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: 1914-05-06 - 1914-05-08
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles Had a Lucky Escape' (2 parts, 3,500 ft) and 'A Woman of Janpan'; Screening of Pathe's German and International Gazette; Performances by The Gibson Girls; Coming film: 'In Mid Atlantic'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-06
Summary:

The Gibson Girls gained popularity through their good songs and clever dancing. There will be a chief film entitled 'A Woman of Japan,' a story of geisha life. That old favourite Wiffles [sic] will appear in A Narrow Escape and rounded out with Pathe's Gazette. The Bijou…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-06 - 1914-05-09
Summary:

3 nights only, commencing May 6, 'Wiffles Had A Lucky Escape,' a good comedy in 2 parts, 2,500 feet; 'A Woman of Japan,' a thrilling story of Geisha's honour; also Pathe's German & International Gazette; 'The Gibson Girls,' complete change of songs and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-09
Summary:

In Mid Atlantic will be screened tonight at the Bijou Theatre. This great work is one of the best picture dramas of the sea yet produced by Pathe Freres. The usual gazettes are shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-11 - 1914-05-12
Summary:

For 4 nights only, including the great powerful and thrilling drama of the sea, ' In Mid Atlantic' or A Dancer's Heroism in 7,000 feet; also Pathe's British & American Weekly; last few nights of 'The Gibson Girls.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-12
Summary:

In Mid Atlantic' has attracted large audiences at the Bijou Scenic Theatre and the public should lose no opportunity of seeing one of the best pictures in Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-05 - 1921-01-08
Summary:

The Isle of Conquest' (6 reels), Topical Budget. Tonight at 7.15: Episodes 13, 14 & 15 (final) of 'The Mystery of 13.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-05 - 1921-01-08
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Isle of Conquest' in 6 reels. Also Topical Budget and 'Around the Town.' Tonight at 7.15, episodes 13, 14 and 15 (final) of 'The Mystery of 13.' January 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Isle of…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-05 - 1921-01-08
Summary:

Today, at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Isle of Conquest,' in 6 reels, Topical Budget around the town. Tonight at 7.15, episodes 13, 14 and 15 (final) of 'The Mystery of 13.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-05 - 1921-03-05
Summary:

Commencing Sunday, March 6th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Rose of the World.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy and Topical Budget. Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, your last opportunity of seeing Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week,' 'Jiggs in Society' and British…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-18 - 1921-03-21
Summary:

Friday to Monday, March 18 to 21, The 'Prince & Betty' featuring William Desmond, 'All Dressed Up' (Snub comedy), Topical Budget and British Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-18 - 1921-03-21
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Friday to Monday, March 18 to 21, 'The Prince and Betty' featuring William Desmond. Also 'All Dressed Up,' a ‘Snub' Comedy, Topical Budget and British Gazette. Telephone 1743. March 18 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-18 - 1921-03-21
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Friday to Monday, March 18 to 21, 'The Prince and Betty' featuring William Desmond. Also 'All Dressed Up,' a Snub Comedy, Topical Budget and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-12 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

Grand reopening today with a Pathe special, 'A Woman of Pleasure,' featuring Blanche Sweet. Also latest Topical Budget. Come and see our S1000 screen in operation; come and hear the best orchestra in the colony; come to the only British House in Hongkong. August 15 & 16 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

Grand Reopening Today! The great British melodrama, 'A Woman of Pleasure' with Blanche Sweet in 7 reels and latest Topical Budget. August 15 & 16 Remarks: Inauguration of President Sun at 11, 12.35, 2.10, 3.45 and 7.15.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-13
Summary:

Grand reopening today, the great British melodrama, 'A Woman of Pleasure' with Blanche Sweet, seven stirring reels and the latest topical budget. Come and see our $1000 screen in operation; come and hear the best orchestra in the Colony; come to the only British house in Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-15 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

Grand reopening today, the great British melodrama, 'A Woman of Pleasure' with Blanche Sweet, seven stirring reels and the latest topical budget. Come and see our $1000 screen in operation; come and hear the best orchestra in the Colony; come to the only British house in Hongkong. Also…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-08-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, 'The Devil's Passkey' and Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-08-25
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, 'The Devil's Passkey' and topical budget.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 19218-25
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, 'The Devil's Passkey,' and Topical Budget.