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: 1916-11-08 - 1916-11-09
Summary:

By special request, for 3 nights only, on Nov 8-10, 'Neptune's Daughter' in 7 reels, featuring the world's champion Mermaid, also a graceful dancer; on Nov 11, continuation of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and 'The Trey O' Hearts.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-07 - 1917-02-09
Summary:

From Feb 7-9, showing the startling drama 'The Fakir's Ring' in 5 parts; also Keystone comics; on Feb 10, see Lucille Love in 'Peg O' the Ring.'

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-10 - 1917-02-13
Summary:

On Feb 10, showing a grand serial features, 1 st and 2nd episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo; also Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-10
Summary:

Tonight, the management of the Hongkong Theatre is showing the first and second episodes of the splendid film 'Peg O' the Ring.' In this capital picture there are no less than 15 episodes consisting of 30 parts, and picture-goers will be pleased to know that Lucille Love (Grace…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

On June 9, showing 'The Bride of Mystery,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo, complete in 3 parts; 'A Page in Life' [sic] in 2 parts, featuring Anna Little and Herbert Rawlinson of the 'Master Key'; also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-06
Summary:

Quite a treat is billed at the Coronet today, when Smith and Bella Jackson, negro comedians and dancers, are to take the boards. Those who have not seen negroes dance would be astonished at the graceful execution of the different Negro reels. Besides this, 'Champion Charlie,' depicting…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-01 - 1920-03-01
Summary:

Last two nights of 'Zongar.' There was again a crowded house on Saturday and Sunday to see this picture. It is really worth seeing. George Larkin, the popular athletic star, takes the leading role supported by Miss Grace Davison and Miss Cassinelli, who will charm you with their beauty…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-08
Summary:

Bessie Love, by her exquisite personality and delightful grace, has won a name of which she can be justly proud. She is appearing this week in a popular drama at the Hongkong Theatre entitled 'Wee Lady Betty,' a tale which describes the method of keeping the house in an Irish Castle.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-28
Summary:

Virtuous Men,' the Coronet's latest super film, is an ambitious production. It is under the direction of Ralph Ince. The cast includes such well-known names as E. K. Lincoln, Grace Darling, Robert W. Cummings, William B. Mack and Danny Hayes. Film synopsis included. In addition, the…

10
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-07 - 1920-08-07
Summary:

When Select Pictures Corporation chose the great stage success, 'The House of Glass,' as a vehicle for the talents of Clara Kimball Young, they knew that they had secured a play that would give ample scope to her perfect mastery of screen technique in addition to permitting her the use…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-13
Summary:

No Italian dramas have been produced in Hongkong since the commencement of the war. Fortunately the management of the Hongkong Theatre has been successful in getting one of the finest Italian dramatic films which have been screened for a long time. There was a crowded house on Saturday to…

12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-28 - 1921-01-28
Summary:

Today till Sunday, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George M. Cohan in 'Seven Keys to Baldpate' in 6 reels. Eastern Cinema, Wanchai, tonight at 7.15 and 9.15, Trixie and Buttons in graceful acrobatic feats, etc, and Gibson and Doreen, novelty musical experts. Picture included.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-27 - 1921-08-30
Summary:

The most popular star Lucille Love [sic] in 'After the War,' Alice Howell in the Mack Sennet [sic] comedy 'Oh! Baby' and New Screen Magazine.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-27 - 1921-08-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, the well-known popular star, Lucille Love in 'After the War.' Also Mack Sennett comedies and new screen magazine.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-27 - 1921-08-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Lucille Love [sic] in 'After the War.' Also Mack Sennett comedies and new screen magazine.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-25 - 1922-03-28
Summary:

Grace Cunard in 'Hell's Crater,' in 5 parts. Joe Martin in 'A Monkey Movie Star.'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-25 - 1922-03-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Grace Cunard in 'Hell's Crater' in 5 reels.

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-25 - 1922-03-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Grace Cunard presents herself in 'Hell's Crater.'

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-08 - 1922-06-08
Summary:

The First Bebe Daniels Feature in Hongkong, 'You Never Can Tell' from the story of Grace Lovell Bryan. Directed by Chester Franklin, scenario by Tom Geraghty and Helmar Walton Bergman. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-08 - 1922-06-08
Summary:

Realart Pictures presents Bebe Daniels in 'You Never Can Tell,' from the Saturday evening post story of the same name by Grace Lovell Bryan, directed by Chester Franklin, scenario by Tom [sic] Geraghty and Helmer Walton Bergman. Illustration included.