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: 1923-05-19 - 1923-05-19
Summary:

Sinister shadows, creaking stairs, a hand on the doorknob, a terrified girl! Edgar Allan Poe might have written 'Conflict.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

Last time today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.' Also Edgar Comedy and Topical Budget No. 670.

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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.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.45 and 9.15, an Allan Dwan production, 'The Sin of Martha Queed,' with an all-star cast. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre presents today the long-anticipated Edgar Lewis-Pathe feature, 'Lahoma'; film synopsis included. A 'Snub' Pollard Comedy entitled 'Insulting the Sultan' will be screened also.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-01 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

As good as 'The Sign on the Door,' Allan Dwan presents James Kirkwood in 'The Forbidden Thing.' Picture or illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-26 - 1922-08-26
Summary:

Sunday and Monday, Allan Dwan presents 'The Forbidden Thing' by Mary Mears, personally directed by Mr. Dwan. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

The paradox of the evil that exists in the minds of people who strive to be abnormally good was Allan Dwan's inspiration for his newest Mayflower production released by Associated Exhibitors. 'The Sin of Martha Queed,' which begins at the Kowloon Theatre tonight. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-30 - 1922-06-30
Summary:

Commencing tonight for three nights only, Allan Dwan presents 'The Forbidden Thing,' by Mary Mears. Prices: $1.00 at night, 60 cents at matinees. Illustration included.

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Headline: World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-15 - 1922-07-15
Summary:

Today, an epic of womanhood, an Edgar Lewis production, 'The Sage Hen.' Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-14 - 1922-07-14
Summary:

Beginning today, a tense dramatic heart play, an Edgar Lewis production, 'The Sage Hen.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-15 - 1924-09-15
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, for one day only, Wallace Reid and Lois Wilson in 'The World's Champion,' six joyous reels to a finish. Also 2-reel Edgar comedy, 'Edgar Camps Out.'

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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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1906-11-06
Summary:

A cook employed in the Po Hing Theatre in Yaumati, was arrested last night for blocking the exits of the theatre.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

A Beggar in Purple,' the Edgar Lewis-Pathe photography, starring John Hargrave, is showing in the World Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-19 - 1921-09-19
Summary:

Tonight! At 9.15 p.m., a Grand Variety Concert, programme organized by Mr. A. B. Allan. Admission: $1.5, $1 and 60 cents. Remarks: Matinee programme: 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold,' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail,' 10 & 11 epis. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-29 - 1921-01-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of 'Seven Keys to Baldpate' with augmented orchestra of 16. Po Hing Theatre, Yaumati: Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Trixie and Buttons; Gibson and Doreen; 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1908-06-01
Summary:

An actor of Po Hing Theatre was on charge of disorderly behaviour and assault.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-10-23
Summary:

Mr. H. Hunter, the Hon. Treasurer acknowledges with thanks the following subscriptions for the Typhoon Relief Fund, including $150 from Po Hing Theatre.