A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-28 - 1914-12-29
Summary:

Some very interesting pictures: 'The Open Gate,' American drama; 'Saved by A Horse,' American cowboy drama; 'Jim Gives Them Shocks,' comic; 'The Captain's Misadventure,' comic; 6th series of 'War Picture' in parts - length 2,000 feet.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-29
Summary:

A double set of good war pictures have been screened over the weekend at the Bijou. Other good films included 'The Captain's Misadventure,' 'Bird Life in Springtime,' one fine comic and a couple of American pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-13 - 1915-01-15
Summary:

War Picture' - 7th series in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'Innocent,' American drama; 'The Beachcombers,' American drama; 'Childhood's Memories,' American drama; 'A Phlegmatic Gentleman,' comic; On Jan 16, 'The Avenging Sea' - 3,000…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-31
Summary:

In point of plot and of acting 'The Sin of Jean Perlot' is one of the greatest successes Messrs Pathe have achieved. Other items include Pathe's British Gazette, the French Troops in Alsace, some comics and an American drama entitled 'The Heart of Maggie Malone.'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-12
Summary:

Crammed houses have again been the rule at the Victoria Theatre over the weekend. The Pathe Gazette, the war pictures and 'Wiffles' Escape' were all first-class stuff and quite up to Messrs. Pathe's usual form. Two more episodes of 'The Iron Claw' were shown, and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-22
Summary:

A war film budget is to be issued twice weekly by the War Office Cinematograph Committee, which has taken over the Topical Film Company for this purpose for the period of the war. Arrangements have been made to include pictures from the British fronts in France and elsewhere, and some of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-17
Summary:

The very fine programme put on at the Victoria Theatre last night drew a most appreciative audience. The main feature was the five-part film 'The Spender,' which is one of the most exciting and strongly-acted dramas screened in Hong Kong for a long time past. The beautiful Pathe colour…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-06
Summary:

An amusing incident occurred during the screening of some war pictures at one of the local cinemas a few evenings ago. Part of the picture depicted various contingents of Allied troops 'marching past' and of course, the orchestra played appropriate music as each nation was represented…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-06
Summary:

The great war in all its phases as participated in by the American Army has been depicted for the archives of the nation in no fewer than 47,000 still photographs and 160 miles of motion picture negatives. Mr. Baker, Secretary of War, in announcing this fact to Congress asked authorisation to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-09 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

The famous comedy star George Beban in 'One More American,' a Paramount picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-09 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, the famous comedy star, George Beban in 'One More American,' a Paramount production.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-09
Summary:

This week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre gives a Paramount picture presented by Jesse L. Lasky, featuring George Beban in the leading role, 'One More American.' This fine play will start this afternoon and run till Tuesday night. Some very interesting pictured events and a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-09
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre Jesse L. Lasky presents George Beban in a beautiful Paramount picture 'One more American' in five parts, written and directed by William D. [sic] De Mille. A very interesting comedy in two parts, together with American news picture will also be shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-09 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, George Beban in 'One More American,' a Paramount production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-11
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, 'One more American,' in which George Beban takes the leading part, screened up to Tuesday night. It is written and directed by William D. De Mille [sic]. 'Hearts and Flowers' will also be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

Through a Glass Window,' which was presented at the World Theatre last night, is an excellent show. Little Miss Avoy wins your attention as the plucky little mite. And then there is Raymond Mckee and Fannie Midgely [sic]. All in all, it is a heart interest story which stacks up splendidly…