A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-18 - 1918-09-20
Summary:

A special comedy programme featuring Charlie Chaplin from Wednesday 18th to Friday 20th September. 'The Emigrant' [sic], 'Easy Street' and 'Behind the Screen' are all in two parts. The seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom' on Saturday, 21st…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Pasquale' from Wednesday, 25th to Friday, 27th September. Gaumont gazette and comics of George Beban included. Matinees at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 26th and Friday, 27th September by special request. 'The Emigrant' [sic], 'Behind the Screen…

3
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…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-18 - 1919-06-20
Summary:

June 18, 19 and 20, showing the screen star Valeska Suratt in 'The Immigrant' (Paramount 5 parts), including various Comics. Saturday 21st, see the beautiful film (5 parts), Ann Pennington in 'My Little Soldier Girl' [sic]. Booking at the Theatre.

5
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-07 - 1919-08-08
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 p.m. performance, showing 'One of Millions' (4 parts) and Comics. 7.15 p.m. performance, showing a new serial, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Bull's Eye.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-08
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre will show 'Bull's Eye' this afternoon. There are several programmes, including a film 'Moon Child' and a drama 'One of the millions.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-09
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre is showing the 9th and 10th episodes of the magnificent serial film 'The Moon Child.' The programme includes screening of 'One of Millions' and 'Bull's Eye.' Some exceptionally good comedies will be screened at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-13 - 1919-08-15
Summary:

August 13, 14 and 15, showing episodes 4, 5 and 6 of 'The Bull's Eye' and Comics. Saturday, August 16, see 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Moon Child.' Booking at the Theatre.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-15
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre has been well patronised by showing 'Moon Child' and the 'Bull's Eye' in the past few weeks. Tomorrow the 9th and 10th episodes of the 'Moon Child' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-16 - 1919-08-16
Summary:

August 16, 17, 18 and 19, showing 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Moon Child.' 7.15 p.m. performance, showing episodes 7, 8 and 9 of 'The Bull's Eye.' Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., 'The Daughter of the People.' Booking at the Theatre.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-18 - 1919-08-19
Summary:

Tonight, showing 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Moon Child.' 7.15 p.m. performance, showing episodes 7, 8 and 9 of 'The Bull's Eye.' Booking at the Theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-20 - 1919-08-21
Summary:

August 20, 21 and 22, showing drama in 5 parts, Bessie Barriscale in 'The Reward' and various Comics. 7.15 p.m. performance, showing episodes 10, 11 and 12 of 'The Bull's Eye.' Booking at the Theatre.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-23
Summary:

During the week the rest of the episode of 'The Moon Child' will not be screened owing to the late arrival of steamers. From today at 9.15pm, 'The Explorer' in five parts will be screened. It is the work by famous English dramatist, William Somerset Maugham. 14th and 15th…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-23 - 1919-08-26
Summary:

August 23, 24, 25 and 26, and also on Saturday and Sunday matinees, showing 'The Explorer,' Paramount feature in 5 parts. 7.15 p.m. performance, showing episodes 13, 14 and 15 of 'The Bull's Eye.' Please note: the management of the Hongkong Theatre, beg to announce that…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-27 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

Tonight, showing a drama in 5 parts, 'Across the Pacific' and various Comics. 7.15 p.m., see final episodes of 'The Bull's Eye.' Saturday 30th, see the great victory picture of America and her allies, 'Under Four Flags.' Booking at the Theatre.