A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-21
Summary:

The jewellery she has worn in 'The Marriage of William Ashe' has drawn attention to Miss Fanny [sic] Ward, the American actress who has just been divorced.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-19
Summary:

A report from Sydney Sun introduced Charlie Chaplin. The writer had been Mr. Chaplin's guest in Los Angeles for ten days, and under his guidance, met many of the principal stars in filmdom, including Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Fanny [sic] Ward, Theda Bara, and William S. Hart. About…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-12
Summary:

It is announced that tonight the last production of the beautiful pictures 'The Scandal of the Family' and 'The Lion's Ward' will take place at the Hongkong Theatre. 'The Red Ace' (5th and 6th episodes) will be screened tomorrow till next Tuesday. There will be…

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Headline: The Ginks'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-13
Summary:

It will be seen from our advertising columns that 'The Ginks,' who have had such a successful season at the Victoria Theatre, is giving a special performance at the Mount Austin Regimental Theatre on Tuesday next, under the patronage of Lieut. Col. John Ward, M.P., and officers of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-15 - 1918-07-16
Summary:

By the kind permission and under the patronage of Lt. Col. John Ward, C. M. G., M. P., and officers 25th Batt. Middlesex Regt. 'The Ginks' will give two performances in the Regimental Theatre Mt. Austin.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-10 - 1919-04-12
Summary:

Tonight, 'Lest We Forget,' a $250,000 (Gold) production with a cast of 3000 people. Matinee: 'The Lion's Ward' featuring Betty Shade [sic] and Paul Bourgeois. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-14 - 1919-08-15
Summary:

Tonight programme, Frederick Warde in 'Hinton's Double.' 'Toto's Troubles' always trouble about Girls. Matinee 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 3, 4 & 5. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-14
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre this afternoon, the management is screening episodes 3, 4 and 5 of 'The Bull's Eye,' which has been drawing crowded houses. There will be another matinee tomorrow. The reason for this new departure is that a very fine and stupendous serial, featuring Pearl…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-16 - 1919-08-16
Summary:

Hinton's Double' featuring Frederick Warde. 'Toto's Troubles.' Matinee: 'The Bull's Eye.' Sunday's matinee: 'Candy Girl.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-19 - 1919-08-19
Summary:

Tomorrow: 'Hinton's Double,' a capital picture with Frederick Warde in title role. Thursday: 'The Bull's Eye.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-19
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre are putting on 'Hinton's Double,' a picture featuring the well-known actor, Frederick Ward [sic], in the title role and which has been a money-maker for the theatre, at the matinee tomorrow. On Thursday at the matinee, the 9th, 10th and 11th episodes of '…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-24 - 1919-09-25
Summary:

Baby Marie Osborne in 'The Voice of Destiny.' A picture for every member of the family to see and enjoy. Matinee: Fanny [sic] Ward in 'Her Strange Wedding.' September 25 and 26 remarks: Popular Prize Packets in new songs and dances.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-30 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

Pathe presents Fannie Ward in 'The Profiteers,' an after-the-war drama in five thrilling acts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-30
Summary:

About a year ago the famous house of Pathe, in announcing its intention to enter the big feature field, gave out a list of 'Extra Selected Star Photoplays,' each of which would feature a well-known and popular player, and for the production of which would be called into play all of the…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

Pearl White in 'The King's Game' a five part photoplay. Toto in 'An Enemy of Soap.' Matinee: 'The Bishop's Emeralds.' New Year night: Fannie Ward in 'The Profiteers.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-02 - 1920-01-03
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, Fannie Ward in 'The Profiteers.' String band of the Wiltshire Regiment. Matinee performances, today: 'The Loaded Dice,' Saturday: 'The First Law.' Sunday: 'King's Game.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-05 - 1920-01-08
Summary:

Gates of Brass' is one of Frank Keenan's own productions which he personally supervised. Come and enjoy yourselves and hear the band of the Wiltshire Regiments. January 5 and 6 remarks: 5.15 p.m. Fannie Ward in 'Profiteers.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-08 - 1920-01-12
Summary:

Commencing Friday, Pathe presents Fannie Ward in 'Our Better Selves,' a five-act dram of renunciation and self-sacrifice. Matinee: Frank Keenan in 'Gates of Brass.' January 9 remarks: British Gazette and Harold Lloyd comedy. Booking at Anderson's. January 10 remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-08
Summary:

The entire action of 'Our Better Selves,' Pathe's latest extra selected star photoplay, occurs in Paris, on the Rivera, and in rural France. This photoplay comes to the Victoria Theatre on Friday night and it features Miss Fannie Ward.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-15
Summary:

Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck,' a fast action photo playof twentieth century smugglers. January 13 and 14 remarks: Matinee: Fannie Ward in 'Our Better Selves.' Booking at Anderson's.