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: 1918-03-22
Summary:

Exclusive dramas and serial films are being screened at the Hongkong Theatre, including 'The Law of the Range' and 'A Daughter of the Jungle.' 'Gloria's Romance,' 'The Red Act' and 'Just Jim' featuring Harry D. Carey will be screened soon.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-30
Summary:

Mr. D. S. Levy, Manager of the Hongkong Theatre, and Mrs. Levy, are leaving by the Empress of Russia today for Shanghai.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1920-01-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, J. Stuart Blackton and Albert E. Smith present America's daintiest actress, Anita Stewart in Robert W. Chambers' greatest story, 'The Girl Philippa,' a special Vitagraph feature in eight parts. Prices: $1.00 and 50 cents. 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Nance O…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

Commencing tonight at 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in Robert W. Chambers' greatest story, 'The Girl Philippa,' a special Vitagraph feature in 8 parts. Prices: $1.00 and 50 cents. At 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Nance O'Neil and Theda Bara in 'Kreutzer Sonata.' Illustration and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-17 - 1920-04-20
Summary:

Tonight, Douglas Fairbanks and Jewel Carmen in 'American Aristocracy' by D. W. Griffith. April 17 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-17 - 1920-04-20
Summary:

Tonight, Douglas Fairbanks and Jewel Carmen in 'American Aristocracy' by W. D. [sic] Griffith.

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

Tonight at the Hongkong Theatre a splendid picture entitled the 'Capitol' by W. W. Hodkinson will be shown. Miss Baird takes the leading part and plays a very convincing manner.

12
Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-16
Summary:

There is an attractive programme showing at Hongkong Theatre, including 5-part picture 'The Masqueraders,' featuring Hazel Dawn, a splendid 7-part production, 'Shell 43,' starring H. B. Warner, and laughable comedies. Coming is W. S. Hart in 'Truthful Tulliver.'

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-24
Summary:

The Assistant Manager of the Hongkong Kinema Theatre was charged at the instance of Sergeant Clark, with unlawfully putting up a poster on Government property at the Peak Tramway Station in Garden Road. Mr. H. W. Ray, manager of the Coronet Theatre (former manager of Victoria Theatre), was also…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-04
Summary:

A beautiful and attractive drama, 'The Girl in the Web,' will be screened from tomorrow till Tuesday at the Hongkong Theatre. 'Miss Maitland, Private Secretary' by Geraldine Bonner, is the story from which 'The Girl in the Web' was taken. It introduces Miss Sweet in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-09
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre Jesse L. Lasky presents George Beban in a beautiful Paramount picture 'One more American' in five parts, written and directed by William D. [sic] De Mille. A very interesting comedy in two parts, together with American news picture will also be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-11
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, 'One more American,' in which George Beban takes the leading part, screened up to Tuesday night. It is written and directed by William D. De Mille [sic]. 'Hearts and Flowers' will also be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-12
Summary:

Bullet Proof,' starring Harry Carey, will be shown from today at the Hongkong Theatre. 'Bullet Proof' is the work of John Frederick, and it was produced for Universal by Lynn Reynolds, the director responsible for 'The Brute Breaker,' 'Overland Red,' and other…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-03
Summary:

In 'The Exquisite Thief,' her latest Universal Special Attraction, which will be seen today at the Hongkong Theatre. Priscilla Dean has the part of Blue-Jean Billie. The director Tod Browning was successful in his previous films, 'The Brazen Beauty,' 'The Wicked Darling…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-22 - 1922-03-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Joseph Girard in 'The Double Standard,' a Butterfly star attraction. Also beautiful comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-22
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre will screen the five parts drama 'The Double Standard' in Hongkong the matinee and 9.15 pm performances day. The film is featuring Roy Stewart and Joseph Gould [sic]. After the interval, new scenes from the Screen magazine and Universal comedies will be shown. The 12th…