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: 1918-11-06
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management secured another magnificent serial film 'The House of Hate' featuring Antonio Moreno and Pearl White. It is written by Arthur B. Reeve and Chas. A. Logue. 'Protea IV' will be exhibited soon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-15
Summary:

Last evening, Queen's Theatre screened the film version of William Hurlbut's drama, entitled 'Body and Soul,' featuring Alice Lake. The film was directed by Charles Swickard and the photography was done by Arthur Reeves. A. E. Frenderman was responsible for the art settings.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-10 - 1918-09-10
Summary:

15 exciting episodes, commencing Thursday 12th September. 'The Hidden Hand' is the most enthralling serial Pathe has ever produced. It is a mysterious and awe-inspiring story and teams with the marvellous scientific knowledge of a master criminal created by Arthur B. Reeve. Book your…

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Headline: R. A. Xmas Tree
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-25
Summary:

W. A. Passby, C. R. A., officers and ladies were at the R. A. Theatre. There was a cinema show produced by the Pathe Cinema Company.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-15
Summary:

Parisian photoplays – until 'Body and Soul' brought Alice Lake to the screen again last evening at the Queen's Theatre – have been of two sorts, very drawing-room and impressively smart, or very underworld in an unconvincing, Apache-like way. Hence the relief and later, as soon as…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Alice Lake, who reaped success in Metro's production of 'Should A Women Tell?' and 'Shore Acres,' is to be seen in a new role at the Queen's Theatre today when the new Metro special, 'The Misfit Wife' will be the feature. Film synopsis included. Alice Lake…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-08
Summary:

What the disturbance was all about, why, and its outcome is told in 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' a romantic drama written by Charles A. Logue, produced in Porto Rico by Edward A. MacManus and presented by Associated Exhibitors at the World Theatre tomorrow with May Allison co-…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-18
Summary:

It may be true that a prophet has no honour in his own country, but happily, this does not apply to Amateur Dramatic Companies. The Quarry Bay A. D. C. have shown that they not only deserve success but that they can command it. For that reason, there is sure to be a crowded house at the Star…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-11 - 1923-06-13
Summary:

Interport cricket, the Lincheng affair and the rowing at Henli make up the B. A. T. Topical, which is showing with 'Love Honour and Behave.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-11 - 1923-06-12
Summary:

Interport Cricket, the Lincheng Affair and Rowing at Henli make up the B. A. T. Topical, which is showing with 'Love Honour and Behave,' 5 reels of fun, fast and furious.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

The Misfit Wife,' a Metro production featuring Alice Lake, was seen last night at the Queen's Theatre. It was the performance of Alice Lake as Katie Molly that counted most in the picture's success. The cast includes Forrest Stanley, Leota Lorraine, Edward Martindel, Jack…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-12-23
Summary:

The R. A. married families from Victoria, Stonecutters, Lyemun and Kowloon were on Saturday entertained to 'high tea' in the R.A. Theatre on the occasion of the Annual X'mas Tree. A pleasing feature of the entertainment was a series of moving pictures thrown on the screen by…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-27 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28 at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds.' Also B. A. T. Co.'s town topics screen snapshots.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-07
Summary:

The Woman Who Fooled Herself' as interpreted by May Allison in the Edward A. MacManus-Associated Exhibitors feature of that title showing at the World Theatre tomorrow and in which Robert Ellis is co-featured with Miss Allison. The story is an original one written by Charles A. Logue. Film…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-14 - 1923-06-14
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Turning Point,' from the story by Robert W. Chambers. Also showing B. A. T. Town Topics with Girl Guides Jamboree, May Yacht Races. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-21 - 1923-06-21
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents 'No Woman Knows,' from the story by Edna Ferber, a Universal-Jewel directed by Tod Browning. Also B. A. T.'s Town Topics No. 6. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-12 - 1920-05-14
Summary:

Commencing tonight at 9.15 sharp, Tom Mix in a William Fox picture, Mr. Logan, U. S. A.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-26
Summary:

Mr. A. Baris, Managing Director of the China Theatre, Ltd., is in Shanghai en route for Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-17 - 1921-03-17
Summary:

A. G. Da Rocha, auctioneer, surveyor and general broker, favoured with instructions from the concerned will sell by public auction today, the 17th March 1921, at 2.15 p.m. at his sales room. 25 reels of cinema films. Terms: cash on delivery.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-18 - 1916-03-21
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Extraordinary Adventures of Saturnin Farandoul' from the novel of A. Robida and 'The Gipasy's Daughter' (3 parts)