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: 1916-09-04
Summary:

The New Hongkong Cinematograph was well filled last evening by an appreciative audience, who thoroughly enjoyed both the pictures and the music. The programme was of a capital description. 'A Daughter of Eve' in five reels, was the premier film. A Gaumont Graphic film was also quite…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-11
Summary:

At the New Hongkong Theatre, a fine four-part Italian film, 'The Waitress Countess,' is being shown. The Gaumont Graphic contains a number of well-taken and most interesting photographs dealing with the war and other matters of topical interest, and there are further attractions in the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-19
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre will screen tomorrow (Saturday) the 5th and 6th episode of the beautiful serial film 'The Strange Case of Mary Page.' Sydney Chaplin will appear in the comedy the 'Hushing Scandal' in two parts, together with the Gaumont Graphic as last in the programme.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-31 - 1918-08-01
Summary:

The seventh and eighth episodes of 'Mary Page' on 31st July, 1st and 2nd August. Gaumont graphic and Keystone comics included. The ninth and tenth episodes of 'Mary Page' will be continued on Saturday, 3rd August.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-02 - 1918-08-06
Summary:

The ninth and tenth episodes of 'Mary Page' from Saturday, 3rd to Tuesday 6th August. Gaumont graphic and comics included. A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' on Wednesday, 7th August.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-07 - 1918-08-08
Summary:

A Paramount photo-play in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' featuring Mae Murray on 7th, 8th and 9th August. Gaumont graphic and comics included. 'The Daughter of the Gods' will be released on Saturday 10th to Tuesday 13th.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-17 - 1918-08-19
Summary:

The eleventh and thirteenth episodes of 'Mary Page' from 17th to 20th August. Gaumont graphic and comics included. The final episodes of Mary Page on Wednesday, 21st August.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-20 - 1918-08-20
Summary:

The final episodes of 'Mary Page [sic]' on 22nd and 23rd August, including Gaumont graphic and comics. A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Victory of Conscience [sic],' on Saturday, 24th August. A Paramount feature in 5 parts on Saturday, 24th August.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-21 - 1918-08-23
Summary:

The final episodes of 'Mary Page' tonight, including Gaumont graphic and comics. A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Victory of Conscience,' on Saturday, 24th August.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

September 25-27. From Wednesday to Friday, screening 'Pasquale,' Paramount feature, complete in five parts, featuring George Beban with Gaumont Graphic and comics. On Thursday and Friday, 'The Emigrant' [sic], 'Easy Street,' 'Behind the Screen.' All in 2…

12
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-16 - 1921-08-18
Summary:

Tuesday, the 16th to Thursday, 18th August, at 9.15 p.m., Betty Brice in 'Loyalty' in 6 parts. At 5.15 p.m., Matinees on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 'The Flame of the Yukon.' At 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m. 17th & 18th episodes of 'The Moon Riders.' August 18…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-16 - 1921-08-18
Summary:

All tramcars stop at this theatre. Tuesday 16th to Thursday 18th August, 9.15 p.m., Betty Brice in 'Loyalty.' 5.15 p.m. matinees: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 'The Flame of Yukon [sic].' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 17 and 18 episodes of 'The Moon Riders.' August 18…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-22
Summary:

Friday, the 19th to Monday, the 22nd August, at 9.15 p.m. only, Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Matinees 5.15 p.m. on Friday & Saturday, 'Loyalty.' Monday 22nd, Eddie Polo in episodes 1 & 2 of 'The Vanishing Dagger.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-22
Summary:

Friday, 18th to Monday, 22nd August, 9.15 p.m. only, Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Matinees: 5.15 p.m. Friday and Saturday (18th and 19th), 'Loyalty.' Monday 22nd, Eddie Polo in 'The Vanishing Dagger' episodes 1 and 2. 2.30…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-23 - 1921-08-25
Summary:

Charles Ray in 'The Hired Man,' a Paramount star attraction in 5 acts, Paramount Magazine and Mack Sennet [sic] Comedies. At 5.15 p.m. Matinees on Tuesday & Wednesday (23rd & 24th), 'Eyes of Youth.' Thursday, 25th August, 4th & 5th episodes of 'Vanishing…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-23 - 1921-08-25
Summary:

Tuesday 23rd to Thursday 25th August, 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Hired Man,' a Paramount star attraction in 5 acts. Paramount Magazine and Mack Sennet [sic] comedies. Special matinee for children, 5.15 p.m. Thursday, the 25th, 4th and 5th episodes of 'Vanishing Trails.' 2…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-09-01
Summary:

Tuesday 30th to Thursday 1st September 9.15 p.m., final shows of the world champion fight, Dempsey vs Carpentier. Admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Matinees at 5.15 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, Dempsey vs Carpentier fight. Thursday, 'Vanishing Trails' episodes 6 and 7. 7.15 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-02 - 1921-09-05
Summary:

Friday, 2nd to Monday, 5th September, at 9.15 p.m., Zane Grey's 'Desert Gold' in 7 parts, starring E. K. Lincon [sic]. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. on Friday, 2nd, 'Dempsey Carpentier,' Saturday, 3rd, 'Woman & the Law'; 7.15 p.m. from Friday, 2nd to Monday…