A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-17 - 1918-08-17
Summary:

Coming, a Paramount serial, 'Who Is Number One?' in 15 episodes, 30 parts. Story by Anna Katherine [sic] Green, featuring Kathleen Clifford. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-31
Summary:

Paramount believes in finishing what it starts in a serial. 'Who is Number One,' featuring Kathleen Clifford, has features that make it one of the most successful ever screened at the Bijou Theatre

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-05 - 1918-10-08
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'The Secret Kingdom' 11th and 12th episodes with L-KO and Keystone comics. Wednesday 9th, see our next serial, 'Who Is Number One?' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes, Paramount serial complete in 15 episodes, featuring Kathleen Clifford.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-05 - 1918-10-08
Summary:

The eleventh and twelfth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom,' with L-Ko and Keystone comics, from Saturday, 5th to Tuesday, 8th October. A Paramount feature in 5 parts. The first to third episodes of 'Who is Number One?' on Wednesday 9th October. Kathleen Clifford is featured.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-11
Summary:

Monday the 13th instant, being a holiday, the Hongkong Theatre is giving a special Matinee at 5 p.m., a screening of a Paramount film in 5 parts, featuring Kathleen [sic] Williams in a beautiful drama 'Big Timber.' A fine comedy will be shown at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-13
Summary:

Today, at the 5 p.m. matinee at the Hongkong Theatre, Miss Kathleen Williams will appear in Paramount film the 'Big Timber.' There will be a fine comedy and new comics at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-25 - 1920-03-30
Summary:

Tonight until Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., the Moral Uplift Society of America presents 'It May Be Your Daughter.' At 5.15 p.m., William Fox presents Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Temptation' [sic]. At 7.15 p.m., Kathleen Clifford in 'Who is Number One' episodes Nos. 10…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-27 - 1920-03-30
Summary:

Tonight until Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., the moral uplift society of America presents the powerful preachment, 'It May Be Your Daughter.' At 5.15 p.m., William Fox presents the royal actress, Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Temptation.' At 7.15 p.m., Kathleen Clifford in 'Who…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-27
Summary:

Daisy Harcourt, an English comedienne, is appearing at the Hongkong Theatre this week. Besides, a Paramount film in five reels, 'Lost in Transit,' arranged by Gardner Hunting from the story written by Kathleen Williams, will be screened tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-12
Summary:

Bullet Proof,' starring Harry Carey, will be shown from today at the Hongkong Theatre. 'Bullet Proof' is the work of John Frederick, and it was produced for Universal by Lynn Reynolds, the director responsible for 'The Brute Breaker,' 'Overland Red,' and other…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-18
Summary:

The Beauty Market,' in which Kathleen [sic] Macdonald takes the leading role, comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Flickers
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-12
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-29
Summary:

Beautiful architecture and striking scenic effects are predominant features of 'Smilin' Through,' which Norma Talmadge in the chief role, won general admiration when it was shown for the first time at the Coronet yesterday. Film synopsis included. Added to this is a wonderful…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08
Summary:

Both wives and husbands will be interested in 'The Bolted Door,' the new attraction (starring Frank Mayo), at the World Theatre for today and tomorrow only. The manner in which one couple solved the problem has been made into an interesting story by George Gibbs, the well-known…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-17 - 1923-10-17
Summary:

Mae Marsh, George Bartholow Jr., Kathleen Kirkham and Herbert Prior in 'The Little ‘Fraid Lady.' Picture included.