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: 1917-02-14 - 1917-02-16
Summary:

From Feb 14-16, showing a thrilling and interesting story 'What Happened to Mary,' 1-6 series; also Keystone comics; on Feb 17, see 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-17 - 1917-02-20
Summary:

On Feb 17, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring,' more thrilling and exciting; also Keystone comics; on Feb 21, see last 6 series of 'What Happened to Mary.'

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-21 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

From Feb 21-23, showing last 6 series of 'What Happened to Mary'; also Keystone comics; on Feb 24, see 5th and 6th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1917-06-29
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Pointsman's Daughter' (drama); 'Mama Is Asleep' (comedy in 2 parts); 'The Iron Claw,' 11th and 12th episodes (2 parts each).

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-24
Summary:

Through a misunderstanding, it was announced in yesterday's China Mail, that the film, 'It may be your daughter,' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. It should have read Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-25 - 1920-03-30
Summary:

Tonight until Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., the Moral Uplift Society of America presents 'It May Be Your Daughter.' At 5.15 p.m., William Fox presents Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Temptation' [sic]. At 7.15 p.m., Kathleen Clifford in 'Who is Number One' episodes Nos. 10…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-27 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

For four nights only. The moral uplift Society of America offers the powerful preachment photoplay 'It May Be Your Daughter.' Children not admitted.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-29
Summary:

It May Be Your Daughter,' the superfine photoplay that has been drawing packed houses at the Hong Kong Theatre, will be presented again tonight and tomorrow. Very shortly Hall Caine's 'Christian' [sic] will be shown at this Theatre. It is a six-reel picture, make by the…

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-30
Summary:

5.15 p.m. at Coronet, there was a screening of 'A World Aflame,' plot summary included. At 9.15 p.m. 'It Might be Your Daughter' [sic] was shown in Hongkong Theatre. This was an extract from the Diary of a Hongkong Waster.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-31 - 1920-04-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Temptation' [sic]. At 5.15 p.m., 'It May Be Your Daughter.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-12
Summary:

J. Stuart Blackton presents Sylvia Breamer in 'Dawn,' in 6 parts. Also, Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon appear at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday in their second Blackton production for distribution by Pathe. It is 'Dawn,' a photo-dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Eleanor H. Porter, author of 'Pollyanna,' 'The Road to…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-12
Summary:

Tonight until Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., J. Stuart Blackton presents the charming novel by Eleanor H. Porter, 'Dawn' in 6 parts featuring Sylvia Breamer. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.' April 9 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Dawn' only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-13 - 1921-04-15
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince presents Dorothy Dalton in 'Love Letters,' a Paramount picture. At 7.15 p.m., 'Dawn' in 6 parts.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-13
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is screening today a beautiful drama in five reels in which the well-known star Dorothy Delton [sic] takes the leading role in 'Love Letters.' It is a high-class Paramount picture. A comedy entitled 'On the Beach at Waikiki' will as be screened as well,…

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-14
Summary:

Featuring Dorothy Dalton in the principal role, 'Love Letters,' a Paramount drama in 5 reels was screened for the first time at the Hongkong Theatre. The thrilling drama 'Dawn' will be repeated. On Sunday, the chief attraction will be 'Our Better Selves' with Fannie…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-21 - 1921-09-23
Summary:

Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady' and Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.'

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-21
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, the programme includes a fine comedy entitled 'The Fly Cop' in which Billy West takes the role. This is followed with a magnificent drama 'Stranded in Arcady' with Vernon Castle in the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-21
Summary:

This week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre included Billy West's appearance in 'The Fly Cab' [sic] and a magnificent drama entitled 'Stranded in Arcady' in which Mrs. Vernon Castle takes the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-06
Summary:

Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit,' and Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.' Plan at the Theatre.