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: 1914-04-10 - 1914-04-14
Summary:

Film screenig of 'The Suffragette' (3,000 ft) ; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette and Pathe's American Gazette; Performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-03 - 1917-01-08
Summary:

On Jan 5, an amazing and thrilling programme: 1st and 2nd episodes of 'Iron Claw,' featuring Pearl White, Jameson [sic], and Sheldon Lewis; The Great War (with our armies on the Somme); interesting: Pathe's British Gazette; comic: 'Married on Credit' (Keystone); cartoon…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-16 - 1917-02-17
Summary:

Tonight, 13th and 14th episodes of the 'Iron Claw,' the greatest success in cinematography; 'The Hidden Face' and 'The Plunge for Life'; Pathe's British Gazette No. 395, depicting latest events of interest, on the Vardar front; J. Rufus Wallingford is coming…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-16 - 1917-02-17
Summary:

Screening of 'Iron Claw' (13th & 14th episodes); Pathe's British Gazette No.395 and 'The Great War Series' (On the 'Vardar' front); J. Rufus Wallingford is coming soon with Blackie Daw

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-23 - 1917-04-24
Summary:

On Apr 24, the greatest sensation of the present day, 1st serial comedy ever screened, 'New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' in the Bungalow Bungle and Three Rings and a Goat; 'Wiffles Contemplates Marriage'; Pathe's British Gazette, No. 402; The Great War, American…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-07 - 1917-05-07
Summary:

From May 7-8, the great Paramount film 'In Rags' [sic] in 5 parts, featuring Mary Pickford; comedy 'Rufus Wallingford' [sic] in 2 parts; 'Bill's New Pal,' L. Ko [sic] comedy; Pathe's British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-26
Summary:

The Killer,' from the novel by Stewart Edward White. December 22 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Headline: The Killer'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-27
Summary:

The Killer' from the story by Stewart Edward White. December 24 & 26 Remarks: Teaser ads. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. December 27 Remarks: A Benjamin B. Hampton Production. Illustration and film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-24
Summary:

A B. B. Hampton Productions, 'The Killer,' a thriller from the novel by Stewart Edward White.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-25 - 1923-12-25
Summary:

A Benjamin B. Hampton production, 'The Killer.'

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Headline: A Killer
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

The Killer' the Benjamin B. Hampton-Pathe feature is showing in the World Theatre. The film was directed by Howard Hickman and interpreted by a cast headed by Frank Campeau, Claire Adams, Jack Conway, little Frankie Lee, Tod Sloan, Edward Peil, Milton Ross, Frank Hayes. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Benjamin B. Hampton production 'The Killer' which is inspired from Stewart Edward White's novel. The film features Claire Adams, who is famous for her work with little Frankie Lee of 'The Westerners' and 'The Miracle Man.' The…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

A killer of fiction, not history, is introduced in Benjamin B. Hampton's picturization of Stewart Edward White's novel, 'The Killer.' It is showing at the World Theatre today, with Frank Campeau interpreting the role. The action of 'The Killer' takes place in Los…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-28 - 1923-12-28
Summary:

A Benjamin B. Hampton production, 'The Killer,' adapted from the novel by Stewart Edward White, with an all-star cast with Tod Sloan, Claire Adams, Frank Campeau, Jack Conway, Frankie Lee and Edward Peil.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-29 - 1923-12-29
Summary:

Today only, A Benjamin B. Hampton production, 'The Killer,' adapted from the novel by Stewart Edward White, Pathe distributors.

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Headline: The Killer'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-29
Summary:

From the beginning to the end of 'The Killer,' the Benjamin B. Hampton Pathe feature show for the last time at the World Theatre today, there is not a single moment in which you can lean back in your seat and let out the breath pent up by its thrills. No one but a Stewart Edward White…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Today to Sat. 21st at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Frank Keenan, Irene Rich, Miss DuPont and Pat O'Malley in 'Brass,' in 9 parts. Also, Pathe British Gazette and Hongkong Topical Film produced by China Sun Motion Picture Co., including The…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Today to Saturday 21st at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Frank Keenan, Irene Rich, Miss DuPont and Pat O'Malley in the starling photoplay of super-power on marriage and divorce, 'Brass' in 9 parts. Also Pathe British Gazette. Admission: 9…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Today to Saturday, 21st at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Frank Keenan, Irene Rich, Miss DuPont and Pat O'Malley in 'Brass.' Also Pathe British Gazette. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 70 cents. Hongkong Topical…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Are we right in believing that there is a movie public in Hongkong that is mainly interested in news films? We believe there is and are starting on Monday next from 12 to 2, our Mid-Day Movies consisting almost entirely of news pictures. We have Topical Budget, Gaumont Graphic, Pathe's…