A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12
Summary:

The first two episodes of 'Seven Pearls' and a Pathe Gold Rooster film 'Simon the Jester,' taken from the novel by W. J. Locke, featuring Edwin Arden, Irene Warfield and Alma Tell will be screened. New comics and British and American Gazettes will be screened next week.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-11-21 - 1918-11-23
Summary:

November 21-24. 'The House of Hate' episode 5 and 6. British and American Gazette. Harold Lloyd in 'Look Pleasant, Please.' Coming soon: the dancer and singer, Miss S. Potapowich and Miss R. Tushynska. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-21 - 1918-11-23
Summary:

November 21, 22, 23 and 24, 'The House of Hate,' episodes 5 and 6. More thrilling than ever. Also British and American Gazettes and Harold Lloyd in 'Look Pleasant, Please.' Commencing Sunday, 24th November, the classic and character dancers and singers, Miss S. Potapowich and…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-11-22
Summary:

A most enjoyable programme, full of variety, is now being shown at the Victoria Theatre. It includes fresh episodes of the thrilling serial 'The House of Hate.' Other features are the British and American Gazettes and an exceedingly funny Harold Lloyd film entitled 'Look Pleasant…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-13 - 1919-02-15
Summary:

Tonight, William S. Hart in 'Hell's Hinges.' Charlie Chaplin in 'Charlie at the Show.' 'Fatty's Chance Acquaintance' and British Gazette, No. 487. Booking at Robinson's

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-13 - 1919-02-15
Summary:

13th, 14th, 15th and 16th February, William S. Hart in 'Hell's Hinges,' Charlie Chaplin in 'Charlie at the Show,' 'Fatty's Chance Acquaintance' and British Gazette No. 487. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-13 - 1919-02-15
Summary:

February 13, 14, 15 and 16, 1919, William S. Hart in 'Hell's Hinges' and Charlie Chaplin in 'Charlie at the Show.' Also showing 'Fatty's Chance Acquaintance' and British Gazette No. 487. Booking at Robinson's.

8
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Tonight, William S. Hart in 'The Desert Man.' Also 'Charlie by the Sea.' British Gazette No. 504-505, 516-517 (including Trafalgar Celebrations and visit to London). Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Desert Man'; 'Charlie By the Sea'; British Gazette Nos. 504-505, 516-517. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Desert Man.' Charlie's 'By the Sea.' British Gazette Nos. 504-505, 516-571 (including Trafalgar Celebrations and visit of Foch and Clemenceau to London). Booking at Robinson's. May 3 Remarks: Tonight at 4.30 and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-05 - 1920-07-08
Summary:

Continuous performance, 11 a.m. to 4.45 p.m. and 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. (booked seats). Goldwyn presents Will Rogers in 'Jubilo.' Also 'The Silent Mystery' episode two, Young Mr. Jazz and British Gazette. July 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Jubilo' only. July 8…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-02
Summary:

World Theatre screened a William P. S. Earle's photoplay entitled 'The Dancer of the Nile.' The story is based on the youthful romance of king 'Tut.' The story as a screen production is of unusual interest at this time due to the untimely death of the late Lord Carnarvon…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-04
Summary:

World Theatre screened a William P.S. Earle's photoplay entitled 'The Dancer of the Nile.' Mr. Earle collected the scenic and historical data which enables him to make this picture. He also personally supervised the construction of the entire set in the Hollywood Studios. Over…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-05
Summary:

Would the discovery of the Luxor tombs of Kings by Carnavon have been as interesting if they only contained the body of a Prince instead of a former King of Egypt? The true story of those earlier days of romance is in 'The Dancer of the Nile' now showing at the World Theatre. The cast…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07