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: 1917-12-22
Summary:

Mr. Blake, manager of the Victoria Theatre, states that 'Sunshine and Shadow' and other of the Baby Marie Osborne pictures have been record-breaking attractions at this house. He has arranged to present her latest Pathe feature 'Captain Kiddo' on Christmas day. Phil [sic]…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-19 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Theda Bara in 'The Devil's Daughter' in 5 parts. Also Pathe's News and Comedies. At 2.15, 5.15 and 7.15 p.m. only, The Great Bracken's in their sensational wire and wonderful juggling acts. Popular prices: 9.15 p.m., $1.00…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th instant, 9.15 p.m., Triangle Film Corp. presents Margaret [sic] Blanche in 'A Place in the Sun.' Also Pathe's News and Comedies. Matinee programmes: Tuesday and Wednesday 5.15 p.m., 'Desert Gold'; Thursday 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Tonight! At 9.15 p.m., Ruffells presents 'The Great Game,' in 6 parts featuring Bombardier Wells and an all-star cast, Pathe's latest News and Comedies. Matinee programme: 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold,' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail,' 10 & 11 epis…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Ruffells presents 'The Great Game' featuring Bombardier Wells. Also Pathe's latest news and comedies. Matinee programmes 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail' 10 and 11 episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co,…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

A crowded house at the World Theatre greeted 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' last night when it was shown for the first time. Dustin Farnum takes the main role and supported by Winifred Kingston. Film synopsis included. Pathe's News is shown as usual and there are comedies and other films…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-02
Summary:

La La Lucille,' the star film now showing at the World Theatre, is one long laugh from start to finish. With such names as Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in the cast, the acting is bound to be good. Film synopsis included. The programme also includes some minor films, with the usual Pathe's…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-08 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jack Sherrill & Mable Withee in 'Once to Every Man,' in 6 parts, Comedies and Pathe News. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 6 & 7 episodes of 'King of Circus.' Usual prices. Booking at Messrs.…

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-09 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jack Sherrill and Mabel Withee in 'Once to Every Man' in 6 parts. Also Comedies and Pathe News. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King of Circus' [sic] episodes 6 and 7. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-17
Summary:

Tonight 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Miriam Cooper, famous for her excellent acting in 'Woman and the Law' [sic], in 'Betrayed.' Also Pathe's News and Comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre is a five-part drama entitled 'Betrayed.' Film synopsis included. Other films are the Pathe News and a couple of good comedies. At the matinees, two further episodes of 'King of the Circus,' featuring Eddie Polo, are being screened.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episode of 'The White Horseman' featuring Art Acord. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 11 & 13…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episodes of 'The White Horseman' featuring Art Acord. Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-17 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Madonnas and Men' with an all-star cast in 6 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman,' 1st, 2nd & 3rd epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 18 & 20 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m.,…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-17 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Madonnas and Men' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Sunday matinee 6 p.m. sharp, Dorothy Dalton in 'Hard Boiled.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-24 - 1922-03-25
Summary:

Beginning Friday for 3 nights only at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. (except Sunday Matinee), Billie Rhodes in 'The Blue Bonnet.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman,' 4th and 5th epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 24 Remarks: On page…

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-24 - 1922-03-25
Summary:

Beginning Friday for 3 nights only, 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Billie Rhodes in 'The Blue Bonnet.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 4 and 5. Sunday matinee 6 p.m. sharp, Charles Ray in 'His Own Home Town.' Usual prices.…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-27 - 1922-03-27
Summary:

Today only! 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Gaby Delys and Harry Pilcer in 'Gaby,' 7 reels. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman,' 4 and 5 epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 27 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Gaby' only…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-27 - 1922-03-27
Summary:

Today only 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Gaby Delys [sic] and Harry Pilcer in 'Gaby' in 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 4 and 5. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-30 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ivan Abramson presents Vivian Martin in 'Mother Eternal' in 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 6 and 7. Sunday matinee 6 p.m., J. Stuart Blackton presents 'Wild Youth.' Usual prices.…