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: 1918-09-07
Summary:

The excellent selections of films at the Hongkong Cinematograph Theatre are making the show very popular. Exclusive rights have been granted to this Theatre by the Paramount Picture Co. The serial film 'The Strange Case of Mary Page' is attracting good houses.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-23
Summary:

The kiddies are going to get a real treat in the exciting historical Wild West drama coming to the Star, 'Buffalo Bill.' This picture is in 18 episodes. General Grant, Abraham Lincoln, Gen. Robt. E. Lee, Sitting Bull, Sioux Indian Chief, and all who helped to make early American…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-16
Summary:

Presiding over the Bankruptcy Court on Saturday, the Chief Justice, Sir Henry Gollan, expressed surprise that a cinema theatre should go bankrupt in these times. Included in the list of cases was an application for an order for adjudication in respect of the World Theatre. Mr. A. Dyer Ball, the…