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: 1920-02-04 - 1920-02-05
Summary:

For tonight and tomorrow only, Miss Adelaida, the novelty dancer in her latest fancy dances. Frank Keenan in 'The Bells' in 5 parts. Today matinee, 'Instinct.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-13 - 1920-03-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'The False Code,' a photodrama of love and adventure.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-13 - 1920-03-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'The False Code,' a photodrama of love and adventure.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-23 - 1921-04-26
Summary:

Pathe presents Frank Keenan in 'Ruler of the Road' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 13 and 14.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-23 - 1921-04-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Pathe presents Frank Keenan in 'Ruler of the Road' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-23
Summary:

From today until Tuesday night a 5-part drama 'The Ruler of the Road,' featuring Frank Keenan will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Interesting Pathe Gazette and comedies will also be screened. At 7.15 p.m. the 13th and 14th episodes of the 'Iron Test' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-23 - 1921-04-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Frank Keenan in 'Ruler of the Road' in 5 parts, and Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-25
Summary:

The 'Ruler of the Road,' a five-reel drama, in which Frank Keenan is seen at his best, is being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Pathe's Gazette and an interesting comic make up a splendid programme. The serial film 'The Iron Test' (13th and 14th episodes) is shown at…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-27 - 1921-04-29
Summary:

Universal presents Mae Murray in 'The Scarlet Shadow' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Ruler of the Road' featuring Frank Keenan.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-27
Summary:

The new programme at the Hongkong Theatre tonight provides a splendid drama in six parts in which Mae Murray takes the leading role. A two-part comedy 'Good Little Brownie' will also be screened and at 7.15 p.m. 'The Ruler of the Road' with Frank Keenan will be repeated.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

Memories of Jack London and Robert Louis Stevenson at their best will be revived at the Hongkong Theatre today when local theatre-goers will be given their first view of 'Under Crimson Skies,' by the Universal-Jewel production. The film starring Elmo Lincoln as the lead, supported by…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-06
Summary:

The censor has passed one of the most melodramatic films in 'The Wild Cat [sic] of Paris' which is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre over the weekend. It is a play in six parts in which the world-famous star Priscilla Dean takes the leading role in a strong cast. Another attraction…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-06
Summary:

Today's programme at the Hongkong Theatre includes a melodrama de luxe (in six parts), 'The Wildcat of Pairs' [sic], in which Priscilla Dean leads. Another play, in six parts also, will be shown at the 7.15 performance in which Frank Mays plays the main part.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-28 - 1921-09-30
Summary:

Frank Mayo in 'The Blazing Trail,' a Universal 1921 production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-28 - 1921-09-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Frank Mayo in 'The Blazing Trail,' a Universal 1921 production.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-28 - 1921-09-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Frank Mayo in 'The Blazing Trail,' a Universal 1921 production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-29
Summary:

Frank Mayo's 'The Blazing Trail,' written by Mann Page and Izola Forrester and adapted to the screen by Lucien Hubbard, will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre. Robert Thornby directed its filming at Universal City. Lilian Rich plays opposite the star while Mary Philbin, Ray Ripley…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-30
Summary:

Frank Mayor's vigorous screen personality will exert an unusual magnetism at the Hongkong Theatre today when the popular star makes his first local appearance in 'The Blazing Trail,' a Universal photodrama. It was written by Mann Page and Izola Forrester and adapted to the screen…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-25
Summary:

Percy Challenger, who plays the principal role in 'The Magnificent Brute,' Frank Mayo's latest Universal picture coming to the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow, is a well-known English actor.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-26 - 1921-11-29
Summary:

Frank Mayo in 'The Magnificent Brute.'