A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

A splendid Metro photoplay entitled 'Secret Strings' and two comedies. The entire programme being new to Hongkong audiences. September 4 remarks: Alfresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray. Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings.' Billy West and Club…

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., al fresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray, Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings.' Also Billy West and Cub Comedies.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., al fresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray, Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings,' also Billy West and Cub Comedies. September 4 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Secret Strings' at the open-air cinema show at the Club de…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-28 - 1920-09-28
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, September 28th and 29th at 9.15, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Savage Woman' and Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.' String band of S. S. Columbia in attendance. The pictures are all new to Hongkong and the music will be first-class.

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Headline: Open Air Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-29
Summary:

There was a very large attendance last night, the best hitherto, at the open-air cinema in the grounds of the Club de Recreio, Kowloon. The pictures screened, which were greatly enjoyed and all entirely new to Hongkong, included one entitled 'The Savage Woman' in which Clara Kimball…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-01 - 1923-03-01
Summary:

Thur. & Fri. at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Billie Burke in 'The Misleading Widow.' Special music by orchestra of 12 performers.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-01 - 1923-03-01
Summary:

Thursday and Friday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Billie Burke in 'The Misleading Widow.' Special music by orchestra of 12 performers.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-02 - 1923-03-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. The Star: Tonight only, Billie Burke in 'The Misleading Widow,' and Larry Semon Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-02 - 1923-03-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday till Saturday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll by,' Larry Semon Comedy and Topical Budget. The Star: Today only, Billie Burke in 'The Misleading Widow' and Larry Semon Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-02 - 1923-03-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday, Douglas Fairbanks in When the Clouds Roll By, Larry Semon Comedy and Topical Budget. The Star: Tonight only, Billie Burke in The Misleading Widow and Larry Semon Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-13
Summary:

Following on their season at the Theatre Royal, the Forbes Russell Company are appearing at the Star for three nights, presenting that old favourite 'Paddy, the Next Best Thing.' Performers include Niqua Lewis, Frederick Burtwell, Guy Buckley, Enid Sass and Billie Sinclair. Tonight the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-14
Summary:

Star Theatre hosted Forbes Russell Comedy Company which staged 'Secrets,' the great success now running at the Comedy Theatre, London. Performers include Miss Niqua Lewis, Mr. Frederick Burtwell, Mr. Groves Raines, Miss Constance Medwyn and Miss Billie Sinclair. The performance of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

For its final performance in the Colony, the Forbes Russell Company presented one of its greatest successes in 'The Naughty Wife.' Last night, the audience at the Star found it greatly to its taste. Performers include Miss Lewis, Frederick Burtwell, Guy Buckley and Billie Sinclair.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-26 - 1924-05-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wed. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Wonderful Thing.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15, 'What Happened to Jones.' Starting tomorrow, 'Away Goes Prudence.' May 27-28 Remarks: The Star: Billie Burke in 'Away…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-26 - 1924-05-26
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'What Happened to Jones.' Commencing tomorrow, Billie Burke in 'Away Goes Prudence.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-27 - 1924-05-18
Summary:

Billie Burke in 'Away Goes Prudence,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-08 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Jack Pickford in 'The Hill Billy,' suggested by a John Fox Jr. Story, adaptation by Marion Jackson, direction by George Hill. January 10 remarks: Jackie Hoxie in 'The Western Wallop.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-08 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'The Hill Billy,' suggested by a John Fax, story adaption by Marion Jackson, directed by George Hill. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-08
Summary:

The Hill Billy' comes to the Star Today, which is starred by Jack Pickford, his celebrated sister, Mary Pickford, Lucille Ricksen. George Hill, who was associated with the famous director, D. W. Griffith for a long time and with the late George Loane Tucker, who created 'The Miracle…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-08
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening an Allied Producers and Distributors' Corporation release, 'The Hill Billy,' featuring Jack Pickford and Lucille Rickson, who is famous as Hollywood's youngest leading woman. Film synopsis included.