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: 1913-08-14 - 1913-08-15
Summary:

Change of programme for 14th and 15th, including some magnificent pictures and 'The Raven' and 'After the Poem by Edgar Poe' (1847); performances by Montez and Raynor.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-19 - 1919-03-21
Summary:

We are fortunate in securing another picture of Creighton Hale and Gladys Hulette in 'Annexing Bill.' Edgar Franklin's cleverly written play. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-22 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

We are fortunate in securing another picture of Creighton Hale and Gladys Hulette in 'Annexing Bill.' Edgar Franklin's cleverly written play. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-23 - 1919-05-31
Summary:

The most stupendous attraction ever offered: 'Tarzan of the Apes' to be followed by 'The Romance of Tarzan.' May 24 remarks: 'Tarzan of the Apes' by Edgar Rice Burroughs. May 28 remarks: Film plot included.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-26
Summary:

By general request, Kowloon Theatre will show 'The Son of Tarzan.' It is more than a serial; it is Edgar Rice Burroughs' best story. August 15 & 16 Remarks: Episodes 1, 2 and 3. August 17 & 18 Remarks: Episodes 4, 5, 6 and 7. August 26 Remarks: Episodes 8, 9, 10 & 11.…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

January 6 at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar-Lewis production from the novel by Andrew Soutar, distributed by Pathe, and Century Comedies, 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Diamond Queen,' 1st, 2nd & 3rd epis. Booking at the Theatre.…

7
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-12 - 1922-07-17
Summary:

An Edgar Lewis production, 'The Sage Hen,' distributed by Pathe. July 12 Remarks: The ad. didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. July 13 Remarks: The cast includes Gladys Brockwell, Wallace MacDonald and Lillian Rich. Illustration included. July 14-15…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Mack Sennet [sic] presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby,' 'Trackers Pit,' a Goldwyn-Edgar-comedy, and Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception! The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Today only at 5.30…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Tuesday & Wednesday…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-11 - 1925-02-12
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, Edgar Warwick presents Wish Wynne, Bernard Kitchen, Alfred Cunningham, Chuhaldin, Zoe and Harold Walden. Booking at Moutrie's and Star.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-14 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Farewell performance of Edgar Warwick's London company including Miss Wish Wynne, Bernard Kitchen, Zoe, Alfred Cunningham, Chuhaldin and Harold Walden. Booking at Moutrie's.