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: 1917-02-10 - 1917-02-13
Summary:

On Feb 10, showing a grand serial features, 1 st and 2nd episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo; also Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-10
Summary:

Tonight, the management of the Hongkong Theatre is showing the first and second episodes of the splendid film 'Peg O' the Ring.' In this capital picture there are no less than 15 episodes consisting of 30 parts, and picture-goers will be pleased to know that Lucille Love (Grace…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

On June 9, showing 'The Bride of Mystery,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo, complete in 3 parts; 'A Page in Life' [sic] in 2 parts, featuring Anna Little and Herbert Rawlinson of the 'Master Key'; also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-04
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, the further instalments of 'The Red Ace' haven't arrived yet. A change of programme takes place with a splendid picture 'Mr Pipp' with Sydney Chaplin and there will be changes of the programme at all matinees. 'Second in Command'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-13
Summary:

No Italian dramas have been produced in Hongkong since the commencement of the war. Fortunately the management of the Hongkong Theatre has been successful in getting one of the finest Italian dramatic films which have been screened for a long time. There was a crowded house on Saturday to…

6
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-13 - 1925-01-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, William Fox presents John Gilbert in 'The Yellow Stain,' directed by Jack Dillon. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, William Fox presents John Gilbert in 'The Yellow Stain,' directed by Jack Dillon. Starting tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'Rosita.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-05 - 1925-02-05
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Baby Peggy in 'Family Secrets,' adapted from Francis Hodgson Burnett's sensational novel, a Universal-Jewel. At ordinary price.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Francis [sic] Hodgson Burnett's story, 'Editha's Burglar,' will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret,' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. The story is given an entirely new charm by Baby Peggy. Those…

10
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-05 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Baby Peggy in 'Family Secrets,' adapted from Francis Hodgson Burnett's sensational novel and Augustus Thomas's stage play, a Universal-Jewel attraction. At ordinary price. February 7 Remarks; Tomorrow at 6 p.m. only, 'Thrifling…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening the film version of Mary Roberts Rinehart's novel 'K' under the title 'K-The Unknown.' The Universal-Jewel attraction stars Virginia Valli and Perey Marmont who is famous for his role in 'If Winter Comes.' The cast also includes…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
Summary:

K,' a famous novel by Mary Roberts Rinehart, which will be told on the screen under the title 'K-the Unknown,' Universal Jewel, soon to be shown in the Star Theatre. K. LeMoyne, the man around whom the story is built. Virginia Valli plays the part of Sidney. Percy Marmont, whose…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-08 - 1925-04-18
Summary:

Saturday to Monday at 5.30 and 9.15, holiday programme including Floradora Vaudeville Company. April 11 & 13 Remarks: Also Warner Bros' 'Lovers' Lane.' Prices: 5.30, $1.20 and 80 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1. April 17 Remarks: Also 'The Girl in the Taxi.' April 18…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-18 - 1925-04-18
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19, for 2 nights only, farewell performances of Floradora Vaudeville Company and Hobart Bosworth supported by Pauline Stark [sic] and Francis Ford, 'Hearts of Oak,' a romance of the radio. Coming the Dorros in their wonderful song and dance act.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-18 - 1925-04-18
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19, for two nights only, farewell performances of Floradora Vaudeville Company and Hobart Bosworth, supported by Pauline Starke and Francis Ford, 'Hearts of Oak,' a romance of the radio. Coming, the Dorrors in their wonderful song and drama act.