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: 1923-09-19
Summary:

The Blue Lagoon' is to be presented in the World Theatre today. The film starred Arthur Pusey and Molley [sic] Adair. Another attraction is the picture of 'Hangchow, The Mecca of Chinese Buddhists.' The Chinese community will greatly appreciate this special film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-19 - 1923-09-20
Summary:

The new big special, 'The Blue Lagoon,' from the world-famous romance by H. De Vere Stacpoole, featuring Molly Adair, Arthur Pusey and Dick Cruikshanks. Picture included.

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Headline: The Blue Lagoon
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-19
Summary:

Coming soon, the new big 'Special' produced by African Film Productions, 'The Blue Lagoon,' from the world-famous romance by H. de Vere Stacpooleo [sic]. September 17 Remarks: The ad. didn't mention theatre's name, surmised from other ads. September 19-20 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-11-19
Summary:

A fire has totally destroyed the theatre at Port Arthur, says the Shanghai Times. It was the only place of entertainment for the foreign community, and had a seating capacity for about 1,000 persons.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-01-22
Summary:

For the preparation of Prince Arthur of Connaught's visit, a Chinese banquet is to be given at enormous expense in the Ko Shing Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-15 - 1924-04-16
Summary:

Arthur Bouchier and an all-British cast in 'The Great Day.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-15 - 1924-04-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Arthur Bourchier and an all-British cast in 'The Great Day.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-16
Summary:

Star Theatre is currently screening 'The Great Day' featuring Arthur Bourchier. The film is being shown for the last time this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-04 - 1917-01-04
Summary:

An one-page detailed story of the first and second episodes of the film 'The Iron Claw', written by Arthur Stringer; See the film tomorrow at the Victoria Theatre

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-11 - 1917-01-11
Summary:

An one-page detailed story of the third and fourth episodes of the film 'The Iron Claw', written by Arthur Stringer; See the film tomorrow at the Victoria Theatre

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-18 - 1917-01-18
Summary:

An one-page detailed story of the fifth and sxith episodes of the film 'The Iron Claw', written by Arthur Stringer; See the film tomorrow at the Victoria Theatre

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-25 - 1917-01-25
Summary:

An one-page detailed story of the seventh and eighth episodes of the film 'The Iron Claw', written by Arthur Stringer; See the film tomorrow at the Victoria Theatre

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-01 - 1917-02-01
Summary:

An one-page detailed story of theninth and tenth episodes of the film 'The Iron Claw', written by Arthur Stringer; See the film tomorrow at the Victoria Theatre

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-08 - 1917-02-08
Summary:

An one-page detailed story of eleventh and tweleth episodes of the film 'The Iron Claw', written by Arthur Stringer; See the film tomorrow at the Victoria Theatre

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-15 - 1917-02-15
Summary:

An one-page detailed story of thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of the film 'The Iron Claw', written by Arthur Stringer; See the film tomorrow at the Victoria Theatre

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-12 - 1917-04-12
Summary:

An one-page detailed story of fifteenth and sixteenth episodes of the film 'The Iron Claw', written by Arthur Stringer; See the film tomorrow at the Victoria Theatre

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-19 - 1917-04-19
Summary:

An one-page detailed story of seventeenth and eighteenth episodes of the film 'The Iron Claw', written by Arthur Stringer; See the film tomorrow at the Victoria Theatre

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-25
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-04
Summary:

Tonight's drama programme at the Star is an adaptation by Arthur Wimperis from the French of Alfred Savor, 'Bluebeard's Eighth Wife,' which is still going strong at the Globe Theatre in London. Tomorrow night, 'Peg O' My Heart' will be performed for the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-16 - 1921-12-16
Summary:

The Silver King,' perhaps the best-known melodrama ever staged by Henry Arthur Jones, with William Faversham as the King.