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: 1915-05-25 - 1915-05-26
Summary:

On May 25, a great comedy 'Wiffles in a Marriage Tangle' in 2 parts, and the magnificent dramatic picture 'Grand Dad' in 2 parts; on May 28, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-01 - 1915-06-02
Summary:

On June 1, a thrilling & startling drama 'Absinthe' in 4 parts - 3,000 feet long; a sore cure for the drink habit, 'Wiffles Has a Lucky Escape,' comedy in 2 parts - 1,200 feet long; 'Perils of Pauline,' 5th and 6th episodes on June 4.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-21 - 1915-06-23
Summary:

On June 22, the great dramatic film 'Her Mistaken Choice' in 3 parts of 3,000 feet long; 'Wiffles at the Hydro,' 'The Far Eastern Olympic Games,' this fine film must interest all, showing all the chief events, scenes of great local interest and exciting finishes; On…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-22
Summary:

The success of the series 'The Perils of Pauline' is testified by the crowded houses at the Victoria on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and last night. The Adventures will be continued in next Friday's programme. In addition to the Pauline pictures, there was a most interesting film…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-28 - 1915-06-29
Summary:

On June 29, another startling programme at this popular theatre, the great dramatic feature film 'The Ways of Life' in 4 parts - length 3,000 feet; Pathe's Animated Gazette (interesting); 'Wiffles Gets a Divorce'; On July 2, 12th & 14th episodes of 'Perils of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-30
Summary:

A good programme was put on at the Victoria Theatre last night, and will be followed till Friday, when fresh instalments of the ever-popular 'Pauline' will be put on. The chief features, in addition to some good war pictures, are another delightful 'Wiffles' picture and a…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-03
Summary:

The new Pathe serial 'The Seven Pearls' to be screened at the Victoria Theatre is a thrilling one. Artistes contributed to the success of the picture, apart from the interesting story of the serials. The story was written by Chas. W. Goddard, who wrote 'The Perils of Pauline…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Today & tomorrow for two days only, a double comedy feature programme. Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy,' and Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy,' a First National attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-26
Summary:

Today and tomorrow for two days only at usual times, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas H. Ince presents Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy.' Also a First National attraction, Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy.' Coming Soon, 'Humoresque.'

10
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Today and tomorrow 2 days only, a double feature programme, Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy' and Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy.'

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is offering two smaller attractions this evening. The two pictures are 'Burglar by Proxy' and 'An Old Fashioned Boy,' the former featuring Jack Pickford and the latter Charles Ray.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening two smaller attractions this evening, instead of showing one big film. The first one will be 'Burglar by Proxy' featuring Jack Pickford. The second one will be 'An Old Fashioned Boy' featuring Charles Ray. They will be shown for two days only…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Breaking away from the local custom of showing one big feature film in each programme, the Coronet Theatre is beginning this evening to offer two pictures, fairly evenly balanced, as the attraction for the next two days. These two pictures are 'Burglar by Proxy' and 'An Old…

14
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Today and tomorrow for 2 days only, Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy' and Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-27
Summary:

Showing in the Coronet Theatre again this evening is the excellent double programme comprising 'An Old Fashioned Boy,' starring Charles Ray, and 'Burglar by Proxy,' starring Jack Pickford.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-27
Summary:

Showing at the Coronet Theatre this evening is the double programme comprising 'An Old Fashioned Boy,' starring Charles Ray, and 'Burglar by Proxy,' starring Jack Pickford.