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: 1909-10-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Your excellent editorial note of today regarding cinematograph pictures deserves more than passing consideration. Apart altogether from the question as to whether such pictures are intended to educate or amuse the public, there remains the fact that they can be made…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-07
Summary:

The Ministering Children's League bazaar and fancy fete are announced to take place on the Volunteer Parade Ground on Oct. 19. The management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre in conjunction with Messrs. Pathe Freres, have very kindly offered their services for a cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-07 - 1912-10-09
Summary:

A bazaar and fancy fete will be held (by kind permission of the commandant and officers of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps) on the Volunteer Parade Ground, on Saturday, October 19th from 2.30 to 6.30 p.m.; many novelties that are suitable for Christmas presents, including Children's play…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-19
Summary:

The Ministering Children's League's bazaar and fancy fete are to be held this afternoon on the Volunteer Parade Ground. The cinematograph which is kindly being provided by Mr. R. H. Stephenson will undoubtedly attract grown-ups as well as children.

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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Wyndham Street; Kowloon Theatre: Nathan Road; Star Theatre: Kowloon.

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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-15 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

Star Theatre: Peking Road, Kowloon.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-29 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Special children's matinee: 2.30 p.m., Topical Film, 'Buffalo Bill' episodes 12 and 13 and Harold Lloyd in 'Amongst Those Present' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' 'Assorted Heroes,' and Topical film. The Star: Tonight only, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only, 'The Midnight Guest.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' 'Assorted Heroes' and Topical film. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-16 - 1924-05-19
Summary:

Do you want 'Something to Think About'?

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-20 - 1924-05-21
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, a Paramount play, 'Too Wise Wives.' Coming Thursday, 'Something to Think About.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-21 - 1924-05-21
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Paramount's 'Too Wise Wives.' Commencing Thursday, 'Something to Think About.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-21 - 1924-05-22
Summary:

At the Star from Thursday till Saturday. May 21 Remarks: Same ad on page 4 & 7. May 22 Remarks: Same ad on page 4, 7, 9 & 12.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-21 - 1924-05-21
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Paramount's great matrimonial problem photoplay, 'Too Wise Wives.' Commencing Thursday, 'Something to Think About.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-21 - 1924-05-21
Summary:

See 'Something to Think About' and you will have 'Something to Think About.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Elliott Dexter, Theodore Roberts, Gloria Swanson, Theodore Kosloff and Monte Blue in Cecil DeMille's 'Something to Think About.' An unusual picture at usual prices. Children and service men half price. May 22 Remarks: Another ad on page…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-22
Summary:

If you have a conscience, you will want to see 'Something to Think About.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-23
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Paramount's greatest all-star cast, Elliott Dexter, Theodore Roberts, Gloria Swanson, Theodore Kosloff and Monte Blue in Cecil DeMille's dramatic thunderbolt, 'Something to Think About.' An unusual picture at usual prices. Matinees, 40…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-22
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil B. DeMille's production, 'Something to Think About,' by Jeanie Macpherson. Unusual picture, usual prices. Illustration included.

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

The Virginian' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. 'Something to Think About,' directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starred by Elliott Dexter, will be screened at the Star. Film plot included. 'Kindred of the Dust' opened at Coronet Theatre today. The film starred…