A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06 - 1918-09-06
Summary:

September 6th, 7th and 8th, 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. performance, the Universal presents Ben Wilson with Neva Gerber in 'The Mystery Ship,' the serial stupendous in 18 episodes, 36 parts. Never shown before in Hongkong. Full orchestra in attendance. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06
Summary:

The Empire Theatre has been reopened under new management and the premises have been renovated to assure the comfort of patrons. It is announced that commencing from tonight the Universal serial film 'The Mystery Ship' featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber will be screened.

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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.

4
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.

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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-09 - 1925-05-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow (Sunday) at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Maurice Tourneur presents Madge Bellamy, John Bowers and Frank Keenan in 'Lorna Donne,' screen version of R. D. Blackmore's famous story. Also Ben Turpin in 'Home Made Movie,' a Mack Sennett…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-09 - 1925-05-11
Summary:

Today, Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow, Sunday at 6.00, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., Maurice Tourneur presents Madge Bellamy, John Bowers and Frank Keenan in 'Lorna Doone,' screen version of R. D. Blackmore's famous story. Also Ben Turpin in 'Home Made Movie,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-09 - 1925-05-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6.00, 7.30 and 9.15, Maurice Tourneur presents Madge Bellamy, John Bowers and Frank Keenan in 'Lorna Doone,' the screen version of R. D. Blackmore's famous story. Also, Ben Turpin in 'Home Made Movie,' a Mack Sennett comedy…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-12 - 1925-05-12
Summary:

Today positively last shows at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Madge Bellamy in 'Lorna Doone.' Also Ben Turpin in 'Home Made Movie,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13th, Richard Bathelmess [sic] in 'The Seventh Day,' a First National…