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: 1915-03-01 - 1915-03-02
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Devil's Daughter' (3 parts, 5,000 ft), 'Ups and Downs' and 'Loves Cunning'; Screening of the 11th Series of War Pictures

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-19 - 1921-12-19
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Kid' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre, today at 9 p.m., 'Help Wanted - Male' and 'The Laundry.' Also dancing. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-20 - 1921-12-20
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Kid' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre, special dance today at 9 p.m. Ticket: $2.00 each. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-21 - 1921-12-21
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Kid' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre, today only at 5.30 and 9 p.m., 'The Silver King' and 'Paper Hangers.' Also dancing. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-22 - 1921-12-22
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Kid' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre, today only at 9 p.m., Cabaret dance. Best floor in the colony. Tickets $1 each at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Kid' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre today at 9 p.m., 'The Westerners' and dancing. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Kid' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre, today at 9 p.m., 'The Westerners.' Also dancing. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-04
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'Behind the Curtain' for the last time today. Mary Pickford's 'Mary Ain't Guilty' commences its run tomorrow. 'Kean' continues until Thursday at the 2:30 and 7:15 shows. Queen's Theatre, on the other hand, is screening…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-09 - 1924-12-13
Summary:

Wed. Dec. 10th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents 'The Gold Diggers,' in 9 reels with Hope Hamption, Louise Fazenda, Windham Standing and a notable cast. Film plot included. December 9-12 Remarks: On page 4 & 5, Illustration included. December 10-11 Remarks: Today…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-12 - 1924-12-12
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Warner Bros. present 'The Gold Diggers,' nine reels of interesting scenes made with the assistance of the dean of drama, David Belasco, with Hope Hampton, Wyndham Standing, Louise Fazenda and a strong cast. Special music. Reasonable prices.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-13 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

The biggest boxing show starting Wednesday 17th, 'Firpo vs. Wills' (12 rounds) and 'Dempsey vs. Gibbons' (15 rounds). December 15 Remarks: Today & tomorrow, Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' December 16-17 & 19 Remarks: Another ad. on the biggest…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-13 - 1924-12-13
Summary:

Last chance to see Warner Bros. by arrangement with David Belasco in 'The Gold Diggers' with Hope Hampton, Louise Fazenda, Wyndham Standing and a strong cast, a knock-out story of a group of showgirls based on the famous play by Avery Hopwood. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-15 - 1924-12-16
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' Commencing Wed. 17th, the biggest boxing show, 'Firpo vs. Wills' (12 rounds) and 'Dempsey vs. Gibbons' (15 rounds). Today till Thursday at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., a marvelous…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-15 - 1924-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man' in 7 reels. Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday 17th, the biggest boxing show ever seen, Dempsey vs. Gibbons (15 rounds) and Firpo vs. Wills (12 rounds), nine reels of excitement. Today till Thursday…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-15 - 1924-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday 17th, the biggest boxing show. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15, a marvelous chapter play with English and Chinese titles, 'Mr. Nobody' (ep 1, 2 and 3).…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, the greatest boxing show, nine full reels of thrills, suspense and excitement unequalled in motion picture history. Firpo vs. Wills (12 rounds) and Dempsey vs. Gibbons (15 rounds). Prices $2.00, $1.00 and 60 cents. Soldiers, sailors and students…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 only, the greatest boxing show ever seen. Prices $2.00, $1.00 and 60 cents. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with English and Chinese titles, 'Mr. Nobody' (ep 1, 2 and 3). December 20 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow at…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-20 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Last chance to see the biggest boxing show ever seen here, Firpo vs. Wills (12 rounds) and Dempsey vs. Gibbons (15 rounds), nine full reels of thrills, suspense and excitement unequalled in motion picture history. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only. Commencing tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Malvina Longfellow in 'The Story of the Rosary.' Starting Wed. next, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photodramatic masterpiece. Today till Thursday at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Malvina Longfellow in 'The Story of the Rosary.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photo dramatic masterpiece. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous…