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: 1916-11-21
Summary:

Under the title 'The King Visits his Armies in the Great Advance,' the latest War Office film was privately exhibited recently at the Scala Theatre in London. Plot and scenes are described in details.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-08
Summary:

The War Office cinematograph committee is becoming adopted in the production of battle films that touch intimately the hearts of the people. At the Scala Theatre, Charlotte street, was produced recently a new series of films entitled 'Sons of Our Empire,' including scenes of the fall…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-05
Summary:

A captured German and Austrian Propaganda film, 'The Kaiser-Before and After' is now being shown at the Scala Theatre. In different pictures we see the prime actor's various figures.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-22 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., 'Enlighten Thy Daughter,' Comedy and Gazette. Watch out special X'mas programmes. 27th/29th, Chefalo and Palermo. December 22 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' only.…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-26 - 1922-12-26
Summary:

Today 26th at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Thomas Meighan in 'The Prince Chap,' Comedy and Gazette. Watch out special X'mas programmes. 27th/29th, Chefalo and Palermo. Booking at Moutrie's.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-27 - 1922-12-28
Summary:

Short season only, 3 nights at 9.15 p.m., from 27th to 29th Dec. Chefalo & Palermo in novelty acts. Booking at Moutrie's. Photo included.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-27 - 1922-12-30
Summary:

Today at 5.30 matinee (only), 'Women's Weapons.' At 9.15 p.m., the mighty monarchs of mystery, 'Chefalo & Palermo.' Bookings at Moutrie's and at Theatre.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-02 - 1923-01-02
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., last screening of Miss DuPont in 'The Rage of Paris,' Comedy & Gazette.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-03 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'L'Apache,' Comedy & Gazette. January 3 Remarks: On page 2, another ad. on 'L'Apache' only. Illustration included. January 6 Remarks: Tomorrow (Sun.) at 6 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Storm.'

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-09
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., House Peters in 'The Storm.' January 9 Remarks: Tomorrow, debut of Mdlle Toska in classical dances.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., special engagement of Mlle. Toska in classical dances. At 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'Square Deal Sanderson.'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

Today, matinee at 5.30 p.m., and tonight at 9 p.m., the film of the season, 'Foolish Wives.' January 16 Remarks: Photo included. January 18 Remarks: special engagement of s.s. Laconia, London orchestra, will play tonight. January 19 Remarks: It's a Universal million dollar…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-22 - 1923-01-24
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'His Official Fiancee,' Comedy & Gazette.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-25 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Counterfeit,' Comedy & Gazette. January 27 Remarks: Tomorrow (Sun.) at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Innocent Adventuress.'

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-29 - 1923-01-30
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'The Innocent Adventuress,' Comedy & Gazette.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-31 - 1923-02-02
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., 'The Teeth of the Tiger,' 'An Arsene Lupin Story' [sic], Comedy & Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-26
18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09
Summary:

A party of seven Tibetan Lamas to appear in the prologue to the 'Epic of Everest' film, to be shown at the Scala Theatre, arrived in London on December 1. They were introduced to a gathering of London Pressmen by Captain Noel, kinematographer and a member of the last Mount Everest…