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: 1918-01-21
Summary:

This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-31
Summary:

Tomorrow night will mark the concluding screening at the Hongkong Theatre of 'Toton.' It will be followed on Wednesday with Thomas Ince's 'The No-Good Boy' [sic]. William Collier has the principal part in this film. The next change of programme will bring 'Rough and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-05
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre this week, William Fox presents a magnificent drama in 'Rough and Ready,' in which the famous William Farnum plays the leading part. He is supported by Violet Palmer.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-05
Summary:

William Farnum's picture 'Rough and Ready' in six parts commences its run at the Hongkong Theatre tonight. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-09
Summary:

Tonight at the Hongkong Theatre the last of Wm. Fox's production, 'Rough and Ready,' will be screened, and two exceptional photoplays will be given from tomorrow, 'Called Back' and 'Bridge of Death.' At intervals, new comedies will be introduced.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-24
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre has been successful in securing that powerful drama 'The Foundling,' featuring Mary Pickford, which will be screened for the first time on Saturday next. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-27
Summary:

On Wednesday next, 'The Foundling,' a touching five-part drama produced by David Frohman and featuring Mary Pickford, will be screened in the Hongkong Theatre. Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle in 'Good Night Nurse,' a Paramount comedy in two reels, will also be screened.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-03
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing for the last time tonight, the touching drama 'The Foundling,' starring Mary Pickford. Tomorrow Florence Reid will appear in a 6-part drama entitled 'The Eternal Sin.' Owing to the high cost of his picture, the prices have been slightly…