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: 1912-04-29
Summary:

For this evening and tomorrow Mr Stephenson has secured for his popular Bijou Scenic Theatre a really fine set of pictures which all should see. One which has been greeted with rounds of applause is that in which two of the most prominent cinematograph artistes figures, namely Max Linder, the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-07-10 - 1913-07-14
Summary:

Every evening at 9:15 p.m. Debut of Miss Chinta Zerega. The Turkish patrol pictures including 'Wiffles the Animal Benefactor,' 'The Marry Pipes of Pan,' 'The Blood Feud,' 'The Boatswain Daughter' [sic] and 'La Granja.' Pictures only at 7:15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-12-21 - 1914-12-24
Summary:

The sensational dramas 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman' on Tuesday, 22nd December. Various interesting films and comics are included. Performances by Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks. Grand X'mas tree matinee at 4 p.m. on Thursday, 24th December. Matinees on Friday,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-27 - 1919-05-30
Summary:

May 28, 29 and 30, showing drama photoplay 4 parts, Barbara Conrad [sic] in 'A Princess of the Blood.' Also various Comics. Saturday 31st May, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives' in 5 parts. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-28
Summary:

The magnificent film 'Princess of Blood' in four parts, in which the famous actress Miss Barbara Conrad takes the leading role as Princess Stephanie, will be screened tonight in the Hongkong Theatre. This splendid film is based on the play written by the celebrated author James L.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-24
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday 9.15 p.m., a grand comedy night, Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at Anderson's. October 18 Remarks: Today's matinee, 3.15 and 5 p.m., final episode of 'The Lightning Raider.' Sunday's matinee, Miss…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night, an attractive bill, final episode of 'The Lightning Raider' and 'It Happened to Adele,' a clever Gold Rooster play in 5 parts. Today's matinee: 2.15 and 5 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' Prices: 60 cents and 30 cents. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-27 - 1919-10-28
Summary:

Tonight's attractive programme, 'It Happened to Adele,' a first-class Gold Rooster play and the last episode of 'The Lightning Raider.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-12 - 1919-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-12-01
Summary:

Tonight until Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Desmond in 'Blood Will Tell.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 28 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the film. December 1 Remarks: 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 5 to 6.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-11-29
Summary:

Tonight's special bill, William Fox presents Dorothy Bernard in 'Sporting Blood.' Harold Lloyd in 'Pistols For Breakfast.' November 29 Remarks: Matinees, today 2.15 and 5 p.m., episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Tiger's Trail'; Sunday 6 p.m., William Fox's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-29 - 1919-11-29
Summary:

Today at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6 and 6.15 p.m., William Desmond in 'Blood Will Tell.' British Gazette No. 575. Harold Lloyd in 'A Jazzed Honeymoon,' also augmented orchestra Sunday at 9.15 p.m., some splendid music. Today at 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-01 - 1919-12-02
Summary:

Tonight's bill, William Fox presents Dorothy Bernard in 'Sporting Blood.' Harold Lloyd in 'Pistols for Breakfast.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-02
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management is presenting again tonight 'Sporting Blood,' a galloping romance of the race track, produced by the William Fox Organization.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-16 - 1920-01-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m., last performance of Nazimova in 'Revelation.' At 7.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' At 9.15 p.m., final showing of Norma Talmadge in 'De Luxe Annie.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Social Quicksands,' At 7.15 p.m., 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' January 17 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Metro presents 'Social Quicksands' after British Gazette. Also Billy West in 'His Day Out.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-24 - 1920-03-26
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., also matinee today at 5.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'Blue Blood and Red,' a picture of love and adventure with George Walsh and Doris Pawn.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-19 - 1921-02-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sylvia Breamer in 'The Blood Barrier.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-21
Summary:

The Blood Barrier,' a thrilling 6-parts drama, featuring Sylvia Breamer and Major Trevor, is the leading attraction in the Hongkong Theatre. During the week, commencing tonight, the mysterious 'Orville' is giving a series of spirit seances performance.

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

Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Dorothy Bernard in 'Sporting Blood.' Snub comedy and Gazette.