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…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-17 - 1918-04-19
Summary:

17th, 18th and 19th April, screening 'Jewel,' a most beautiful story, complete in seven parts, featuring Ella Hall the darling of the films, written and produced from the novel by Clara Louise Burnham. Also comics. Saturday, 20th April, see 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Red Ace.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-12 - 1919-02-12
Summary:

A short while ago we introduced to you a new Fox Star – George Walsh – and everything that we said about him fourteen crowded houses corroborated. Tomorrow we shall show upon the screen at the Coronet another actor of eminence, but of an entirely different style – William S. Hart – in a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-20 - 1920-03-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Clara Williams and William Desmond in 'The Criminal.' There will be no matinee today.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-20 - 1920-03-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Williams and William Desmond in 'The Criminal.' There will be no matinees today.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-24 - 1920-04-24
Summary:

Another big attraction, commencing tonight, the popular dramatic star, H. B. Warner with the beautiful and favourite Clara Williams in 'The Market of Vain Desire.' Also excellent comedies. Book your seats in advance. Prices as usual.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-24
Summary:

The main feature of the Hongkong Theatre programme for today in Hongkong Theatre is a five-reel drama entitled 'The Market of Vain Desires.' The leading roles are taken by H. B. Warner and Clara Williams. The Story is by the well-known author Thomas Ince and the film is produced by the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-24 - 1920-04-27
Summary:

Tonight, H. B. Warner in 'The Market of Vain Desire.' Usual prices. April 24 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on H. B. Warner and Clara Williams in 'The Market of Vain Desire,' also excellent comedies.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Selznick Pictures present Clara Kimball Young in Robert Chambers' greatest story, 'The Common Law' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Selznick Pictures presents Clara Kimball Young in Robert Chamber's 'The Common Law' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-14
Summary:

A seven-part picture entitled 'The Common Law' is the attraction at Hongkong Theatre. The story is by Robert W. Chambers and features Clara Kimball Young. The 'Carter Case' is being continued at the 7.15 performance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-15
Summary:

Tonight will be the last showing of the picture 'Common Law,' in seven parts, at Hongkong Theatre. It is from the well-known story of Robert W. Chambers, and is presented by Lewis J. Selznick on the screen, featuring Clara Kimball Young. The subsequent episodes of 'The Carter Case…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-19 - 1920-06-19
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young in 'Cheating Cheaters.' Also a fine Rolin comedy, 'Hear ‘Em Rave' and Pathe's British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-19 - 1920-06-19
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Cheating Cheaters.' At 7.15 p.m., H. B. Warner and Dorothy Dalton in 'The Raiders.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-19 - 1920-06-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Cheating Cheaters,' also a fine Rolin comedy, 'Hear ‘Em Rave' and Pathe's British Gazette. June 21 & 22 Remarks: On page 10, ad. on 'Cheating Cheaters,' also showing 'Elmo, the Mighty'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-19 - 1920-06-21
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Cheating Cheaters.' At 7.15 p.m., H. B. Warner and Dorothy Dalton in 'The Raiders.' June 21 Remarks: On page 5, ad. on 'The Raiders' only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-21 - 1920-06-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Cheating Cheaters.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 15 and 16.