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: 1916-05-18
Summary:

In the Midst of the Jungle' was the attraction at the Bijou Theatre. Another good film 'Henry VIII & Anne Boylen' completed the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10
Summary:

'Moral Suicide' is the punchy title of a new special feature soon to be released by the Victoria Theatre. It is written by Ivan Abramson, whose screen successes included 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and 'Sins of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-12
Summary:

Moral Suicide,' produced by Graphic Film Corporation and released by Pathe, is a new special feature to be shown at the Victoria Theatre. The film is directed by Ivan Abramson, who also wrote 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-17
Summary:

A fine Paramount film in five parts entitled 'The Immigrant' will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Miss Valeska Surratt will make her debut as a Paramount star. Film plot included. 'My little soldier girl' featuring Ann Pennington will be shown soon. Some excellent comics…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-20
Summary:

After the last show of 'Immigrant,' Hongkong Theatre will present a charming story by Daniel Frohman in 'The Little Soldier Girl,' written by famous writer Charles Sarver, featuring the famous star Ann Pennington.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-21
Summary:

'The Little Soldier Girl,' a very absorbing Paramount film, will run at the Hongkong Theatre. The film features Ann Pennington, the successful star in 'Susie Snowflake,' written by Charles Sarver.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-22
Summary:

Envy,' the first of 'Seven Deadly Sins' series featuring Ann Murdock [sic], was shown last night at the Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-26
Summary:

A porter at Paddington Station had one of the surprises of his life recently. A taxi-cab drew up near him, and the passenger threw out a suitcase into the street and lurched from the cab. He was a young fellow and looked the worse for drink. Reeling up to the driver, he pushed a couple of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

An extraordinary production by the Graphic Film Co., a splendid drama written and directed by Ivan Abramson is now screening at the Hongkong Theatre in seven parts entitled 'The Moral Suicide.' John Mason, famous on the American stage for many years, is starred in this sensational play…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

A drama entitled 'The Moral Suicide' written and directed by Ivan Abramson, is now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. John Mason is starred in this play as Richard Covington. John Mason is rated with French actor, Guitry, by no less an authority than Augustus Thomas, the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-29
Summary:

Frank Mayo's 'The Blazing Trail,' written by Mann Page and Izola Forrester and adapted to the screen by Lucien Hubbard, will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre. Robert Thornby directed its filming at Universal City. Lilian Rich plays opposite the star while Mary Philbin, Ray Ripley…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-30
Summary:

Frank Mayor's vigorous screen personality will exert an unusual magnetism at the Hongkong Theatre today when the popular star makes his first local appearance in 'The Blazing Trail,' a Universal photodrama. It was written by Mann Page and Izola Forrester and adapted to the screen…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-02
Summary:

The screen version of 'La La Lucille,' starring Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran, was shown at the World Theatre last night. It is an adaption of Fred Jackson's recent New York stage success. The stars are supported mainly by Anne Cornwall, Gladys Walton and Dorothy [sic] Wolbert. Film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-12
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen a 6 part Realart picture 'All Souls' Eve.' The photoplay is based on an Irish legend and adapted from the stage success by Anne Crawford Flexner. Mary Miles Minter, Jack Holt and Carmen Phillips play the leading roles. Film synopsis included. In…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-31
Summary:

The House That Jazz Built,' in which Wanda Hawley takes the leading role, is being shown at the World Theatre tonight. Miss Hawley is supported by Forrest Stanley and Gladys George. In turn, Paul Perry handles the photography. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-09
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Headline: Cinema Chatter
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-10
Summary:

Advance reports speak exceedingly highly of the big picture 'Forbidden Fruit,' which will be shown at the Star Theatre shortly. Cecil de Mille, the producer, has achieved a big reputation as a maker of natural films. Agnes Ayres, the star who knows well how to wear elegant clothes, is…