A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-11-16 - 1918-11-18
Summary:

The seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' tonight, including Universal gazette and comics. A Paramount film in 5 parts, 'The Lash,' on Wednesday, 20th November. Special matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 21th November.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-11-22 - 1918-11-26
Summary:

The ninth and tenth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' from Saturday, 23rd to Tuesday, 26th November. Universal gazette and comics included. A Paramount photo-play in 5 parts, 'The Smugglers,' on Wednesday, 27th November.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-11-29 - 1918-12-04
Summary:

The eleventh and twelfth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' from Saturday, 30th to Tuesday, 3rd December. Universal gazette and comics included. A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Kiss,' on Wednesday, 4th December. Special programme in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 5th…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-31 - 1919-02-03
Summary:

February 1, 2, 3 and 4, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldina [sic] Farrar. Also, Gazette and Comics. Monday February 3, matinee at 5 p.m., showing 'Quo Vadis,' a drama in 7 parts. Tuesday February 4, matinee…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-02
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 3rd May, 9.15 p.m. performance, Charlie Chaplin pictures: 'The Cure' 2 parts; 'The Fireman' 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker' 2 parts. This comedy programme will keep you amused from beginning to end. (Book your seats early.) Dress circle: $1.00. First…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Tonight, Paramount feature (5 parts), Vivian Martin in 'The Arrival of Perpetua' and Comics. Saturday 3rd, May, Charlie Chaplin pictures: 'The Cure,' 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker,' 2 parts; 'The Fireman,' 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-03
Summary:

In order to break the monotony of photo-dramas and romances, Hongkong Theatre has made a selection of 3 comedies featuring Charlie Chaplin to be screened from today (Saturday) up to Tuesday next. The 3 comedies are 'The Cure,' 'The Fireman' and 'The Floorwalker.' At…

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

The Fireman,' 'The Floorwalker' and 'The Cure,' starred by Charlie Chaplin, were a trio of films calculated to make hyena laugh regularly in Hongkong Theatre. There is another comic film 'Cupid makes a Bull's Eye' which is good but overshadowed by the big…

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

May 3, 4, 5 and 6, 9.15 p.m. tonight, all comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in: 'The Fireman,' 2 parts; 'The Floorwalker,' 2 parts; 'The Cure,' 2 parts. Saturday matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing 'The Hungry Heart,' drama 5 parts.

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

Constance Collier, the famous London Star was in 'The Tongues of Men' which will appear in Hongkong Theatre on Wednesday. Another renowned novelist's romantic picture, 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens, will be screened on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-21 - 1919-05-23
Summary:

May 21, 22 and 23, showing Paramount feature 5 parts, from Charles Dickens famous novel, 'Great Expectations,' featuring Louise Huff and Jack Pickford. Also various Comics. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-22
Summary:

Louise Huff and Jack Pickford, the two principal roles in Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations,' have proved the predicted success in Yesterday's show in Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-31 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

31st May, 1st, 2nd and 3rd June, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives' and various Comics. Tuesday 3rd June, matinee at 5 p.m., by special request, showing 'Lost and Won' (Paramount photoplay 5 parts). Booking at the Theatre. June…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

From tomorrow until Tuesday next a 5-part Universal drama 'A Taste of Life' featuring Edith Roberts, will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. An amusing 2-part comedy and interesting scenes from the Universal Gazette will complete an excellent programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-08-26
Summary:

Tonight Pauline Frederick in 'Resurrection.' Also Mack Sennett comedies and screen magazine.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-27 - 1921-08-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Lucille Love [sic] in 'After the War.' Also Mack Sennett comedies and new screen magazine.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-31 - 1921-09-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'The Law of the North.' Also Charlie Chaplin in 'Triple Trouble' and new screen magazine.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-07 - 1921-09-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Ruth Clifford in 'The Millionaire Pirate.' New Screen Magazine and comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-19 - 1921-10-21
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Harry Carey in 'The Freeze-Out.' Also Harry Sweet in 'A Roaring Love Affair' [sic] and latest screen magazine.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-22 - 1922-03-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Roy Stewart in 'The Double Standard' with beautiful comedies and new Screen Magazine.