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: 1919-10-06
Summary:

The great war in all its phases as participated in by the American Army has been depicted for the archives of the nation in no fewer than 47,000 still photographs and 160 miles of motion picture negatives. Mr. Baker, Secretary of War, in announcing this fact to Congress asked authorisation to…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-09 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

Episode 11 and 12 of 'The Lightning Raider' and another Lloyd comic. Matinee: Dauntless Pearl White in 'The Fatal Ring' episode 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

The Shell Game' is another remarkable Metro production. It was screened at the Coronet last night to a good audience when an additional attraction was provided in the string hand from the s.s. Colombia. Another acceptable item in last night's programme was a Rolin comedy in which the…

224
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-11 - 1919-11-17
Summary:

Tonight! Second episode of 'The Tiger's Trail,' full of gripping incidents. A laugh-a-minute comic, 'Serpentin as Janitor.' November 12 remarks: Matinee: 'The On-the Square Girl' featuring Molly [sic] King. November 13 remarks: Matinee: 'The Fatal Ring…

225
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-22
Summary:

Programme of arrangements, including gymkhana, lecture, cabaret and Chinese theatrical performance. On Monday, 1st December at the Theatre Royal by Mlle H. Van Der Flier, illustrated with motion picture taken at the various battle fronts.

226
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Come Back,' now being shown at the Coronet, is another Metro production. Film synopsis included. As a story, the film is rather stereotyped, but there are numerous passages providing plenty of humour and excitement. To add to the attractiveness of the programme, there is a Harold Lloyd…

227
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-02
Summary:

The Theatre Royal was well filled last evening when Mlle. Van der Flier lectured on 'Refugee Work in Holland' on behalf of the Hongkong Fund for the Devastated Villages of France and for Belgian widows and orphans. The lecture was under the patronage of H.E. the Governor, H.E. Vice-…

228
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-03 - 1919-12-08
Summary:

Valeska Suratt repeats her role of Siren in the five reels W. Fox Drama 'The New York Peacock.' December 5 remarks: Booking at Anderson's. December 5 and 8 remarks: Harold Lloyd comic and Gazette. December 6 remarks: Matinee: Episodes 9 and 10 of 'The Tiger's Trail.…

229
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-08 - 1920-01-12
Summary:

Commencing Friday, Pathe presents Fannie Ward in 'Our Better Selves,' a five-act dram of renunciation and self-sacrifice. Matinee: Frank Keenan in 'Gates of Brass.' January 9 remarks: British Gazette and Harold Lloyd comedy. Booking at Anderson's. January 10 remarks:…

230
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'Lord John's Journal,' Christy [sic] and Luke comedies. British Gazette. Last performances of episodes one and two of 'The Circus King.' Booking at the Theatre. February 16 remarks: 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin Comedy.

231
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. '$500 or Bust!,' Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

232
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-17 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Kowloon residents! Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl.' Harold Lloyd and Cartoon comedies.

233
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-08 - 1920-10-09
Summary:

Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings,' 'Around the Town' and Lloyd comedy. At 7.15 p.m., episodes 1 and 2 of the Pathe serials 'Bound and Gagged.'

234
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-25 - 1920-10-29
Summary:

Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady,' Lloyd comedy.

235
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-12
Summary:

Yesterday was commenced the first two episodes of 'Pirate Gold' at the Coronet, and, as promised by the management, the film is a welcome departure from the usual serial story hitherto shown in Hong Kong. Of the dramatic variety, the film is relieved by flashes of humour which come and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-29
Summary:

A very attractive programme is to be shown at the Hongkong Theatre for the week commencing this afternoon till Friday next, a drama 'Who Will Marry Me?' featuring the star Carmel Myers, is one of the first productions from the Universal Film Company. There is also a splendid picture…

237
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-29
Summary:

From this afternoon to next Friday there will be a new programme at the Hongkong Theatre, in which Carmel Myers will be seen in the love-drama 'Who will Marry Me?.' This picture is a 5-part production from the Universal Film Co. A comedy in two parts 'The Monkey Stuff' with…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-27
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince presents Charles Ray in 'His Mother's Boy' at the Hongkong Theatre tonight. The picture is from Rupert Hughes' story 'When Life is Marked Down.' A comedy and scenes from American Gazette will be screened at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-23
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements Limited will take over the Queen's Theatre from 1st August next. Mr. H. W. Ray plans to procure latest releases from Paramount, United Artists, First National and Metro-Goldwyn with such big specials as 'Captain Blood' from Vitagraph, 'The Phantom of the…