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: 1917-03-03 - 1917-03-06
Summary:

On Mar 3, showing another grand serial: 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Goddess,' featuring the beautiful star Anita Stewart; also Keystone comics; on Mar 10, see 'Peg O' the Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-03 - 1917-03-06
Summary:

Screening of 'The Goddess' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Anita Stewart, and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-19
Summary:

A report from Sydney Sun introduced Charlie Chaplin. The writer had been Mr. Chaplin's guest in Los Angeles for ten days, and under his guidance, met many of the principal stars in filmdom, including Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Fanny [sic] Ward, Theda Bara, and William S. Hart. About…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-12 - 1919-04-15
Summary:

12th, 13th, 14th and 15th April, showing 'Rolling Stones' in 5 parts, Paramount photoplay of Edgar Selwyn's great stage success, featuring Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot. Also Gazette and comics. Monday 14th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Redeeming Love.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-12 - 1919-04-14
Summary:

April 12, 13, 14 and 15, showing 'Rolling Stones,' 5 parts. Also Gazette and Comics. Paramount photoplay of Edgar Selwyn's great stage success, featuring Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot. Monday 14th, matinee 5.15 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Redeeming Love.' Wednesday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-15 - 1919-04-22
Summary:

April 16, 17 and 18, Paramount photoplay 5 parts, Anita King in 'The Golden Fetter.' Also Gazette and Comics. Saturday 19th, see Marguerite Clark in 'The Goose Girl' (Paramount 5 parts). Special matinee on Easter, Monday 5 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-16 - 1919-04-18
Summary:

16th, 17th and 18th April, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Anita King in 'The Golden Fetter.' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday 19th, see Marguerite Clark in 'The Goose Girl' (Paramount 5 parts). Special matinee on Easter Monday at 5 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-10 - 1919-12-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'The Combat.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. Next change of programme, Valeska Suratt in 'The Slave.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-10
Summary:

The new programme for this week in Hongkong Theatre has just been issued in which the Vitagraph Co. presents the thrilling drama, 'The Combat,' in five parts, featuring the popular actress Anita Stewart. William Fox's production 'The Slave' in five parts, starring Miss…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-10 - 1919-12-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'The Combat.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. December 11 & 12 Remarks: Next change of programme, Valeska Suratt in 'The Slave.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-11
Summary:

Two magnificent pictures are being shown this week. 'The Combat,' is a splendid drama presented by the Vitograph [sic] Company in five parts, featuring Anita Stewart. In addition, William Fox's excellent production 'The Slave,' also in five parts, will be screened on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1920-01-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, J. Stuart Blackton and Albert E. Smith present America's daintiest actress, Anita Stewart in Robert W. Chambers' greatest story, 'The Girl Philippa,' a special Vitagraph feature in eight parts. Prices: $1.00 and 50 cents. 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Nance O…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-31
Summary:

Another attractive film entitled 'The Kreutzer Sonata' in five parts and a film adapted by Robert Chamber's greatest novel, entitled 'The Girl Philippa,' starring Anita Stewart, will be shown in Hongkong Theatre. Watch also for some special comics at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

Commencing tonight at 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in Robert W. Chambers' greatest story, 'The Girl Philippa,' a special Vitagraph feature in 8 parts. Prices: $1.00 and 50 cents. At 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Nance O'Neil and Theda Bara in 'Kreutzer Sonata.' Illustration and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-01
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre has arranged to screen a magnificent drama entitled 'The Girl Philippa' tonight and tomorrow night, featuring Anita Stewart, In addition, the 5.15 and 7.15 performance, the five part film 'Krevtzer Sonata,' [sic] will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-03 - 1920-01-06
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Nance O'Neil and Theda Bara in 'Kreutzer Sonata.' 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'The Girl Philippa,' a war drama in eight parts. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-03 - 1920-01-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Nance O'Neil and Theda Bara in 'Kreutzer Sonata.' 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'The Girl Philippa,' a war drama in 8 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-22 - 1921-03-24
Summary:

Huge success of 'In Old Kentucky' featuring Anita Stewart, a First National attraction. Telephone 1743. March 22 remarks: Also showing British Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-22 - 1921-03-24
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, huge success of 'In Old Kentucky' featuring Anita Stewart, a First National attraction. Telephone 1743. March 22 Remarks: Ad. on page 5. Picture included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-22 - 1921-03-22
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.' Also British Gazette. Telephone 1743.