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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-11
Summary:

Two magnificent pictures are being shown this week. 'The Combat,' is a splendid drama presented by the Vitograph [sic] Company in five parts, featuring Anita Stewart. In addition, William Fox's excellent production 'The Slave,' also in five parts, will be screened on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-31
Summary:

Another attractive film entitled 'The Kreutzer Sonata' in five parts and a film adapted by Robert Chamber's greatest novel, entitled 'The Girl Philippa,' starring Anita Stewart, will be shown in Hongkong Theatre. Watch also for some special comics at intervals.

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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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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-13 - 1923-07-14
Summary:

Today 2:30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Playthings of Destiny,' a First National attraction.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-13 - 1923-07-14
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Playthings of Destiny,' a First National attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-13 - 1923-07-13
Summary:

Anita Stewart in 'Playthings of Destiny,' with a great cast including, Little Dickie [sic] Headrick, Herbert Rawlinson and Wm. V. Mong, a First National attraction in 7 parts. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-13
Summary:

The attraction in the Coronet's change of programme is 'Playthings of Destiny,' starring Anita Stewart, and it is a First National production.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening a First National production in seven parts entitled, 'Playthings of Destiny' featuring Anita Stewart. The picture is full of thrill and contains many spectacular scenes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-13
Summary:

The seven-part First National production, 'Playthings of Destiny,' is a story of human pawns on the matrimonial chess board, the love of a girl for two husbands. The popular star, Anita Stewart, takes the leading role.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-13 - 1923-07-14
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Playthings of Destiny,' a First National attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-14
Summary:

Playthings of Destiny,' a seven-part First National production, starring Anita Stewart, is the attraction at the Coronet. It is a story with many thrills, and its setting stretches from the Canadian hills to the sunny Southern Seas. 'Playthings of Destiny' is a drama of a…