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: 1897-08-19 - 1897-08-21
Summary:

Edison's latest wonder, the Animatoscope, will be exhibited at the Theatre Royal on Saturday Night, the 21st August, at 9 p.m., also the 23rd, 26th and 28th. The programme presented before Sir Claude MacDonald at the British Legation, Peking, will be repeated. Tickets may be had at Messrs.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-08-19 - 1897-08-23
Summary:

Animatoscope will be exhibited at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night, August 21st, at 9 p.m. and on Monday, Thursday and Saturday next. The programme presented before Sir Claude MacDonald at the British Legation, Peking, will be repeated. Tickets may be had at Messrs. Robinson & Co.'s…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-18 - 1923-05-23
Summary:

For three nights only, commencing Monday, May 21st at 9.15 p.m., Bandman's Eastern Circuit, Ltd. presents Robert Courtneidge and W. E. Holloway's London comedy and dramatic company in the following successes. Monday, May 21st at 9.15 p.m., Claud Allister, Cherry Hardy, W. E. Holloway…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-19 - 1923-05-21
Summary:

Commencing Monday, May 21st at 9 p.m. for three nights only, Bandman's Eastern Circuit Ltd. Presents Robert Courteneidce [sic] & W. E. Holloway's London Comedy and Dramatic Company in the following successess. Mon. 21st May, Claud Allister, Cherry Hardy, W. E. Holloway and Leslie…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-04 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Films just arrived, $1.50 each. 429. 'Good Pastry' (Harold Lloyd) (comedy), 430. 'The Joys of a Pauper' (Harold Lloyd) (comedy), 441 (1-2). 'Baby Sleeps' (Harold Lloyd, 2 reels) (comedy), 583. 'The History of Paper' (cartoon), 600. Toto, 'Aviator…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-23 - 1924-04-26
Summary:

Wed. 22nd to Sat. 26th at 5.15 p.m. & 9.15 p.m., Lois Weber's 'A Chaper in Her Life,' featuring Claude Gillingwater, Jacqueline Gadsden [sic] and Jane Merger. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-23 - 1924-04-26
Summary:

Wednesday 22nd to Saturday 26th at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Lois Weber's 'A Chapter in Her Life,' interpreted by a powerful cast featuring Claude Gillingwater, Jacqueline Gadsden and Jane Mercer. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-23 - 1924-04-23
Summary:

A Chapter in Her Life,' Lois Weber's tremendous production of the famous story of 'Jewel,' by Clara Louise Burnham. The powerful cast features Claude Gillingwater, Robert Frazer, Jacqueline Gadsdon, Eva Thatcher, Jane Mercer, Ralph Yearsley, Frances Raymond, Fred Thomson and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-23 - 1924-04-26
Summary:

Wednesday 22nd to Saturday 26th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lois Weber's tremendous production, 'A Chapter in Her Life,' featuring Claude Gillingwater, Jacqueline Gadsden [sic] and Jane Mercer. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-23 - 1924-04-26
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents Lois Weber's tremendous production, 'A Chapter in Her Life' of Clara Louise Burnham's famous novel, 'Jewel,' featuring Claude Gillingwater, Jacqueline Gadsden [sic] and Jane Mercer. Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-24 - 1924-04-24
Summary:

A Chapter in Her Life.' The magnificent cast includes Claude Gillingwater, Jacqueline Gadsdon and Jane Mercer.

12
Headline: Daddies'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

July 7 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Daddies.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. July 8 Remarks: The screen version of John Hobble's play made a Broadway triumph by David Belasco featuring Mae Marsh & Harry Myers in an all-star…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow till Saturday, 'Daddies,' the screen version of John Hobble's play made a Broadway triumph by David Belasco featuring Mae Marsh and Harry Myers, in an all-star cast including Claude Gillingwater, Claire Adams, Willard Louis and Crauford Kent.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Wed. 9th to Sat. 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh and Harry Myers with Claude Gillingwater, Claire Adams, Willard Louis & Craufurd [sic] Kent. Also, The Canton Troops, a Canton film news producted by China Sun Motion Pictre Co. Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Wednesday 9th to Saturday 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., deluxe attraction, Mae Marsh and Harry Myers with Claude Gillingwater, Claire Adams, Willard Louis and Crauford Kent in 'Daddies.' Also 'The Canton Troops,' Canton film news produced by China Sun Motion Picture Co. Usual…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Wednesday 9th to Saturday 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh and Harry Myers with Claude Gillingwater, Claire Adams, Willard Louis and Crauford Kent in 'Daddies.' Also 'The Canton Troops,' a canton film news produced by China Sun Motion Picture Co. Usual prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-16 - 1924-08-16
Summary:

Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Monday to Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a George Melford production, 'The Great Impersonation' with James Kirkwood, a Paramount picture, from the novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim, photoplay by Monte M. Katterjohn. Also showing pictures of…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-22 - 1924-08-22
Summary:

Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Creighton Hale and Ethel Shannon in 'Riders Up.' Also showing 'Hongkong Boy Scouts Wolf Club Tea Party' at 'Tangeragee,' given by Sir Claude and Lady Severn.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-24 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, Goldwyn presents the King Vidor production 'Three Wise Fools,' adapted from the play by Austin Strong, staged by Winchell Smith and presented by John Golden. February 25-27 remarks: Today till Thursday, Hongkong China Sun's First super production 'Love is…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-26 - 1925-02-26
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Three Wise Fools,' adapted by King Vidor, featuring Zasu Pitts, William Haines, Claude Gillingwater, Eleanor Boardman, William H. Crane and Alec Francis. With special music setting at reasonable prices. Illustration included.