A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Picture Theatres
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-18
Summary:

The Tramp' featuring Henry Krauss will be screened tonight at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's British and American Gazettes are really good this week and comic pictures are worth seeing. A well-known cinema serial 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White is expected shortly from…

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-15
Summary:

Seats were fully occupied at Victoria and Hongkong Theatre. In the twentieth century the role of a hero is played by a female rather than male and Pearl White fulfils every requirement in the 'Fatal Ring.' Film synopsis included. Many interesting films will be shown in the programme…

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-07 - 1919-01-07
Summary:

January 8, 9 and 10, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' also Gazette and Comics. Saturday January 11, see the great dramatic British film in 8 parts, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared,'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-08 - 1919-01-08
Summary:

8th, 9th and 10th January, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' including Gazette and comics. Saturday 11th January, see the great dramatic (British film) in 8 parts, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared.'

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

There was a popular programme at the Hongkong Theatre yesterday evening, the leading picture being a 5-part play entitled 'Father and the Boys.' Two comedies, 'The Deceivers' and 'A Coat's a Coat' were really funny. Tonight there is a change of programme with…

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08 - 1919-01-10
Summary:

Tonight, see the great dramatic British film in 8 parts, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared,' also Gazette and Comics. Saturday January 11, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies.'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-10
Summary:

9th and 10th January, showing an exclusive British film in 8 parts, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared,' and comics. Saturday, 11th January, showing 'The House of Lies,' Paramount feature in 5 parts.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09
Summary:

A Paramount production, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' comics and 'Boy Scouts be Prepared' will be shown at Hongkong Theatre.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1919-01-10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-10
Summary:

There will be a special matinee at the Hongkong Theatre showing a thrilling drama 'The Fatal Ring' in five parts and various comics.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-11 - 1919-01-13
Summary:

Saturday 11th to Tuesday 14th January, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' including Gazette and comics. Monday, 13th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating 'The Boy Scouts,' a drama in 8 parts. Wednesday, 15th January,…

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-11 - 1919-01-14
Summary:

Saturday 11 to Tuesday 14 January, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' also Gazette and Comics. Monday January 13, matinee 5.15 p.m., by special request we are repeating, 'The Boy Scouts' a drama in 8 parts. Wednesday January 15,…

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-14 - 1919-01-14
Summary:

Tonight, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' including Gazette and comics. Wednesday, 15th January, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Stronger Love.'

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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…

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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…

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-18 - 1919-02-20
Summary:

February 19, 20 and 21, showing the final episodes of 'The Voice of the Wire.' Thursday 20th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Rose of the Rancho' in 5 parts. Saturday 22nd, see Helen Holmes in 'The Lass of the Lumberlands.'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-19 - 1919-02-21
Summary:

19th, 20th and 21st February, showing the final episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire.' Thursday 20th, matinee 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Rose of the Rancho' in 5 parts. Saturday, 22nd, see Helen Holmes in 'The Lass of the Lumberlands.'

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Headline: At the Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-21 - 1919-02-21
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 22nd February, showing a beautiful serial photoplay (story by E. Alexander Powell), 'The Lass of the Lumberlands,' 1st and 2nd episodes, featuring Helen Holmes, the darling of the screen. Book your seats early.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-21 - 1919-02-25
Summary:

February 22, 23, 24 and 25, showing 1st and 2nd episodes, Helen Holmes in 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' also Gazette and Keystone Comics. Wednesday 26th, see 'Lydia Gilmore,' 5 parts. Friday 28th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' 5 parts.…

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th February, showing Helen Holmes in 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' including Gazette and Keystone comics. Wednesday 26th, see 'Lydia Gilmore' in 5 parts. Friday 28th, matinee 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor' in 5 parts.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-26 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

February 26, 27 and 28, showing Paramount features in 5 parts, Pauline Frederick in 'Lydia Gilmore,' also Gazette and Comics. Friday 28, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' a beautiful Paramount drama in 5 parts. Saturday March 1, continuation of '…