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: 1915-10-15 - 1915-10-15
Summary:

Film screening of 'Rocambole: The Terror of Paris' (5th series); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming Red Cross Day screening of 'For Honour and Country'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-20
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is giving a grand benefit performance tonight on behalf of the Red Cross Society. The programme will consist largely of items given by Navy men, and in addition, the patriotic film 'For Honour and Country' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-21 - 1915-10-23
Summary:

On Oct 22, 'Wiffles in Love and War' in 2 parts, 2,000 ft., a scream from beginning to end; 'For Honour and Country,' an episode of the war; Pathe's British Gazette; on Oct 25 and for one week only, farewell performance of Clarke.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-22 - 1915-10-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles in Love and War' (2 parts, 2,000 ft) and 'For Honour and Country'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming performance by May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-23 - 1915-10-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles in Love and War' (2 parts, 2,000 ft) and 'For Honour and Country'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming performance by May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-25
Summary:

Wiffles in Love and War' and 'For Honour and Country,' are the features in current Victoria Theatre programme. Other pictures are those dealing with events of the day and a series showing North Sea trawling.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-26
Summary:

Miss May Clarke paid a return visit to the Victoria Theatre. The films included a drama 'For Honour and Country' and diverting comic pictures.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-14 - 1919-01-16
Summary:

Tonight, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing the final episode of 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' the feature serial of perils and love from a story written by Gilson Willets. Also 'For Honour and Country,' drama in 3 parts and 'Luke's Double,' a Harold Lloyd…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' Snub Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' At 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu' and dancing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical Film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' Tonight at 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing after…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' Snub Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu' and dancing after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing after pictures.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-29 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Special children's matinee: 2.30 p.m., Topical Film, 'Buffalo Bill' episodes 12 and 13 and Harold Lloyd in 'Amongst Those Present' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolf [sic] Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas.' Also 'Assorted Heroes' and Topical Film.

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-01 - 1924-11-04
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, Lionel Barrymore in 'The Face in the Fog' supported by Seena Owen and Lowell Shermon [sic]. Also Coronet Review, the latest newsreel of the world. November 4 Remarks: Our own Topical Film.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-04 - 1924-11-04
Summary:

Final showing today, Lionel Barrymore in 'The Face in the Fog,' supported by Seena Owen and Lowell Sherman. Also our own Topical Film, the latest newsreel of the world.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-05 - 1924-11-05
Summary:

The Coronet: November 5th to 10th, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Also our own Topical and Prizma colour. The Star: Today only, Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' with special music.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' 6 reels of joy. Also Felix Cartoon, Prizma Colour Film and our own Topical. At usual prices. Illustration included.