A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-02 - 1917-06-02
Summary:

1st and 2nd episodes 'Liberty' in 2 parts each, a sensational drama in 20 brilliant episodes, featuring Eddie Polo (Roleaux, the greatest fighter in films) and Marie Walcamp as 'Liberty'; Pathe's War News & Wiffles' Love Romance in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-05
Summary:

There was a full house at the Hongkong Theatre last night, having Paramount feature entitled 'The Kiss' which is well received. Other items on the programme included the Gazette and two comic 'Eddie's Night Out' and 'Love's Strategy.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-11
Summary:

Owing to excellent accommodation and good pictures the Hongkong Theatre is well patronized. Tomorrow, the Italian drama 'The Marcellini Millions,' featuring George Beban, supported by Helen Jerome Eddy, Eugene Pallette and Adele Farrington, will be screened. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-08
Summary:

Dawn,' one of the Eleanor H. Porter's most widely read novels, is the attraction at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The producer of the film is J. Stuart Blackton, and in it, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon are starred. Stanley Olmstead adapted the story to the screen. Harry Davenport…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon appear at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday in their second Blackton production for distribution by Pathe. It is 'Dawn,' a photo-dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Eleanor H. Porter, author of 'Pollyanna,' 'The Road to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

The featuring attraction at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday is a picturization of Eleanor H. Porter's novel, 'Dawn.' It is a Blackton production starring Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon, Fanny Rice, Gus Alexander, Eddie Dunn, Margaret Barry and others.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-22
Summary:

Friday, the 19th to Monday, the 22nd August, at 9.15 p.m. only, Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Matinees 5.15 p.m. on Friday & Saturday, 'Loyalty.' Monday 22nd, Eddie Polo in episodes 1 & 2 of 'The Vanishing Dagger.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Friday, 18th to Monday, 22nd August at 9.15 p.m., Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young (the queen of the screen) in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Matinees 5.15 p.m., Friday and Saturday (18th and 19th), 'Loyalty.' Monday 22nd, Eddie Polo in 'The Vanishing Dagger.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-22
Summary:

Friday, 18th to Monday, 22nd August, 9.15 p.m. only, Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Matinees: 5.15 p.m. Friday and Saturday (18th and 19th), 'Loyalty.' Monday 22nd, Eddie Polo in 'The Vanishing Dagger' episodes 1 and 2. 2.30…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-22 - 1921-08-22
Summary:

Friday, 18th to Monday, 22nd August, at 9.15 p.m., Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young (the queen of the screen) in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Today's matinees: 5.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The Vanishing Trails' 1st and 2nd episodes. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 1st, 2nd and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-23 - 1921-08-25
Summary:

Tuesday 23rd to Thursday 25th August, 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Hired Man,' a Paramount star attraction in 5 acts. Paramount Magazine and Mack Sennet [sic] comedies. Special matinee for children, 5.15 p.m. Thursday, the 25th, 4th and 5th episodes of 'Vanishing Trails.' 2…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-02 - 1921-09-05
Summary:

Friday, 2nd to Monday, 5th September, at 9.15 p.m., Zane Grey's 'Desert Gold' in 7 parts, starring E. K. Lincon [sic]. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. on Friday, 2nd, 'Dempsey Carpentier,' Saturday, 3rd, 'Woman & the Law'; 7.15 p.m. from Friday, 2nd to Monday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-05 - 1921-09-05
Summary:

Friday, 2nd to Monday, 5th September at 9.15 p.m., Zane Grey's most powerful picture, 'Desert Gold' in 7 parts, starring E. K. Lincoln. Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Vanishing Dagger' 5th and 6th episodes; 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trails' 6th…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source' in 5 parts. Matinee 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus,' 1, 2 & 3 epis. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source' in 5 parts. Also Gaumont Graphic and Comedies. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source.' Also Gaumont Graphic and comedies. Matinee 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus' [sic] 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. Popular…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-26
Summary:

The World Theatre's star film 'The Source' is an interesting picture with a plot staged in a lumber camp. Film synopsis included. Other films shown are the Gaumont Graphic and a very funny comedy. At 5.15, the star film is 'Melting Millions,' and first three episodes of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-31 - 1921-11-03
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille,' a special comedy attraction featuring Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in 5 parts. Matinee: 5.15 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Source'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 4th and 5th episodes of 'King of Circus' [sic]. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-01 - 1921-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Eddie Lyons & Lee Moran in 'La La Lucille,' in 5 parts. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Source.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 4 & 5 episodes of 'King of Circus.' Usual prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-01 - 1921-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., a special comedy attraction featuring Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran, 'La La Lucille' in 5 parts. Matinee: 5.15 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Source'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 4th and 5th episodes of 'King of Circus,' an animal super-serial in 18 episodes.…