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: 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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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: 1918-04-24
Summary:

The subsequent episodes of the serial film 'Red Ace,' featuring Marie Walcamp, are now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. New pictures will be screened with new comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-16
Summary:

A splendid drama 'Frustrated Power' is appearing on the screen. It contains five parts and some of the actors are well-known. Also, some good comics are screened between intervals.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-10
Summary:

A fine film 'Daughter of Gods' will be screened tonight. At the matinee a Triangle comedy 'His picture in the papers' will be shown together with new comics. Final episodes of 'Mary page' will be given on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-21
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's comics made a good attraction. Tonight the 7th and 8th episodes of 'Secret Kingdom' will be screened and a Paramount feature 'Pasquale' will be exhibited with new comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-06
Summary:

Picture screened at the Hongkong Theatre increased its interest, including 'Mystery Ship.' A universal weekly and new comics make up the programme. 'Who is Number One?' will be shown today and vitagraph drama 'Turn of the Road' will be screened tomorrow.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-12
Summary:

The Lass of the Lumberlands' has attracted good houses. 'A Coney Island Princess' and new comics are to be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-09
Summary:

The sensational French drama 'The man of shame' featuring White Lecdy and Rosemary Theby, will be its last show in the Hongkong Theatre. Charlie Chaplin pictures will be screened at night, the 'Hungry Heart' will be repeated by request, and also comic pictures.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-12
Summary:

Next Wednesday three further episodes of the serial film 'Bull's Eye' will be screened, with a selection of comic pictures. The concluding parts of 'The Moon Child' featuring Marie Walcamp is going to be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-13
Summary:

Today, at the 5 p.m. matinee at the Hongkong Theatre, Miss Kathleen Williams will appear in Paramount film the 'Big Timber.' There will be a fine comedy and new comics at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing tonight the 7th and 8th episodes of the serial film 'Houdini,' also some well selected comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-27
Summary:

This week's programme is again very attractive. The Fox Film Corporation's magnificent drama entitled 'A Woman's Honour,' featuring Jose Collins, will run till Friday night. During the 7.15 performance, the 3rd and 4th episodes of the serial film 'The Brass Bullet…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-01
Summary:

William Fox's new production is now being shown at this Theatre. It is an emotional drama in five parts entitled 'In Her Mother's Secret,' featuring Dorothy Green and Ralph Kellard. At intervals, some new comedies will be introduced. During the 7.15 performances, the 5th and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-11
Summary:

Two magnificent pictures are being shown this week. 'The Combat,' is a splendid drama presented by the Vitograph [sic] Company in five parts, featuring Anita Stewart. In addition, William Fox's excellent production 'The Slave,' also in five parts, will be screened on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-11
Summary:

Between Men' is the title of the principal picture now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The drama was written by C. G. Sullivan and Thos. H. Ince. Film synopsis included. Further episodes of the 'Mystery Ship' will be screened during the Weekend, together with a number of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-30
Summary:

The Two Orphans,' William Fox's production, has been so much appreciated that the management has decided to screen the picture again this evening. The picture, which features Theda Bara, is a most interesting and exciting one. A special Triangle drama entitled 'An Even Break…