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: 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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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: 1919-01-18 - 1919-01-20
Summary:

Saturday 18 to Tuesday January 21, showing 'Kindling,' a Paramount feature in 5 parts, featuring Charlotte Walker, also Gazette and Comics. Monday January 20, matinee at 5.15 p.m., a Pathe drama 'The Golden Sword-knot' in 5 parts. Wednesday January 22, see 'The Voice on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-21 - 1919-01-27
Summary:

Wednesday January 22 to Friday 24, screening 1st, 2nd and 3rd episode of 'The Voice on the Wire,' also Comics. Friday January 24th, matinee at 5.15 p.m. by special request repeating, 'Tennessee's Pardner,' a beautiful Paramount drama in 5 parts, featuring Fannie Ward. On…

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-24
Summary:

At the Hongkong the principal feature is the beginning of the serial, 'The Voice on The Wire' featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber as the leads. A Keystone picture, a popular comic, 'Shot in the Excitement' was also shown.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-04 - 1919-02-06
Summary:

February 5, 6 and 7, showing 7th to 9th episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire,' also Comics. Saturday February 8, see Mae Murray in 'The Plow Girl.'

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-08
Summary:

Last night at the Hongkong there was showing the 7th and 8th Episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire,' starring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Further episodes of this film will be shown next Wednesday. The comic shows last night was truly funny, a Keystone 'When Dreams Come True.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-12 - 1919-02-14
Summary:

Tonight, showing 10th to 19th episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire.' Friday 14th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'A Winter's Tale,' a drama in 4 parts. Saturday 15th, see Louise Huff in 'Destiny's Toy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-03-02
Summary:

March 1, 2, 3 and 4, showing 3rd and 4th episodes, 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' featuring Helen Holmes, also Gazette and Comics. Tuesday 4th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 1st and 2nd episodes, Billie Burke in 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-07 - 1919-03-10
Summary:

March 3, 9, 10, 11, showing 5th and 6th episode of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Also Gazette and Comics. Tuesday 11th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 3rd and 4th episodes of Billie Burke in 'Gloria's Romance.' Wednesday 15th, showing Paramount drama in 5 parts, 'A Coney…

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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…

13
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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-18 - 1919-03-21
Summary:

March 19, 20 and 21, Paramount photoplay 5 parts, Mary Pickford in 'The Girl of Yesterday.' Also Gazette and Comics. Wednesday 22nd, 9th and 10th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' Tuesday 25th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 7th and 8th episodes, Billie Burke in 'Gloria…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-22 - 1919-03-24
Summary:

March 22, 23, 24 and 25, showing 9th and 10th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Also Gazette and Comics. Tuesday 25th, matinee 5.15 p.m., 7th and 8th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance.' Wednesday 26th, see Vivian Martin in 'The Right Direction' (Paramount 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-25 - 1919-03-28
Summary:

March 26, 27, 28, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Vivian Martin in 'The Right Direction.' Also Gazette and Comics. Saturday 29th, 11th and 12 episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Tuesday 1st, April, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 9th and 10th episodes of 'Gloria's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-29 - 1919-04-01
Summary:

Saturday, 29th, March to Tuesday 1st, April, showing 11th and 12th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Also Gazette and Comics. Tuesday 1st, April, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 9th and 10th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance.' Wednesday 2nd, see Florence Walton in (5 parts)…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-14 - 1921-09-16
Summary:

Blanche Ring in 'The Yankee Girl' and Alice Howell in 'Distilled Love.' Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-14
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre starting from today to Friday a very fine Paramount Picture in five parts entitled 'The Yankee Girl' is now screening, in which Blanche Ring takes the leading role, followed with a two parts comedy 'Distilled Love,' featuring the well-known comedy star…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-14 - 1921-09-16
Summary:

Tonight, Blanche Ring in 'The Yankee Girl.' Also Alice Howell in 'Distilled Love.'