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: 1916-05-01 - 1916-05-03
Summary:

The detective picture in 7 reels, 'Protea III,' on Tuesday, 2nd May, 1916. Comedy including 'The Sailor's Practical Joke [sic].' Pathe's British gazette included. First and second episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine,' 'Getting Acquainted' and '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-08 - 1916-05-10
Summary:

Dolly of the Dailies' [sic], sequel to 'What Happened to Mary,' in 3 parts and 'Professor Millar's Vision' in 2 parts on Tuesday, 9th May, 1916. Interesting pictures including 'French Troops near Salonica.' Pathe's British gazette included. Comedies…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-11 - 1916-05-13
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' on Friday, 12th May, 1916. Comedies including 'Wiffles and His Fair Relatives' (coloured), 'Fatty's Debut' (by Keystone) and 'Col. Hezza Liar' [sic] and 'The Ghost.' Interesting picture…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-17 - 1916-05-17
Summary:

An astounding programme on Wednesday, 17th May, 1916. Pictures including 'The Foundling' in 4 reels, the second episode of a touching drama built on powerful plots and 'Dolly of the Dailies [sic]' in 3 reels. Comics including Brays famous cartoons, 'Blactys Adventure…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-18 - 1916-05-20
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' on Friday, 19th May, 1916. Comics including 'Rum and Wall Paper' (by Keystone) and 'Tiny Jim and His Sister.' Pathe's British gazette included. Performances by Humphrey Bishop and his London star company on…

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-25 - 1916-05-26
Summary:

Last nights of Humphrey Bishop and London star coy on Friday, 26th and Saturday, 27th May. The seventh and eighth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' [sic] in Saturday matinees and Sunday nights.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-27 - 1916-05-31
Summary:

The seventh and eighth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine [sic]' from Sunday, 28th to Tuesday, 30th May. Pictures including 'Jane Shore.' Pathe's British gazette included. Comics including 'Safety First' by Starlight and 'The Fatal Taxi' [sic] (by…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-23 - 1919-04-25
Summary:

23rd, 24th and 25th April, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'Gretna Green.' Also Gazette and comics. Notice: the management of the Hongkong Theatre begs to announce that owing to the high cost of films, that on and after 1st May next, the price for admission for 9.15…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-23 - 1919-04-24
Summary:

April 23, 24 and 25, Paramount photoplay 5 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'Gretna Green.' Also Gazette and Comics. Notice: the management of the Hongkong Theatre begs to announce that owing to the high cost of the films that on and after 1st May next, the price for admission for 9.15 p.m.…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Starts at 9.15 p.m., May 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, the final episode of 'The House of Hate,' episode 20 'Following Old Glory.' Tonight, sees the closing of this great serial. It has been the greatest success since the first time Pearl came on the screen in 'Elaine.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Starts 9.15 p.m., May 1, 2, 3 and 4, the final episode of 'The House of Hate' episode 20, following 'Old Glory.' (Tonight sees the closing of this great serial. It has been the greatest success since the first time Pearl came on the screen in 'Elaine.') Sunday…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-06 - 1919-05-09
Summary:

May 7, 8 and 9, showing 'The Man of Shame,' photo drama in 5 parts, from the famous French novel 'Roger La Honte,' featuring Mr. Wilton Lackaye and Misa Rosemary Theby. Including Gazette and Comics. Saturday 10th, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing Charlie Chaplin…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-07 - 1919-05-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th May, showing 'The Man of Shame,' photodrama in 5 parts, from the famous French novel 'Roger La Honte,' featuring Mr. Wilton Lackaye and Miss Rosemary Theby. Including Gazette and comics. Saturday 10th, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing Charlie…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-13 - 1919-05-16
Summary:

May 14, 15, 16, feature in 5 parts, 'What Happened to Jones?' Also Gazette and Comics. Saturday 17th, see Marie Doro in 'Lost and Won' (Paramount 5 parts). Booking at the Theatre.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-14 - 1919-05-16
Summary:

14th, 15th and 16th May, feature in 5 parts, 'What Happened to Jones?' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday 17th, see Marie Doro in 'Lost and Won' (Paramount in 5 parts). Booking at the Theatre.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-11
Summary:

Another tale of the frozen north is being produced as a weekend feature at the Coronet by the First National Film Corporation. 'The River's End' is a film brimful of adventure and love incidents and may be placed in the same category as 'Back in God's Country.'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-25 - 1922-08-25
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Woman in His House,' a First National attraction. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight for one night only, May Allison in 'Fair and Warmer,' Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-25 - 1922-08-25
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Woman in His House,' a First National attraction. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight for one night only, May Allison in 'Fair and Warmer.' Also comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-25 - 1922-08-25
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Woman in His House,' a First National attraction. Kowloon Theatre, tonight for one night only, May Allison in 'Fair and Warmer.' Also Comedy and Gazette.