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: 1918-01-05 - 1918-01-08
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 5th January, showing: the final in 3 episodes, 'The Secret of the Submarine' and comics. Tuesday, 8th January, screening: a beautiful Italian drama, 'Gorgona' in 6 parts. January 8 Remarks: On page 11, ad. on 'Gorgona' only.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-06 - 1919-05-09
Summary:

May 7, 8 and 9, showing 'The Man of Shame,' photo drama in 5 parts, from the famous French novel 'Roger La Honte,' featuring Mr. Wilton Lackaye and Misa Rosemary Theby. Including Gazette and Comics. Saturday 10th, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing Charlie Chaplin…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-07 - 1919-05-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th May, showing 'The Man of Shame,' photodrama in 5 parts, from the famous French novel 'Roger La Honte,' featuring Mr. Wilton Lackaye and Miss Rosemary Theby. Including Gazette and comics. Saturday 10th, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing Charlie…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-07
Summary:

A new programme is announced for tonight at the Hongkong Theatre, which will include the magnificent drama 'The Man of Shame,' from the famous French novel Roger la Honte. The leading artists are Wilton Lacaye [sic] and Miss Rosemary Theby. Charlie Chaplin will be on the screen soon.…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-27 - 1919-05-30
Summary:

May 28, 29 and 30, showing drama photoplay 4 parts, Barbara Conrad [sic] in 'A Princess of the Blood.' Also various Comics. Saturday 31st May, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives' in 5 parts. Booking at the Theatre.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-28 - 1919-05-30
Summary:

28th, 29th and 30th May, showing dramatic photoplay in 4 parts, Barbara Conrad in 'A Princess of the Blood,' including various comics. Saturday 31st May, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives' in 5 parts. Booking at the Theatre.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-28
Summary:

The magnificent film 'Princess of Blood' in four parts, in which the famous actress Miss Barbara Conrad takes the leading role as Princess Stephanie, will be screened tonight in the Hongkong Theatre. This splendid film is based on the play written by the celebrated author James L.…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-16 - 1919-09-19
Summary:

September 17, 18 and 19, showing a drama in 5 parts, Barbara Tennant in 'The Butterfly.' Saturday 20th, see Paramount 5 parts, 'The World Apart.' Booking at the Theatre.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-17 - 1919-09-19
Summary:

17th, 18th and 19th September, showing drama in 5 parts, Barbara Tennant in 'The Butterfly.' Saturday 20th, see Paramount in 5 parts, 'The World Apart.' Booking at the theatre.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-03 - 1920-03-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Florence La Badie in 'Divorce and the Daughter.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery Ship' 7th, 8th and 9th episodes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-03 - 1920-03-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Florence La Badie in 'Divorce and the Daughter.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery Ship' 7th, 8th and 9th episodes.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-04 - 1920-03-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Florence La Badie in 'Divorce and the Daughter.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery Ship' 10th, 11th and 12th episodes.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

Memories of Jack London and Robert Louis Stevenson at their best will be revived at the Hongkong Theatre today when local theatre-goers will be given their first view of 'Under Crimson Skies,' by the Universal-Jewel production. The film starring Elmo Lincoln as the lead, supported by…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

Mildred Harris, who starred in popular pictures such as 'The Price of a Good Time' and 'A Doctor and the Woman,' will be seen at the Hongkong Theatre today in her latest Universal-Jewel production 'Borrowed Clothes.' She is supported by Lewis J. Cody, Edward J. Peel…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-04
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow, 'Wolves of the North,' Eva Novak's dramatic screen story of the Alaskan Wilds, will be shown. Supporting Eva Novak in her starring role will be seen Herbert Heyes, Starke Patterson [sic], Percy Chattenger [sic], Barbara Tennant and others. Norman…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-07
Summary:

Eva Novak, who won her first screen success in 'Wanted at Headquarters,' charmed a packed house at the Hongkong Theatre on Saturday in her latest Universal photodrama, 'Wolves of the North.' The story was written and directed by Norman Dawn. Meanwhile, Eva Novak is supported…