A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Cinema Perils
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-31
Summary:

Sharks have been seen by coastguards off Polperro Cornwall. Mr. Arthur D. Mavity, a member of a film company, who was supposed to rescue a girl (Miss Dorothy Keen) from drowning in Falland Bay was rescued in an exhausted condition.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-17
Summary:

The special performance in honour of the D.O.L.I and R.E. is at the Victoria tonight. The Cornwall's Band, La Belle Cora and Williams will be in attendance. The Dares will appear for the first time in Hong Kong.

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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: 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: 1921-11-02
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: 1923-02-09
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-01
Summary:

Hoot Gibson starred in '40 Horse Hawkins,' for Universal, which opened yesterday in the World Theatre. The cast also included Anne Cornwall, Helen Holmes, Richard Tucker and Edward Sedgwick. The latter also directed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-01
Summary:

Persons who have curiosity as to just how much laughing they can stand without collapse should go to the World Theatre where '40 Horse Hawkin's,' the latest Gibson production is being screened for the last time. For genuine humour requiring none of the usual upholstering to '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09