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: 1920-05-01
Summary:

Since the old Victoria Theatre was closed down owing to the expiration of the lease, the shortage of cinema houses in Hongkong has been felt, and the news that a new picture house is to be opened will be welcomed by the majority of cinema-goers. Some enterprising gentlemen have succeeded in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-29 - 1920-07-01
Summary:

Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret.' On Friday, July 2, 1920 at 7.15 and 9.15 performance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-02 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret.' Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15 performances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-05
Summary:

A new arrangement had been made due to bad weather by the new Victoria Theatre. With Miss Pearl White is the attraction and the first two episodes of 'Black Secret' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-13 - 1920-07-15
Summary:

Tonight, commencing 13th July, Pathe's famous serial, Ruth Roland in 'Tiger's Trail' episodes 1 and 2. Also 'The Black Secret' 5th and 6th episodes on 16th instant. Matinee Wednesday, 3 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-16 - 1920-07-19
Summary:

Tonight, for 4 nights only, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' 5th and 6th episodes. Also Harold Lloyd comedy. Matinee Saturday, 17th 3 p.m. Price very moderate.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-20 - 1920-07-22
Summary:

The new picture house. If you have not been go and see whether it is perfectly clean, cool and sanitary. For 20th, 21st and 22nd, July at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 7 and Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 3 and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-26
Summary:

The coolest and attractive house for entertainment in town. For 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th July, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. nightly, Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 8 and 9. Also Pathe News and Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee Saturday, 24th at 3 p.m., 'The Black Secret…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-27 - 1920-07-31
Summary:

The coolest picture house in summer. 27th,28th and 29th July, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. nightly, Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 10 and Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 5 and 6. Also Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee Saturday, Wednesday at 3 p.m.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-13 - 1924-10-17
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, Oct. 14th to 17th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Corinne Griffith and a big supporting cast in Robert W. Chamber's 'The Common Law.' At ordinary prices. October 14-15 Remarks: Oct. 14-16 at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., your last chances to see 'The Grandson,' a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-13 - 1924-10-13
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, October 14 to 17 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, the dramatic sensation of 1924, Corinne Griffith and Conway Tearle in 'The Common Law.' A super-production at ordinary prices.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-14 - 1924-10-16
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, October 14th to 17th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Corinne Griffith and a big supporting cast in Robert W. Chambers' famous novel, 'The Common Law.' At ordinary prices. October 14th to 16th at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., your last chance to see 'The Grandson,' a…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-14 - 1924-10-14
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., now showing for the first time in Hongkong, 'The Common Law,' Robert W. Chambers' famous novel. A super-production at ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-14
Summary:

The Common Law' which begins a four-day run at the Queen's Theatre beginning from today, is a high-class feature in every respect. Romance, beautiful women and gowns, lavish sets and more romance. All these ingredients are packed liberally into the 1924 version of this widely read…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-14 - 1924-10-17
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, October 14 to 17 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, Corinne Griffith in Robert W. Chambers' famous novel, 'The Common Law.' At ordinary prices. October 14 to 16 at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., your last chance to see 'The Grandson,' a Chinese drama in 10 parts.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-15
Summary:

The Common Law' began its four-day run in the Queen's Theatre, yesterday. The story is dipped in romance and beauty and is inspired by Robert W. Chambers' novel. The cast includes Corinne Griffith, Conway Tearle, Elliott Dexter, Miss DuPont and Bryant Washburn. Film synopsis…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-17 - 1924-10-17
Summary:

Last shows Friday, 17th October at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Corinne Griffith in 'The Common Law,' Robert W. Chambers' famous novel. Showing here Saturday, October 18th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Owen Moore in 'Love Is an Awful Thing.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-22 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

A British super-production, Betty Compson and Clive Brook in 'Woman to Woman,' produced by Graham Cutts at Shepherd's Bush Studio, London. At ordinary prices. Booking at the Theatre. October 22 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4. October 24 Remarks: 'Woman to Woman' is an…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-22 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

A British super-production, Betty Compson and Clive Brook in 'Woman to Woman,' produced by Graham Cutts at Shepherd's Bush Studio, London. At ordinary prices. Booking at the Theatre. October 25 Remarks: Tomorrow at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Monday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Corinne Griffith…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-27 - 1924-10-27
Summary:

Monday only, Oct. 27, at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., the last showing of Robert W. Chambers' 'The Common Law.' Tomorrow at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., at special request for two days only, Cloria [sic] Swanson in 'The Affairs of Anatol,' Cecil B. De Mille's greatest production…