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: 1919-09-01
Summary:

The Hongkong Cinema has been fortunate in securing the Official war film released by the Committee on Public Information entitled 'Under Four Flags.' The film has been intelligently assembled and titled by Kenneth B. Beaton. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-19 - 1919-19-23
Summary:

Tonight, Robert B. Mantell with Genevieve Hamper in 'The Blindness of Devotion.' During the 9.15 p.m. performance tonight, Mr. Rudolph Andre of Honolulu will give an exhibition on the Hawaiian steel guitar for the last time. Prices as usual. December 20 Remarks: On page 17, another ad…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Robert B. Mantell with Genevieve Hamper in 'The Blindness of Devotion,' a modern society drama in 6 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. December 20 Remarks: Another ad. on page 11. During the 9.15 p.m. performance tonight, Mr. Rudolph Andre from…

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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: 1920-04-22
Summary:

Yesterday, a very special film was screened during the matinee and at night, at the Hongkong Theatre, entitled 'The Little Liar.' The management announces that another splendid drama, in which H. B. Warner will take the leading role, entitled 'The market of Van Desire,' will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-24 - 1920-04-27
Summary:

Tonight, H. B. Warner in 'The Market of Vain Desire.' Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-24 - 1920-04-24
Summary:

Another big attraction, commencing tonight, the popular dramatic star, H. B. Warner with the beautiful and favourite Clara Williams in 'The Market of Vain Desire.' Also excellent comedies. Book your seats in advance. Prices as usual.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-24
Summary:

The main feature of the Hongkong Theatre programme for today in Hongkong Theatre is a five-reel drama entitled 'The Market of Vain Desires.' The leading roles are taken by H. B. Warner and Clara Williams. The Story is by the well-known author Thomas Ince and the film is produced by the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-24 - 1920-04-27
Summary:

Tonight, H. B. Warner in 'The Market of Vain Desire.' Usual prices. April 24 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on H. B. Warner and Clara Williams in 'The Market of Vain Desire,' also excellent comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-10 - 1920-06-10
Summary:

Thursday and Friday, 10th and 11th June, for two days only, H. B. Warner and Dorothy Dalton in 'The Raiders' and Billy West in 'The Villain.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-03
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre last night 'Passion,' another episode of the 'Seven Deadly Sins' was shown to large audiences. The next of the series will be 'Wrath' with H. B. Warner playing the lead role. Coming shortly will be the famous Fox star, June Caprice, in '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-07 - 1920-08-10
Summary:

Tonight, H. B. Warner in an interesting story in five parts, 'Wrath' and one of 'The Seven Deadly Sins.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-07 - 1920-08-10
Summary:

Tonight, H. B. Warner in 'Wrath,' one of 'The Seven Deadly Sins.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-07 - 1920-08-10
Summary:

Tonight, H. B. Warner in 'Wrath,' and one of the Seven Deadly Sins.

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-16
Summary:

There is an attractive programme showing at Hongkong Theatre, including 5-part picture 'The Masqueraders,' featuring Hazel Dawn, a splendid 7-part production, 'Shell 43,' starring H. B. Warner, and laughable comedies. Coming is W. S. Hart in 'Truthful Tulliver.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-17
Summary:

A five-reeler, 'The Masqueraders,' is the principal attraction at the Hongkong Theatre, where good houses continue to be the rule. It is an exceptionally interesting play featuring the famous artist Hazel Dawn. The comedy picture, 'The Rough House,' provokes considerable…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-18 - 1920-09-24
Summary:

Bravely, strongly, H. B. Warner in the greatest war drama ever produced 'Shell Forty-Three' in seven parts. September 18-24 remarks: Triangle special programme 'Shell Forty-Three'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-18 - 1920-09-21
Summary:

Tonight, H. B. Warner in 'Shell Forty-Three,' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-18 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Commencing tonight, H. B. Warner in a great war drama ever produced, 'Shell Forty-Three' in seven parts.