A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-23
Summary:

The exciting drama 'The Imposter' from film d'art will be screened. Film synopsis included. At the interval, a Keystone comic 'Love and Dough' will be staged, besides the British Gazette No. 366.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-23 - 1919-08-06
Summary:

An English Vaudeville company 'The Prize Packets' is opening out at the Victoria. Booking at Anderson's. July 24, 26, 28, 29 and 30 remarks: Pathe's British Gazette, Harold Lloyd comedy entitled 'A Sammy in Siberia.' Matinee: 'The Terror of the Range' (1st…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre (The Best Cinema House in Hongkong)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-24 - 1919-07-25
Summary:

An English vaudeville co., The Prize Packets. Pathe's British Gazettes, half an hour projection of British events. Also Harold Lloyd comedy entitled 'A Sammy in Siberia.' Harold Lloyd is this week in trouble with Bolshevik. Today's matinee, 'The Terror of the Range,…

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Headline: The Midnight Guest': Danger Wrought by Sarcastic Type Man
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
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Headline: Midnight Guest': Dramatic Film Coming to World
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
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Headline: World Theatre: 'The Midnight Guest'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

World Theatre is screening an all-star Universal picture, entitled 'The Midnight Guest,' featuring Mahlon Hamilton, Clyde Fillmore and Grace Darmond. George Archainbaud directed the film. The story was written by Rupert Julian, the director of 'Merry-Go-Round.'

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Headline: The World: The Midnight Guest
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Three players well cast add to the strength of 'The Midnight Guest,' the Universal all-star attraction which opened at the World Theatre last night. Mahlon Hamiton as the cynic, Clyde Fillmore as the optimist and Grace Darmond as the woman of the story are the three principal players.…

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Headline: British Stars and Pictures: By 'Londoner' for the South China Morning Post - Unheralded Genius
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-23
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Headline: British Filmland: Doings of the Stars at Home - Gaiety Theatre in Films
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-04
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Headline: His First Appearance
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
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Headline: The Thrill Chaser': Celebrated Stars in Gibson Film
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
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Headline: New Film Star Discovered: By Carl Laemmle
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
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Headline: Be Natural: Mary Philbin's Advice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-06
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Headline: The China Mail News 1924-07-12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
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Headline: A Lady of Quality': Film Tells Romance of Past Glory
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Headline: Court Detail: The Problem in Big Drama
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
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Headline: Coming to the Coronet and the World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-01 - 1925-01-05
Summary:

Merry-Go-Round.' Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-05 - 1925-01-06
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, the latest French super production 'The Parisian Rag-Picker' in seven reels, featuring Nicolai [sic] Koline and Helen Darney. Starting Wednesday, the best super Jewel production 'Merry-Go-Round.' January 5 remarks: Today till Thursday, a marvellous…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-05 - 1925-01-05
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the latest French super-production, 'The Parisian Rag-Picker,' featuring Nicolas Koline and Helene Darly in 7 reels. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, the best super Jewel production, 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels. Picture…

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Headline: The Coronet and the World
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-06 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Acclaimed by press and public in New York. Film review included. Carl Laemmle presents 'Merry Go Round' commencing Wednesday. January 7-9 remark: Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry in 'Merry-Go-Round.'