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: 1910-12-14 - 1910-12-20
Summary:

Changing pictures twice weekly; Vaudeville performances by Miss Mae Montgomery, Mr. Chas Castleman, Miss Vera Ferrace, Mr. R. H. Stephenson; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-14 - 1910-02-20
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees Saturdays, at 4 p.m.; World pictures; 2 new artists at 9 p.m., Miss Mae Montgomery, Mr. Chas. Castleman and Miss Vera Ferrace; New song, new pictures and new sketches; 7 p.m. 50, 30, and 20 cents; 9 p.m. $1.00, 70 and 40 cents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-15
Summary:

Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss Mae Montgomery and Mr. Chas Cattleman performed in the Bijou Scenic Theatre last night. Mr. Cattleman will repeat his performance tonight and all those who are interested in occult should not miss his show.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-17
Summary:

Misses Vera Ferrace, Mae Montgomery and Mr. Chas Cattleman will perform tonight and new pictures will be thrown on the screen, including 'The Mica Mine,'' The Resin Industry,' 'A Difficult Task,' 'Display of Horsemanship,' and 'The Gas Inspector.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-19
Summary:

There was a bumper house at the Bijou Scenic Theatre on Saturday night in response to the attractive bill of fare which had been advertised. Performances by Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss Mae Montgomery and Mr. Chas Castleman. The pictures exhibited are all good.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-23 - 1918-05-23
Summary:

The three big productions of the year: 'The Barrier' in 7 parts, 8,000 feet, produced by the Rex Beach Motion Pictures Co.; 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts, 6,000 feet, featuring Mae Murray; 'The Lust of the Ages' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, featuring Lillian Walker. Watch…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-23
Summary:

By arrangement with the Hongkong Film Exchange Company, Hongkong Theatre have secured the sole rights for China of exceptional films. The first is from the story of Rex Beach, 'The Barrier' issued by the Rex Beach Motion Picture Company. Another is 'The Mormon Maid' featuring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-24 - 1918-05-24
Summary:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, May 25, 26, 27 and 28, super-programme for four nights only. 9.15 p.m. performance, the first greatest picture of the year, 'The Barrier' from the novel by Rex Beach, in 7 parts, 8,000 feet. Owing to the enormous price we are paying for the rights…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-05 - 1918-06-05
Summary:

Tonight, showing the greatest dramatic film, 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts, 6,000 feet, featuring Mae Murray. Including Universal Weekly (War News) and comics. Please note: owing to the enormous price we are paying for the rights to exhibit this film, the prices for admission will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-07 - 1918-08-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th August, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' featuring the beautiful star Mae Murray. Also Paramount Gazette and Comics. Saturday 10th to Tuesday 13th August, screening 'The Daughter of the Gods.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-07 - 1918-08-08
Summary:

A Paramount photo-play in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' featuring Mae Murray on 7th, 8th and 9th August. Gaumont graphic and comics included. 'The Daughter of the Gods' will be released on Saturday 10th to Tuesday 13th.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-04 - 1919-02-06
Summary:

February 5, 6 and 7, showing 7th to 9th episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire,' also Comics. Saturday February 8, see Mae Murray in 'The Plow Girl.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-05 - 1919-02-07
Summary:

5th, 6th and 7th February, showing 7th to 9th episodes 'The Voice on the Wire' and comics. Saturday 8th, see Mae Murray in 'The Plow Girl.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-07 - 1919-02-11
Summary:

February 8, 9, 10 and 11, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Mae Murray in 'The Plow Girl,' also Graphic and Comics. Tuesday 11th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Her Claim to Happiness,' a beautiful film story in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-08 - 1919-02-11
Summary:

8th, 9th, 10th and 11th February, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Mae Murray in 'The Plow Girl,' including Graphic and comics. Tuesday 11th, matinee 5.15 p.m., showing 'Her Claim to Happiness,' a beautiful film story in 5 parts, etc.

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-08
Summary:

Last night at the Hongkong there was showing the 7th and 8th Episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire,' starring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Further episodes of this film will be shown next Wednesday. The comic shows last night was truly funny, a Keystone 'When Dreams Come True.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-28 - 1919-04-30
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 28, 29 and 30 at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bessie Love in her happy play, 'A Little Sister of Everybody.' Also 'Wiffles Advances the Time.' Thursday, matinee 1st May at 5.15 p.m., 'A Mormon Maid' by Paul West with Mae Murray.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-28 - 1919-04-28
Summary:

Tonight! Bessie Love in her happy play 'A Little Sister of Everybody.' April 28 and 29 remarks: 'Wiffles Advances the Time.' Matinee: 'A Mormon Maid' by Paul West with Mae Murray. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-28 - 1919-04-30
Summary:

3 nights only, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 23, 29 and 30 at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bessie Love in her happy play, 'A Little Sister of Everybody.' 'Wiffles Advances the Time.' Thursday matinee 1st, May at 5.15 p.m., 'A Mormon Maid' by Paul West with Mac […

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-14 - 1919-06-17
Summary:

14th, 15th, 16th and 17th June, showing the beautiful Mae Murray in 'At First Sight,' Paramount exclusive feature in 5 parts, including various comics. Booking at the Theatre.