A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-30 - 1912-12-04
Summary:

Programme tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'The Emperor's Sentinel,' 'The Dandy's Club,' 'The Stolen Purse,' 'Jugged Cat' and 'Ernest Barreau.' Miss Dellie Connor, Miss Gladys Porter and Mr. R. H. Stephenson. Miss Dolly Swiff and Miss…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-30 - 1912-12-03
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tonight - Programme: 'The Emperor's Sentinel' (a fine drama of the great Napoleon); 'The Dandy's Club' (detective drama); 'The Stolen Purse' and 'Jugged Cat' (two rattling comics); 'Ernest Barreau' (the handless man);…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-21 - 1913-06-27
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Cremation of Wiffles', 'A Hydroplane and Motor Boat Meeting 1913', 'The Look', 'Not A Success', 'Jugged Cat' and 'Her New Place'; Dance performance by Senorita Zerega

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-11 - 1913-09-12
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Faithful Friend', 'The Runaways', 'The Belle's Stratagem', 'Love me, Love my Cat'and Pathe Gazette 225-227

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-22 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm and for 1 night only, the rag picker of Paris after the story by Felix Pyatt, 'Father John' in 3 reels; on Fri and for 3 nights only, Pathe's Gold Rooster play 'Via Wireless' in 4 parts, a production which will please everybody, enormous success in…

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Headline: A Young Thief
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-18
Summary:

A Chinese youth was charged with snatching a gold bangle from a little girl in the Ko Shing Theatre. The accused was ordered to receive ten strokes from the 'cat.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-06
Summary:

To what extent is the cinema show responsible for the increase of criminology in this Colony? The answer to this question cannot be secured because no means has been employed by the Police to ascertain it. The last of collecting this information would be prodigious, but we would suggest a simple…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-19 - 1921-01-21
Summary:

The 'Louisiana' Trio and Quartette in their latest songs and dances. Come and fill yourselves with laughing-gas, watch their 'step' and hear the famous 'Cat' song.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-19 - 1921-01-21
Summary:

Appearing on the 20th, 21st and 22nd, January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the renowned comedians, 'The Lousiana,' Trio and Quartette in their lastest songs and dances. Come and watch their 'Step,' hear the famous 'Cat' song. January 20 & 21 Remarks: Another ad. on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-27
Summary:

Worthless film company stocks have been offered to the American public during the last 12 months, according to the vigilance committee of the National Association of the kinema industry.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-17 - 1921-06-18
Summary:

The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents Geraldine Farrar in 'The Hell Cat' and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Doing Time.' The Kowloon: at 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Get Out and Get Under.' Also Mitchell Lewis in 'The Last of His People.'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-17 - 1921-06-18
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Goldwyn presents Geraldine Farrar in 'The Hell Cat' and Snub Pollard in 'Doing Time.' The Kowloon: Tonight at 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Get Out and Get Under' and Mitchell Lewis in 'The Last of His People.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-17 - 1921-06-18
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents Geraldine Farrar in 'The Hell Cat' and Snub Pollard in 'Doing Time' at the Coronet. Tonight at 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Get Out and Get Under' and Mitchell Lewis in 'The Last of His People' at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-18
Summary:

At the Coronet yesterday, the first screening of a fine production featuring Geraldine Farrar was given. The story as suggested by its title of 'The Hell Cat' was of a usually free character, dealing with the primitive passions of certain cattlemen whose rivalry with their neighbours,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-04 - 1921-07-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Madge Kennedy in 'Friend Husband.' Also Max Linder in 'Don't Kiss the Maid.' The Kowloon: Today at 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Felix O'Day.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy in 'The Poor Fish.'

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

At the Coronet: Hongkong's favourite comedienne, Madge Kennedy is starring tonight in a sparkling Goldwyn comedy, 'Friend Husband.' At the Kowloon: Pathe presents H. B. Warner in the magnificent photodrama, 'Felix O'Day.' At the Woping Theatre: for the last time,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-04 - 1921-07-06
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Madge Kennedy in 'Friend Husband' and Max Linder in 'Don't Kiss the Maid.' The Kowloon: At 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Felix O'Day' and Mack Sennet [sic] Comedy, 'The Poor Fish.'

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

Felix O'Day turned to hate and revenge due to his trust and confidence violated by his dearest friend. The is the theme of the dramatic offering today at the Kowloon Theatre, where H. B. Warner, in the Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe production, 'Felix O'Day,' is being shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-04 - 1921-07-06
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.30, 7.15 and 9.15, Madge Kennedy in 'Friend Husband' and Max Linder in 'Don't Kiss the Maid' at the Coronet. Today at 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Felix O'day,' Mack Sennet [sic] comedy, 'The Poor Fish' at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-05
Summary:

Wild Cat of Paris' a 6-parts melodrama will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The film starred Priscilla Dean. A special 6-part picture 'A Little Brother of the Rich' will also be shown. Gazette news will also be screened.