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: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-12
Summary:

London, Oct. 15 – The Paris correspondent of the Morning Post states that a sensation has been caused in the French film world. Despite the Government's refusal to allow the exhibition of D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of Nation' film, it was shown in Paris for two days, and the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Price details included. The Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Price details included. The Grand: At 9.15 p.m., Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Illustration included. The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-12 - 1924-01-12
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Illustration included. The Star: Today at 2.30, 5.30 and 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00. The Grand:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Motion picture triumphs have been reached by such magnificent productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Over the Hill,' 'Humoresque,' 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' A still greater motion picture accomplishment has now been achieved by Chester…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-19
Summary:

By special request, romantic 'Koenigsmark.' Commencing Friday next, 20thm Mary Philbin in 'The Gaiety Girl.' Also Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win.' March 18 Remarks: Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-16 - 1925-03-24
Summary:

By special request, 'Koenigsmark.' Today only, I. Mozukin and N. Lessienko in 'The Morphine's Prey.' March 16 remarks: Coming! Merry-Go-Round. Mary Philbin in 'The Gaiety Girl.' March 17 remarks: 'Koenigsmark' based on a story of Pierre Benoit. Jack…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-17 - 1925-03-19
Summary:

Starting again today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark' adapted from Pierre Benoit's world-famous novel. Prices: 5 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents. Starting Friday 20th, Mary Philbin in 'The Gaiety Girl.' Also Jack Dempsey in '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19 - 1925-03-23
Summary:

In Carl Laemmle's Universal Jewel, 'The Gaiety Girl' starring Mary Philbin, supported by Freeman Wood, William Haines, Joseph J. Dowling, DeWitt Jennings, James O. Barrows and Grace Darmond, a King Baggot production. See also Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win.' March 20…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-20 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

Today till Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Gaiety Girl' in 8 magnificent reels, starring Mary Philbin, with Freeman Wood, William Haines, Joseph J. Dowling, James O. Barrows and others. Added attraction, Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win.' Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-20 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

Today till Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Gaiety Girl' with Mary Philbin, Universal-Jewel production. Added attraction, Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win.' Prices: 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 50 cents. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-20 - 1925-03-24
Summary:

Today till Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Gaiety Girl' starring Mary Philbin with Freeman Wood, William Haines, Joseph J. Dowling, James O. Barrows and others. Added attraction, Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win.' Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15, 'Koenigsmark.'…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-23 - 1925-03-24
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Gaiety Girl,' a Universal super Jewel in eight reels, starring Mary Philbin. Added attraction: Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win' (first series). Starting Wednesday next, Baby Peggy in 'Helen's Babies.' March 24…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-25 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Baby Peggy in 'Helen's Babies,' with Clara Bow, Edward Everett Horton, Claire Admas and Richard Tucker. A Principal Pictures Master Production. March 25 and 26 remarks: Coming. 'Temptation' with Byrant Washburn, Eva Novak, June Elvidge, Phillips Smalley and Vernon Steele…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-25 - 1925-03-26
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Baby Peggy in 'Helen's Babies' with Clara Bow, Edward Everett Horton, Claire Adams, Richard Tucker and others. With special musical setting at ordinary prices. Coming, 'Temptation' with a distinguished all-star cast including…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-25 - 1925-03-26
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Baby Peggy in 'Helen's Babies' with Clara Bow, Edward Everett Horton, Claire Adams and Richard Tucker. With a special musical setting. At ordinary prices. Coming, 'Temptation,' with Bryant Washburn, Eva Novak, June Elvidge, Phillps…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-28
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-02 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mia May in 'The Price She Paid,' in eight reels, adapted from E. Bajda's stage play. Usual prices. Starting Sunday, 'The Barefoot Boy.' Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the 'Fight and Win…