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: 1909-05-24
Summary:

Mr. Harold Evelyn (Ben Hur) will give a private demonstration of physical culture, feats of strength, etc., at the Hongkong Cinematograph tomorrow evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-10
Summary:

There was a packed house at the Bijou Scenic Theatre on Saturday night, and the lengthy programme was much appreciated. Miss Dolly Swift, in her songs and bright patter, added to the popularity, while Miss Cecile Stephano's renderings of 'Ben Bolt' and 'Robin Adair' were…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

The serial film 'Purple Mask' with Lucille Love and Hugo is attracting crowded houses at the Hongkong Theatre. Also the screening of Paramount's 'Ben Blair.'

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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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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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-19
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, Harry Carey will again make an appearance in 'The Freeze Out.' It is a Universal Jewel drama in five parts, and is followed by a comedy entitled 'The Roaring Love Affair,' in which Harry Sweet takes the main role. In addition, Ben Wilson and Vera…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre this weekend is a five-part picture entitled 'When a Woman Strikes.' It is a tale of the wild West with a cast including Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber, Rosemary Theby, Murdock MacQuarrie and other film favourite. Film synopsis included. There is the usual…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-28
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre is being screened a Paramount picture presented by Thomas H. Ince, entitled 'The Sheriff's Son,' in which Charles Roy [sic] takes the leading role. The photoplay was written by William McLeod, directed by Victor Schertzinger and photographed by Chester…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-21
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre, a unique comedy programme will be screened. The first one is Mack Sennett's 'Down on the Farm,' with Ben Turpin as the leading player. Film synopsis included. Another one is 'Perfectly Fiendish Flannigan,' a burlesque on the Bill Hart type of hero…

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Headline: Flickers
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-12
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-07
Summary:

The Great Accident,' a picturized version of a story written by Ben Amos Williams, comes to the Coronet Theatre today.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-07
Summary:

The Great Accident' is the title of the new picture which comes to the Coronet today. It is a picturised version of a story by Ben Amos [sic] Williams, one of the most popular of the New York Saturday Evening Post's contributors. Plot highlights included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-07
Summary:

Today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Great Accident,' the film version of a story written by one of the New York Saturday Evening Post's contributors, Ben Amos [sic] Williams. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-23
Summary:

Married Life,' a production under the Mack Sennett Studios, featuring Ben Turpin, is to be shown at the Coronet Theatre for the first time tomorrow.