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: 1917-05-05
Summary:

Mr Lew Marks, manager of Empire Theatre, applied for exemption on the ground that Mr M. E. Bandman had placed him entirely in charge of the Government tour of the official war films 'Britain Prepared,' 'The Battle of the Somme' and 'The Battle of the Ancre,' and…

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 11 and 12. Also 'The Two Trunks,' another comic picture, and Annals of the War No. 4 (interesting events of the European war).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-28 - 1921-07-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in Sir A. W. Pinero's 'Mind the Paint Girl.'

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-28 - 1921-07-28
Summary:

A First National attraction, Sir Arthur Wing Pinero's famous stage play, 'Mind the Paint Girl' with Anita Stewart. Illustration included.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-28
Summary:

A programme is promised at The Empire, described by Hongkong Amusements Ltd., a local film made by Pathe's cameraman at the time of the inauguration of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, 'The Sleepy Head.' Other films include 'Mind the Paint Girl.' Anita Stewart, who pleased everybody…

6
Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-02 - 1921-09-03
Summary:

September 2nd and 3rd 1921, Anita Stewart in 'Mind-the-Paint Girl.' Also the Clarins in fresh songs and dances.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-17 - 1922-05-18
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Rex Beach presents Gouverneur Morris' startling story, 'The Penalty' featuring Lon Chaney. Kowloon Theatre: Wednesday and Thursday, Pauline Frederick in 'The Peace of Roaring River' and Eddie Boland in 'Hurry West.'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19 - 1922-05-19
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Rex Beach presents Gouverneur Morris' startling story, 'The Penalty' featuring Lon Chaney. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.' Fox-trot competition at next Tuesday's special dance.

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19
Summary:

The Penalty' will be screened at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Besides, the attraction of the Kowloon Theatre, 'Captain Kidd Gr.' [sic], in which Mary Pickford plays the leading role, is believed to fill the bill at the Coronet tomorrow. Moreover, on Tuesday night, the Kowloon…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-20 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Penalty' with Lon Chaney, last day. See page 5 for other announcements. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.', last day. See page 5 for other announcements.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-01
Summary:

A picture for the kiddies! Export & Import Film Co. presents Col. Wm. N. Selig's 'The Jungle Goddess,' Elinor Field and Truman Van Dyke. Illustration included.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-02 - 1922-08-03
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Captain Cuttle's Derby,' 'Her Unwilling Husband' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess,' the greatest wild animal picture ever screened.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-02 - 1922-08-02
Summary:

Col. Wm. N. Selig's 'The Jungle Goddess.' Kowloon boys and girls admitted free on presentation of their parents' visiting card bearing address and names of children to be admitted. Others, 25 cents each. Adult double. Illustration included.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-03 - 1922-08-03
Summary:

Are invited to come along at 5.45 p.m. this evening and don't forget daddy's card with your name and address.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-09 - 1922-08-10
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess' and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Cash Customers.'

16
Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-09 - 1922-08-09
Summary:

Today at 5.45 and 9.15, by all means go and see Selig's 'The Jungle Goddess,' starring Elinor Field and Truman Van Byke, 15 specular episodes. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-09
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes of 'The Jungle Goddess' are being screened at the Kowloon Theatre today.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-16 - 1922-08-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Norma Talmadge in 'The Sign on the Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess' and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Save Your Money.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-17 - 1922-08-17
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Devil to Pay.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess' and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Save Your Money.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-23 - 1922-08-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Last night of 'White Hands' and Larry Semon in 'The Fall Guy.' Kowloon Theatre: For one night only, 'The Jungle Goddess,' episodes 7 and 8. More exciting than ever.