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: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-26
Summary:

(Flower Street) The latest gazette and graphic news of the world. Performance by Viola Lilian and The Sister Price. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-11 - 1913-01-14
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including 'A Hydro-aeroplane Elopement' [sic] by Max Linder. Gazette and graphic news are included. Performances by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-04 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Tuesday, 5th October, 1915. The detective serial in 2 parts, 'Wild West' with Nick Winter. Gazette with Serbian Army included. Comics 'Wheelbarrow Race' is shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-21
Summary:

Tonight's change of programme at the Palisade, Kowloon, includes a wonderful film entitled 'The Port of Missing Men,' which is similar to 'A Prisoner of Zenda'; comic and gazette also will be included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-02 - 1918-12-03
Summary:

Fox Kiddie Features' is ready for presentation by the producer, William Fox. The first film of the cinema will be 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-04 - 1918-12-05
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' is the first picture for the Kiddies. The main cast of the film are children and only a few grown people acted as parents.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-05
Summary:

There was a full house at the Hongkong Theatre last night, having Paramount feature entitled 'The Kiss' which is well received. Other items on the programme included the Gazette and two comic 'Eddie's Night Out' and 'Love's Strategy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-05 - 1918-12-05
Summary:

A Paramount feature, 'The Kiss,' in 5 parts tonight. Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot are featured. Gazette and comics included.The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 7th December.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-02
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' is chosen by William Fox. This film can make your dreams in fairy tales come true even though you are not a child.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-09
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 7th to Tuesday, 10th December. Gazette and comics included. A film history in 4 parts, 'Robinson Crusoe,' released in the special matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, 9th December. A Paramount feature in 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-09 - 1918-12-10
Summary:

The castings, story plots and a large production process of 'Jack and the Beanstalk' make it a film not only suitable for children, but also for adults.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-10 - 1918-12-12
Summary:

A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Sowers' with Blanche Sweet featured, from 11th, 12th and 13th December. Gazette and comics included. A drama in 5 parts, 'The Birth of a Man,' in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 12th December.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-11 - 1918-12-12
Summary:

A special Fox Kiddie Wonder Picture, 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' is produced by William Fox. The cast includes 1,300 children, a giant with 8 feet 6 inches tall and actors/actresses from 5 to 90 years old. Direct from New York Run at the Globe Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-13 - 1918-12-14
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' by William Fox Production. Photos of the Princess Regina of the film included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-13 - 1918-12-16
Summary:

The fifteenth and sixteenth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 14th to Tuesday, 17th December. Gazette and comics included. 'The Star of Bethlehem' in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, 17th December. 'The Clue,' featuring Blanche Sweet, on Wednesday, 18th…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-16 - 1918-12-18
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' includes a real giant in the pantomime.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-17 - 1918-12-20
Summary:

A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Clue' with Blanche Sweet featured, on 18th, 19th, 20th December. Gazette and comics included. A drama in 5 parts, 'The Last Man' in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 19th December.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-19 - 1918-12-19
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' by William Fox Production. Photo of the Giant of the film included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-20 - 1918-12-20
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' by William Fox Production. Photo of the Princess included. Virginia Lee Corbin acts as Princess Regina in the film.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-21 - 1918-12-27
Summary:

The Coronet (the late Bijou Theatre) will reopen after construction, with 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' at 4:30 and 9:15 p.m. on 24th December. Price details included. Booking at Robinson's.