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: 1919-06-12
Summary:

Moral Suicide,' produced by Graphic Film Corporation and released by Pathe, is a new special feature to be shown at the Victoria Theatre. The film is directed by Ivan Abramson, who also wrote 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10
Summary:

'Moral Suicide' is the punchy title of a new special feature soon to be released by the Victoria Theatre. It is written by Ivan Abramson, whose screen successes included 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and 'Sins of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-24
Summary:

An interesting film is at present being shown at the Queen's Theatre consisting of cuts from the Gaumont Graphic, which have been made since the early days of cinematograph presentation of news items. All the scenes shown are of historical significance, including the funerals of Kings,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

An extraordinary production by the Graphic Film Co., a splendid drama written and directed by Ivan Abramson is now screening at the Hongkong Theatre in seven parts entitled 'The Moral Suicide.' John Mason, famous on the American stage for many years, is starred in this sensational play…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-01 - 1917-02-01
Summary:

A Daughter of the People' for 1 night only featuring Saura Sawyer, Frederick de Belleville and Robert Broderick by World Film Corporation

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-27 - 1915-10-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'Miss Helen Kidnapped' (4 parts) by Milano Film Co.; Also screening of Gaumont War Graphic; Orchestra in attendance

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

The Moral Suicide' a 7-part Graphic Film Co. drama written and directed by Ivan Abramson is now screening at the Hongkong Theatre. The film starred John Mason.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-24
Summary:

The wide success commanded by Edgar Burroughs' story 'Tarzan and the Apes' [sic] has encouraged the National Film Corporation to make a long step forward in its enterprises by reproducing the story on the screen. The film has since fully justified its existence, and the money it…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-17 - 1916-07-17
Summary:

Tonight's programme: 'Drawing Room Pirate', 'The Hardup's Holiday' (Comic), 'The Receiving Cashier', 'Honkong', 'Gaumont Graphic' and 'Electric Snuff' (Comic)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-15 - 1916-07-15
Summary:

Tonight's programme: 'Drawing Room Pirate', 'The Hardup's Holiday' (Comic), 'The Receiving Cashier', 'Honkong', 'Gaumont Graphic' and 'Electric Snuff' (Comic); Band in attendance

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-07
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Courage of Marge O'Doone,' which is a film version of James Oliver Curwood's writing. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-21
Summary:

A Milano film will be screened this afternoon together with a thrilling picture 'Mystery of the £500,000 Diamond Necklace.' The latter film is from the British Film Corporation. Tomorrow will be no matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-31
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin has been forced to forgo signing a new contract with the Mutual Film Corporation. Sid Chaplin is Charlie's brother.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-26
Summary:

The World Theatre's star film 'The Source' is an interesting picture with a plot staged in a lumber camp. Film synopsis included. Other films shown are the Gaumont Graphic and a very funny comedy. At 5.15, the star film is 'Melting Millions,' and first three episodes of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-28 - 1914-07-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'Black Thirteen' (2 parts); The latest Gaumont Graphic; And a fine selection of comic films

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-10-12
Summary:

Bijou Scenic Theatre presented a high standard of programmes, including the Pathe Graphic pictorials of the current event and several good humorous films. Performances by Miss Ada Rowley.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

The Heart Line,' starring Leah Baird at the World Theatre today, is a sincere effort on the part of its producers, the Leah Baird Film Corporation Inc., to expose those who use a divine gift for fraudulent purposes. The picturization of Gelett Burgess' novel is not an argument for or…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-24 - 1914-07-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'To Conquer or to Die' (5 parts); The latest Gaumont Graphic; Also some exceedingly comic films

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-21 - 1914-07-23
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Dice of Life' (3 parts); Screening of The latest Gaumont Graphic; Also some exceedingly comic films

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-07 - 1914-08-10
Summary:

Film screening of 'In the Midst of the Jungle' (3 parts); Screening of the latest Gaumont Graphic; Also some very comic films