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: 1913-03-26
Summary:

Mr. Hiram Horton, a special cinematograph artist of the Kinemacolor Company of Wardour Street, London, came to Hong Kong and has taken a large number of local views after taking a series of pictures of the Japanese royal funeral ceremonies. His business takes him to many parts of the world. When…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-19
Summary:

A report from Sydney Sun introduced Charlie Chaplin. The writer had been Mr. Chaplin's guest in Los Angeles for ten days, and under his guidance, met many of the principal stars in filmdom, including Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Fanny [sic] Ward, Theda Bara, and William S. Hart. About…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Tonight, Selznick Pictures present Clara Kimball Young in Robert Chambers' greatest story 'The Common Law,' 7 parts.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-19 - 1920-06-19
Summary:

Today, Clara Kimball Young in 'Cheating Cheaters.' At 7.15 p.m., H. B. Warner and Dorothy Dalton in 'The Raiders.' June 21 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 15 and 16.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-07 - 1920-08-09
Summary:

Today, Clara Kimball Young in 'The House of Glass.' New Rolin Comedy and Pathe news. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 8 and 9. August 9 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 10 and 11.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-29 - 1920-09-29
Summary:

Tonight, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Savage Woman.' Music by S. S. Columbia String Band.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-04 - 1920-10-05
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young in 'The Savage Woman.' Billy West in 'The Hobo.' Pathe presents George B. Seitz and Marguerite Courtot in 'Bound and Gagged.'

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-16 - 1920-10-19
Summary:

Select Pictures, Clara Kimball Young and her own company presents 'The Claw.' October 16, 18 and 19 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Secret of the Submarine' episodes 7, 8, and 9.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-15 - 1921-01-18
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young in 'The Reason Why,' a Select picture, and Billy West in 'Dough-nuts.'

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-13 - 1921-07-13
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30 & 7.15, episodes 5 of 'The Son of Tarzan' and episodes 3 & 4 of 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: At 9.15,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-22
Summary:

Friday, the 19th to Monday, the 22nd August, at 9.15 p.m. only, Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Matinees 5.15 p.m. on Friday & Saturday, 'Loyalty.' Monday 22nd, Eddie Polo in episodes 1 & 2 of 'The Vanishing Dagger.'…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11
Summary:

Characterized by splendid direction and acting is 'The Foolish Virgin,' the Selznick picture featuring Clara Kimball Young. Albert Capellani has adapted and produced this story by Thomas Dixon in his own style. The cast includes Paul Capellani, William Welch, Edward Elkas and Catherine…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'My Lady's Dress,' Gladys Cooper and Malcon [sic] Cherry. 5.15 p.m. matinee, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 9 & 10 epis. of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at the theatre.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Saturday 24th at 2.30 p.m. performance, J. Sherrill & Mabel [sic] Withee in 'Once to Every Man.' Saturday 24th, 5.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Foolish Virgin.' Sunday 25th, 'Santa Claus & Star of Bethlehem.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-27
Summary:

World Theatre is going to show the drama 'Eyes of the Heart' in six parts starting from tomorrow. The drama casts Mary Miles Minter and is written by Clara G. Kennedy. Film synopsis included. In addition to the drama, the theatre will also present the China Gazette and a comedy, '…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-03 - 1923-05-05
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young in 'The Forbidden Woman,' in 7 reels. Usual prices. May 3-4 Remarks: Illustration included. May 5 Remarks: Today at 2.30, tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, Geraldine Farrar in 'The Hell Cat.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-04
Summary:

Today Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Forbidden Woman' featuring Clara Kimball Young, who is remembered for her performance in 'The Cheaters' [sic]. The settings of the film are one of its outstanding features. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-24
Summary:

A Chapter in Her Life,' a Universal-Jewel production opened at the World Theatre yesterday. The story contains happenings which are extremely close to human life and is based on the novel 'Jewel' by Clara Louise Burnham. The film is directed by Lois Weber and stars Claude…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-02 - 1924-06-02
Summary:

Lois Weber's great production, 'A Chapter in Her Life,' from the famous novel by Clara Louise Burnham. Film plot included.