A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-06
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre has changed the hour of its matinee for this afternoon, comics and pictures will be screened, including 'The Diamond from the Sky' and 'The Iron Claw' featuring Pearl White.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
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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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-14 - 1917-02-14
Summary:

Screening of 'What Happened to Mary' and Keystone Comics for 3 nights; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-15 - 1917-02-15
Summary:

Screening of 'What Happened to Mary' and Keystone Comics for 2 nights; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-16 - 1917-02-16
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'What Happened to Mary' and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
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.'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-17 - 1917-02-17
Summary:

Screening of 'Peg O' The Ring' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'What Happened to Mary'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-19 - 1917-02-20
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Peg O' The Ring' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'What Happened to Mary'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
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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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-21 - 1917-02-21
Summary:

Screening of 'What Happened to Mary' and Keystone Comics for 3 nights; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-22 - 1917-02-22
Summary:

Screening of 'What Happened to Mary' and Keystone Comics for 2 nights; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-22
Summary:

Lucille Love's performance is attracting many people to the Hongkong Theatre. The managers have given an extra matinee every Saturday to accommodate patrons. The well-known film 'What happened to Mary' with new comics are screened.

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-23 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'What Happened to Mary' and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
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).

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Eleanor H. Porter's Story, 'Dawn'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-08
Summary:

Dawn,' one of the Eleanor H. Porter's most widely read novels, is the attraction at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The producer of the film is J. Stuart Blackton, and in it, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon are starred. Stanley Olmstead adapted the story to the screen. Harry Davenport…

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tonight till Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15
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.'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. No. 2511.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-12
Summary:

Tonight till Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer in the charming novel by Mr. Porter, 'Dawn.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.'

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Headline: Tonight at the Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-09
Summary:

Don't miss seeing 'Dawn.' See new notice.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
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…

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Spirit of Helpfulness Pervades 'Dawn'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

The featuring attraction at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday is a picturization of Eleanor H. Porter's novel, 'Dawn.' It is a Blackton production starring Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon, Fanny Rice, Gus Alexander, Eddie Dunn, Margaret Barry and others.