderson's.