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: 1907-11-19
Summary:

The artistic character of 'living pictures' shown in the theatre Royal last night deserved a larger house. The entertainment of the highest class is provided. Sir Approval, Lady Lugard's little friends, the son of the Colonel and Mrs. Darling appreciate the 'living pictures…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-10-19
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph have received a number of new films by the last mail, among which the following are perhaps the best: 'A Gamble for a Woman,' 'Kamelia Dame,' 'The Darling of a Plotter' and the fantastic film 'A Modern Faust.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-05 - 1913-12-08
Summary:

Film screening of 'Ida, the Queen of the Air' (in 3 parts, 4,000 ft); Performances by Martinetti-Grossi-Moret; Coming film: 'Quo Vadis' (8,000 ft)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-05 - 1913-12-08
Summary:

Change of programme including the great picture 'Ida, the Queen of the Air' in three parts, 4,000 feet; performance by Martinetti and Moret. 'Quo Vadis' is coming.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-03 - 1914-03-06
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly), including 'Wiffles His Mothers Darling,' 'The Invisible Power,' and 'The Strong Man Wins'; on Mar 7, a great thrilling detective drama will be screened, length 9,000 feet; performance by Gibson Sisters.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-04 - 1914-03-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Invisible Power', 'The Strong Man Wins' and 'Wiffles - His Mother's Darling'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Songs and dances performances by Gibson Sisters

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-26
Summary:

Most of the films and the most popular shown in England today are American made and there are on the average only thirty days a year when British weather permits moving picture taking. Mrs. Ida Filliter declares that British films are in every way better than the American production. Charlie…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-01 - 1917-06-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (3rd & 4th Series), Pathe's British and American Gazettes, 'The Great War', Comics: 'Dizzy Heights & Darling Hearts' and 'The Invisible Thief'; Coming film: 'Peggy'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-02 - 1917-06-04
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (3rd & 4th Series), Pathe's British and American Gazettes, 'The Great War', Comics: 'Dizzy Heights & Darling Hearts' and 'The Invisible Thief'; Coming film: 'Peggy'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-17 - 1918-04-19
Summary:

17th, 18th and 19th April, screening 'Jewel,' a most beautiful story, complete in seven parts, featuring Ella Hall the darling of the films, written and produced from the novel by Clara Louise Burnham. Also comics. Saturday, 20th April, see 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Red Ace.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-21 - 1919-02-21
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 22nd February, showing a beautiful serial photoplay (story by E. Alexander Powell), 'The Lass of the Lumberlands,' 1st and 2nd episodes, featuring Helen Holmes, the darling of the screen. Book your seats early.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-28
Summary:

Virtuous Men,' the Coronet's latest super film, is an ambitious production. It is under the direction of Ralph Ince. The cast includes such well-known names as E. K. Lincoln, Grace Darling, Robert W. Cummings, William B. Mack and Danny Hayes. Film synopsis included. In addition, the…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-10
Summary:

Mr. Justice Darling at the Central Criminal Court said the Under-Sheriff had brought the attention of the Commissioner of the Court a letter which he had received from a film company, the Gaumont Company. Sir Edward Marshall Hall, K. C. attended the court later on behalf of Gaumont.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-18 - 1921-06-21
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Universal-Jewel Film Co. presents 'The Wicked Darling' in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-18 - 1921-06-21
Summary:

Universal Jewel Co. presents 'The Wicked Darling' in 6 parts, featuring Priscilla Dean, and 'Over the Transom.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-18 - 1921-06-21
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Universal-Jewel Film Co. presents 'The Wicked Darling' in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-21
Summary:

At the Hongkong theatre, the Universal Jewel Film Company presents a six-reeled drama 'The Wicked Darling.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-03
Summary:

In 'The Exquisite Thief,' her latest Universal Special Attraction, which will be seen today at the Hongkong Theatre. Priscilla Dean has the part of Blue-Jean Billie. The director Tod Browning was successful in his previous films, 'The Brazen Beauty,' 'The Wicked Darling…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-28 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

Friday 28th to Monday 31st, presenting Grace Darling in 'The Discarded Woman,' a highly dramatic and true to life story. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday s: 2 to 2.15 p.m., 4.30…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-28 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

Friday, 28th to Monday 31st, Grace Darling in 'The Discarded Woman.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.