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: 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…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-16
Summary:

The beautiful romance by Geo. Middleton, 'At First Sight' is now being screened in five parts in Hongkong Theatre. The story deals with the adventures of a pretty orphan girl, Justine Gibbs, played by Mae Murray. The new programme next Wednesday will be Paramount Picture ' The…

3
Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-12
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, the last and most deadly of the 'Seven Sins' is being shown. On Saturday next 'The Pretty Sister of Jose,' a Paramount picture feature Marguerite Clark, will be screened. 'Patsy,' a Fox Production, has not yet arrived. New Vitagraph comedies…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-14 - 1920-08-17
Summary:

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

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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: The China Mail
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-15
Summary:

Fritzi Scheff in 'Pretty Mrs. Smith.' At 9.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 1 & 2 in 4 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.

10
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-12
Summary:

From today until Tuesday next a Paramount picture in five parts, 'Pretty Mrs Smith' featuring Fritzie [sic] Scheff, will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Fatty Arbuckle will be seen in a delightful 2-part love comedy. At the 7:15 performance a new serial in fifteen episodes '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-15
Summary:

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

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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…