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: 1919-10-08
Summary:

Commencing tonight the splendid film 'Neptune's Daughter' is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre, featuring the popular star Annette Kellerman in the leading role. On Saturday, further episodes of the serial 'Houdini' are being screened, together with some comic pictures…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-24
Summary:

The serial film 'Houdini' has been attracting large attendances at the Hongkong Theatre. This week's programme is very attractive including 'Jane Shore.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing tonight the 7th and 8th episodes of the serial film 'Houdini,' also some well selected comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-07
Summary:

Since the 5.15 performances have started lately, the attendances at the Hongkong Theatre have been fairly good. With this new arrangement, the Chinese community take better advantage of the 7.15 performances during which the hall is always crowded. By special request 'A Fool's Revenge…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
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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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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-06
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
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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…