A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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101
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-21
Summary:

Mr. N. L. Smith (Magistrate) yesterday discharged the manager of the Wo Ping Chinese Theatre who was charged with issuing indecent advertisements of pills for the cure of women's ailments, because defendant's solicitor proved that his client has leased the theatre to another man and…

102
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-27
Summary:

On Wednesday next, 'The Foundling,' a touching five-part drama produced by David Frohman and featuring Mary Pickford, will be screened in the Hongkong Theatre. Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle in 'Good Night Nurse,' a Paramount comedy in two reels, will also be screened.

103
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-06 - 1920-12-07
Summary:

A tidal wave of thrills sweeps through the fifteen episodes of 'The Man Might' [sic], the first three of which will be seen at the Woping Theatre, 87, Des Voeux Road, Central, opposite the Central Market, on December 7th, 1920 at 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. William Duncan in this Vitagraph…

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-07
Summary:

It happens in the first episode of 'The Man of Might.' No Vitagraph serial would open without it – a fight between William Duncan and Joe Ryan, a fight such as thrilled millions who saw 'The Fighting Trail' and 'A Fight for Millions.' This will be seen in the Wo…

105
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-14
Summary:

By permission of Commodore W. Bowden Smith, a cinema performance was arranged in the Naval Yard on Friday, by the Officers and Ship's Company of H.M.S. Tamar in aid of the dependents of those lost in H. M. Submarine K 5. Mr. H. W. Ray of the 'Coronet' who is always ready to assist…

106
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-15
Summary:

Fritzi Scheff in 'Pretty Mrs. Smith.' At 9.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 1 & 2 in 4 parts.

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Fritzi Scheff in 'Pretty Mrs. Smith' in 5 parts.

108
Headline: A Problem
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-12
Summary:

What would you do if you married a missionary, went out to Africa with him, tired of the life and came home? This is the situation in which Fritzi Scheff finds herself in the title role of 'Pretty Mrs. Smith.' The best method of solving this problem is to see for yourself how she does…

109
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-12
Summary:

From today until Tuesday next a Paramount picture in five parts, 'Pretty Mrs Smith' featuring Fritzie [sic] Scheff, will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Fatty Arbuckle will be seen in a delightful 2-part love comedy. At the 7:15 performance a new serial in fifteen episodes '…

110
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Fritzi Scheff in 'Pretty Mrs. Smith' in 5 parts.

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-14
Summary:

A Paramount picture in five parts, 'Pretty Mrs. Smith,' featuring Fritzi Scheff, is being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The popular Fatty is appearing in a comic entitled 'Fatty Arbuckle in Love.' Also, at the 7.15 performance a thrilling serial picture, 'The Iron…

112
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-08
Summary:

A new motion picture concern under the name of the Oriental Film Company has opened offices at 18 Peking Road. We understand it is their intention to remodel motion picture enterprises throughout the Far East. The company is to be managed by Mr. David L. Shoolman of Boston, Mass., U. S. A.

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-11
Summary:

A new motion picture concern under the name of the Oriental Film Company has opened offices at 18, Peking Road, Shanghai. It is believed that it is the intention to promote motion picture enterprises throughout the Far East. The company is to be managed by Mr. David L. Shoolman of Boston, Mass…

114
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-01 - 1921-07-02
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents Helene Chadwick in 'Godless Men' (7 parts). The Kowloon: At 9.15 only, Blanche Smith [sic] in 'Simple Souls.'

115
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-01 - 1921-07-02
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents Helene Chadwick in 'Godless Men' in 7 parts. The Kowloon: At 9.15 p.m. only, Blanche Smith [sic] in 'Simple Souls.'

116
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-01 - 1921-07-02
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents Helene Chadwick in 'Godless Men' in 7 parts at the Coronet. At 9.15 p.m. only, Blanche Smith [sic] in 'Simple Souls' at the Kowloon.

117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-23 - 1921-08-23
Summary:

Other photoplay producers make photoplays--good, bad or indifferent; David Wark Griffith makes film history with each new picture he produces! He has some wonderful effects in 'The Idol Dancer' showing tonight for the last time at the Coronet.

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-02
Summary:

Seeds of Vengeance' will be screened at the World Theatre for four days. In the film, Bernard Durning plays the role of David Cree. Film synopsis included.

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-02 - 1922-03-02
Summary:

Catherine Calvert and an all-star cast in the Tom Terriss production, 'The Heart of Maryland,' a screen adaptation of the famous David Belasco stage play which is regarded as a photoplay classic, a film that will live for years. Illustration included.

120
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-04 - 1922-03-04
Summary:

The Heart of Maryland,' the film version of David Belasco's famous play is better than the stage production. The Tom Terriss unit spent six months of hard work in making this picture of stirring drama and love interest. It was made in the South on authentic locations, and the result is…