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: 1921-10-22
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre this weekend is a five-part picture entitled 'When a Woman Strikes.' It is a tale of the wild West with a cast including Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber, Rosemary Theby, Murdock MacQuarrie and other film favourite. Film synopsis included. There is the usual…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-27 - 1922-01-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'Quicksand.' Matinee shows: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Pathe serial, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' with Marguerite Courtot, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. 5 p.m. sharp, Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law,' admission 60 and 40…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-03 - 1922-02-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, 'A Doll's House,' featuring Elsie Ferguson. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 4 and 5 epis. Booking at the Theatre. February 4 & 6 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. sharp, William…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Gaby Delys and Harry Pilcer in 'Gaby.' See the wonderful ballet scenes in natural colours at usual prices. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 6 and 7 epis. Booking at the Theatre. February 11 & 13…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-18 - 1922-02-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance only, the last show of The Great Garcia Troupe. Also, Gladys Walton in 'The Man Tamer.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 8 & 9 epis. Booking at the Theatre. February 18 Remarks: Sunday matinee, 6 p.m. sharp,…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-24 - 1922-02-27
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Louise Glaum in 'Sex,' written by C. Gardner Sullivan and directed by Fred Niblo. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 10 and 11 epis. Booking at the Theatre. February 25 & 27 Remarks: Sunday's…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-03 - 1922-03-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Harry Carey in 'Riders of Vengeance,' in 6 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 12th & 13th epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

9
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…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-15 - 1922-11-18
Summary:

Friday and Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'His Greatest Sacrifice.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. November 15 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison & Warner Oland in 'Hurricane Hutch,' epis. 1 and 2. November 16 Remarks: Last show of…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-20 - 1922-11-21
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Tom Mix in 'After Your Own Heart.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison & Warner Oland in 'Hurricane Hutch,' epis. 3 and 4. Tuesday to Thursday, epis. 5 & 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-22 - 1922-11-25
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Eastward Ho!' from the novel by William M. Raine, a William Fox production. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison & Warner Oland in 'Hurricane Hutch,' Tue. to Thur. epis. 5 & 6, Friday to Mon. epis. 7 & 8. Usual prices…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-22
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen the film version of the novel 'Eastward Ho!' The film features a new William Fox star, William Russell. The latest interesting events in Europe will be shown in the Topical Budget.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-27 - 1922-11-28
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart presents Wanda Hawley in 'The Outside Woman.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. November 27 Remarks: At 2.30 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch,' epis. 7 & 8. At 7.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'His Greatest Sacrifice.' November 27 Remarks:…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-29 - 1922-12-02
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Samuel Goldwyn presents Geraldine Farrar in 'The World and Its Woman.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison & Warner Oland in 'Hurricane Hutch,' epis. 11 & 12. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. December 2 Remarks: On page 4, another ad.…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-04 - 1922-12-05
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'The Challenge of the Law' starring William Russell. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch,' Monday epis. 11 &12, Tuesday epis. 13 & 14. Usual price. Booking at the Theatre.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-09
Summary:

Wed. 6th to Sat. 9th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman,' in 7 parts, and Topical Budget 581. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch,' Wed.-Thur., epis. 13 &14, Fri.-Sat., epis. 15 (final). Usual price. Booking at the Theatre.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-11 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

Mon. & Tue, 11th & 12th, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in 'A Shocking Night,' a Universal comedy drama in 5 parts. Monday at 2.30 p.m., final episodes of 'Hurricane Hutch.' At 7.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman.' Usual prices.…

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-29 - 1924-01-31
Summary:

How does a women know? May McAvoy in 'Morals.' Film plot included. January 30 Remarks: Also showing British Gazette and Out of the Inkwell Cartoon Comedy, 'Merchancial Doll' [sic]. Illustration included. January 30-31 Remarks: Also showing British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-25 - 1924-02-26
Summary:

Mon. and Tue., 25th and 26th Feb., Dorothy Revier in 'The Broadway Madonna,' in 6 parts. Also, British Gazette and 'Felix on the Trial.' Booking at the Theatre. February 25 Remarks: Another ad. on page 7.