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: 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.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-10
Summary:

Why Smith Left Home,' in which Bryant Washburn takes the principal role, will be shown at the Star Theatre tomorrow and on Monday. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-31
Summary:

London, July 24th, 1914 – Boxing: The controversy over the Carpentier V. Gunboat Smith contest shows no signs of abating. More light was thrown on certain points early in the week, when films of the contest were shown to a group of Pressmen.

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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…

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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: 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:…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-08
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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-20
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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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
13
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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-07
Summary:

For two days only, World Theatre is screening 'Come Again Smith' featuring Jack Kerrigan. Film synopsis included.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03
Summary:

The well-known West End Revue Stars, Miss Lee White in association with Mr. Clay Smith, with their original London Company which appeared last summer at the Queen's Theatre, Shaftsbury Avenue, commence their Hongkong season at the Theatre Royal tonight. The opening production tonight and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-07
Summary:

Come Again Smith,' in which Jesse D. Hampton presents J. Warren Kerrigan in the story, will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow and Monday. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Star Theatre in Kowloon is going to screen 'Why Smith Left Home' featuring Bryant Washburn.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-10 - 1923-03-10
Summary:

Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Bryant Washburn in 'Why Smith Left Home,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-05 - 1922-07-07
Summary:

A Vitagraph special production with the excellent direction of David Smith. Illustration included.