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: 1914-05-09 - 1914-05-12
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the dramatic picture 'The Diamond Mystery'; the greatest picture ever produced, 'The Three Musketeers' (10 parts, lengths 12,000 feet) will soon be exhibited, founded on the celebrated novel by Alexandre Dumas.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-13 - 1914-05-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great boxing film Jack Johnson vs Jim Flynn in 9 rounds, also a fine selection of comic pictures; the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' in 3 parts on May 15; 'The Three Musketeers' for one week only, from the famous novel by Dumas, the greatest critics…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-15 - 1914-05-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' (in 3 parts), the latest Gaumont Graphic and some exceedingly comic pictures; the greatest picture ever screened in the annals of cinematography 'The Three Musketeers' will be exhibited on May 18 at 9 p.m. and for 7…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-18
Summary:

The Three Mile Limit' screened at the Bijou is an attractive film. The Gibson girls are as lively and as much appreciated as ever. Further episodes in the fortunes of the one and only 'Max' and of his brother mirth maker, 'Wiffles,' together with the latest one and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-18 - 1914-05-19
Summary:

The Three Musketeers' will be exhibited at 9.15 tonight, the greatest pictures ever produced in the annals of cinematography, being the immortal novel by Alexandre Dumas, in 10 parts, length 12,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-21 - 1914-05-23
Summary:

The Three Musketeers' will be exhibited at 9 tonight, the greatest pictures ever produced in the annals of cinematography, being the immortal novel by Alexandre Dumas, in 10 parts, length 12,000 feet; matinees details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-13
Summary:

One of the local cinematograph theatres has been screening a film founded on a novel by Gabriele D' Annunzio. The manufacturers tend to produce morbidly sensational novels rather than dramatised or photographic representations of recognised plays. When Victor Hugo's 'Les…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-07
Summary:

What would you do if you loved a girl and your mother disliked her? This is the question for you to answer when you see 'The Cabaret Girl' tonight at the Hongkong Theatre. It is a most amusing picture in which Ruth Clifford takes the leading role. And another laughable comedy in two…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-22 - 1921-09-24
Summary:

Thursday, 22nd to Saturday, 24th Sept., Gladys Walton in 'All Dolled Up,' ‘Snub' Pollard in 'The Dear Departed,' 'Naughty Lions and Wild Men,' Topical Budget & Screen Magazine.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-24
Summary:

This week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre beings the popular Max Linder on the screen in a comedy of two acts entitled 'Max Comes Cross' [sic] followed by a beautiful war drama 'When Arizona Won,' in which Shorty Hamilton takes the leading role. The programme…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-01 - 1921-10-03
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Peck's Bad Girl,' Screen Magazine, Pathe Color, British Gazette and Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-12 - 1921-10-14
Summary:

Universal presents Harry Carey in 'Bullet Proof,' 'The Monkey Did It' [sic] and latest Screen Magazine.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre this afternoon and this evening, is being screened the super-production drama 'Borrowed Clothes' in which Mildred Harris takes the leading role. At the 7.15 performance, the first two episodes of a new serial 'The Screaming Shadow' will be shown. The…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-19
Summary:

The programme at the Hongkong Theatre is an attractive one. Harry Carey sustains the leading role in 'The Freeze Out' [sic], a Universal-Jewel production in five parts. A splendid two-act comedy entitled 'Roaring Love Affair' in which Harry Sweet is the principal and the…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-26
Summary:

This afternoon, the fine photodrama entitled 'The Sheriff's Son' is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre. Charles Ray is in the leading role. A comedy, with Screen Magazine will also be shown.

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

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 & 9 p.m., 'The Make Believe Wife,' Mack Sennett Comedy and Screen Magazine. Dancing after pictures!

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-12
Summary:

The weekend feature of the programme at the Hongkong Theatre will be the magnificent seven-part drama entitled 'Beware of Strangers.' The popular dramatic star Thomas Lantchi [sic] takes the leading role. There will be interesting screen magazines and comics in addition.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-14 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Best of Luck,' 'Make It Snappy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m. only, 'The Phantom Foe,' episodes 3 & 4. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 & 9 p.m., 'The Make Believe Wife,' Mack Sennett…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Best of Luck,' 'Make It Snappy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m. only, 'The Phantom Foe,' episodes 3 & 4. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto,' 'Snub' Comedy…

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

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Almost a Husband,' and Bary Cartoon. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto,' 'Snub' Comedy and Screen Magazine. Dancing after pictures!