A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-12 - 1916-06-14
Summary:

Films screenings including Pathe's 'Under the Tricolor' (3 reels), 'Dolly of the Dailies' (4th and last episodes) and 'Jonah Day' (Keystone Comic); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Boxing and fencing performances

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-25 - 1916-07-25
Summary:

Change of Programme: The Famous Players Films Co. present 'Caprice' in 4 parts featuring Mary Pickford; Also screening of 'Harry Gazette', 'Schnitz the Tailor' (Keystone), 'A Marriage for Money' and 'Oh! My Aunt'; Band night Wednesday

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-26 - 1916-07-27
Summary:

Tonight's Programme: The Famous Players Films Co. present 'Caprice' in 4 parts featuring Mary Pickford; Also screening of 'Harry Gazette', 'Schnitz the Tailor' (Keystone), 'A Marriage for Money' and 'Oh! My Aunt'; Full band Tonight; Coming…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-08 - 1916-08-10
Summary:

Change of Programme: 'Temptation' in 3 parts, 'In the Secret Service', 'Eclair Gazette', 'Rebecca's Wedding Day' (Keystone Comic), 'Love and Dynamity' (Keystone Comic) and 'The Panama Canal' (3rd Series)

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-04 - 1917-01-04
Summary:

Screening of 'Iron Claw' (1st & 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Jameson and Sheldon Lewis, 'The Great War' (With Our Armies on the 'Somme'), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Married on Credit' (Keystone Comic) and 'Rastus Rabid Rabbit Hunt…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-05 - 1917-01-06
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Iron Claw' (1st & 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Jameson and Sheldon Lewis, 'The Great War' (With Our Armies on the 'Somme'), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Married on Credit' (Keystone Comic) and 'Rastus Rabid Rabbit…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source' in 5 parts. Matinee 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus,' 1, 2 & 3 epis. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source' in 5 parts. Also Gaumont Graphic and Comedies. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes…

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source.' Also Gaumont Graphic and comedies. Matinee 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus' [sic] 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. Popular…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-26
Summary:

The World Theatre's star film 'The Source' is an interesting picture with a plot staged in a lumber camp. Film synopsis included. Other films shown are the Gaumont Graphic and a very funny comedy. At 5.15, the star film is 'Melting Millions,' and first three episodes of…

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-31 - 1921-11-03
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille,' a special comedy attraction featuring Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in 5 parts. Matinee: 5.15 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Source'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 4th and 5th episodes of 'King of Circus' [sic]. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-01 - 1921-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., a special comedy attraction featuring Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran, 'La La Lucille' in 5 parts. Matinee: 5.15 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Source'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 4th and 5th episodes of 'King of Circus,' an animal super-serial in 18 episodes.…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-02
Summary:

La La Lucille,' the star film now showing at the World Theatre, is one long laugh from start to finish. With such names as Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in the cast, the acting is bound to be good. Film synopsis included. The programme also includes some minor films, with the usual Pathe's…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-08 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jack Sherrill and Mabel Withee in a rugged drama of human interest, 'Once to Every Man' in 5 parts. Also comedies and Pathe News. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille,' a special comedy attraction in 5 parts; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-09 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jack Sherrill and Mabel Withee in 'Once to Every Man' in 6 parts. Also Comedies and Pathe News. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King of Circus' [sic] episodes 6 and 7. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre is a five-part drama entitled 'Betrayed.' Film synopsis included. Other films are the Pathe News and a couple of good comedies. At the matinees, two further episodes of 'King of the Circus,' featuring Eddie Polo, are being screened.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-24
Summary:

Commencing today for 3 days only, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, the world's heavyweight championship contest between 'Dempsey and Carpentier,' 5 reels of terrific action. Usual prices. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Pollo in 'King of Circus' [sic] 10 and 11 episodes.…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-22 - 1921-11-24
Summary:

Commencing today for 3 days only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, the world's heavyweight championship contest between Dempsey and Carpentier, 5 reels of terrific action. Usual prices. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King of Circus,' 10 and 11 episodes. Booking at Messrs…

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-29 - 1921-12-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Carey and Irene Rich in 'Desperate Trails.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King of Circus,' 12th and 13th episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-29 - 1921-12-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Carey and Irene Rich in 'Desperate Trails.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Pollo in 12th and 13th episodes of 'King of Circus' [sic]. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., Tel 951.