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: 1921-07-23
Summary:

The Devil's Pass Key' is the current attraction at the Wo Ping Theatre. Starring Una Trevelyn, Maud [sic] George, Mae Busch, Samuel de Grasse and Clyde Fillimore [sic]. Music was supplied by Coronet Orchestra. A fine tropical gazette showing the Australian cricketers at play, the…

22
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-25 - 1921-07-27
Summary:

Patrons are requested to visit the Empire, late Woping (opposite Central Market), tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Devil's Passkey.'

23
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-28 - 1921-07-30
Summary:

Patrons are requested to visit the Empire, late Woping (opposite Central Market), tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in Sir A. W. Pinero's 'Mind the Paint Girl.' Also, Humorist's Derby and Canton from the air. July 28 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. The First National…

24
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-01 - 1921-08-05
Summary:

Patrons are requested to visit the Empire, late Woping (opposite Central Market), today at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Blind Husbands.' At 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episode 10. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episode 11 and 'Bumping Into Broadway.'

25
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-04
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph display specially arranged for children, at the Helena May Institute on Monday.

26
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-20
Summary:

Following the success of the kinema show arranged by Mrs. Severn and Mrs. Pollack for the children of Helena May Institute members and their friends, the management of Kowloon Theatre announces that it will give a special matinee for children every Monday afternoon. This afternoon will see…

27
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-30
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph Performance at the Helena May Institute tomorrow, Friday, December 1st at 5:30 p.m., which has been specially arranged for the children of members of the Institute and their friends.

28
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-01 - 1923-03-01
Summary:

There will be no cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute tomorrow, Friday, March 2nd, as previously arranged.

29
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-22 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph display at the Helena May Institute tomorrow afternoon, Friday, 23rd March at 5.30 p.m., Members of the Institute, their children and friends may attend. A charge of 50 cents will be made for admission.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-25
Summary:

Admission 50 cents; family ticket for 4 people $1.50.

31
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-01 - 1923-11-01
Summary:

Tickets 50 cents each, a family ticket for 4 people $1.50.

32
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-07 - 1924-02-28
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph show for children at the Helena May Institute on Friday, the 8th inst. At 5.30. The Machine has been kindly lent by Pathe Orient.

33
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-06 - 1924-03-06
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute on Friday, March 7 at 5.30. Pathe university machines will be used.

34
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-13
Summary:

Robert W. Chambers will soon be an equally strong draw for cinema-goers, if the high standard set the 'The Fighting Chance' is any criterion. The Paramount picture will be screened at the Star Theatre. Other stars included Anna Q Nilsson and Conrad Nagel.

35
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Paramount picture called 'To Please One Woman' is the attraction at the Star Theatre. The leading role is portrayed by Claire Windsor. While a Thursday, there will be a double programme from two dancers Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother and an excellent film…

36
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-23
Summary:

Showing the Star Theatre tonight for the last time is the entertaining Paramount picture 'To Please One Woman,' in which Claire Windsor takes the leading role. Film plot included.

37
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-05
Summary:

Moving pictures of Hongkong, taken for the British Empire Exhibition, will be exhibited at the Helena May Institute on Monday, May 5 at 9.15 p.m., Tuesday, May 7 at 9.15 p.m., Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9 at 5.30 p.m., Adults $1.00; children 50 cents. Pay at the door.

38
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

A City Sparrow,' the new Paramount film which portrays Ethel Clayton as an Apache dancer will be screened in the Star Theatre for the last time this evening.

39
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Ethel Clayton appears in the novel role of an Apache dancer in her new Paramount picture, 'A City Sparrow,' which will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening. This marks a distinct departure of Miss Clayton, who has been appearing recently in stories of married life, notably, '…

40
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
Summary:

To Have and to Hold,' made by Paramount from the novel by Mary Johnstone [sic], is a picture currently showing at the Star Theatre. Bert Lytell and Betty Compson are the lead players. Film plot included.