A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-08
Summary:

Tonight at the Hongkong Cinematograph a new series of moving pictures will be produced. The films have just arrived from Paris and are comic, sensational and tragic in character.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-09 - 1916-09-12
Summary:

On Sep 9, Italian exclusive film 'The Waitress Countess' in 4 parts; Nordisk powerful drama 'His Revenge' in 2 parts; Gaumont Graphic & comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-15 - 1916-11-17
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (13th & 14th episodes), also Comic & Scenific Films; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-18
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is screening a thrilling drama in five reels from the Aquila Co. entitled 'Jealousy Incarnate' and comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-10
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is continuing to attract many people with the two serial performances. The Chinese seem puzzled with Devil worshippers and yet they enjoyed it. The selection of comics is good and the different extras at matinees are attractive.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

A sensational Italian drama in seven reels 'In the toils of Hate' is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre. The continuation of 'The Purple Mask' will be screened with some new comics. The programme will be at both matinees.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-29
Summary:

The managers of the Victoria and Hongkong Theatres announce that there will be no performance at 9.15 p.m. on 'Heather Day.' A programme that includes two interesting episodes of film serials 'The Grip of Evil,' a coloured Pathe film, and Pathe War Gazette will be screened…

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Headline: Picture Houses
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-10
Summary:

An interesting film 'The Kaiser's Spy' in five reels is shown at the Victoria Theatre. At the Hongkong Theatre, a dramatic film 'Traffic in Souls' in nine parts is the chief item. Also, a new selection of comics and a serial 'Gloria's Romance' featuring…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, Grand Theatre will be screening 'Dead Game' featuring Hoot Gibson. Like other Hoot's pictures, the 'Dead Game' is full of excitement. A good comedy film and topical gazette rounds out the bill.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-31 - 1923-12-31
Summary:

The Coronet: Last performances today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Dangerous Business,' a First National attraction, and Buster Keaton in 'One Week.' The Star: Tonight at 5.30 & 9.15, Izako, Russian Court Conjurer and Grace Darmond in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-31 - 1923-12-31
Summary:

The Star: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Izako, Russian court conjurer and Grace Darmond in 'The Midnight Guest.' The Grand: Tonight only, Anita Stewart in 'Yellow Typhoon' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-31 - 1923-12-31
Summary:

The Star: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Izako, the Russian Court Conjurer and Grace Darmond in 'The Midnight Guest.' The Grand: Tonight only, Anita Stewart in 'The Yellow Typhoon' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Monday, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas.' The Star: Tonight & Sunday, Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'A Small Town Idol.' The Grand: Tonight till Monday, 'The Midnight Guest,' and Buster Keaton Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-05
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight till Monday, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas.' The Star: Tonight and Sunday, Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'A Small Town Idol.' The Grand: Tonight till Monday, 'The Midnight Guest' and Buster…

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Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-05
Summary:

Today till Monday, another big 'double,' Grace Darmond in 'The Midnight Guest' and Buster Keaton in 'One Week' (it's better than 'The Boat').

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' 'Assorted Heroes,' and Topical film. The Star: Tonight only, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only, 'The Midnight Guest.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' 'Assorted Heroes' and Topical film. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-08
Summary:

The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., 'The Midnight Guest.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-08 - 1924-01-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Thursday, 'Are You a Failure?' The Star: For one night more, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., 'The Midnight Guest.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-08 - 1924-01-08
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight till Thursday, 'Are You a Failure?' The Star: For one night more, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., 'The Midnight Guest.'