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: 1917-02-22 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm and for 1 night only, the rag picker of Paris after the story by Felix Pyatt, 'Father John' in 3 reels; on Fri and for 3 nights only, Pathe's Gold Rooster play 'Via Wireless' in 4 parts, a production which will please everybody, enormous success in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-18
Summary:

Elaborate preparations are being made at Hongkong Theatre for the Christmas season, and a liberal treat is anticipated for the children on X'mas Day at 2.30 p.m. matinee. The splendid film 'Two men and a woman,' in five reels, is being screened until Friday, featuring Crystine…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-19 - 1919-19-23
Summary:

Tonight, Robert B. Mantell with Genevieve Hamper in 'The Blindness of Devotion.' During the 9.15 p.m. performance tonight, Mr. Rudolph Andre of Honolulu will give an exhibition on the Hawaiian steel guitar for the last time. Prices as usual. December 20 Remarks: On page 17, another ad…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Robert B. Mantell with Genevieve Hamper in 'The Blindness of Devotion,' a modern society drama in 6 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. December 20 Remarks: Another ad. on page 11. During the 9.15 p.m. performance tonight, Mr. Rudolph Andre from…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-04 - 1921-07-06
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Madge Kennedy in 'Friend Husband' and Max Linder in 'Don't Kiss the Maid.' The Kowloon: At 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Felix O'Day' and Mack Sennet [sic] Comedy, 'The Poor Fish.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-04 - 1921-07-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Madge Kennedy in 'Friend Husband.' Also Max Linder in 'Don't Kiss the Maid.' The Kowloon: Today at 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Felix O'Day.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy in 'The Poor Fish.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-04 - 1921-07-04
Summary:

At the Coronet: Hongkong's favourite comedienne, Madge Kennedy is starring tonight in a sparkling Goldwyn comedy, 'Friend Husband.' At the Kowloon: Pathe presents H. B. Warner in the magnificent photodrama, 'Felix O'Day.' At the Woping Theatre: for the last time,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-04
Summary:

Felix O'Day turned to hate and revenge due to his trust and confidence violated by his dearest friend. The is the theme of the dramatic offering today at the Kowloon Theatre, where H. B. Warner, in the Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe production, 'Felix O'Day,' is being shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-04 - 1921-07-06
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.30, 7.15 and 9.15, Madge Kennedy in 'Friend Husband' and Max Linder in 'Don't Kiss the Maid' at the Coronet. Today at 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Felix O'day,' Mack Sennet [sic] comedy, 'The Poor Fish' at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-08 - 1922-03-08
Summary:

The Heart of Maryland,' featuring Catherine Calvert, Crane Wilbur, Felix Krembs, William Collier Jr., Arthur Earl, Henry Hallam, Ben Lyon and Warner Richmond, the Tom Terriss production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-27
Summary:

Mary Miles Minter, who starred in 'Jenny be good' and 'A Cumberland Romance' before, is now at the leading role in 'Eyes of the Heart' which is now playing at the World Theatre. The story was adapted by Clara Kennedy from 'Blindness' by Dana Burnet. Paul…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-27
Summary:

World Theatre is going to show the drama 'Eyes of the Heart' in six parts starting from tomorrow. The drama casts Mary Miles Minter and is written by Clara G. Kennedy. Film synopsis included. In addition to the drama, the theatre will also present the China Gazette and a comedy, '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-08
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
Summary:

Quite like a film romance is the true story of Felix the Cat, the astonishing screen pussy, who has made a fortune for his creator, Pat Sullivan, a U.S. artist. Orders for the films poured in from all parts of the world, and Mr. Sullivan, who makes each picture personally by a self-invented…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

Cosmopolitan Productions presents 'April Folly' by Cynthia Stockley with Marion Davies, a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Together with Felix, the Cat in 'Fifty-Fifty' and Neely Edwards in 'Hoboes De Luxe.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-12 - 1924-01-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.30 & 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Price details included. Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, Marion Davies in 'April Folly,' and Felix the Cat in '50-50.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-12 - 1924-01-12
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Illustration included. The Star: Today at 2.30, 5.30 and 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00. The Grand:…