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: 1920-12-06 - 1920-12-07
Summary:

A tidal wave of thrills sweeps through the fifteen episodes of 'The Man Might' [sic], the first three of which will be seen at the Woping Theatre, 87, Des Voeux Road, Central, opposite the Central Market, on December 7th, 1920 at 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. William Duncan in this Vitagraph…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-06
Summary:

The man of might' is the fitting name of a serial in which William Duncan, Vitagraph's famous star and director, is the leading figure. It will be seen in the Wo Ping Theatre on 7th December, 1920. Film synopsis included. The Wo Ping Theatre is situated in Des Voeux Road, Central, just…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-07 - 1920-12-08
Summary:

Tonight at 7.30 and 9.30 p.m., William Duncan in Vitagraph's newest serial, 'The Man of Might,' episodes 1, 2 and 3 of 6 parts. Also Mack Sennett Comedy. Prices: 50, 40 and 30 cents. Half price of soldiers and sailors in uniform.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-07
Summary:

It happens in the first episode of 'The Man of Might.' No Vitagraph serial would open without it – a fight between William Duncan and Joe Ryan, a fight such as thrilled millions who saw 'The Fighting Trail' and 'A Fight for Millions.' This will be seen in the Wo…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-09 - 1920-12-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Man of Might' episodes 1, 2 and 3. At 9.15 p.m., (under Coronet management) Goldwyn presents Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy.' Also Lloyd comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-10 - 1920-12-11
Summary:

December 10th and 11th at 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Man of Might' episodes 4, 5 and 6. At 9.15 p.m., (under Coronet management) Goldwyn presents Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy.' Also Lloyd comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-13 - 1920-12-13
Summary:

December 13th and 14th at 7.15 and 9.15, Dustin Farnum in his latest serial, 'The Man of Might' episodes 7, 8 and 9 of 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-14 - 1920-12-15
Summary:

December 14th and 15th at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Vitagraph presents William Duncan in their newest serial, 'The Man of Might,' episodes 10, 11 and 12. Matinee, Wednesday, December 15th at 2.30 p.m., 'The Man of Might' episodes 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-16 - 1920-12-18
Summary:

December 16th and 17th at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Vitagraph presents William Duncan in the final episodes of their serial, 'The Man of Might,' episodes 13, 14 and 15 (final). Important notice: there will be no more cinema performances at this theatre after the 17th December until further…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-16 - 1921-07-16
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15 & 7.15, episodes 6 of 'The Son of Tarzan' and episodes 5 of 'Daredevil Jack.' At 9.15, Alermo and Chefalo. The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Woman Gives.' The Kowloon: At 5.30 & 9.15, Frank…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-16 - 1921-07-16
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 6. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5. At 9.15 p.m., Alermo and Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Woman Gives.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-16 - 1921-07-16
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 6, and 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5, and at 9.15 p.m., Palermo and Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Woman Gives.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15, Frank…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

The Devil's Pass Key' is the current attraction at the Wo Ping Theatre. Starring Una Trevelyn, Maud [sic] George, Mae Busch, Samuel de Grasse and Clyde Fillimore [sic]. Music was supplied by Coronet Orchestra. A fine tropical gazette showing the Australian cricketers at play, the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-07 - 1922-06-08
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'A Game of Wits.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Net.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. June 8 Remarks: Tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home,' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

From 9th to 12th June at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home.' At 7.15 p.m. and matinee Saturday at 2.30, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 3rd & 4th epis. Matinee at Sunday 6 p.m., 'The Man of Honour.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-24 - 1922-10-26
Summary:

Today to Thursday 26th, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., a powerful social drama by the artists Miss Vera Holonaya and Mr. Polonsky, Mack Sennett Comedy & Gazette. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-02
Summary:

Wednesday & Thursday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Ethel Clayton in 'Pettigrew's Girl,' Comedy and Gazette. Friday 3rd, 'Why Change Your Wife.' November 1 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Pettigrew's Girl' only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-14 - 1922-11-16
Summary:

Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'The Third Kiss' (an Artcraft-Paramount special), Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-17 - 1922-11-20
Summary:

Friday 17th to Monday 20th at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'The Avalanche,' Comedy and Gazette. November 17 Remarks: On page 3, another ad. on 'The Avalanche.' Illustration and film plot included. November 18 Remarks: Saturday 18th 2.30 p.m. matinee, the new serial…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-24 - 1922-11-27
Summary:

Friday 24th to Monday 27th at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Marguerite Clark in 'Luck in Pawn,' an Artcraft comedy drama, Comedy and Gazette. November 24-25 Remarks: Saturday at 7.15 p.m., 7 and 8 episodes of 'Woman in Grey.' November 27 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., war scenes in '…