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: 1913-12-27
Summary:

The approaching majority of kinematography may well call for a brief review of the extraordinary growth of the industry since that eventful day in 1893 when at the World's Fair, Chicago, Thomas Edison's kinetoscope was introduced to an amazed public. Facts about the picture industry in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-13 - 1914-05-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great boxing film Jack Johnson vs Jim Flynn in 9 rounds, also a fine selection of comic pictures; the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' in 3 parts on May 15; 'The Three Musketeers' for one week only, from the famous novel by Dumas, the greatest critics…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-15 - 1914-05-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' (in 3 parts), the latest Gaumont Graphic and some exceedingly comic pictures; the greatest picture ever screened in the annals of cinematography 'The Three Musketeers' will be exhibited on May 18 at 9 p.m. and for 7…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) It may be quite possible to see an excellent film programme very cheaply in England. But in a place like Hongkong, which will not support many amusement enterprises, there must naturally be a slightly increased price. In a town like this where a picture of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-09-14 - 1925-09-14
Summary:

Daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, today only, 'Painted People' with Colleen Moore and a wonderful supporting cast, including Anna Q. Nilsson, Mary Carr, Russell Simpson, Charles Murray, Mary Astor, June Elvidge and Bull Montana. Tomorrow and Wednesday at 2…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-14 - 1925-09-14
Summary:

Today only, a fine seven reel comedy, 'Painted People' with Colleen Moore and a wonderful supporting cast, including Anna Q. Nilsson, Mary Carr, Russell Simpson, Charles Murray, Mary Astor [sic], June Elvidge and Bull Montana. Tomorrow and Wednesday at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, Douglas…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-09-14 - 1925-09-14
Summary:

Today only, 'Painted People' with Colleen Moore and a wonderful supporting cast, including Anna Q. Nilsson, Mary Carr, Russell Simpson, Charles Murray, Mary Astor [sic], June Elvidge and Bull Montana. Tomorrow and Wednesday at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-23 - 1925-09-23
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' Commencing tomorrow, Anna Q. Nilsson and Milton Sills in 'Flowing Gold.' Illustration included.