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: 1922-03-15
Summary:

The managers of the Commercial Press Co., Ld., Shanghai are now at work on a new development for the good of their employees. The moving picture department is one of the most interesting of the new features.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-28 - 1925-01-30
Summary:

Norma Talmadge with Thomas Meighan in 'The Probation Wife.' Added attraction 'No Money to Guide Them' [sic] (2 reels comedy). January 28 remarks: The latest and best Chinese production 'The Test of True Love' (produced by Commercial Press Ltd.) January 29 remarks…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-08
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels, featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production, 'The Valiant Brothers' [sic] in 10 reels produced by Commercial…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-29 - 1925-01-30
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge with Thomas Meighan in 'The Probation Wife.' Usual prices. By special request, 'Over the Hill' will be shown again on Saturday, 31st. Today and tomorrow at 12.30, 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest and best Chinese…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-13
Summary:

Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate' also featuring Kathryn McGuire, Melbourne McDowell, Clyde Fillmore. Don't forget to see France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins.' Coming! William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' January 12 remarks: Today, the best Chinese production…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Lois Weber, producer of 'Hypocrites,' 'Shoes,' 'To Please One Woman,' 'The Price of a Good Time,' 'Where are My Children?' 'Too Wise Wives,' presents The Blot. Commencing Sunday, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' January…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-26 - 1925-01-27
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.10 and 9.20 p.m., William Fox presents 'Over the Hill' [sic] with special music. Today and tomorrow at 12.30, 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Test of True Love' produced by Commercial Press. January 27 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, Norma Talmadge in '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-28 - 1925-01-30
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge with Thomas Meighan in 'The Probation Wife' with special music. Usual prices. Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Test of True Love,' produced by Commercial Press Ltd. January 29 Remarks: Today and tomorrow at 12.30, 2…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate.' Special music. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins.' Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Watch for its opening date. Today only at 2.30 and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-23 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lois Weber presents 'The Blot.' Special music. Usual prices. Starting Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Book your seats early. Starting Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-17
Summary:

Canton, March 16. – Theatre taxes ($49,498) plus cinema Taxes ($9,600) contributed as income for the proposal of Whampoa commercial port. However, the income could not cover the expenditure, and there would be the deficit.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-26 - 1925-02-03
Summary:

William Fox presents 'Over the Hill ' in eleven reels. Today and tomorrow, the latest and best Chinese production 'The Test of True Love' produced by the Commercial Press. January 27 remarks: Starting tomorrow, Norma Talmadge in 'The Probation Wife.' January 31…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-15
Summary:

The cinematograph is an effect produced by a number of small films aided by magnifying mirrors. This is an age of illusions, for all its enlightenment; and the greatest of all illusions, greater than that of the cinematograph, is that of the newspaper press. – Truth

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-18 - 1921-04-23
Summary:

The model E. M. film projecting machine is perfect in every way. Manufactured by the Danish Cinematograph Works, Copenhagen. Also the new condenser which saves 25% current. They can now be obtained from the sole agents for the far east: Danish Chinese Commercial Co., 1A Chater Road.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-06
Summary:

The municipal authorities of Strasburg believe, in order to avoid the dispute between the press and the power, what can and cannot be included in the cinematograph film have to be discussed. Points from whether to include the press as the co-operators in the censorship have been discussed.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-29 - 1917-12-29
Summary:

Screening of 'The Gray Ghost' (3rd & 4th episodes); Comedies: 'When the Press Speaks' and 'Nelly the Pride of the Fire House'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Last chance to see the greatest Jewel production, 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels, featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and others. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., F. B. O. presents Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate.' Today till Sunday…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round,' featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production 'Two Valiant Brothers' in 10 reels produced by Commercial Press Ltd. Also '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday, the picture you've been long waiting for 'Merry-Go-Round' in eleven reels featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. The latest Chinese super-production 'The Valiant Brothers' in ten reels produced by Commercial Press Ltd. Also 'Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-25
Summary:

The hearing was continued of the action in which Charles Nuget [sic] sued Auguste Daufresne. The defendant said that two accounts were paid by the Union Commercial.