A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: A Fine Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-20
Summary:

Mr. Blake, manager of the Victoria Theatre, says that he has a film case on which is tacked a card reading 'There is a precious treasure in this. It is five reels of celluloid – Baby Marie Osborne in ‘Captain Kiddo'. Don't miss it.' Mr. Blake is giving Hong Kong an…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-22 - 1917-12-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' (5th & 6th episodes), Gazette and Comics; Coming film: 'Captain Kiddo' featuring Baby Maries Osborne

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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]…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-28 - 1917-12-28
Summary:

Screening of 'The Mystery of the double Cross' (7th & 8th episodes) featuring Molly King and Leon Bary; Performance by Richard and Gladie, Bell Chaplin; Note: Owing to the enormous number of people who were unable to find searts at 'Captain Kiddo', the film will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-28 - 1917-12-28
Summary:

Screening of 'The Mystery of the double Cross' (7th & 8th episodes) featuring Molly King and Leon Bary; Performance by Richard and Gladie, Bell Chaplin; Note: Owing to the enormous number of people who were unable to find searts at 'Captain Kiddo', the fi

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette No. 615. Also 'The Code of the Yukon' and the first ‘Snub' comedy. 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 11 and 12.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-08
Summary:

You've heard her on the Victor, see her on the screen, Geraldine Farrar, the world-famous operatic star in Goldwyn's gorgeous photoplay, 'Shadows,' a drama of Eastern days and Alaskan nights in 6 parts. Also another first-rate ‘Snub' comedy, 'Looking for Trouble…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01 - 1920-05-01
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet, a splendid news reel, a ‘Snub' comedy that is right up to standard, a six-part Goldwyn play by Rex Beach, and a musical programme that is alone worth the price of admission. None of the petty annoyances caused by inartistic advertising slides, old and scratched…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-31 - 1920-08-02
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Probation Wife,' ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 6 and 7.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-31 - 1920-08-02
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Probation Wife.' Also 'Snub Comedy' and British Gazette. Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 6 and 7. July 31 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Probation Wife,' after last…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-03 - 1920-08-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'The Venus Model,' ‘Snub' comedy and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 6 and 7.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-03 - 1920-08-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'The Venus Model.' Also 'Snub Comedy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 6 and 7. August 3 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Venus Model,' also Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-30 - 1920-09-02
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, August 30 to September 2 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dolores Cassinelli in 'Tarnished Reputations.' Also ‘Snub' comedy and the best and most artistic topical ever thrown upon the screen, 'Around the Town.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-30 - 1920-08-30
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, a Blackton Production, 'Respectable by Proxy,' with Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon. Also Dolores Cassinelli in 'Tarnished Reputations,' ‘Snub' Comedy, Pathe news and Britain's best Topical, 'Around the Town.' Illustration included…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-30 - 1920-09-02
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, August 30 to September 2, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dolores Cassinelli in 'Tarnished Reputations.' Also 'Snub' comedy and 'Around the Town.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-03 - 1920-09-03
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, Norma Talmadge in 'Her Only Way.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy, Pathe News and 'Around the Town.' September 3 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-03 - 1920-09-06
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, Norma Talmadge in 'Her Only Way.' Also Snub Comedy, Pathe News and 'Around the Town.' September 6 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Little Red Decides' and comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-06 - 1920-09-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'Her Only Way.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy, Pathe News and 'Around the Town.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Little Red Decides' and comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-18 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North' in 6 parts. Also ‘Snub' Comedy and 'Round the Town' [sic]. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-21 - 1920-10-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.' Also Coronet Review and ‘Snub' Comedy. Super-production prices. At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 5 and 6.