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: 1919-05-20
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow the Hongkong Theatre is showing 'The Tongues of Men' a fine drama by Edward Childs Carpenter. Film plot included. Film version of Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations' will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-26 - 1920-06-29
Summary:

Tonight, Edward Warren presents Sheldon Lewis in 'The Warfare of the Flesh,' 7 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Carter Case' episodes 13 and 14.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-26 - 1920-06-29
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Edward Warren presents Sheldon Lewis in 'The Warfare of the Flesh' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-26
Summary:

A new picture will be screened at Hongkong Theatre from tonight, a drama in seven parts, 'The Warfare of the Flesh,' presented by Edward Warren. The leading role is taken up by the famous Sheldon Lewis. The film is the first of its kind in Hongkong. Some special comedies will be…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-28 - 1920-06-29
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Edward Warren presents Sheldon Lewis in 'The Warfare of the Flesh' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-20 - 1921-07-22
Summary:

Edward Abeles in 'After Five,' and 'A Contented Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-20 - 1921-07-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Edward Abeles in 'After Five,' a screen adaption of the modern comedy hit.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-20
Summary:

The film 'After Five,' in which Edward Abeles figures in the leading role, will run on until Friday night in Hongkong Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-20 - 1921-07-22
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Edward Abeles in 'After Five,' a screen adaption of the modern comedy hit.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

Through the efforts of Edward Laemmle, nephew of Carl Laemmle of Universal and William F. Alder [sic], a member of the Southern California Academy of Science, one of the most interesting, amusing and educational pictures seen has been presented to the screen and comes to the Hongkong Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

Through the efforts of Edward Laemmle, one of the most interesting, amusing and educational pictures has been presented to the screen and comes to the Hongkong Theatre today, 'Shipwrecked Among Cannibals.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

A motion picture that has no scenario! 'Ship-wrecked Among Cannibals' is showing today at the Hongkong Theatre. Mr. Edward Laemmle and Mr. William Alder of the Universal Film Company, who were shipwrecked on the coast of Dutch New Guinea took the scenes as they went along. Film…

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

Mildred Harris, who starred in popular pictures such as 'The Price of a Good Time' and 'A Doctor and the Woman,' will be seen at the Hongkong Theatre today in her latest Universal-Jewel production 'Borrowed Clothes.' She is supported by Lewis J. Cody, Edward J. Peel…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-06
Summary:

The year's work of the Hongkong Women's Guild and Ministering Children's League reaches its climax on Saturday in the Bazaar in Government House grounds, when it is hoped that support of Hongkong's annual appeal for women's and children's charities in the Colony and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-18
Summary:

Under the patronage and by courtesy of H. E. Sir Edward and Lady Stubbs, an interesting film, illustrates the daily life of the Blinded Soldiers and Sailors at St. Dunstan will be shown at the Government House on Friday afternoon. The film, coupled with a short address by Mr. W. E. Cowen,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-18
Summary:

Under the patronage and by courtesy of H. E. Sir Edward and Lady Stubbs, an interesting film will be shown at the Government House on Friday afternoon. The film illustrates the daily life of the Blinded Soldiers and Sailors at St. Dunstan's. The film, coupled with a short address by Mr. W.…