A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-01 - 1919-07-05
Summary:

Twenty-One' on Thursday. July 3-5 remarks: 'Twenty-One' is a romantic picture with two characters. Matinee: 'A Mormon Maid.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-01
Summary:

A really fine picture, which will be released on Thursday at the Victoria, is 'Twenty-One,' a comedy-drama which is extremely amusing. The action of each character is so perfect that is almost impossible to believe that they are played by the same person. Especially is this true when…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-02 - 1919-07-02
Summary:

Come on Thursday to the Victoria. It will rock you with laughter. The picture is an adaptation of Chester's popular story of the same name. Ask Anderson's to reserve your seats.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-03 - 1919-07-03
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, 'Twenty-One,' a romantic picture with two characters filled by one. A remarkable mix-up. Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'A Morman Maid.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-03
Summary:

A Pathe Play, 'Twenty-one,' a five reel comedy drama, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre, featuring Bryant Washburn. Film plot included.

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Headline: Made Good'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-04 - 1919-07-04
Summary:

That term is appropriate with regard to the success of 'Twenty-One,' a lucky picture although it may or may not be a lucky number. It keeps you in good humour all through, the Victoria management invites you tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-04 - 1919-07-05
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, 'Twenty-One,' a romantic picture with two characters filled by one. A remarkable mix-up. Saturday's matinee at 2.15 and 5 p.m., final episode of 'Hands Up,' and a delightful long programme. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-07 - 1919-07-09
Summary:

Monday to Wednesday: 'Joy and the Dragon' featuring Baby Marie Osborne. A Harold Lloyd comedy entitled 'Want $5000' [sic] side-splitting. Booking at Anderson's. July 9 remarks: Matinee: 'Twenty-One.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-07 - 1919-07-09
Summary:

Monday to Wednesday, 'Joy and the Dragon' featuring Baby Marie Osborne. Also a Harold Lloyd comedy entitled 'Want $5000' [sic], side-splitting. Booking at Anderson's. July 8 & 9 Remarks: Wednesday's matinee, 'Twenty-One.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-13 - 1920-01-19
Summary:

Beware fo the Girl with 'The Yellow Ticket,' Satan's Passport! January 16 remarks: Fannie Ward in 'The Yellow Ticket.' Matinee: Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck.' Booking at Anderson's. January 17 remarks: Matinee performances: Saturday: 'Jack…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-16 - 1920-01-19
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, a gala night at the Victoria, Fannie Ward in 'The Yellow Ticket.' Matinee at 5.15 p.m., Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck.' Booking at Anderson's. January 17 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Terror of the Range' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Matinee…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-17
Summary:

The charming and favourite star, Fannie Ward in 'The Yellow Tickets.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Terror of the Range' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Matinee programme: Saturday at 2 p.m. and 4.30 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Band of the Wiltshire Regiment in attendance at 4.30 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-22 - 1920-01-22
Summary:

For one night only. Bryant Washburn in 'Twenty-One.' Matinee: 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-22 - 1920-01-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., for one night only, Bryant Washburn in 'Twenty-One.' Matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Wherever moving pictures are shown the name of D. W. Griffith is a name to conjure with! A new Griffith production is a screen event of the first importance. You remember the splendours of 'Intolerance' and that masterpiece, unforgettable 'Hearts of the World,' 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-20
Summary:

The other week were published in the North-China Daily News particularly relating to the unaccountably early showing of two Charlie Chaplin features in Shanghai, 'The Kid' last summer and 'The Idle Class' during the present month. It was shown that Ramos Amusements Ltd. had…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-02
Summary:

Way Down East' is here!