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: 1911-11-21
Summary:

At the Theatre Royal on Saturday, the management of the Palace Theatre, Mount Austin, is producing one of their well-known variety entertainments. Performances by Mr. and Mrs. Worcester, Mrs. Walker and Mr. Donne.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

Louis Rohmeyer, who was walking around the world for a wager, was stolen $10. The criminal was brought into court by Sergeant Pitt and was sentenced one month's hard labour and 4 hours ' stocks. The 'pedestrian' stated in evidence that he engaged the defendant to convey him…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-22 - 1916-03-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Sleep Walkers' (3 parts) and 'Plaything of an Hour' (3 parts); Coming film: 'Adventures of Farandoul'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-23 - 1916-03-23
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Sleep Walkers' (3 parts) and 'Plaything of an Hour' (3 parts); Coming film: 'Adventures of Farandoul'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-24 - 1916-03-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Sleep Walkers' (3 parts) and 'Plaything of an Hour' (3 parts); Coming film: 'Adventures of Farandoul'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-24 - 1916-04-26
Summary:

The drama in 5 reels, 'The Hypocrites,' on Tuesday, 25th April, 1916. Comedies including 'The Sleep Walker,' 'The Old Curiosity Shop' and 'The Second Childhood' (by Keystone). A picture in 4 reels, 'On the Belgium Battlefields' [sic], on Thursday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-25 - 1916-04-27
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Hypocrites' (5 parts), 'The Sleep Walker', 'The Old Curiosity Shop' and 'His Second Childhood'; Coming film: 'On the Belgian Battlefields'; 25% of gross takings at the coming performance will be handed over to War…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-05 - 1917-04-07
Summary:

On Apr 6, the greatest of all comedies, 'The Submarine Pirate,' featuring Syd Chaplin, see the submarines, torpedos, broadsides, thrills; the beautiful drama 'The Rival's Daughter' in 2 parts; Pathe's latest gazettes and other interesting films; on Apr 13, the long…

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

Screening of 'The Submarine Pirate' featuring Syd Chaplin, 'The Rival Daughter', Pathe's Latest Gazettes and other interesting films; Coming film: 'Iron Claw'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-09 - 1917-04-09
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Submarine Pirate' featuring Syd Chaplin, 'The Rival Daughter', Pathe's Latest Gazettes and other interesting films; Coming film: 'Iron Claw'

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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: 1918-05-31 - 1918-05-31
Summary:

The next exclusive feature, a 32-centimeter dramatic shot that has started the film world, Lillian Walker in 'The Lust of the Ages,' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, produced by Ogden Pictures Corporation. Book your seats early for Saturday, 1st June. Dress circle, $1.00; first-class, 50 cents…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-01 - 1918-06-01
Summary:

Saturday, 1st to Tuesday, 4th June at 9.15 p.m. performance, screening the beautiful film in 7 parts, 'The Lust of the Ages.' 7 p.m. performance and also at Saturday matinees 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., showing 'The Barrier' in 7 parts. Remarks: Another ad. on page 10. 'The Lust…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-01
Summary:

The second of the series 'The Lust of the Ages' from the book by Aaton Hoffman will be shown tonight, starring Lillian Walker. Repeat performances of 'The Barrier' will be given this afternoon matinees.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-20 - 1918-09-23
Summary:

September 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 9.15 performance, the serial stupendous, 'The Mystery Ship' 5th and 6th episodes; The Animated Weekly No. 143; 'Lover's Lost Control' in 2 parts featuring Syd. Chaplin (Keystone). Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents;…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-15 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

15th, 16th and 17th January, showing 'Colorado' in 5 parts, a great dramatic masterpiece, produced from the story by August [sic] Thomas, including Gazette and comics. Friday, 17th matinee 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating, 'Fanchon, the Cricket,' Paramount feature in 5…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-18 - 1919-01-20
Summary:

Saturday 18th to Tuesday 21st January, showing 'Kindling,' Paramount feature in 5 parts, featuring Charlotte Walker, including Gazette and comics. Monday 20th matinee at 5.15 p.m., Pathe drama, 'The Golden Sword-Knot' in 5 parts. Wednesday 21st January, see 'The Voice on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-18
Summary:

The Paramount feature 'Fanchon the Cricket' featuring Mary Pickford in five parts will be repeated at this afternoon's matinee. Another Paramount picture 'Kindling' featuring Charlotte Walker in five parts will be shown on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-18 - 1919-01-20
Summary:

Saturday 18 to Tuesday January 21, showing 'Kindling,' a Paramount feature in 5 parts, featuring Charlotte Walker, also Gazette and Comics. Monday January 20, matinee at 5.15 p.m., a Pathe drama 'The Golden Sword-knot' in 5 parts. Wednesday January 22, see 'The Voice on…