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

Film screening of 'The Raven'; Performances by Olga Montez and Kitty Raynor

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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.

3
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.

4
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.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-12 - 1919-04-15
Summary:

12th, 13th, 14th and 15th April, showing 'Rolling Stones' in 5 parts, Paramount photoplay of Edgar Selwyn's great stage success, featuring Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot. Also Gazette and comics. Monday 14th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Redeeming Love.…

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-12 - 1919-04-14
Summary:

April 12, 13, 14 and 15, showing 'Rolling Stones,' 5 parts. Also Gazette and Comics. Paramount photoplay of Edgar Selwyn's great stage success, featuring Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot. Monday 14th, matinee 5.15 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Redeeming Love.' Wednesday…

7
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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-23 - 1919-05-26
Summary:

Tarzan of the Apes' to be followed immediately by 'The Romance of Tarzan.' May 24 Remarks: 'Tarzan of the Apes' from the world-famous story by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Showing Twice Daily at the Coronet. Commencing Monday next. Prices: 5.15 p.m. $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.15 p.m…

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

June 2, 3, 4 and 5, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for four nights only, 'The Romance of Tarzan.' Prices: 5.15 p.m., $1 and 6 cents; 9.15 p.m., $2 and $1.00. Booking at Robinson's. June 2 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. The concluding chapters of 'Tarzan of the Apes' from the…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-22 - 1920-01-22
Summary:

Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'Dodging a Million' by Edgar Selwyn and A. M. Kennedy. Illustration included.

11
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-26 - 1921-03-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Sherry' in 7 parts. Also 'June Madness' featuring Eddie Boland. Phone 1743. February 26 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. 'Sherry,' produced by Edgar Lewis, from the novel by George Barr McCutcheon. Illustration included.

12
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.…

13
Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-18
Summary:

The Son of Tarzan' in 4 installments, commencing Sunday, August 14th when episodes 1, 2 and 3 will be screened. This is more than a serial; it is Edgar Rice Burroughe's [sic] best story.

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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.…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' also 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337). January 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Beginning Friday, 6th till Monday, 9th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar Lewis production, Pathe Distributors. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond Queen,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

17
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06 - 1922-01-06
Summary:

Tonight, a drama of love lost and won, Edgar Lewis Productions presents 'A Beggar in Purple,' from the novel by Andrew Soutar. Illustration included.

18
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…

19
Headline: World Today
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-12 - 1922-07-17
Summary:

The Sage Hen,' an Edgar Lewis production with Gladys Brockwell, Wallace MacDonald and Lillian Rich.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-13 - 1922-07-13
Summary:

A stirring drama that goes straight to the mother heart of the world, an Edgar Lewis' production, 'The Sage Hen.' Illustration included.