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: 1915-03-20 - 1915-03-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'My Friend 'Lumpy Levy'' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and 'The Smouldering Spark' (2 parts, 3,000 ft); Also Comic Pictures; Orchestra in attendance

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-20 - 1915-03-23
Summary:

On Mar 20, a great farcical picture-comedy My Friend 'Lumpy Levy' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; 'The Smouldering Spark.' drama in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; also comic pictures; orchestra in attendance.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-23 - 1915-03-23
Summary:

Films screenings including 'My Friend 'Lumpy Levy'' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and 'The Smouldering Spark' (2 parts, 3,000 ft); Also Comic Pictures; Orchestra in attendance

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-30 - 1917-05-30
Summary:

Screening of 'Avenger' and 'Smouldering Spark' for 4 nights

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-30 - 1917-06-01
Summary:

From May 30 to June 1, showing two powerful dramas, 'The Avenger' in 3 parts; and 'A Smouldering Spark' in 2 parts.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-31 - 1917-06-01
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Avenger' and 'Smouldering Spark' for 4 nights

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

The new picture at the Coronet 'The Auction Block,' is adapted from the novel of the same name by Rex Beach. Rubye De Remer is the feminine lead and the large cast including Florence Deshon, Dorothy Wheeler, Florence John, Tom Powers, Walter Hitchcock, Ned Burton, Charles Graham,…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-31
Summary:

Tarnished Reputations,' which began its four days engagement at the Coronet Theatre yesterday, is a typical Dolores Cassinelli picture. Written by its producer, Leonce Perret, it is a series of dramatic punches. The cast included Albert Roscoe, George Deneubourg and Ned Burton. Film…

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-21 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

Wednesday 22ned to Saturday 25th August, 5.15 p.m. matinee, Robertson-Cole special, Bessie Barriscale in 'Life's Twist.' 9.15 p.m. show, Pathe Orient presents 'Atlantide' in 12 parts. Booking at the Theatre.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-12
Summary:

The fire which we reported yesterday was at the residence of Mr. Tam Ho, the proprietor of the Sun Theatre. He estimates the loss sustained at $4,000. Sparks issuing from the kitchens of two houses in the rear are believed to have got amongst some rolls of films and caused the fire.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-19
Summary:

Seldom do patrons of a theatre give way to spontaneous applause before they have seen an act, but this happened at the Star Theatre last evening when the curtain went up for the turn of The Littlejohns. The stage was draped with curtains which sparked as with jewels. A graceful acrobatic dance…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' Baby Peggy's second Universal production, opened last night at the Queen's Theatre. The notable cast was assembled by Jess Robins, director of the picture, to portray the varied roles in the story, which was written by Bernard McConville. Robert Ellis and Elinor…