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.'

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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: 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…

7
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.…

8
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…

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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.

10
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.

12
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.'

13
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.

14
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.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

Rubye De Remer, who has the leading feminine role in 'The Passionate Pilgrim,' the Cosmopolitan picture released by Paramount, and which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today has been proclaimed the queen of American beauties by Paul Helleu, the celebrated French artist. Mr.…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-05
Summary:

Miss Violet Capell's pupils participated in a dress rehearsal at Queen's Theatre yesterday morning in preparation for the forthcoming public display which is to be held at a matinee on Wednesday and at 9:15 on Friday. Examples of terpsichorean grace and art were fully illustrated.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-08
Summary:

Miss Violet Capell and Miss Daisy O'Keefe are to be congratulated for their annual consideration for the London Hospital and other charities and for the fact that in endeavouring to assist these worthy objects they presented the general public something it rarely has the privilege of…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-12
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in his second starring venture to be distributed by Associated First National Pictures, Inc., 'The Seventh Day,' will be the attraction at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The young star has a different role from his part in 'Tol'able David.' Frank…

19
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-12 - 1925-06-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Circus Days,' adapted from James Otis story. Also 'With Summer Comes,' a Mack Sennett comedy. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. June 15 Remarks: Wednesday, June…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-12 - 1925-06-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in his greatest picture, 'Circus Days.' Also 'When Summer Comes,' a Mack Sennett comedy. Prices: 5.15, $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. June 16 Remarks: Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ivy Nicholls, charming…