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: 1921-01-22
Summary:

A first-class vaudeville attraction will be staged at the Hongkong Theatre commencing on Sunday night when Mr. Hal. A. Freeman of the De'Lacey Agency, London West, will present his grand combination of English artists, direct from the best Australian Theatre, comprising Trixie, the world…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-27 - 1921-01-27
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow at 7.15 and 9.15, Trixie and Buttons in graceful acrobatic feats, and Gibson and Doreen, the novelty musical experts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-12
Summary:

The family Gibson will make their last appearance in 'Fun On a Battleship' in Hongkong Theatre. Norma Talmadge, will delight her numerous admirers in a 6-part drama, 'The Right of Purchase,' an interesting play written by Joseph Schenk. The latest improvement at the theatre…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-12
Summary:

An attractive Vaudeville programme featuring the Gibson Family Entertainers, will be seen tomorrow at the World Theatre. A six-reel super production, distributed by the Arrow Film Corporation, 'Fools' Gold' with Mitchell Lewis taking the leading role, will be screened tomorrow.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-12 - 1921-09-13
Summary:

Coming today, 13th instant, 'The Gibson Family Entertainers' featuring all that is new and novel in vaudevilles. Always a good show.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-13 - 1921-09-15
Summary:

Mitchell Lewis and Florence Turner in 'Fool's Gold.' Also 'The Gibson Family Entertainers,' a first-class combination featuring their own original oceanic absurdity entitled 'Fun on a Battleship.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday, 'As a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-14
Summary:

A remarkably six-reel film entitled 'Fools' Gold' and a vaudeville performance of undoubted merit by the Gibson Family Entertainers were features that stamped last night's programme at the World Theatre. 'Fools' Gold' is produced by Arrow Film Corporation.…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-04 - 1922-07-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'Red Courage.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 16 and 17. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-28
Summary:

The clever combination Leeds and Le Mar, have been joined by two more artists, Bob Harper and Miss Betty Charles, at the Star Theatre. While the big picture in the Star is being changed to a wild west story entitled, 'The Fire Eater,' starring Hoot Gibson.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-28 - 1923-06-29
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Harry Leeds, Trixie Lemar, Bob Harper and Betty Charles in 'Here She Comes' and Hoot Gibson in 'The Fire Eater.' Picture programme only at today's matinee.

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Headline: Here He Comes'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-29
Summary:

The performance of Harry Leeds and Miss Trixie Le Mar at the Star received appreciation last night. Supporting performers included Bob Harper and Miss Betty Charles. While the big picture entitled 'The Fire Eater,' starring Hoot Gibson and Walter Perry, proved to be a real thriller.…

12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-09 - 1923-07-09
Summary:

Tonight only, another big picture of the great outdoors, Hoot Gibson in 'The Fire Eater.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-29 - 1923-08-31
Summary:

Wednesday 29th August to Saturday 1st September at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'Shootin' For Love.' Also 'The New Leather Pushers' round 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-30
Summary:

Shootin' for Love,' a Universal photoplay starring Hoot Gibson, has been shown at the World Theatre last night. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-01 - 1923-09-01
Summary:

Wednesday 29th August to Saturday 1st September at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'Shootin' for Love.' Also 'The New Leather Pushers,' Round 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-10 - 1923-09-11
Summary:

Monday 10th September at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Edward (Hoot) Gibson in 'The Gentleman from America.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-22
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in Charles Dickens' masterpiece, 'A Tale of Two Cities.' October 13 Remarks: 6 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'Dead Game.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
Summary:

For the last time Dickens masterpiece, 'A Tale of Two Cities,' will be shown at the World Theatre on Sunday next at 1.30 p.m. And at 6 p.m. the famous Hoot Gibson, in 'Dead Game' will be screened. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-15 - 1923-10-16
Summary:

Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th October at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'View of Tokio After Fire' [sic]. Also Hoot Gibson in 'Dead Game.' Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., 80 cents and 50 cents. Booking at the Theatre.