A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-19 - 1925-06-20
Summary:

Today till Monday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., C. E. Blaney's great Broadway success, 'More to Be Pitied Than Scorned,' released throught C. B. C Film Sales Corp. Also Jack Dempsey in 'The Title Holder,' the 7th of the 'Fight and Win' series. Illustration included.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-26
Summary:

London, April 22 – At a special interview with Mr C. F. Higham, M. P., who is the Managing Director of the recently formed Alliance Film Corporation, he told me something of the company's immediate plans. They have been lucky enough to secure Matheson Lang to play the part he created in…

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Headline: For Sale
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-07-04 - 1908-07-07
Summary:

One Edison Moving Picture Machine with 7,500 feet best French Film (Pathe) and all accessories for sale

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Headline: For Sale
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-09-30 - 1910-10-04
Summary:

For sale: A complete cinematograph apparatus and films; equipped for either electricity or lime light; travelling outfit suitable for smaill towns; very cheap as owner is leaving city; has been operated by Chinese

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-09 - 1924-01-09
Summary:

P. C. 511,' a story of the Shanghai Municipal police force, the first real Chinese motion picture, shown by courtesy of the B. A. T.

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Headline: For Sale
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-09 - 1925-04-13
Summary:

Cinematograph, full size, powerful light, suitable for theatre, cost $70, sale price complete with switchboard and carbons, $400. Box no. 342, care of 'S. C. M. Post.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-13
Summary:

The manager of the Victoria Theatre made arrangements for the exhibition of Pathe's new photoplay feature entitled 'For Sale,' in which Gladys Hulette and Creighton Hale are co-stars. The screenplay is written by Fred Jackson. Film synopsis included. This film just recalls how…

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Headline: For Sale
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-14 - 1924-03-20
Summary:

1923 Harley-Davidson sports model. Electrically quipped, perfect running order. Quick sale, no reasonable offer refused. 1 Pathe-Baby cinema nearly new, 8 films, $50. 1 30.30 savage rifles, nearly new, 120 rounds, $70. Box no. 221, care of 'S. C. M. Post.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-01 - 1917-02-01
Summary:

A Daughter of the People' for 1 night only featuring Saura Sawyer, Frederick de Belleville and Robert Broderick by World Film Corporation

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

London, January 6 – From the Egypt of the Pharaohs to a Bloomsbury lodging house is the gamut run by new British films for December. The Egyptian picture is an elaborate spectacle filmed from Sir. H. Rider Haggard's famous novel, 'Moon of Israel.' Like the American 'Ten…

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Headline: Souls for Sale'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-01 - 1925-09-01
Summary:

The Cosmopolitan Corporation presents 'The Great White Way,' adapted by Luther Reed from the story by H. C. Witwer. Illustration and film critiques included.

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Headline: For Sale
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-19 - 1921-01-19
Summary:

New cinema films, 1 to 6 reels pictures. Apply box no. 956, care of 'S. C. Morning Post.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-24
Summary:

The wide success commanded by Edgar Burroughs' story 'Tarzan and the Apes' [sic] has encouraged the National Film Corporation to make a long step forward in its enterprises by reproducing the story on the screen. The film has since fully justified its existence, and the money it…

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

It is learnt that two thousand motion picture theatres located throughout China within the next three years is part of the programme of the Peacock Film Corporation, the syndicate formed by Mr. J. A. Thomas and his associates. This undertaking has at its back the du Pont, Brady and Duke…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-12
Summary:

The Salon Cinema Theatre was offered for sale as a going concern by Mr. Geo Lammert yesterday at noon, but owing to a dearth of bids the property was withdrawn. Previous to the sale Mr. Lammert announced that no films, piano, and bent wood chairs or any assets were offered; there remained for…

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Headline: For Sale
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-04 - 1924-03-06
Summary:

One Pathe-Baby Cinematograph and 44 films. Practically new. $50--cost $126. Apply to box no. 148, care of 'S. C. M. Post.'

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Headline: For Sale
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-03 - 1925-06-05
Summary:

Pathe-Baby in perfect working order and 45 films. Going cheap for $60. Please apply box no. 654, care of 'S. C. M. Post.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-20
Summary:

Hal Reid's play, 'The Confession,' which has been made into a motion picture by the National Film Corporation, featuring Henry Walthall, originally was to be shown as a special opening attraction for the Kowloon Theatre. Due to the weather issue, the screening was delayed and it…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-28
Summary:

Uncharted Channels,' the Robertson-Cole production, featuring H. B. Warner, which is the current attraction at the Star Theatre. Mr Warner is supported by Kathryn Adams. Film plot included.