A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-23 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

A variety of programme; 'The Menace,' topical play in 2 parts (film d'art); 'Max Joins the Colours,' Max Linder, on the battlefields since the outbreak of the war, has made this comic picture during a short leave from the front (don't miss seeing it); Pathe British…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

On Aug 25, the thrilling detective serial play 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic] in 2 parts; Pathe's topical play 'The Menace' in 2 parts; 'Max Linder Joins the Colours,' 1st picture of Max since the war; Pathe's British Gazette: 'The Great War: New…

3
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre, on Friday, screened a war play of unusual interest: 'The Menace,' which is not only staged and mounted in the Film d'Art Company's best manner, but which unfolds a most strikingly ingenious plot. There was also a new Gazette, equal is point of quality to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

Pathe News No. 26. 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch 'The Punishment.' 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Freedony and Vaudeville Co. is coming. Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Tomorrow, positively for one night only! Theda Bara in her greatest vampire Part in 'The Serpent.' Booking at Robinson's. November 21 remarks: The best Pathe news.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-08
Summary:

Geraldine Farrar in Goldwyn's photoplay 'Shadows.' A drama of Eastern days and Alaskan nights in 6 parts. Another first-rate Snub comedy, 'Looking for Trouble' and Pathe news.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-17
Summary:

Long Arm of Mannister,' Henry B. Walthall. The third big picture. Also showing 'How Dry I Am,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe news.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-29
Summary:

The Great Love,' the play that ends a woman's 'No.' David Wark Griffith's splendid tribute to British Womanhood! April 26-27 remarks: Lillian Gish and Bobby [sic] Harron in 'The Great Love.' April 28 remarks: Pathe news, 'Going? Going? Gone' and Rolin…

9
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.

10
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-11 - 1920-05-13
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Law of the Great Northwest' 5 parts. Harold Lloyd in his very latest comedy 'His Only Father.' Pathe news. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4.

11
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-07 - 1920-08-09
Summary:

Today, Clara Kimball Young in 'The House of Glass.' New Rolin Comedy and Pathe news. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 8 and 9. August 9 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 10 and 11.

12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-26 - 1920-08-28
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, Sylvia Breamer in 'Respectable by Proxy.' 'Red Hot Hottentotts.' Pathe news.

13
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-03 - 1920-09-06
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, Norma Talmadge in 'Her Only Way.' Snub Comedy, Pathe news, 'Around the Town.' September 6 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Little Red Decides' and comedies.

14
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-07 - 1920-09-08
Summary:

Tonight, Madge Kennedy in 'The Danger Game.' Pathe news and 'Fresh Paint.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Little Red Decides.'

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

Tonight, Madge Kennedy in 'The Danger Game.' Pathe news and 'Fresh Paint.' At 7.15 p.m., 'A Daughter of the Poor.'

16
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-16 - 1920-10-20
Summary:

Thrills and laughter at the Coronet. Douglas Fairbanks in five of the liveliest reels ever screened 'A Modern Musketeer.' October 19 remarks: 'Ladies First.' October 20 remarks: Pathe news. At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 5 and 6.

17
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-18 - 1920-10-19
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in five of the liveliest reels ever screened 'A Modern Musketeer.' Also 'Ladies First' and Pathe news. At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 5 and 6.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Tonight! At 9.15 p.m., Ruffells presents 'The Great Game,' in 6 parts featuring Bombardier Wells and an all-star cast, Pathe's latest News and Comedies. Matinee programme: 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold,' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail,' 10 & 11 epis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

A crowded house at the World Theatre greeted 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' last night when it was shown for the first time. Dustin Farnum takes the main role and supported by Winifred Kingston. Film synopsis included. Pathe's News is shown as usual and there are comedies and other films…

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-02
Summary:

La La Lucille,' the star film now showing at the World Theatre, is one long laugh from start to finish. With such names as Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in the cast, the acting is bound to be good. Film synopsis included. The programme also includes some minor films, with the usual Pathe's…