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: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-26
Summary:

(Flower Street) The latest gazette and graphic news of the world. Performance by Viola Lilian and The Sister Price. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-02
Summary:

There appear the so-called 'talking pictures,' a synchronization of the cinematograph and the phonograph by electrical science, are already in craze in London and Paris. So premising have been these reproductions of plays and operas that two prominent producers, Charles Frohman and…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-11 - 1913-01-14
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including 'A Hydro-aeroplane Elopement' [sic] by Max Linder. Gazette and graphic news are included. Performances by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-09-16
Summary:

A remarkable incident is reported from Whistable. During the exhibition of the 'Quo Vadis' films at the local picture palace one visitor became greatly agitated, and was overcome by his emotion that he fainted and had to be carried out of the building. It was reported that the visitor…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The article mentioned the strong growth of the cinema business in Great Britain and America. These important and interesting facts of the wonderful growth of cinema are given by Mr. Valentia Steer in his book, The Romance of the Cinema. Mr. Steer also mentioned the cinematograph has caught the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-04 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Tuesday, 5th October, 1915. The detective serial in 2 parts, 'Wild West' with Nick Winter. Gazette with Serbian Army included. Comics 'Wheelbarrow Race' is shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-21
Summary:

Tonight's change of programme at the Palisade, Kowloon, includes a wonderful film entitled 'The Port of Missing Men,' which is similar to 'A Prisoner of Zenda'; comic and gazette also will be included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-05
Summary:

There was a full house at the Hongkong Theatre last night, having Paramount feature entitled 'The Kiss' which is well received. Other items on the programme included the Gazette and two comic 'Eddie's Night Out' and 'Love's Strategy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-05 - 1918-12-05
Summary:

A Paramount feature, 'The Kiss,' in 5 parts tonight. Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot are featured. Gazette and comics included.The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 7th December.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-09
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 7th to Tuesday, 10th December. Gazette and comics included. A film history in 4 parts, 'Robinson Crusoe,' released in the special matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, 9th December. A Paramount feature in 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-10 - 1918-12-12
Summary:

A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Sowers' with Blanche Sweet featured, from 11th, 12th and 13th December. Gazette and comics included. A drama in 5 parts, 'The Birth of a Man,' in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 12th December.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-13 - 1918-12-16
Summary:

The fifteenth and sixteenth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 14th to Tuesday, 17th December. Gazette and comics included. 'The Star of Bethlehem' in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, 17th December. 'The Clue,' featuring Blanche Sweet, on Wednesday, 18th…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-17 - 1918-12-20
Summary:

A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Clue' with Blanche Sweet featured, on 18th, 19th, 20th December. Gazette and comics included. A drama in 5 parts, 'The Last Man' in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 19th December.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-21 - 1918-12-23
Summary:

The final episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' from 21st to 24th December. Gazette and comics included. Special request in repeating the Paramount feature, 'The Kiss' in 5 parts, in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, 23rd December.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-31 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

A Paramount photo-play in 5 parts, 'Trenesse's Pardnir,' on 1st, 2nd and 3rd January, 1919. Gazette and comics included. A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Sowers,' by special request in matinee at 6 p.m. on Thursday, 2nd January. A dramatic film in 5 parts, '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-07 - 1919-01-07
Summary:

January 8, 9 and 10, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' also Gazette and Comics. Saturday January 11, see the great dramatic British film in 8 parts, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared,'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

The 'Sons of Satan' was the principal item of the programme at the Victoria Theatre last night, besides a gazette number, portraying many live war incidents, always welcomed with the audiences. Wiffles picture 'Wiffles Has Married a Wealthy Wife' was very interesting.

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

There was a popular programme at the Hongkong Theatre yesterday evening, the leading picture being a 5-part play entitled 'Father and the Boys.' Two comedies, 'The Deceivers' and 'A Coat's a Coat' were really funny. Tonight there is a change of programme with…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08 - 1919-01-10
Summary:

Tonight, see the great dramatic British film in 8 parts, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared,' also Gazette and Comics. Saturday January 11, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-11 - 1919-01-14
Summary:

Saturday 11 to Tuesday 14 January, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' also Gazette and Comics. Monday January 13, matinee 5.15 p.m., by special request we are repeating, 'The Boy Scouts' a drama in 8 parts. Wednesday January 15,…