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: 1920-05-24 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

A Pair of Cupids' is one of the funniest comedies we have shown for a very long time. We are also screening a fine Canadian film, 'The Playground of a Continent' and a two-part Billy West comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-25
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton, the popular dramatic star in 'Flare-Up Sal.' Also Billy West Comedy. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-11
Summary:

With Edged Tools,' a British film was shown at world Theatre last night which attracted a large number of people at both shows. Although the lavishness of studio scenes which one sees in the majority of American films, is lacking in this British production, the individual actors matched the…

4
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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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-06
Summary:

Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit,' and Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.' Plan at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-06
Summary:

Tonight, Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit' and Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-21 - 1921-09-23
Summary:

Tonight, Vernon [sic] Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady.' Also Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.'

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-06
Summary:

Tonight, Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit' and Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.' Booking at the Theatre.

10
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-30 - 1919-12-30
Summary:

Tonight! Charlotte, the greatest woman skater, in 'The Frozen Warning.' Billy West in 'The Candy Kid.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-29 - 1919-12-30
Summary:

December 29, 30 and 31, Charlotte in 'The Frozen Warning.' Billy West in 'The Candy Kid.'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-11
Summary:

There is again a good selection of pictures provided for the patrons of the various cinemas in the colony this week. The principal films deal with social problems in the main part, whilst there is also an excellent variety of comedy pictures, some of which feature the renowned Billy West.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-29 - 1920-12-31
Summary:

Tonight, Ann Pennington in 'Sunshine Nan' 5 parts. Billy West in 'The Scholar.' Burton Holmes Travel No. 1150.

14
Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-06 - 1919-03-08
Summary:

Tonight! Dorothy Gish in 'Susan Rocks the Boat.' Billy West in 'Cupid's Rival.' British Gazette No. 492. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-03 - 1921-01-04
Summary:

Ann Penington [sic] in 'Sunshine Nan' (5 parts), Billy West in 'The Scholar' and Burton Holmes Travel No. 1150.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-15 - 1921-01-18
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young in 'The Reason Why,' a Select picture, and Billy West in 'Dough-nuts.'

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-25
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 only, Dorothy Dalton in 'Flare-Up Sal.' Also Billy West Comedy. Usual prices.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-05 - 1921-01-12
Summary:

Vivian Martin in 'A Petticoat Pilot,' a charming love story in five parts, Billy West in 'The Rogue' and Paramount Pictograph No. 1109.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-07
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing Vivian Martin in 'A Petticoat Pilot.' Film plot included. In addition, Billy West's comedy 'The Rogue' is also shown.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-08 - 1919-12-11
Summary:

Molly [sic] King and Robert Warwick in 'All Man.' Billy West in 'The Millionaire.'