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: 1907-11-18
Summary:

The first day's play of the cricket match drew a big crowd of spectators. A Pretty Fete: Visitors obtained a good deal of fun from the excellent films shown by the Cinematograph Company, which usually exhibits in the hall attached to the Café Weismann. The moving pictures were flung onto a…

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Headline: The Alexandra
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-24
Summary:

The programme featuring songs from Miss Helen Thorne and Miss Ray at the Alexandra Cinematograph is pleasing. The pictures shown are particularly clear, and the coloured ones are very pretty.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-27
Summary:

The management of the pretty Victoria Theatre has just gone to considerable expense in renovating. The building has been thoroughly cleaned throughout with Hall's Distemper and the comfort of patrons is ensured during the coming months. This enterprising firm has booked first-class artists…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

The Light that Failed,' produced as a Pathe Gold Rooster Play, is to be presented at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow, the cast includes Claude Fleming, Jose Collins, Lilian Tucket, and Robert Edeson. The picture should be a big drawing due to the author and the cast's popularity. Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-28
Summary:

The week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre is very attractive with Paramount photo-play 'Each Pearl a Tear,' the first five parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods' and another serial 'The Secret Kingdom' featuring Chas. Richman, Dorothy Kelly and Arline Pretty will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-09
Summary:

Rasputin was responsible for a combat between two producers and playing an important role in the latest Pathe serial 'The Hidden Hand' showing at the Victoria Theatre. One of the producers accused the other of taking advantage of his original idea. The serial has four stars, including…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-22
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre had a nice programme with a special feature 'A Gilded Fool' and the short intervals between pictures allowed the coming and going of patrons without disturbances. A very pretty nature study in colour was 'The pursuit of the aigrette,' while the inimitable…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-19
Summary:

An excellent programme obtained at the Coronet Theatre during the Weekend and the performances attracted large attendances. Pathe gave several interesting news films while the chief picture was 'Social Quicksands' in which a very pretty young lady stoops to conquer a weary bachelor who…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-30
Summary:

Owen Moore is to be seen tonight at the Coronet in the Rex Beach picture, 'The Crimson Gardenia.' Film synopsis included. If Owen Moore's matrimonial difficulties in real life ever led him into even half the mess that his chase of a 'pretty skirt' does in this…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-13
Summary:

The last series of the 'Seven Sins' in seven parts is now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre, featuring Shirley Mason. On Saturday next a new attraction, a Paramount drama in five parts, in which Marguerite Clarke takes the leading role, is 'The Pretty Sister of Jose.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-14 - 1920-08-17
Summary:

Tonight, Paramount presents Marguerite Clark in 'The Pretty Sister of Jose,' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Fritzi Scheff in 'Pretty Mrs. Smith' in 5 parts.

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Headline: A Problem
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-12
Summary:

What would you do if you married a missionary, went out to Africa with him, tired of the life and came home? This is the situation in which Fritzi Scheff finds herself in the title role of 'Pretty Mrs. Smith.' The best method of solving this problem is to see for yourself how she does…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-14
Summary:

A Paramount picture in five parts, 'Pretty Mrs. Smith,' featuring Fritzi Scheff, is being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The popular Fatty is appearing in a comic entitled 'Fatty Arbuckle in Love.' Also, at the 7.15 performance a thrilling serial picture, 'The Iron…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-02
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-02
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-11
Summary:

For the rest of the week, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,' which has been screened with such pronounced success at the Star Theatre in Kowloon, is to be shown at the Coronet. The novel by Vicente Blasco Ibanez upon which the picture is based deals with the life story of an ardent…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-10
Summary:

Constance Binney is rapidly graduating from mere pretty-girl roles into strong emotional action. She has proved her ability to handle difficult roles by her splendid work in 'The Case of Becky' and 'First Love.' Now she is announced to appear as the star of 'Midnight,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-08
Summary:

Mary Pickford in Pollyanna appears for the last day at the Coronet. Those who have not seen this charming comedy of youth should not miss the final screenings, as the story is remarkably pretty and really homelike. The photography and direction of 'Pollyanna' are both high-class, and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-12
Summary:

The romantic adventures of Johnnie Walker in 'Captain Fly-by-Night' continue to attract big assemblies to the Coronet. Miss Shannon Day is as pretty and accomplished a film actress as has been seen here. The story is a spirited narration of events in Spanish California of one hundred…