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: 1914-10-07 - 1914-10-09
Summary:

Exceedingly comic & very interesting pictures, including 'Wiffles & His Charitable Uncle,' 'An Exciting Honeymoon,' 'The Temples of Nikko' (Japan), 'The History of Policat,' and Pathe's Cartoon & American Gazette; the great colour…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-11 - 1914-11-13
Summary:

Tonight, the sensational comedy 'A Four Handed Game' - length 2,000 feet; the laughable film, 'Wiffles the Looking-Glass Man'; 'His Forgotten Keys'; 'Jim's Dusky Sweetheart'; and Pathe's Cartoon & American Gazette; a great sensational and…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-12
Summary:

The list of films including Pathe's Animated Cartoons and American Gazette, and a beautiful series illustrative of water bird life; and three excellent comics 'Jim's Dusky Sweetheart,' 'A Four-handed Game,' a new Wiffles story, and 'The Looking Glass Man'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-17 - 1917-09-19
Summary:

On Sept 18, an exciting photoplay 'A Prince of India' in 4 parts; Pathe's British, French, & American Gazettes; comics: 'In Dutch with a Dutchess' and 'Wiffles and the Emperor.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-01 - 1917-10-03
Summary:

On Oct 2, a great novel by Charles Dicken 'The Chimes' in 5 parts; Pathe's British, French & American Gazettes and various comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-01 - 1917-10-01
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Chimes' from a great novel by Charles Dickens, Pathe's British, French and American Gazettes, and various Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-02 - 1917-10-04
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Chimes' from a great novel by Charles Dickens, Pathe's British, French and American Gazettes, and various Comics

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-13 - 1917-12-15
Summary:

On Dec 14, Pathe's great serial, featuring Molly [sic] King in the 'Mystery of the Double Cross' [sic], 3rd and 4th episodes 'An Hour to Live' and 'Kidnapped'; interesting: 'Pathe's American Gazette, 'John Bull's Sketch Book' [sic],…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-08
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-24 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, Goldwyn presents the King Vidor production 'Three Wise Fools,' adapted from the play by Austin Strong, staged by Winchell Smith and presented by John Golden. February 25-27 remarks: Today till Thursday, Hongkong China Sun's First super production 'Love is…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-25 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Three Wise Fools,' presented by Goldwyn, adapted from the screen by King Vidor of John Golden's great Broadway stage success. With special music. At moderate prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Hongkong China Sun's first…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-28 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Charles Dickens' 'Our Mutual Friend.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-28 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Last chance to see John Golden's Broadway stage triumph, 'Three Wise Fools.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Asta Nielsen in 'Golden Key.' Coming, a great wonderful super British production, 'Our Mutual Friend,'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-28
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-28 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Starting Wednesday 4th, Charles Dickens' 'Our Mutual Friend.' Plot and illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Asta Meilsen in 'The Golden Key.' Starting Wednesday next, Charles Dickens' novel 'Our Mutual Friend' (the best British Picture even seen.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Asta Nielsen in 'The Golden Key.' Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday next, Charles Dickens' immortal masterpiece, 'Our Mutual Friend.' Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Asta Mielsen [sic] in 'The Golden Key.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Charles Dickens' 'Our Mutual Friend.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Today! Charles Dickens famous novel becomes the perfect movie 'Our Mutual Friend.' Better than 'A Tale of Two Cities.' By special request, 'Koenigsmark.' March 5 and 6 remarks: The latest and best Chinese feature 'How Road Diverged.' Also, Charles Chaplin…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-04
Summary:

Charles Dickens' immortal masterpiece, 'Our Mutual Friend.'