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: 1912-12-26 - 1912-12-27
Summary:

The Shepherdess (played by children); current events - Ulster Day in Belfast, Wallace Memorial at Paisley, Great Fire at New Jersey and The Follies in new songs and stunts; Madames Swift, Spencer, Rowley in all new turns; 7.15 pictures only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-19
Summary:

It will be remembered, says the 'Times of Ceylon,' that some time ago a proposal that entertainments should be provided for coolies on estates afforded a rare opportunity for local humorists to exercise their wit. We believe that it was Mr. Wallace Westland who brought the news that in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-29
Summary:

Remarking, at London Sessions, on the number of boys who went astray, Mr. Robt. Wallace said that many who came before him owed their position to having been influenced by pictures of burglaries and thefts at cinematograph shows. His lordship said that not a session passed in which there was not…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-23
Summary:

On Monday at the matinee several pictures including a five part film 'The Woman,' comedy 'The Golden Chance' with Cleo Ridgely and Wallace Res [sic] and a drama 'Rufus Wallingford' that deals with modern life and 'Are you a Mason?' will be shown. Those who…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-21
Summary:

Among the witnesses before the Cinema Commission in London recently was Dr. Moore Ede, Dean of Worcester who described the results of visits to four picture theatres in Worcester and of inquiries made in elementary schools as to the effects of pictures shows. He had not found any indecency but a…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-08 - 1919-08-08
Summary:

Tonight, Kathlyn Williams and Wallace Reid in the film version of Bertrand Sinclair's 'Big Timber.'

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

Tonight, Kathlyn Williams and Wallace Reid in the film version of Bertrand Sinclair's 'Big Timber.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-19
Summary:

A new Paramount picture will be shown at the matinees at Hongkong Theatre on Saturday and Sunday next, entitled 'The World Apart.' The leading roles are taken by Wallace Reid and Myrtle Stedman. Film Synopsis included. The final episodes of the 'Moon Child' and 'Master…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-20 - 1919-09-23
Summary:

From 20th to 23rd September at 9.15 p.m. and also on Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m., showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Wallace Reid and Myrtle Stedman in 'The World Apart.' Booking at the theatre. September 20 Remarks: Saturday 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episodes of '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-22 - 1919-09-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Wallace Reid and Myrtle Stedman in 'The World Apart.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-25
Summary:

The Devil Stone,' an extraordinary photoplay in five parts, produced by Cecil B. de Mille, is showing at the Hongkong Theatre to large houses. The play features the famous actress Geraldine Farrar in the leading role. Miss Farrar is supported by a notable cast, including Wallace Raid, Tully…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-13 - 1921-01-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'Rimrock Jones,' a Paramount picture.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-13 - 1921-01-14
Summary:

Wallace Reid in 'Rimrock Jones,' a Paramount picture in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-13 - 1921-01-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Wallace Reid in 'Rimrock Jones,' a Paramount picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-14 - 1921-05-17
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Carlos and his company in a happy mixture of varieties. Also Wallace Reid and Kathlyn Williams in 'The Thing We Love.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-14 - 1921-05-17
Summary:

Carlos and his company in 'A Happy Mixture of Varieties.' Also, Wallace Reid and Kathlyn Williams in 'The Thing We Love' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-14
Summary:

The Thing [sic] We Love' a five part Paramount picture featuring Wallace Reid and Kathlyn Williams will be screened at Hongkong Theatre. Mack Sennet [sic] comedies will also be shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-14 - 1921-05-17
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Creighton, Carlos and Warren in A Happy Mixture of Varieties, also Wallace Reid and Kathlyn Williams in 'The Thing We Love.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-22
Summary:

Now York, July 20. The cinema actress, Pearl White, has been granted a divorce, without alimony, on the ground that the husband, Wallace McCutcheon, neglected to provide for her.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-10
Summary:

At the Kowloon Theatre, there will be shown a five-reel subject 'Brothers Divided' written by Gertrude Andrews, which features Frank Keenan. The work of Wallace MacDonald and Ruth Langston is commendable.