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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-14
Summary:

The 5th and 6th episodes of the 'Secret Kingdom' will be screened with Keystone comics at the Hongkong Theatre. On Wednesday, the programme will be a comedy with Charlie Chaplin's 'The Immigrant,' 'Easy Street' and 'Behind the Screen.' Charlie is now…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-16
Summary:

The beautiful romance by Geo. Middleton, 'At First Sight' is now being screened in five parts in Hongkong Theatre. The story deals with the adventures of a pretty orphan girl, Justine Gibbs, played by Mae Murray. The new programme next Wednesday will be Paramount Picture ' The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-17
Summary:

A fine Paramount film in five parts entitled 'The Immigrant' will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Miss Valeska Surratt will make her debut as a Paramount star. Film plot included. 'My little soldier girl' featuring Ann Pennington will be shown soon. Some excellent comics…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-20
Summary:

After the last show of 'Immigrant,' Hongkong Theatre will present a charming story by Daniel Frohman in 'The Little Soldier Girl,' written by famous writer Charles Sarver, featuring the famous star Ann Pennington.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-19
Summary:

The programme at the Hongkong Theatre is an attractive one. Harry Carey sustains the leading role in 'The Freeze Out' [sic], a Universal-Jewel production in five parts. A splendid two-act comedy entitled 'Roaring Love Affair' in which Harry Sweet is the principal and the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-19
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, Harry Carey will again make an appearance in 'The Freeze Out.' It is a Universal Jewel drama in five parts, and is followed by a comedy entitled 'The Roaring Love Affair,' in which Harry Sweet takes the main role. In addition, Ben Wilson and Vera…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-21
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Freeze Out' starring Harry Carey was screened last night. It is directed by Jack Ford, and is supported by Helen Ferguson, J. Farrell McDonald, Joe Harris, Charles Le Moyne and Mrs. Lydia Yeamans Titus. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-21
Summary:

The Freeze Out,' a Universal photo-drama on life in the old west, will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre today. The film starred Harry Carey, Helen Ferguson. Ferguson was previously starring in 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore.' Other casts included J. Farrell McDonald, Joe Harris and…