A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-22
Summary:

Tonight, the dramatic three-part film 'Father John' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. For Race Week, the Victoria advertises a special attraction 'Dare-Devil Martell,' the 20th Century mid-air marvel, and Abbott, the Great Ventriloquist, with his talking doll Joe. Both…

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-15
Summary:

Seats were fully occupied at Victoria and Hongkong Theatre. In the twentieth century the role of a hero is played by a female rather than male and Pearl White fulfils every requirement in the 'Fatal Ring.' Film synopsis included. Many interesting films will be shown in the programme…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-19
Summary:

Probably the youngest of the stage beauties whose charm and talent have won Broadway is Marion Davies, characterised as the most appealingly attractive girl on the American stage, who makes her photoplay debut in the much-talked-of comedy-drama 'Runaway Romany,' written by herself and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-15
Summary:

Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck,' a fast action photo playof twentieth century smugglers. January 13 and 14 remarks: Matinee: Fannie Ward in 'Our Better Selves.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-12
Summary:

Commencing Tuesday, 12th January, Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck,' a fast action photoplay of twentieth century smugglers and the long arm of the law. Picture included.