A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17
Summary:

There was a fine programme at the Hongkong Theatre last night, including one of the 5-part picture 'Destiny's Toy,' 'The Stage Villain' and 'Percy of Brains has Nix.' The Hongkong orchestra is a capital one and with Gaumont Graphic of War Pictures. There will…

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

Tomorrow there will be a special matinee at the Hongkong Theatre, showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' a Paramount drama in 5 parts.

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-29
Summary:

Tonight the new programme at the Hongkong Theatre will include a beautiful Triangle production in five parts, 'The Plain Jane' featuring Betty Barriscale [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-23
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing a splendid play entitled 'The Devil Stone' featuring Geraldine Farrar with a strong supporting cast. At tomorrow's matinee a Triangle film 'Plain Jane' is to be screened and at 7.15 there will be further episodes of the serial 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-12
Summary:

From today until Tuesday next a Paramount picture in five parts, 'Pretty Mrs Smith' featuring Fritzie [sic] Scheff, will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Fatty Arbuckle will be seen in a delightful 2-part love comedy. At the 7:15 performance a new serial in fifteen episodes '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-30
Summary:

The change of programme at the Hongkong Theatre tonight brings a most interesting 6-part drama 'Fighting Cressy,' featuring the popular star Blanche Sweet. At the 7.15 p.m. performance the 9th and 10th episodes of the serial film the 'Iron Test,' will be screened. Special…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-23
Summary:

From today until Tuesday night a 5-part drama 'The Ruler of the Road,' featuring Frank Keenan will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Interesting Pathe Gazette and comedies will also be screened. At 7.15 p.m. the 13th and 14th episodes of the 'Iron Test' will be shown.

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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…