A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-16 - 1924-04-16
Summary:

Beginning Wednesday till Saturday, Monte Blue and Mary Alden in 'The Tents of Allah,' Encore picture. Illustration included.

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-28 - 1925-11-28
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in his most delightful film play, 'Long Live the King.' Sunday at 6.00, 7.30 and 9.15, Douglas MacLean in 'Going Up,' directed by Lloyd Ingraham, by Encore Pictures. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-21 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Florence Vidor in her greatest characterization, 'Alice Adams,' the Encore Picture, is presented by King W. Vidor, and adapted and directed by Rowland V. Lee. September 21-22 Remarks: The ad didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. September 22, 26-27…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-15
Summary:

Tents of Allah' will shortly be seen at the World Theatre with Mary Thurman, Sally Crute, Charles Lane, Macey Harlam, Frank Currier, in support of Monte Blue and Mary Alden. Producer E. A. MacManus took his entire company to San Juan to stage this Encore Picture, distributed by Associated…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-15
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen an Associated Exhibitors production entitled 'The Tents of Allah,' the Encore Picture in which starring Mary Alden and Monte Blue. Mary Alden's face was cut by sand while staging a scene in 'The Tents of Allah.' While staging a storm…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-05 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Order your cartoon film ads from us to advertise your business. Let us take pictures of your happy events that you would like to make a remembrance of. Prompt and reliable services guaranteed. The China Pictures Co., 45 Lee Tung Street. Tel. C. 4774.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-20 - 1917-04-21
Summary:

Continuous performance from 3.30 pm to 6 pm, including moving pictures; details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-02
Summary:

Since their arrival on March 24, says the 'Canton Times,' the members of the American Silk Mission have been lecturing, demonstrating with the help of moving pictures on subjects regarding sericulture, or have been entertained at dinners.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-08
Summary:

A tour of the Cinema houses in the city this week reveals a varied and pleasing assortment of pictures. The new venture of the Victoria Theatre in engaging the band of the Wiltshire Regiment is quite a good one: one seems to welcome the pictures better with good musical accompaniment. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-05-01 - 1912-05-14
Summary:

The new pictures at the Bijou tonight at 7.15 and 9.15.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-13 - 1913-01-16
Summary:

New pictures; Performances by Nellie Maher and the Two Gibson Girls; Return visit of the Hughes Musical Comedy Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-21 - 1913-07-04
Summary:

Performance by Miss Chinita Zerega; new pictures nightly.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-21 - 1910-12-30
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees Saturdays, at 4 p.m.; World pictures; 2 new artists at 9 p.m., Miss Vera Ferrace and Mr. R. H. Stephenson. New songs, new pictures, and new sketches; 7 p.m. 50, 30, and 20 cents; 9 p.m. $1.00, 70 and 40 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-15 - 1907-11-18
Summary:

A series of living pictures were given; Proceeds after expenses have been paid will be devoted to the North-Eastern Hospital for Children in London, and to the fund for the Restoration of Winchester Cathedral. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-14 - 1910-02-20
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees Saturdays, at 4 p.m.; World pictures; 2 new artists at 9 p.m., Miss Mae Montgomery, Mr. Chas. Castleman and Miss Vera Ferrace; New song, new pictures and new sketches; 7 p.m. 50, 30, and 20 cents; 9 p.m. $1.00, 70 and 40 cents.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-21 - 1923-09-21
Summary:

A Booth Tarkington novel, Florence Vidor in her greatest characterization, 'Alice Adams,' the encore picture is presented by King W. Vidor and adapted and directed by Rowland V. Lee, presented by Pathe Distributors.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-04
Summary:

Miss Willson and Mr. Ossipoff got hearty encores last night at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-12 - 1916-07-12
Summary:

First performance Tonight at 9.15 p.m.; Cool breezes, comfortable charis, grand pictures, good music and full band in attendance

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-12-26 - 1908-01-15
Summary:

New Pictures. Performances by the Troupe of Miss Adala with the assistance of La Belle Dora for a few nights only. Price: first-class $1, second-class $0.5 and third-class $0.25.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-10 - 1910-12-13
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees Saturdays, at 4 p.m.; World pictures; vaudeville performances by Miss Vera Ferrace, a brilliant star artist, and Mr. Donald Harvey, the celebrated one-string violinist of England at 9 p.m.; 7 p.m. 50, 30, and 20 cents; 9 p.m. $1.00, 70 and 40…