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: 1918-07-27
Summary:

The riches and the mysteries of the bottom of the sea will be revealed tonight, and the first time in Hongkong, by the superb film entitled 'The Submarine Eye.' Williamson Bros. are the originators and sole producers.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-11 - 1920-02-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bessie Love in 'A Little Sister of Everybody,' also M. Poincare's Visit to London.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-06 - 1920-10-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Belle Bennett in 'Bond of Fear' by Edith Kennedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-12
Summary:

The family Gibson will make their last appearance in 'Fun On a Battleship' in Hongkong Theatre. Norma Talmadge, will delight her numerous admirers in a 6-part drama, 'The Right of Purchase,' an interesting play written by Joseph Schenk. The latest improvement at the theatre…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-22
Summary:

The new programme for the week includes a drama by Beulah M. Dix, 'The Sunset Trail' in five parts, Miss Vivian Martin figures in the leading role. It is a story written by Alice McIver and directed by Geo. H. Melford. A very interesting comedy will be screened at the beginning.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-21
Summary:

The Freeze Out,' a Universal photo-drama on life in the old west, will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre today. The film starred Harry Carey, Helen Ferguson. Ferguson was previously starring in 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore.' Other casts included J. Farrell McDonald, Joe Harris and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-15
Summary:

When Mr. So Chung-son bought up that of land which comprises the western boundary of the Old Post Office site, the plan he then had in mind was the erection thereon of a sky-scraper as a substantial contribution towards the demand for office accommodation. However, there are other means of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-24
Summary:

A new Theatre with a seating capacity of thirteen hundred people and fitted with up-to-date technology is under construction near Queen's Road Central opposite D'Aguilar Street. The theatre will be 65 feet high, 212 feet long and 63 feet wide. The humungous Theatre will have twice the…