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: 1906-09-15
Summary:

The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and affiliated Hospitals acknowledges with thanks donations of $25 from Chung Hing Theatre, and $19.5 from Po Hing Theatre.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-08 - 1913-02-11
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. All new pictures including 'The Demon Waltz,' 'A Nocturne,' 'Wiffles in a New Profession' [sic], 'La Granja,' 'Miss Alice' and 'A Modern Girl.' Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-07-20
Summary:

At the Taiping Theatre today a charity performance in aid of local Chinese charities will take place. $30,000 has already subscribed and the expenses of the performance are being defrayed by Mr Li Wing Kwong. The profits are to be dispensed to Tung Wah Hospital, Kwong Wah Hospital, Alice…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-12
Summary:

The honorary treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals, acknowledges with thanks from the funds subscripted by Wo Ping Theatre ($146.77).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-22
Summary:

The new programme for the week includes a drama by Beulah M. Dix, 'The Sunset Trail' in five parts, Miss Vivian Martin figures in the leading role. It is a story written by Alice McIver and directed by Geo. H. Melford. A very interesting comedy will be screened at the beginning.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-11 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4, and 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 1 and 2. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: at 9.15,…

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-13
Summary:

Ko Shing Theatre has donated HK$27.7 to Alice Memorial Hospitals.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-14
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre starting from today to Friday a very fine Paramount Picture in five parts entitled 'The Yankee Girl' is now screening, in which Blanche Ring takes the leading role, followed with a two parts comedy 'Distilled Love,' featuring the well-known comedy star…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-14 - 1921-09-16
Summary:

Tonight, Blanche Ring in 'The Yankee Girl.' Also Alice Howell in 'Distilled Love.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-27
Summary:

Lots of people have read Rex Beach's story of Dan McGill, of Alice his wife and of Barclay the dancing man. It is a grim and in some ways, terrible story with Alaska for background. The photo-play version is showing at the Kowloon Theatre and proves finely compelling.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-10 - 1921-11-11
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please?' Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 9 p.m. only, 'The Money Changers.' Also 'The Morning After' and dancing before and after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-11
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre will provide Harold Lloyd comedy 'Number Please' and 'Little House that shows the Big Pictures' is screening a delightfully entertaining farce bearing the intriguing title 'His Bridal Night,' which is starred by Alice Brady. Film synopsis…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-12 - 1921-11-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 5.45 and 9 p.m., 'The Make-Believe Wife.' Also Mack Sennett comedy, screen magazine and dancing after picture.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-21 - 1921-12-23
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'The Eagle's Mate' and Lonesome Lake in 'Mechanic.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-18 - 1922-02-21
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., an excellent Triangle feature, Alice Mann in 'Water Lily.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-02 - 1922-03-02
Summary:

Tonight, special Realart picture, Alice Brady in 'The New York Idea.' Also Larry Semon in 'The Stage Hand.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-02 - 1922-03-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Alice Brady in 'The New York Idea' and Larry Semon in 'The Stage Hand.' Kowloon Theatre: Wallace Reid in 'Too Many Millions.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present' and Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams.' Also Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Alice Brady in Elizabeth Robins' 'A Dark Lantern.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-22 - 1922-04-22
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Half a Chance.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Brady in 'A Dark Lantern.'

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-19 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

Screening at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only from today to Saturday (ordinary prices), Constance Binney in Something Different, adapted from the novel by Alice Duer Miller, directed by R. William Neill, scenario by Kathryn Stuart. Plot included. Also Henry Lehrman's comedy 'A Game Lady,'…