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: 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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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-15 - 1919-02-17
Summary:

February 15, 16, 17 and 18, showing a Paramount feature in 5 parts, Louise Huff in 'Destiny's Toy,' also Gazette and Comics. Tuesday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' a beautiful Paramount photoplay in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-18
Summary:

Tonight, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Louise Huff in 'Destiny's Toy,' including Gazette and comics. Tuesday 18th, matinee 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' a beautiful Paramount photoplay in 5 parts.

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17
Summary:

There was a fine programme at the Hongkong Theatre last night, including one of the 5-part picture 'Destiny's Toy,' 'The Stage Villain' and 'Percy of Brains has Nix.' The Hongkong orchestra is a capital one and with Gaumont Graphic of War Pictures. There will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-18
Summary:

Today there will be a special matinee at the Hongkong Theatre showing a beautiful Paramount film drama in 5 parts, 'The Daughter of MacGregor.'

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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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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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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 '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-02-27
Summary:

27th and 28th February, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Pauline Frederick in 'Lydia Gilmore,' including Gazette and comics. Friday 28th, matinee 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' a beautiful Paramount drama in 5 parts. Saturday 1st March, continuation of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-27
Summary:

Tomorrow there will be a special matinee at the Hongkong Theatre, showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' a Paramount drama in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-28
Summary:

Today there will be a special matinee at the Hongkong Theatre showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor' Paramount drama in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-13 - 1920-05-14
Summary:

Tonight, Tox Mix in 'Mr. Logan, U.S.A.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Carter Case' 3rd and 4th episodes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-15 - 1920-05-18
Summary:

Tonight, George Beban in 'Hearts of Men.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Carter Case' 3rd and 4th episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-17
Summary:

Hearts of Men,' in which George Behan takes the leading role, is being screened at the Hongkong Theatre at matinee and night performances. At the 7.15 performances until Wednesday the fifth and sixth episodes of the serial 'The Carter Case' are being shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-05 - 1920-06-09
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Rough and Ready' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Carter Case' episode nine and ten.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-14
Summary:

A seven-part picture entitled 'The Common Law' is the attraction at Hongkong Theatre. The story is by Robert W. Chambers and features Clara Kimball Young. The 'Carter Case' is being continued at the 7.15 performance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-15
Summary:

Tonight will be the last showing of the picture 'Common Law,' in seven parts, at Hongkong Theatre. It is from the well-known story of Robert W. Chambers, and is presented by Lewis J. Selznick on the screen, featuring Clara Kimball Young. The subsequent episodes of 'The Carter Case…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-24
Summary:

Last night another 5-part Triangle film, 'Paddy O'Hara,' featuring William Desmond, was screened in the Hongkong Theatre. A new dramatic master-piece is announced for the next change of programme, namely 7-part film entitled 'The Warfare of the Flesh.' Owing to shipping…