A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre provides entertainment with variety. 'Wiffles and the Millionaire' is a comedy, 'The Broken Oath' is a long dramatic picture. The 'interest' side is well maintained by films of the Bombay iron and steel industry, 'The Hidden Nest Egg'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-29 - 1917-09-29
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (final episode), 'Annals of the War, No. 3', British and American Gazettes, 'Man is Not Perfect'; Coming film:'The Chimes' from the novel by Charles Dickens, played by Tom Terris

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-04 - 1918-04-06
Summary:

From Apr 5-7, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'The Signal Lantern' and 'The Switch in the Safe'; British Gazette No 438, Annals of the War No. 19; Wiffles in 'I Marry My Widow's Sister.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-02 - 1918-10-05
Summary:

October 4-5. Performance. 'The Hidden Hand' episodes 7 and 8. Wiffles in a great two-part comedy 'The Recalcitrant Bride.' British Gazette No.468.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-03 - 1918-10-05
Summary:

October 3rd, 4th and 5th, 9.15 p.m. performance, 'The Hidden Hand' episodes 7 and 8. Also Wiffles in a great two-part comedy, 'The Recalcitrant Bride' and British Gazette No. 468. Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-12 - 1919-05-14
Summary:

Charles Darrell's world famous melodrama 'When London Sleeps,' played by the original company. A stage play 'When London Sleeps' after a long run at the Princess of Wales Theatre. May 12-14 remarks: 'The Great Vacuum Robbery,' 'The Wild Engine,' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-12 - 1919-05-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Darrell's world-renowned melodrama, 'When London Sleeps.' Also 'The Great Vacuum Robbery,' 'The Wild Engine' and British Gazette Nos. 522-523. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-12 - 1919-05-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Darrell's world-renowned melodrama, 'When London Sleeps.' Also 'The Great Vacuum Robbery' and 'The Wild Engine.' British Gazette No. 522-523. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-13
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre, in its usual enterprising manner, screened yesterday Charles Darrell's famous melodrama 'When London Sleeps' in four parts. The film version of this drama, which had been performed in almost every town in the British Isles, closely follows…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-13
Summary:

Screening of Charles Darrell's 'While London Sleeps,' support by 'The Great Vacuum Robbery,' 'The Wild Engine' and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

Charles Ray, the famous Thomas H. Ince star, is the central figure of the story of 'Playing the Game,' his newest Paramount picture, which has just been released. Film synopsis included. 'Playing the Game' is said to be one of the best pictures in which Mr. Ray has been seen…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

Doris Lee is the leading lady for Charles Ray, the Thomas H. Ince star in his newest Paramount picture, 'Playing the Game,' which is to be presented at the Kowloon Theatre tomorrow. The film was written by Julien Josephson. Others in the supporting cast include Robert Mckim, Lillian…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Charles Ray in 'Playing the Game.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Playing the Game.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-16
Summary:

An argument for the 'back to the soil' movement is disclosed in 'Playing the Game,' the newest Paramount picture featuring Charles Ray, the popular Thomas H. Ince star. This picture will be shown at the Kowloon Theatre. The photography by Chester Lyons and the support chief…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Playing the Game.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-17
Summary:

The many admirers of Charles Ray, the Thomas H. Ince star in Paramount pictures, portrays in his new photoplay 'Playing the Game,' which presented at the Kowloon Theatre yesterday. The story is written by Julien Josephson and directed by Victor Schertzinger. The supporting cast…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-26 - 1921-10-28
Summary:

Charles Ray in 'The Sheriff's Son,' the greatest Western drama in 5 parts, British Gazette and Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-26 - 1921-10-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Sheriff's Son,' a great western drama in 5 parts. Also British Gazette and comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-26 - 1921-10-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'The Sheriff's Son' in 5 parts. Also British Gazette and Comedy.