A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-19
Summary:

A report from Sydney Sun introduced Charlie Chaplin. The writer had been Mr. Chaplin's guest in Los Angeles for ten days, and under his guidance, met many of the principal stars in filmdom, including Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Fanny [sic] Ward, Theda Bara, and William S. Hart. About…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-09 - 1918-12-10
Summary:

December 9th and 10th, Theda Bara in 'Carmen.' Also Annals of the War No. 51. December 11th, by special request, 'When a Man Sees Red' will be repeated. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-09 - 1918-12-11
Summary:

December 9-10. Theda Bara in Carmen. Annals of the War No. 51. December 11. By special request, 'When a Man Sees Red' will be repeated. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-09
Summary:

There is an especially good programme at the Victoria Theatre tonight and tomorrow, the main features of which is the screening of 'Carmen,' in which Theda Bara will take the chief role. The Annals of the War will also be most interesting. On the 11th inst. the great picture 'When…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-26 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

Tomorrow at 5.15 p.m., Theda Bara, the vampire of the film in 'The Serpent,' a drama in 6 parts. Prices as usual, but no half-price seats. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-26 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

February 27 and 28, March 1 and 2, Theda Bara in 'The Serpent.' No half price seats. Booking at Robinson's. February 26 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Tomorrow 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. Prices as usual, but no half price seats.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

Tonight, Theda Bara in 'The Serpent.' No half-price seats. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-28
Summary:

After many rumours and much speculation 'The Serpent' was staged at the Coronet last night. Theda Bara was the vampire of the play which depicts a Russian autocrat and a Russian peasant girl. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-20
Summary:

The Girl from Bohemia' is shown in Coronet Theatre. Film plot included. Another top-hole film entitled 'Infidelity' with Theda Bara in the leading role will be coming in Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-20 - 1919-09-20
Summary:

Theda Bara in William Fox's 6-part drama, 'The Tiger Woman.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-20 - 1919-09-24
Summary:

Special children's matinee of 'King Lear' and 'The Tiger Woman.' September 24 remarks: Billy and Doris Harley in all their latest songs and dances. Theda Bara in 'The Tiger Woman. ' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-20
Summary:

The Tiger Woman' is an unexampled play, with a brilliant actress in the title role, Theda Bara. It opens today at the Coronet. Film plot included.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-22 - 1919-09-22
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., Theda Bara in 'The Tiger Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-24 - 1919-09-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Billy and Doris Harley in all their latest songs and dances. Also Theda Bara in 'The Tiger Woman.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-24 - 1919-09-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Billy and Doris Harley in all their latest songs and dances. Theda Bara in 'The Tiger Woman.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-19 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell in 'Her Temptations,' a fine five-part drama. Coming, a big attraction, Theda Bara in 'Gold and a Woman' in 7 reels. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-19 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents the favourite cinema star, Gladys Brockwell in 'Her Temptation,' a fine five-part story. Theda Bara in 'Gold and the Woman.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Tomorrow, positively for one night only! Theda Bara in her greatest vampire Part in 'The Serpent.' Booking at Robinson's. November 21 remarks: The best Pathe news.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-20
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre has secured for this week two magnificent dramas from the famous William Fox Corporation. The first is 'Her Temptation,' featuring Gladys Brockwell. The other is 'Gold and a Woman,' featuring Theda Bara.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Positively for one night only, Theda Bara in 'The Serpent.' No increase in prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 21 Remarks: Also showing Pathe news picture. On page 10, another ad. on the film. Tonight until Monday at 7.15, 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 1 and 2, and…