A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-14
Summary:

Frank Mayo, and his supporting players were in the screen drama entitled 'Dr. Jim' which will be shown at the World Theatre this weekend. The film directed by William Worthington, written by Eugene B. Lewis based on the original story of Stuart Paton. Other than this, the programme…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-09
Summary:

Perhaps this was the schooling I received in old Daly's Theatre,' said Sheldon Lewis, who is a featured member of the cast in 'The Hidden Hand,' the Pathe serial which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday, in which Miss Doris Kenyon is being starred. The old Daly…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-17
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-29
Summary:

London, Sept 27 – The Carpentier-Siki film should have been shown in London yesterday but it did not arrive. It was subsequently explained that the exhibition was postponed since Carpentier had lodged an appeal against the decision. The film was later smuggled to London aerially and exhibited to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-01
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'Main Street,' the film version of Sinclair Lewis' novel, for four days beginning tomorrow. The film features Florence Vidor and Monte Blue. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-25
Summary:

That Mr. Eugene de Rubini is an accomplished telepathist was the unanimous verdict of the audience at the Victoria Theatre. The attendance was not very encouraging but this might be due to the counter attraction at the theatre Royal. He will make his last appearance at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices included. The Star: Last time today at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'Westbound Limited' starring Ralph Lewis. Also showing, B. A. T. special, 'Chang Tso Ling's Manchurian Army.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-04 - 1917-08-04
Summary:

Screening of 'The Wandering Jew' from Eugene Sue's novel; Coming film: Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-03 - 1917-08-03
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Wandering Jew' from Eugene Sue's novel; Coming film: Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-28
Summary:

Uncharted Channels,' the Robertson-Cole production, featuring H. B. Warner, which is the current attraction at the Star Theatre. Mr Warner is supported by Kathryn Adams. Film plot included.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-16 - 1913-09-18
Summary:

Film screening of 'Mathilde' (5,000 ft), adapted from the famous romance of Eugene Sue; Also a good selection of new pictures

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-15 - 1913-09-18
Summary:

For a few nights only, the great dramatic film, 'Mathilde' in 5000 ft., adapted from the famous Romance d' Eugene Sue; a good selection of new pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-27
Summary:

H. B. Warner displays his engaging versatility to a decided advantage in 'Uncharted Channels' which heads the current programme at the Star Theatre. Mr. Warner is supported by Kathryn Adams. Film plot included. A Topical Budget containing pictures of Tutankhamen's tomb is another…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-24 - 1920-03-25
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., séance of the celebrated telepathist, Eugene De Rubini (the man with the six senses). At 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Bound and Gagged,' episodes 7 and 8. March 24 Remarks: At 5.15 p.m., 'The Idler.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-04 - 1917-08-04
Summary:

Screening of 'The Wandering Jew' from Eugene Sue's novel, Pathe's Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'A Message From Mars' and Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-24
Summary:

Only such a master of characterization as Sinclair Lewis could have built up a 'Babbitt,' typical of American businessman of practical exterior, whose heart as young with dreams of romance. And it is this story of 'Babbitt,' in all its realism and wistfulness, that is being…

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Headline: World Theatre
Publication Date: 1923-04-24 - 1923-04-28
Summary:

Commencing Wed. the 25th, World Theatre is showing double attractions for four days only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Wanda Hawley in 'Her Sturdy Oak.' Film plot included. And The Great Event of the Year in Europe, Ted (Kid) Lewis v. Roland Todd.