A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-24
Summary:

At the Hongkong the principal feature is the beginning of the serial, 'The Voice on The Wire' featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber as the leads. A Keystone picture, a popular comic, 'Shot in the Excitement' was also shown.

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-08
Summary:

Last night at the Hongkong there was showing the 7th and 8th Episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire,' starring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Further episodes of this film will be shown next Wednesday. The comic shows last night was truly funny, a Keystone 'When Dreams Come True.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-17
Summary:

Tonight, Margery Wilson and a brilliant cast in a sparkling comedy drama in 5 parts, 'Mountain Dew.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-16 - 1920-02-17
Summary:

Tonight, Margery Wilson and a brilliant cast in a sparkling comedy-drama in five parts, 'Mountain Dew,' a bright romance, showing landscape views of great beauty which add interest to the picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-16
Summary:

A beautiful production in five parts, directed by Thomas Heffron and entitled 'Mountain Dew' is being screened at the Hongkong Theatre tonight. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-21 - 1920-02-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorathea [sic] Farley in 'Are Passions Inherited?' in 7 reels. At 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson in 'The Mystery Ship' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-25 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Miss Jackie Saunders in 'Betty Be Good,' an interesting drama in five parts. At 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson in 'The Mystery Ship' 4th, 5th and 6th episodes. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-25 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Miss Jackie Saunders in 'Betty Be Good,' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson in 'The Mystery Ship' 4th, 5th and 6th episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-28 - 1920-03-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Larkin, the popular athletic star, in 'Zongar,' the daredevil of romance. At 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson in 'The Mystery Ship' 7th, 8th and 9th episodes. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-28 - 1920-03-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Larkin in 'Zongar.' At 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson in 'The Mystery Ship' 7th, 8th and 9th episodes. March 1 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Zongar' only. Plot and illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-19
Summary:

A brilliant emotional artiste gives a powerful portrayal in a dual role of the latest Artco production, which is showing at the Hongkong Theatre tonight. 'The Capitol' is a play of social and political Washington, with many of its scenes enacted in the nation's capital. Arthur F.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-08 - 1920-09-10
Summary:

Tonight! Ben Webster in 'The House of Temperley.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-08 - 1920-09-10
Summary:

Tonight, Ben Webster in 'The House of Temperley.'

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-08 - 1920-09-10
Summary:

Tonight, Ben Webster in 'The House of Temperley.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

Through the efforts of Edward Laemmle, nephew of Carl Laemmle of Universal and William F. Alder [sic], a member of the Southern California Academy of Science, one of the most interesting, amusing and educational pictures seen has been presented to the screen and comes to the Hongkong Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

A motion picture that has no scenario! 'Ship-wrecked Among Cannibals' is showing today at the Hongkong Theatre. Mr. Edward Laemmle and Mr. William Alder of the Universal Film Company, who were shipwrecked on the coast of Dutch New Guinea took the scenes as they went along. Film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-10 - 1921-08-12
Summary:

Vivian Martin in 'Molly Entangled' and Richard Jones in 'It Pays to Exercise.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15 - 1921-10-18
Summary:

Miss Mildred Harris in 'Borrowed Clothes,' a Universal-Jewel super-production. At 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in the greatest thrilling serial, 'The Screaming Shadow,' episodes 1 & 2.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre this afternoon and this evening, is being screened the super-production drama 'Borrowed Clothes' in which Mildred Harris takes the leading role. At the 7.15 performance, the first two episodes of a new serial 'The Screaming Shadow' will be shown. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-19 - 1921-10-20
Summary:

Universal presents Harry Carey in 'The Freeze-Out.' At 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in the greatest thrilling serial, 'The Screaming Shadow,' episodes 3 & 4 in 4 parts.