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: 1918-04-26
Summary:

In 'My Old Dutch' patrons of the Hongkong Theatre have an artistic treat. The Picture visualises the pathos and quiet humour of the old time favourite. It's filmed on Albert Chevalier's famous song.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-23
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre tonight, the Paramount picture 'Gretna Green' will be screened and next Saturday Jesse L. Lasky presents Lou Tellegen, the famous actor in 'The Black Wolf' from the play by Jean Barrymore. Tellegan established himself as a romantic actor when he…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-07
Summary:

A new programme is announced for tonight at the Hongkong Theatre, which will include the magnificent drama 'The Man of Shame,' from the famous French novel Roger la Honte. The leading artists are Wilton Lacaye [sic] and Miss Rosemary Theby. Charlie Chaplin will be on the screen soon.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-13
Summary:

Tonight the 'Hungry Heart' will be screened for the last time in Hongkong Theatre. Tomorrow a beautiful film 'What Happened to Jones' in 5 parts will be screened. On Saturday next, another beautiful Lasky-Paramount picture 'Lost and Won' will be shown. This film is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-20
Summary:

Constance Collier, the famous London Star was in 'The Tongues of Men' which will appear in Hongkong Theatre on Wednesday. Another renowned novelist's romantic picture, 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens, will be screened on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-21
Summary:

Charles Dickens' famous novel 'Great Expectations' will be screened this afternoon and tonight at the Hongkong Theatre, instead of 'The Tongues of Men' which has been put off.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-28
Summary:

The magnificent film 'Princess of Blood' in four parts, in which the famous actress Miss Barbara Conrad takes the leading role as Princess Stephanie, will be screened tonight in the Hongkong Theatre. This splendid film is based on the play written by the celebrated author James L.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-20
Summary:

After the last show of 'Immigrant,' Hongkong Theatre will present a charming story by Daniel Frohman in 'The Little Soldier Girl,' written by famous writer Charles Sarver, featuring the famous star Ann Pennington.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-08
Summary:

The Serial film 'Moon Child' is attracting many people to the Hongkong Theatre, to see the daring feats performed by the famous actress Marie Walcamp. 'Her Strange Wedding' featuring Fannie Ward, will be screened tomorrow. The story is written by George Middleton.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-23
Summary:

The management desires to inform the public that, owing to the late arrival of steamers, there will be no 'Moon Child' episodes shown this week. Paramount's 'The Explorer,' featuring Lou Tellegen, will be screened tomorrow. Mme. Sarah Bernhart, makes her debut as a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-23
Summary:

During the week the rest of the episode of 'The Moon Child' will not be screened owing to the late arrival of steamers. From today at 9.15pm, 'The Explorer' in five parts will be screened. It is the work by famous English dramatist, William Somerset Maugham. 14th and 15th…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-20
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre has secured for this week two magnificent dramas from the famous William Fox Corporation. The first is 'Her Temptation,' featuring Gladys Brockwell. The other is 'Gold and a Woman,' featuring Theda Bara.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-28
Summary:

The remarkable five-reel masterpiece 'The Cry of the Weak' deserves to be repeated in Hongkong Theatre. Tonight another all-star cast of Fox players, 'The Primitive Call,' starring Gladys Coburn, will be screened. The excellent episodes of the serial film 'Red Ace,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-05
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre this week, William Fox presents a magnificent drama in 'Rough and Ready,' in which the famous William Farnum plays the leading part. He is supported by Violet Palmer.

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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: 1920-08-03
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre last night 'Passion,' another episode of the 'Seven Deadly Sins' was shown to large audiences. The next of the series will be 'Wrath' with H. B. Warner playing the lead role. Coming shortly will be the famous Fox star, June Caprice, in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-17
Summary:

A five-reeler, 'The Masqueraders,' is the principal attraction at the Hongkong Theatre, where good houses continue to be the rule. It is an exceptionally interesting play featuring the famous artist Hazel Dawn. The comedy picture, 'The Rough House,' provokes considerable…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-30
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre started with a new programme last night. The famous star Bessie Barriscale takes the leading role in the Triangle production of five parts 'Plain Jane,' a magnificent picture and very amusing. An attractive drama is anticipated for Saturday next, together with some…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-25
Summary:

The Devil Stone,' an extraordinary photoplay in five parts, produced by Cecil B. de Mille, is showing at the Hongkong Theatre to large houses. The play features the famous actress Geraldine Farrar in the leading role. Miss Farrar is supported by a notable cast, including Wallace Raid, Tully…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-04
Summary:

From tonight till Tuesday next, both at matinee and night performances, a most attractive film in six reels, 'The Eternal Sin,' will be screened at Hongkong Theatre. Florence Reed, the famous star, takes the leading role. This film being rather costly, the prices will be slightly…