A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Kinemas
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has been getting full houses with 'The Waifs,' a Gladys Hulette picture that appeals, and for a Wiffle comic. The Coronet Theatre is full every night also, Smith and Bella Jackson were the 'drawers.' The pictures are striking. The Hongkong Theatre has a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-31
Summary:

Sir Charles Wyndham has left a fortune of £197,035. He bequeathed his portrait as David Garrick, by Pettie, to the Garrick Club; the gold jeweled box presented to him by King Edward and Queen Alexandra to his daughter, Mrs. Bower; the diamond ring presented by the late Tsar Alexander III and the…

83
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-16
Summary:

Wilson K. Midgley writes in the Daily News as follows: Vain efforts have been made in the past to introduce the 'pictures' into the spheres of religion, education, and of various kinds of reform. Peace has brought them at a stroke into international politics. There are two companies…

84
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-02 - 1919-10-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'War and the Woman' an interesting Thanhouser production. October 4 remarks: Great boxing match, George Carpentier v Dick Smith. 'Madame and Her Godson,' a farce comedy in five parts. The great success of the Palais Royal Theatre Paris. October 4 remarks: Matinee:…

85
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-04 - 1919-10-04
Summary:

Tonight and Sunday night, a big attraction to the sporting public, great boxing match, George Carpentier vs. Dick Smith. Also 'Madame and Her Godson,' a farce comedy in 5 parts, the greatest success of the Palais-Royal Theatre Paris. October 14 Remarks: Another ad. on page 13. Today…

86
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-04 - 1919-10-04
Summary:

Tonight and Sunday night, great boxing match, Georges Carpentier vs. Dick Smith. Madame and Her Godson, a farce comedy in 5 parts. The greatest success of the Palais Royal Theatre, Paris, the Band of the S. S. 'Ecuador,' will be in attendance at 9.15 p.m. October 4 Remarks: On page 12…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-06 - 1919-10-06
Summary:

Come and hear the string band and see the boxing match between Carpentier and Smith.

88
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-06 - 1919-10-06
Summary:

You should not miss the treat that is presented tonight at the Victoria. Come and hear the string band and the boxing match between Carpentier and Smith. Drawing packed houses every night.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-06 - 1919-10-07
Summary:

Tonight's splendid programme, great boxing match between Carpentier and Dick Smith. Also a four-part farcical comedy, 'Madame and Her Godson' and string band from Ecuador.

90
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-06
Summary:

There was a record house on Saturday night at the Victoria Theatre, every available seat being occupied. The picture depicting the boxing match between George Carpentier and Dick Smith was remarkable. 'Madam and her Godson' is a very amusing photoplay.

91
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-06 - 1919-10-06
Summary:

Come tonight and enjoy the fine programme of pictures and music now being presented. Packed houses are experienced every night. String Band from the 'Ecuador' will play a capital selection of music tonight. You should not miss seeing the boxing match between Carpentier and Smith.

92
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-06 - 1919-10-07
Summary:

Tonight's splendid programme, great boxing match between Carpentier and Dick Smith. A four-part farcical comedy, 'Madame and Her Godson.' October 6 Remarks: String Band from 'Ecuador.'

93
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-08 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

Tonight, episodes 11 and 12 of 'The Lightning Raider,' and a hilarious Lloyd comedy. October 8 Remarks: Today's matinee, boxing match between Carpentier and Smith and 'Madame and Her Godson.' October 9 Remarks: Today's matinee, dauntless Pearl White in 'The…

94
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-08 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

Tonight, episodes 11 and 12 of 'The Lightning Raider' and a hilarious Lloyd comic. October 8 Remarks: Today's matinee, boxing match between Carpentier and Smith, and 'Madame and Her Godson.' October 9 Remarks: Today's matinee, dauntless Pearl White in 'The…

95
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…

96
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-10
Summary:

Before Mr. N. L. Smith this morning, a Chinese was charged with an attempt to pick the pocket of another Chinese at the Sun Hei Yin Theatre last night.

97
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-12
Summary:

The management of the Wo Ping Theatre was charged at the Police Court today, before Mr. N. L. Smith, with allowing actors to sleep on the premises. A fine of $25 was imposed.

98
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-29
Summary:

The Great Love,' the play that ends a woman's 'No.' David Wark Griffith's splendid tribute to British Womanhood! April 26-27 remarks: Lillian Gish and Bobby [sic] Harron in 'The Great Love.' April 28 remarks: Pathe news, 'Going? Going? Gone' and Rolin…

99
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-26
Summary:

On Broadway, a line three blocks long waited at the strand theatre to see D. W. Griffith's 'The Great Love,' Artcraft Pictures. David Wark Griffith, producer of 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World' and 'Broken Blossoms…

100
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-18
Summary:

The manager the Wo Ping Theatre was today summoned before Mr. N. L. Smith for issuing indecent advertisements. The advertisements were in respect of some pills which were said to be efficacious for certain ailments. The manager was defended by Mr. Arculli. Evidence having been given in respect…