A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-04 - 1917-01-04
Summary:

Screening of 'Iron Claw' (1st & 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Jameson and Sheldon Lewis, 'The Great War' (With Our Armies on the 'Somme'), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Married on Credit' (Keystone Comic) and 'Rastus Rabid Rabbit Hunt…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-05 - 1917-01-05
Summary:

Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Creighton Hale, Sheldon Lewis; Scenic Pictures in Colours, War Gazette & British Gazette, Comic Cartoon by Bray; Pearl White's photo included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-05 - 1917-01-06
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Iron Claw' (1st & 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Jameson and Sheldon Lewis, 'The Great War' (With Our Armies on the 'Somme'), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Married on Credit' (Keystone Comic) and 'Rastus Rabid Rabbit…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-09
Summary:

This afternoon at the matinee and the 7.15 performance the 9th and 10th episodes of the serial film 'The Moon Child' will be screened, and tomorrow, 'One of Millions' and 'The Bull's Eye' will be exhibited, and comedies will be shown at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-23
Summary:

The management desires to inform the public that, owing to the late arrival of steamers, there will be no 'Moon Child' episodes shown this week. Paramount's 'The Explorer,' featuring Lou Tellegen, will be screened tomorrow. Mme. Sarah Bernhart, makes her debut as a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-04 - 1920-02-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Fawcett and Myrtle Stedman in 'The Majesty of the Law,' a Paramount feature in five parts. And comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-21 - 1920-04-23
Summary:

Tonight, the popular dramatic star, Mae Marsh in 'The Little Liar' and three comedies. April 21 Remarks: Another ad. on page 8.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-24 - 1920-04-24
Summary:

Another big attraction, commencing tonight, the popular dramatic star, H. B. Warner with the beautiful and favourite Clara Williams in 'The Market of Vain Desire.' Also excellent comedies. Book your seats in advance. Prices as usual.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-03 - 1920-07-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Ivan Film Productions Inc. presents Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit,' a remarkably tense film play in 6 parts. Also comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-06
Summary:

Notwithstanding counter attractions, the attendance at the Hongkong theatre has been very large during the week, and as the 'Seven Deadly Sins' series is coming soon to an end, and a new production from William Fox is being now announced, it is expected that the patronage will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-19
Summary:

This week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre should attract the children. The new drama 'A Child of the Paris Streets,' in which Mae Marsh takes the principal part, deserves good houses. Another fine picture is 'His Naughty Thought,' also a very acceptable film. Fox…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-25
Summary:

Through some unavoidable delay Fox's production 'Patsy' has not yet arrived at the Hongkong Theatre, and in its place another picture from the same source, 'Durand of the Bad Lands,' has been screening from last Saturday. From today a Triangle plays in five parts, '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-07
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents June Caprice in 'Patsy.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-10
Summary:

The Songs of Song' [sic] is the title of a five part film production by the Paramount Film Company, in which Miss Elsie Ferguson will appear at the Hongkong Theatre next week. Some exceptionally amusing comedies will be screened during the interval. Moreover, the addition of a small stage…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-30 - 1921-04-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Blanche Sweet in 'Fighting Cressy' in 6 parts. Also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-30 - 1921-05-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Mary MacLaren in 'Bonnie Bonnie Lassie,' a comedy drama in 6 parts. And comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-11 - 1921-05-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'The Price Mark,' a sensational love story in 6 parts. Also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-17 - 1921-08-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Enid Bennett in 'Keys of the Righteous.' Also comedies and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-19
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince presents a photo-drama at the Hongkong Theatre this week, the 'Key of the Righteous,' in which Enid Bennett leads the role. Besides, a comedy in two-parts, featuring Mary Cahill completes the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-07 - 1921-09-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ruth Clifford in the biggest Universal production, 'The Millionaire Pirate.' Also new screen magazine and comedy.