A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Old Land Office Building
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1917-06-29
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Pointsman's Daughter' (drama); 'Mama Is Asleep' (comedy in 2 parts); 'The Iron Claw,' 11th and 12th episodes (2 parts each).

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-28 - 1919-01-30
Summary:

January 29 to Friday January 31, showing 4th to 6th episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire,' also Comics. Friday 31, matinee at 5.15 p.m., repeating 'The House of Lies,' a beautiful Paramount feature in 5 parts, featuring Edna Goodrich. Saturday February 1, showing a special…

3
Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-29 - 1919-01-31
Summary:

Wednesday, 29th to Friday, 31st January, showing 4th to 6th episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire,' and comics. Friday, 31st, matinee at 5.15 p.m., repeating 'The House of Lies,' a beautiful Paramount feature in 5 parts, featuring Edna Goodrich. Saturday, 31st February, showing…

4
Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-31 - 1919-02-03
Summary:

February 1, 2, 3 and 4, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldina [sic] Farrar. Also, Gazette and Comics. Monday February 3, matinee at 5 p.m., showing 'Quo Vadis,' a drama in 7 parts. Tuesday February 4, matinee…

5
Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-01 - 1919-02-01
Summary:

1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th February, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldine Farrar, including Gazette and comics. Monday 3rd, matinee at 5 p.m., showing 'Quo Vadis' drama in 7 parts. Tuesday 4th, matinee at 5.15 p.m…

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-04 - 1919-02-04
Summary:

Tonight, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldine Farrar, including Gazette and comics. Today (Tuesday) 4th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'A Wife's Sacrifice,' drama in 5 parts.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-11 - 1919-03-14
Summary:

March 12, 13 and 14, showing Paramount Feature in 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Coney Island Princess.' Also Gazette and Comics. Monday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, 5th and 6th episode of Billie Burke in 'Gloria…

8
Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-12 - 1919-03-14
Summary:

12th, 13th and 14th March, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Coney Island Princess,' including Gazette and comics. Monday 17th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, 5th and 6th episodes, Billie Burke in…

9
Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-15 - 1919-03-18
Summary:

15th, 16th, 17th and 18th March, showing 7th and 8th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' including Gazette and comics. Monday 17th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation,' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 5th and 6th episodes, Billie Burke…

10
Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-15 - 1919-03-17
Summary:

March 15, 16, 17 and 18, showing 7th and 8th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Also Gazette and Comics. Monday 17th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 5th and 6th episodes, Billie Burke in '…

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. No. 2511.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-24 - 1919-09-26
Summary:

24th, 25th and 26th September, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'The Seven Sisters.' Saturday 27th September, see 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel 2511.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-24 - 1919-09-26
Summary:

September 24, 25 and 26, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'The Seven Sisters.' Saturday, 27th September, see 'Houdini.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. No. 2511.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-27 - 1919-09-30
Summary:

Commencing Saturday 27th September, showing 1st and 2nd episodes of 'Houdini' in the great mystery serial and comics. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel 2511.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-27 - 1919-09-30
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 27th September, showing 1st and 2nd episodes of 'Houdini,' in the great mystery serial, and Comics. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. No. 2511.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-01 - 1919-10-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd October, showing drama in 5 parts, Beatriz Michelena in 'Mignon' and various comics. Saturday 4th, see episodes 3 and 4 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel 2511.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-01 - 1919-10-02
Summary:

October 1, 2 and 3, showing drama in 5 parts, Beatriz Michelena in 'Mignon,' and Comics. Saturday 4th, see episodes 3 and 4 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel 2511.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-03 - 1919-10-06
Summary:

October 4, 5, 6 and 7, showing episodes 3 and 4 of 'Houdini,' and Comics. Wednesday, 8th, see Annette Kellermann in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. No. 2511.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-04 - 1919-10-07
Summary:

4th, 5th, 6th and 7th October, showing episodes 3 and 4 of 'Houdini' and comics. Wednesday 8th, see Annette Kellerman in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel 2511.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-07 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

October 8, 9 and 10, showing a great drama film in 7 parts, Annette Kellermann in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Saturday 11th, episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. No. 2511.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-08 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

8th, 9th and 10th October, showing a great dramatic film in 7 parts, Annette Kellerman in 'Neptune's Daughter.' Saturday 11th, episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre.