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: 1919-12-25
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre announces a special matinee this afternoon when the theatre will be thrown open to all children and many toys and sweets distributed. Selected pictures will be screened and the orchestra will play special X'mas music.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

Mildred Harris, star of such popular pictures as 'The Price of a Good Time' and 'A Doctor and the Woman,' will be the star at the Hongkong Theatre today in her latest Universal-Jewel production 'Borrowed Clothes.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre this afternoon and this evening, is being screened the super-production drama 'Borrowed Clothes' in which Mildred Harris takes the leading role. At the 7.15 performance, the first two episodes of a new serial 'The Screaming Shadow' will be shown. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

Mildred Harris, who starred in popular pictures such as 'The Price of a Good Time' and 'A Doctor and the Woman,' will be seen at the Hongkong Theatre today in her latest Universal-Jewel production 'Borrowed Clothes.' She is supported by Lewis J. Cody, Edward J. Peel…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Universal Film Trading Co. has presented to the Hongkong Theatre 'God's Law.' It was produced by Louis Weber, the director who brought out Mildred Harris Chaplin in 'Borrowed Clothes,' 'Forbidden,' and many others. The special picture was released under the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Universal Film Trading Co., has presented to the Hongkong Theatre one of its beautiful pictures 'God's Law,' in six parts, which has been screened since last Saturday. It was produced by Louis Weber, who brought out Mildred Harris Chaplin in 'Borrowed Clothes,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-25
Summary:

Percy Challenger, who plays the principal role in 'The Magnificent Brute,' Frank Mayo's latest Universal picture coming to the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow, is a well-known English actor.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

A thrilling drama of human emotions presented against a background of primaeval scenery in the majestic Yosemite is seen in 'The Magnificent Brute,' featuring Frank Mayo, which will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

Frank Mayo, the star of 'The Brute Breaker' and other big Universal features, will be the principal attraction at the Hongkong Theatre today in his newest fast action picture drama, 'The Magnificent Brute.' It is directed by Robert Thornby. Frank Mayo is supported by Dorothy…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

The romantic French-Canadian woods, made famous by Frank Mayo in 'The Brute Breaker,' furnish the locale for 'The Magnificent Brute,' the Universal action drama which will be seen at the Hongkong Theatre today. The 'Magnificent Brute' is Lucien Hubbard's screen…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-28
Summary:

The Magnificent Brute,' featuring Frank Mayo, the star of 'The Brute Breaker,' was screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The story was originally written by Lucien Hubbard. Also, Frank Mayo is supported by Dorothy Devore, Percy Challenger, Alberta Lee, J. J. Lanoe, William Eagle-Eye,…