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: 1918-09-18 - 1918-09-20
Summary:

September 18. Laugh! Grand mutual-Chaplin programme. See Charlie Chaplin in 'The Immigrant,' 'Easy Street,' 'Behind the Screen.' All in 2 parts.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

September 25-27. From Wednesday to Friday, screening 'Pasquale,' Paramount feature, complete in five parts, featuring George Beban with Gaumont Graphic and comics. On Thursday and Friday, 'The Emigrant' [sic], 'Easy Street,' 'Behind the Screen.' All in 2…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-12
Summary:

J. Stuart Blackton presents Sylvia Breamer in 'Dawn,' in 6 parts. Also, Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.'

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon appear at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday in their second Blackton production for distribution by Pathe. It is 'Dawn,' a photo-dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Eleanor H. Porter, author of 'Pollyanna,' 'The Road to…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-13 - 1921-04-15
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince presents Dorothy Dalton in 'Love Letters,' a Paramount picture. At 7.15 p.m., 'Dawn' in 6 parts.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-13
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is screening today a beautiful drama in five reels in which the well-known star Dorothy Delton [sic] takes the leading role in 'Love Letters.' It is a high-class Paramount picture. A comedy entitled 'On the Beach at Waikiki' will as be screened as well,…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-07 - 1921-05-10
Summary:

A special selection, the most beautiful and well-known Ruth Clifford in Douglas Gerrard's production, 'The Cabaret Girl,' in 5 parts, 'Over the Sea Waves' and New Screen Magazine. Booking must in advance.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-16 - 1921-07-19
Summary:

Universal presents Elmo Lincoln in 'Under Crimson Skies' in 6 parts. July 16 Remarks: Elmo Lincoln is the celebrated star of 'Tarzan of the Apes,' picture included. There are also comedy and New Screen Magazine.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-27 - 1921-08-30
Summary:

The most popular star Lucille Love [sic] in 'After the War,' Alice Howell in the Mack Sennet [sic] comedy 'Oh! Baby' and New Screen Magazine.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-31 - 1921-09-02
Summary:

A special Paramount attraction, Charles Ray in 'The Law of the North,' Charlie Chaplin in 'Triple Trouble' and New Screen Magazine.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-07 - 1921-09-09
Summary:

Ruth Clifford in the biggest Universal production, 'The Millioniare Pirate' [sic], 'Marry My Wife' and New Screen Magazine.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-31 - 1922-01-03
Summary:

Frank Mayo in 'The Fighting Lover,' 'Tough Luck' and New Screen Magazine.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-31 - 1922-01-31
Summary:

Glady's Mulhall [sic] in 'Risky Business,' and New Screen Magazine.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-22 - 1922-03-24
Summary:

The Double Standard,' featuring Roy Stewart, 'Hearts and Flour,' 'Thousand a Week,' Comedies and New Screen Magazine.

16
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Today! Charles Dickens famous novel becomes the perfect movie 'Our Mutual Friend.' Better than 'A Tale of Two Cities.' By special request, 'Koenigsmark.' March 5 and 6 remarks: The latest and best Chinese feature 'How Road Diverged.' Also, Charles Chaplin…

17
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-08 - 1925-06-10
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox super special production of Zane Grey's famous story, 'The Last Trail' with Maurice Flynn, Eva Novak and Wallace Beery. Also Jack Dempsey in 'Bring Him In,' the sixth of the 'Fight and Win' series. Starting…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-10 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents Honoré de Balzac's famous story, 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love and Carmel Myers. June 11 & 12 Remarks: Every Thursday to Saturday, Ruth Roland in 'Ruth of the Range.' Every Sunday to Wednesday,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

From today, World Theatre will be screening 'Slave of Desire.' The film is a screen version of Honore de Balzac's story 'Magic Skin.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened 'Slave of Desire' featuring Bessie Love, Carmel Myres and George Walsh. The film is a screen version of Honore de Balzac's story 'Magic Skin.' The film stays true to the original story. The supporting cast includes William Orlamond,…