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: 1908-05-08
Summary:

Tonight at the Hongkong Cinematograph a new series of moving pictures will be produced. The films have just arrived from Paris and are comic, sensational and tragic in character.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-06
Summary:

Last night there was a bumper house at the Salon Cinematograph. The management produced the magnificent film Shakespeare's 'Macbeth,' being 2,000 feet long, took about an hour to be reproduced on the screen. This was the first time this picture was being shown in Hongkong. The…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-08 - 1913-03-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. All new pictures, dramas, comics and latest news of Pathe Gazette. Performances by Miss Violet Bonetta and Miss Cecile Stephano. 'Les Miserables' is coming and be produced in Victoria Theatre next week.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-27
Summary:

An especially good programme is being offered at the Victoria, including two or three good comics – one by Max Linder; the Gaumont graphic, with a remarkably fine picture of the last Derby; and a historical film. This later is one of the best coloured pictures produced by Pathe Freres. Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-08
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre showed the 13th and 14th episode of 'Lucille Love' last evening. 'A Court Intrigue' is another stirring drama produced in four parts and there will be a usual good run of 'Comics' and some exclusive war pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-26 - 1917-05-29
Summary:

The greatest serial ever produced in 20 episodes of two reels each, featuring the popular favourites, Pearl White, Creighton Hale and Sheldon Lewis, 'The Iron Claw'; tonight showing 1st and 2nd episodes, entitled: 'The Vengeance of Legar' and 'The House of Unhappiness,…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-11
Summary:

A varied programme was given with a coloured film in two parts, the ninth series of the 'Liberty' film, two comics and War Gazette were also produced. Tonight Professor Jaffiar will make his debut.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-17 - 1918-04-19
Summary:

17th, 18th and 19th April, screening 'Jewel,' a most beautiful story, complete in seven parts, featuring Ella Hall the darling of the films, written and produced from the novel by Clara Louise Burnham. Also comics. Saturday, 20th April, see 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Red Ace.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-15 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

15th, 16th and 17th January, showing 'Colorado' in 5 parts, a great dramatic masterpiece, produced from the story by August [sic] Thomas, including Gazette and comics. Friday, 17th matinee 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating, 'Fanchon, the Cricket,' Paramount feature in 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-15 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

January 15, 16, and 17, showing 'Colorado' (in 5 parts,) a great dramatic masterpiece produced from the story by Augustus Thomas, also Gazette and Comics. Friday January 17, matinee at 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating: 'Fanchon, the Cricket,' a Paramount feature in 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-12
Summary:

A good show takes place at Hongkong Theatre this week, with a beautiful drama entitled 'The Faded Flower' in six parts from Inn [sic] Film Co. Inc., featuring Marguerite Snow. Another wonderful film will screen on Saturday, entitled 'A Woman's resurrection' in seven…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-06
Summary:

For the next few days, the Coronet is going to show the Metro super-feature 'The Brand of Cowardice.' Film synopsis included. Shown together with this picture is a cartoon comic and a Christie comedy which are real laugh-producers.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-11
Summary:

Between Men' is the title of the principal picture now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The drama was written by C. G. Sullivan and Thos. H. Ince. Film synopsis included. Further episodes of the 'Mystery Ship' will be screened during the Weekend, together with a number of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-28 - 1922-07-28
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Mary Miles Minter in 'Eyes of the Heart.' Also Smiling Bill Parsons in 'The New Breakfast Food.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 4 and 5.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-28 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Mary Miles Minter in 'Eyes of the Heart.' Also Smiling Bill Parsons in 'The New Breakfast Food.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 4 and 5. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-29 - 1922-08-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Mary Miles Minter in 'Eyes of the Heart' and Smiling Bill Parsons in 'The New Breakfast Food.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 4 and 5. Sunday, matinee at 6 p.m., Bryant Washburn in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04 - 1922-08-07
Summary:

Today, Realart Pictures presents Justine Johnstone in 'Blackbirds.' Also 'The Base Ball Game in Shanghai on 7th July' and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Penny-in-the-Slot.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 6 and 7.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-04 - 1922-08-07
Summary:

Today, Realart Picture presents Justine Johnstone in 'Blackbirds.' The Base Ball Game in Shanghai on 7th July. ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Penny-in-the-Slot.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 6 and 7. Usual prices. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-11 - 1922-08-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Alice Brady in 'Out of the Chorus,' ‘Snub' Comedy and Pathe News. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. August 12 Remarks: Sunday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-11 - 1922-08-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Alice Brady in 'Out of the Chorus.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard Comedy and Pathe News. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Juno Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. August 11…