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: 1912-04-29
Summary:

For this evening and tomorrow Mr Stephenson has secured for his popular Bijou Scenic Theatre a really fine set of pictures which all should see. One which has been greeted with rounds of applause is that in which two of the most prominent cinematograph artistes figures, namely Max Linder, the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

September 25-27. From Wednesday to Friday, screening 'Pasquale,' Paramount feature, complete in five parts, featuring George Beban with Gaumont Graphic and comics. On Thursday and Friday, 'The Emigrant' [sic], 'Easy Street,' 'Behind the Screen.' All in 2…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

For Wednesday 25th to Friday 27th, screening 'Pasquale,' a Paramount feature complete in 5 parts, featuring the screen star George Beban with Gaumont Graphic and comics. By special request, matinees at 5.15 p.m. on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th, screening 'The Emigrant' [sic…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

A Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'Pasquale' from Wednesday, 25th to Friday, 27th September. Gaumont gazette and comics of George Beban included. Matinees at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, 26th and Friday, 27th September by special request. 'The Emigrant' [sic], 'Behind the Screen…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

Saturday 4th to Tuesday 7th, January, showing 'Father and the Boys' from George Ade's famous story, in 5 parts, also various comics. Monday 6th, matinee at 5.15 p.m. by special request repeating, 'The Star of Bethlehem.' Tuesday 7th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-04 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

Saturday, 4th to Tuesday, 7th January, showing 'Father and the Boys,' from George Ade's famous story in 5 parts, including various comics. Monday 6th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating 'The Star of Bethlehem.' Tuesday 7th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-07 - 1919-01-07
Summary:

Tonight, showing 'Father and the Boys,' from George Ade's famous story in 5 parts, including various comics. Today (Tuesday) 7th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Jack,' drama in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-10 - 1919-06-13
Summary:

June 11, 12 and 13, Paramount 5 parts, George Beban in 'The Marcellini Millions,' including various Comics. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-11 - 1919-06-13
Summary:

11th, 12th and 13th June, Paramount in 5 parts, George Beban in 'The Marcellini Millions,' including various comics. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-08
Summary:

From tomorrow up to Friday night the London Film Co. presents a beautiful photoplay entitled 'Called Back' in four reels, with Hugh Conway taking the leading role and George L. Tucher writing the screenplay. 'The Bridge of Death,' will also be screened during the week. Some…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

World Theatre is screening an all-star Universal picture, entitled 'The Midnight Guest,' featuring Mahlon Hamilton, Clyde Fillmore and Grace Darmond. George Archainbaud directed the film. The story was written by Rupert Julian, the director of 'Merry-Go-Round.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Three players well cast add to the strength of 'The Midnight Guest,' the Universal all-star attraction which opened at the World Theatre last night. Mahlon Hamiton as the cynic, Clyde Fillmore as the optimist and Grace Darmond as the woman of the story are the three principal players.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-07
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents a Universal super-Jewel, 'Merry-Go-Round' starring Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry, with George Hackathorne, Sidney Bracey, Cesare Gravina, Spottiswoode Aitken, Dale Fuller, Dorothy Wallace, George Siegmann and Maude George. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-07
Summary:

There are so many notable features about 'Merry-Go-Round,' the big Universal film which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. The leading role is taken by Mary Philbin, the Universal's 'find' of the year; George Siegmann, Norman Kerry, Anton Vaverka. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-07
Summary:

Hongkong's cinema-goers can depend on seeing something distinctly unusual in 'Merry-Go-Round,' the notable Universal production which comes to the Coronet this evening, as the feature attraction for the next few days. 'Merry-Go-Round' is unusual because the producer has…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
Summary:

The Merry-Go-Round' comes to a conclusion at the Coronet Theatre this evening. The picture is directed by Rupert Julian. The cast included Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry, George Siegmann. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
Summary:

Merry-Go-Round' is now approaching the close of a successful run at the Coronet. It is a romance of caste, the two principal characters being an organ grinder and a young Count of the Austrian Court. The role of the poor organ grinder is taken with rare skill by Mary Philbin. The '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

At the Star Theatre yesterday another success was scored by the Majurel troupe of French artistes from the Folies Bergeres. Performers included Mddle Demay, Sergine and Ludo, Dugard. Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama 'The Turmoil' will appear at 6 p.m. Tarkington's…