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: 1914-01-01
Summary:

A cricket match will be played on Hong Kong Cricket Club and the Theatre Royal will be closed. 'Manon Lescaut' is shown at the Victoria. Pathe Gazette and 'That Scamp Ferdinand' will be in the Bijou's New Year offerings.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09 - 1920-04-10
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider' episode 2, Luke comedies and the Tziganes, Russian gypsies in songs and dances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-09 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

Come and see Constance Talmadge in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and Smiling Bill [sic] Parsons in 'Birds of a Feather' at the Coronet. July 9 & 10 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and 'Birds of a Feather.' Also Pathe's…

4
Headline: Eastern Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

Pathe presents Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 1 and 2.

5
Headline: Easter Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 1 and 2.

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-11 - 1920-12-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., under the auspices of the Coronet, H. W. Ray presents Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows.' Also Pathe Gazette and Rolin Comedy. String Band in attendance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-29 - 1921-06-29
Summary:

Jack Dempsey (the world's champion heavy weight boxer) in a Pathe serial, 'Daredevil Jack,' the principal attraction tonight at the Woping Theatre, which starts its career today as an up-to-date picture house under the management of H. W. Ray. The theatre is the largest in town--…

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Headline: The Woping
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-05 - 1921-07-06
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Dempsey in 'Daredevil Jack.'

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-07 - 1921-07-07
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Jack Dempsey in 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Alf's Button.' The Kowloon: At 5.30 and 9.15, 'Godless Men.'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-07 - 1921-07-07
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack Dempsey in 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Godless Men.'

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-07 - 1921-07-07
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack Dempsey in 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Godless Men.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-11 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30 & 7.15, episodes 1, 2, 3 & 4 of 'The Son of Tarzan' and episodes 1 & 2 of 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-11 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 1 and 2. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins.' Also 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: at…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-11 - 1921-07-11
Summary:

Commencing at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., we are showing episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4 of 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 1 and 2 of 'Daredevil Jack' and comedies, 16 reels of first-class film. Don't forget that the Woping dress circle is the coolest in the colony. Friday, July 15th at…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-11 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4, and 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 1 and 2. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: at 9.15,…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-13 - 1921-07-13
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30 & 7.15, episodes 5 of 'The Son of Tarzan' and episodes 3 & 4 of 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: At 9.15,…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-13 - 1921-07-13
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 5. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 3 and 4. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins.' Also 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-13 - 1921-07-13
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 5, and 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 3 and 4. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15,…

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-14 - 1921-07-15
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, episodes 5 of 'The Son of Tarzan' and episodes 3 & 4 of 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Woman Gives.' The Kowloon: At 5.30 & 9.15, Blanche Sweet in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-14 - 1921-07-15
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 5. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 3 and 4. 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., Blanche Sweet in '…