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: 1912-05-27 - 1912-05-28
Summary:

(Flower Street) Two performances nightly at 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Picture plays including the Pathe Gazette, 'The Conjurer's Triumph,' the Gaumont Graphic, 'Please Take One,' 'What Every Mother Does,' 'Strange Transaction' and 'Betty's Flight…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-10 - 1919-04-12
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Lest We Forget, $250,000 gold production with a cast of 3,000 people. Immortalizing the sinking of the Lusitania and Charles Frohman's last words, 'why fear death! It is life's most beautiful adventure.' A mighty presentation of the causes that led America…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-16 - 1919-07-16
Summary:

The Terror of the Range' featuring Betty Compson and George Larkin. Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Miss Gladys Hulette in 'Pots and Pans Peggy.' Booking at Anderson's.

4
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…

5
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-17 - 1920-03-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Betty Nansen in 'Should a Mother Tell' in 8 parts.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-25 - 1920-03-30
Summary:

Tonight until Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., the Moral Uplift Society of America presents 'It May Be Your Daughter.' At 5.15 p.m., William Fox presents Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Temptation' [sic]. At 7.15 p.m., Kathleen Clifford in 'Who is Number One' episodes Nos. 10…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-31 - 1920-04-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Temptation' [sic]. At 5.15 p.m., 'It May Be Your Daughter.'

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, Bessie Love in 'Wee Lady Betty.'

10
Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-29
Summary:

Tonight the new programme at the Hongkong Theatre will include a beautiful Triangle production in five parts, 'The Plain Jane' featuring Betty Barriscale [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-01
Summary:

Capacity house continued at the Coronet Theatre where the sensational picture play 'The Miracle Man' is being shown all this week. The leading roles are played by Thomas Meighan and Betty Compson. Film synopsis included.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-18 - 1921-03-21
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Friday to Monday, March 18 to 21, 'The Prince and Betty' featuring William Desmond. Also 'All Dressed Up,' a Snub Comedy, Topical Budget and British Gazette.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-04 - 1921-06-07
Summary:

Saturday to Tuesday, Monroe Salisbury and Betty Compson in 'Light of Victory' [sic], a Universal special attraction.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-16
Summary:

World Theatre announces that 'Loyalty,' a six-reel Bernstein production, will be screened tonight. Miss Betty Brice takes the principal role.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-16 - 1921-08-18
Summary:

All tramcars stop at this theatre. Tuesday 16th to Thursday 18th August, 9.15 p.m., Betty Brice in 'Loyalty.' 5.15 p.m. matinees: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 'The Flame of Yukon [sic].' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 17 and 18 episodes of 'The Moon Riders.' August 18…

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-18
Summary:

When Betty Bets' starring Mary Cahill; 'Keys of the Righteous' by Thomas H. Ince production, are being screened in the Hongkong Theatre. The paramount pictograph No. 6093 is also a feature of attraction.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-10
Summary:

As a Man Thinks,' a Four Star production featuring Leah Baird, Henry Clive, Mile. Elaine Amazar, Betty Howe, Warburton Gamble, Alexander Herbert and Charles C. Brandt, will be shown at the World Theatre on Saturday.

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-26
Summary:

William Desmond in 'The Prince and Betty.'

19
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-24
Summary:

The Furnace' , the new Wm. D. Taylor production released as a Realart Special, is an unusually powerful photodrama, which opened at the World Theatre since Friday last. The film starred Agnes Ayres, Jerome Patrick, Theodore Roberts, Helen Dunbar, Betty Francisco, Milton Sills and Mayme…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'Two-Gun Betty.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail' episode 17 and 18 (final). Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.