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: 1919-05-13
Summary:

Tonight the 'Hungry Heart' will be screened for the last time in Hongkong Theatre. Tomorrow a beautiful film 'What Happened to Jones' in 5 parts will be screened. On Saturday next, another beautiful Lasky-Paramount picture 'Lost and Won' will be shown. This film is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-07
Summary:

Today's change of programme in Hongkong Theatre is 'The Iron Strain' in six parts, featuring Dustin Framum [sic] with Enid Mackey and Louise Glaum. On Saturday next a Triangle comedy drama 'Borrowed Plumage' in five parts will be screened, featuring Bessie Barriscale.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-15
Summary:

There is a very varied and interesting programme provided for the patrons of the Hongkong Theatre this week. A Triangle comedy-drama, 'Borrowed Plumage,' featuring Bessie Barriscale, is the principal item. The story is well constructed by J. C. Hawks and admirably handled by Raymond B…

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

Between Men' is the title of the principal picture now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The drama was written by C. G. Sullivan and Thos. H. Ince. Film synopsis included. Further episodes of the 'Mystery Ship' will be screened during the Weekend, together with a number of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-27
Summary:

The appearance of Miss Daisy Harcourt, at the Hongkong Theatre has proved a thorough success, for, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, all the seats were fully taken both during the matinees and at the evening performances. A new Paramount picture of five reels will be given tomorrow…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-27
Summary:

Daisy Harcourt, an English comedienne, is appearing at the Hongkong Theatre this week. Besides, a Paramount film in five reels, 'Lost in Transit,' arranged by Gardner Hunting from the story written by Kathleen Williams, will be screened tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-09
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre Jesse L. Lasky presents George Beban in a beautiful Paramount picture 'One more American' in five parts, written and directed by William D. [sic] De Mille. A very interesting comedy in two parts, together with American news picture will also be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-11
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, 'One more American,' in which George Beban takes the leading part, screened up to Tuesday night. It is written and directed by William D. De Mille [sic]. 'Hearts and Flowers' will also be shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-20
Summary:

From tomorrow until Friday a delightful comedy-drama 'After Five,' played by Wm. and Cecil de Mille, will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. There will also be the usual screen magazine and an extremely laughable comedy.

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-22
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing Universal film 'The Nature Girl' played by Violet Mersereau. Lund is the producer. Another one screening includes 'The Jazz Monkey,' and Screen Magazine No.100. Every Tuesday and Thursday the World Theatre is going to have a matinee for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-23
Summary:

The Nature Girl,' featuring Violet Mercereau, is produced by O. A. C. Lrond [sic] and presented by the Universal Film Co. It is now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Besides, a few interesting scenes from the Screen Magazine No. 100, and a comedy in two acts, 'The Jazz Monkey,…

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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…