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: 1916-11-09
Summary:

A verdict of 'Death from misadventure' was returned at the inquest on Edith Louise Koester, 35, formerly a film actress who was found dead in bed at her rooms in Guilford-street Russell square. She was accustomed to takimg vernal to overcome insomnia, and a quantity of the drug was…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-22 - 1917-11-24
Summary:

On Nov 23, last two nights of the famous star artiste Marie Louise Sterling; Pathe's great photoplay, 'Sunshine & Gold' in 5 parts, featuring Baby Marie Osborne; interesting: 'Annals of the War'; instructive: 'Lion Cubs' and 'How Jim Won His Valentine…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-22
Summary:

Mlle. Marie Louise Sterling, whom the programme announced as having been a premiere dance use at the Grand Opera House, Paris, was the principal attention at the Victoria Theatre last night, when she commenced a four nights' engagement. There was a fairly large audience. The pictures shown…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-24
Summary:

Mlle. Marie Louise Sterling continues her season at the Victoria Theatre, and the opportunity of seeing this talented classical dancer should not be missed. In addition to this attraction, the Victoria is showing a special Golden Rooster film, entitled 'Sunshine and Gold.' This picture…

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

The new programme which the Victoria Theatre management put on last night, and which will be continued for two nights longer, was of a most varied and attractive character. Its main feature was the four-part film, 'The Song of Fire,' which is splendidly acted and most elaborately set.…

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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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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.'

12
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.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-20 - 1921-04-22
Summary:

Artcraft presents Jack Pickford and Louise Huff in 'Jack and Jill,' Smiling Bill in 'Billy's Fortune' and Paramount Pictograph No. 1152.

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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: 1921-08-03 - 1921-08-05
Summary:

A New Triangle production, Louise Glaum in 'Golden Rule Kate' and Alice Howell in 'In Dutch.'

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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.'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-01 - 1921-10-04
Summary:

Universal-Jewel presents the superb production, 'Sirens of the Sea.' October 3 Remarks: The biggest picture of the year commencing tonight. It features Louise Lovely and even bigger than 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

The Weaker Sex,' 'Start the Show' and Topical Budget. October 24 Remarks: Last performances of 'The Weaker Sex,' featuring Dorothy Dalton, Chas. Ray, Louise Glaum, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry. Also showing Rolin Cartoon, Comedies & Gazette.

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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.