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: 1917-08-02
Summary:

In the Summary Court yesterday, before the Chief Justice Sir William Rees Davies, K.C., the Yuen Wo Hong of 31 Bonham Strand West, merchants, sued the Him Kee Firm of 3 Po Hing Fong, and Ho Him Chai, clerk in the Ko Shing Theatre, partner in the defendant firm, for $661.35, balance of the amount…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

A fire broke out in the operating room of the Wan Kang Cinema at West Point yesterday. A number of films and cinema accessories were burnt. The fire was put out by the employees of the Cinema. No audience was injured.

63
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-05
Summary:

At 2.30 p.m. a fire broke out among the films in the operating room of the Wan Keng Cinema, West Point. A number of films and film machines were burned. None of the audiences were injured.

64
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-05 - 1918-07-08
Summary:

July 7 and 8. 'Judex?' Episodes 4 and 5. 'The Ginks.' An all star combination. Novelty, comedy, wild west.

65
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-21
Summary:

The Peking Correspondent of The Times recently sent an article about the war film screening in Lanchow-fu in the far West of China, in a large hall of Anhui Club. It was most likely a first moving picture shown for the oriental people in Lanchow-fu. One of the pictures shown represented a group…

66
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-18 - 1919-01-24
Summary:

January 20, 21 and 22 at 9.15 p.m., 'Marble Heart' featuring King Baggat [sic], and 'Hogan Out West' (Keystone comedy). Matinees every Wednesday and Thursday at 5.15 p.m., Saturday 2.15 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. January 22-24 Remarks: Tonight at 9.15 p.m.

67
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-20 - 1919-01-22
Summary:

American Gazette No. 21. 'Marble Heart' featuring King Baggot. 'Hogan Out West,' Keystone Comedy. Booking at Anderson's.

68
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-20 - 1919-01-22
Summary:

20th, 21st and 22nd January, 9.15 p.m., American Gazette No. 21; 'Marble Heart' featuring King Baggot; 'Hogan Out West,' Keystone comedy. Matinee, every Wednesday and Thursday 5.15 p.m., Saturday 2.15 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sunday 6 p.m. Booking at Anderson's.

69
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-20
Summary:

The Count of Monte Cristo has been shown for twice in Victoria Theatre and looking forward to the third round. There is also a good programme coming tonight, Tuesday and Wednesday, including film 'King Baggot' and American Gazette and a Keystone comic 'Hogan out West.'

70
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-05
Summary:

The cavalry in action for worlds was simply splendid. They reminded the writer of a Wild West Show and a cinematograph picture rolled into one.

71
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-14
Summary:

Miss Mary Pickford, one of the stars of motion pictures, signed a contract which producers of photoplay said would yield her a yearly income exceeding the $1,000,000 credited to Charlie Chaplin. She signed with the First National Exhibitors' Circuit of West Forty-eight street, with the…

72
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-20 - 1919-02-22
Summary:

The Count of Monte Cristo,' epoch 7, 'The Last Exploits of Caderousse.' 'A Wiffles Family Intrigue,' two parts of undiluted mirth. Race Week from 24th to 26th. Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.' Booking at Anderson's.

73
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-20 - 1919-02-22
Summary:

19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd February at 9.15 p.m., 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' epoch 7; 'A Wiffles Family Intrigue,' two parts of undiluted mirth, well shaken up. Rack week, 24th, 25th and 26th February, Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.'…

74
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-20 - 1919-02-21
Summary:

February 19, 20, 21 and 22 at 9.15 p.m., 'The Count of Monte Cristo' epoch 7 ‘The last Exploits of Caderousse.' In this epoch there are some very fine photographic studies and the acting is superb. 'A Wiffles Family Intrigue,' two parts of undiluted mirth, well shaken up…

75
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-24
Summary:

Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West,' a splendid picture specially reserved for the race week.

76
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-24
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West,' a splendid picture specially reserved for the race week.

77
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-22
Summary:

Baby Marie Osborne, the wonderful child star, is more charming than ever in 'A Daughter of the West,' an exciting Pathe production which is to be shown at the Victoria Theatre. For the first time, the remarkable little actress plays an important role in a gripping Western melodrama…

78
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

February 24, 25 and 26 at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.' Matinee on Thursday February 27 at 5.15 p.m., 'The Slander' (by special request). Coming, Fredony & Vaudeville Co.

79
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-24 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.' Also 'Slander' by special request. Freedony and Vaudeville Co. is coming. Booking at Anderson's.

80
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-24 - 1919-02-27
Summary:

24th, 25th and 26th February at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.' Matinee, Thursday, the 27th February at 5.15 p.m., 'The Slander' (by special request). Coming, Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Booking at Anderson's.