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: 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: 1919-05-20
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.

4
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.

5
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…

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-24 - 1919-09-26
Summary:

September 24, 25 and 26, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'The Seven Sisters.' Saturday, 27th September, see 'Houdini.' Booking at the Theatre.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-27 - 1919-09-30
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 27th September, showing 1st and 2nd episodes of 'Houdini,' in the great mystery serial, and Comics. Booking at the Theatre.

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-01 - 1919-10-02
Summary:

October 1, 2 and 3, showing drama in 5 parts, Beatriz Michelena in 'Mignon,' and Comics. Saturday 4th, see episodes 3 and 4 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the Theatre.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-03 - 1919-10-06
Summary:

October 4, 5, 6 and 7, showing episodes 3 and 4 of 'Houdini,' and Comics. Wednesday, 8th, see Annette Kellermann in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Booking at the Theatre.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-07 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

October 8, 9 and 10, showing a great drama film in 7 parts, Annette Kellermann in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Saturday 11th, episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the Theatre.

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

From October 11 to 14, showing episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Monday, 13th, matinee 5 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Big Timber,' Paramount in 5 parts. Booking at the Theatre.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-21
Summary:

From Saturday 18 to Tuesday 21, October, showing episodes 7 and 8 of 'Houdini,' and various Comics. Booking at the Theatre. October 18 Remarks: Sunday, no matinee.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-22 - 1919-10-24
Summary:

October 22, 23 and 24, showing a drama in 5 parts, 'Jane Shore,' and various Comics. Saturday 25th, see episodes 9 and 10 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the Theatre.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-28
Summary:

October 25, 26, 27 and 28, showing episodes 9 and 10 of 'Houdini,' and Comics. Wednesday 29th, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Evil Eye.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-01 - 1919-11-04
Summary:

For four nights only, commencing Saturday 1st November, 9.15 p.m. performance, Selig presents Kathlyn Williams and Wheeler Oakman in 'The Ne'er Do Well,' drama in 10 parts, a stirring story by Rex Beach. Usual prices. Matinees and 7.15 p.m. performances, showing 11th and 12th…