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: 1920-07-01
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is now screening a Triangle production in five parts, 'Firefly of Tough Luck,' featuring Miss Alma Reubens [sic]. The additional comedies given at intervals are exceptionally amusing.

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

The drama 'Forbidden Fruit,' in six reels, will be on the programme at Hongkong Theatre tonight and till Tuesday next. The Straits papers speak highly of this picture and the title itself invites curiosity. The principal people in it are Everett Butterfield and Paula Shay. It is from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-24
Summary:

The second series of the film 'The Seven Deadly Sins,' in five parts, entitled 'Greed' will be screened from tonight to Tuesday next, in the Hongkong Theatre. The first, 'Envy,' has just concluded and the rest will be shown in regular course. Various new comedies…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-01
Summary:

The beautiful film 'Christus,' depicting passages in our Lord's life, has drawn crowded houses to the Hongkong Theatre since Saturday. A new programme is now announced in which 'The Spirit of Romance' will be the feature. It is a Paramount production in five parts with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-30
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre started with a new programme last night. The famous star Bessie Barriscale takes the leading role in the Triangle production of five parts 'Plain Jane,' a magnificent picture and very amusing. An attractive drama is anticipated for Saturday next, together with some…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-04
Summary:

From tonight till Tuesday next, both at matinee and night performances, a most attractive film in six reels, 'The Eternal Sin,' will be screened at Hongkong Theatre. Florence Reed, the famous star, takes the leading role. This film being rather costly, the prices will be slightly…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-01
Summary:

The weekend programme to be shown at the Hongkong Theatre includes a fine drama entitled 'Sirens of the Sea,' a Universal Jewel production. This picture is even superior to the celebrated 'Daughter of the Seas,' the leading parts being taken by Louis Lovely, Carmel Myers and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-26
Summary:

This afternoon, the fine photodrama entitled 'The Sheriff's Son' is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre. Charles Ray is in the leading role. A comedy, with Screen Magazine will also be shown.

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

This week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre is an attractive one. Dorothy Dalton will be seen in a magnificent drama entitled 'Back of the Man' in five parts, concluding with various comedies. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Screaming Shadow' will be continued.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-12
Summary:

The weekend feature of the programme at the Hongkong Theatre will be the magnificent seven-part drama entitled 'Beware of Strangers.' The popular dramatic star Thomas Lantchi [sic] takes the leading role. There will be interesting screen magazines and comics in addition.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-17
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre tonight and over the weekend, Miss Ruth Clifford will be seen in her newest comedy-drama, 'The Game's Up.' Film synopsis included. The programme also includes a Rainbow comedy, featuring the 'Rainbow' beauties. At tomorrow's matinee, a new…