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: 1918-02-18
Summary:

The Tramp' featuring Henry Krauss will be screened tonight at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's British and American Gazettes are really good this week and comic pictures are worth seeing. A well-known cinema serial 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White is expected shortly from…

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-15
Summary:

Seats were fully occupied at Victoria and Hongkong Theatre. In the twentieth century the role of a hero is played by a female rather than male and Pearl White fulfils every requirement in the 'Fatal Ring.' Film synopsis included. Many interesting films will be shown in the programme…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-10
Summary:

There will be a special matinee at the Hongkong Theatre showing a thrilling drama 'The Fatal Ring' in five parts and various comics.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-13
Summary:

Tonight the 'Hungry Heart' will be screened for the last time in Hongkong Theatre. Tomorrow a beautiful film 'What Happened to Jones' in 5 parts will be screened. On Saturday next, another beautiful Lasky-Paramount picture 'Lost and Won' will be shown. This film is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-13 - 1919-05-16
Summary:

May 14, 15, 16, feature in 5 parts, 'What Happened to Jones?' Also Gazette and Comics. Saturday 17th, see Marie Doro in 'Lost and Won' (Paramount 5 parts). Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-14 - 1919-05-16
Summary:

14th, 15th and 16th May, feature in 5 parts, 'What Happened to Jones?' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday 17th, see Marie Doro in 'Lost and Won' (Paramount in 5 parts). Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-17 - 1919-05-20
Summary:

17th, 18th, 19th and 20th May, showing the beautiful and gifted star, Marie Doro in 5 parts, 'Lost and Won' by Paramount. Also various comics. Wednesday 21st, Constance Collier in 5 parts, 'The Tongues of Men' by Paramount, a sparkling drama of love versus duty. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-17 - 1919-05-20
Summary:

May 17, 18, 19 and 20, showing the beautiful and gifted star Marie Doro in 'Lost and Won' (Paramount 5 parts). Also various Comics. Wednesday 21 st, Constance Collier in 'The Tongues of Men' (Paramount 5 parts), a sparkling drama of love versus duty. Booking at the Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-19
Summary:

The attraction at the Hongkong is a Paramount feature in five parts, entitled 'Lost and Won,' and a cartoon comedy, of Col. Heeza Liar. On Wednesday, May 21, 'The Tongues of Men,' a sparkling drama will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-31 - 1919-06-02
Summary:

31st May, 1st, 2nd and 3rd June, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives,' and various comics. Tuesday 3rd June, matinee at 5 p.m., by special request, showing 'Lost and Won,' Paramount photoplay in 5 parts. Booking at the Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-31 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

31st May, 1st, 2nd and 3rd June, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives' and various Comics. Tuesday 3rd June, matinee at 5 p.m., by special request, showing 'Lost and Won' (Paramount photoplay 5 parts). Booking at the Theatre. June…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-07 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

7th, 8th, 9th and 10th June, showing Paramount exclusive in 6 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'The Valentine Girl.' Monday, 9th June, matinee at 5 p.m., by request, showing 'Lost and Won' featuring Marie Doro. Booking at the Theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-07 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

June 7, 8, 9 and 10, showing Paramount exclusive 6 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'The Valentine Girl.' Monday 9th, matinee at 5 p.m., by request, showing 'Lost and Won' featuring Marie Doro. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-04
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre is presenting a magnificent and costly films from the World Film Corporation of New York, entitled 'One of Millions,' featuring the renowned actress Laura Sawyer. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-05 - 1919-08-06
Summary:

August 6, 7 and 8, showing dramatic film in 4 parts, 'One of Millions' and various Comics. Saturday 9th, see 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Moon Child.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-06 - 1919-08-07
Summary:

6th, 7th and 8th August, showing dramatic film in 4 parts, 'One of Millions' and various comics. Saturday 9th August, see 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Moon Child.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-07 - 1919-08-08
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing 'One of Millions' (4 parts) and Comics. 7.15 p.m. performance, showing a new serial, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Bull's Eye.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-08 - 1919-08-08
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. performance, showing 'One of Millions' in 4 parts and comics. 7.15 p.m. performance, showing a new serial, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Bull's Eye.' Booking at the theatre.

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

The Hongkong Theatre will show 'Bull's Eye' this afternoon. There are several programmes, including a film 'Moon Child' and a drama 'One of the millions.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-09 - 1919-08-09
Summary:

Saturday 9th and Monday 11th August, showing 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Moon Child' and comics. Sunday's matinee at 6 p.m., showing 'One of Millions.' Booking at the theatre.