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: 1905-11-14
Summary:

Tsu Ching Eu, an unemployed carpenter, was charged with stealing a wooden waistcoat. He pleaded not guilty. Su Kaim an employee on the s.s. Hankow, said he was walking along near the Ko Shing Theatre with two pieces of clothing under his arm.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-08-03
Summary:

The carpenter, Tye Yik, sued Messrs. Ramos and Ramos, proprietors of the Empire Cinematograph to recover extra expenses on the chairs which were deducted from the contract price in the Summary Court. At last, the parties intimated their desire to come to a settlement and the case was stopped.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-22 - 1916-08-24
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (3rd episode), 'The Pocket Wireless', 'The Life of George Carpenter', 'Italian Cavalry', 'Guzzle the Golfer' (Keystone Comic), 'Buster Brown on Goats' (Edison Comic) and 'The Border Range'

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-21
Summary:

Notwithstanding other attractions the Victoria has shown its films to big houses during the weekend. The pictures consisted – in addition to the 9th and 10th episodes of the popular American film 'The Red Circle'- of an excellent Pathe Gazette and another of Pathe's Science Series…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-21 - 1918-12-21
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' is in 10 parts with grand production by William Fox. Francis Carpenter acts as Jack and a real giant also performs. It is the first pantomime shown in Hong Kong, This film will be displayed on Christmas Eve at 9:15 p.m. Photo of the scene (named 'The City Where…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-15
Summary:

There is a great deal of misconceptions going round with regard to the salaries paid to Cinema stars, like Charlies Chaplin and Mary Pickford. The price per Chaplin film fades into insignificance when compared with the million dollars spent by William Fox's picture 'Queen of the Sea…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-20
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow the Hongkong Theatre is showing 'The Tongues of Men' a fine drama by Edward Childs Carpenter. Film plot included. Film version of Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations' will be screened soon.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-16
Summary:

The last chance of seeing Anatole France's great work 'Thais' will be given to patrons of the Coronet Theatre tonight. Some magnificent acting is seen by Mary Garden. Film plot included. Pathe's news pictures are very interesting. Local boxers will be interested in the films…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-20 - 1920-05-20
Summary:

Come and be young again tonight in the wonder city of Bagdad the ancient, with Francis Carpenter and Virginia Corbin in Wm. Fox's $500,000 dream play, 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' Prices at the matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents. Children half price. At the performance $1.00 and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-20 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

Tonight in the Wonder City of Bagdad the Ancient, with Francis Carpenter and Virginia Corbin [sic] in WM. Fox's $500,000 dreamplay 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' May 24 remarks: 'A Pair of Cupids.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-20 - 1920-05-22
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' May 20 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Fox's 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp' featuring Francis Carpenter and Virginia Corbin. Prices: at the matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents, children half price; at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-25
Summary:

The Devil Stone,' an extraordinary photoplay in five parts, produced by Cecil B. de Mille, is showing at the Hongkong Theatre to large houses. The play features the famous actress Geraldine Farrar in the leading role. Miss Farrar is supported by a notable cast, including Wallace Raid, Tully…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-27 - 1922-03-27
Summary:

Carpenter[sic] Cook Fight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-28 - 1923-06-28
Summary:

Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th June at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'Beckoning Roads,' a startling production of Jeanne Judson's great book. Also 'The New Leather Pushers' round 8. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Go Get ‘Em Hutch' episodes…

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Headline: World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-28 - 1923-06-28
Summary:

Today till Saturday, see Bessie Barriscale in 'Beckoning Roads,' from the famous book by Jeanne Judson. Illustration included.

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Headline: World
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-28 - 1923-06-29
Summary:

Commencing today, Bessie Barriscale in 'Beckoning Roads,' a startling production of Jeanne Judson's great book. Also 'The New Leather Pushers,' round 8. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Go Get ‘Em Hutch' episodes 6 and 7. Usual prices. Booking at the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-11
Summary:

Bessie Barriscale appears in 'The Luck of Geraldine Laird,' the Robertson-Cole Superior picture, is now playing at the World Theatre. Supporting actors included Welch William Mong, Rosetta [sic] Marstini, Mary Jane Irving and Theo Alice Carpenter. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12