A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-20 - 1918-02-20
Summary:

20th, 21st and 22nd February, screening: 'The Snow Girl,' a thrilling picturesque romance, complete in 4 parts. Also, a comedy in 2 parts, 'Life and Moving Pictures,' etc. Saturday, 23rd February, see 11th and 12th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-21 - 1918-02-22
Summary:

Tonight, screening: 'The Snow Girl,' a thrilling picturesque romance, complete in four parts, 'Life and Moving Pictures,' etc. Saturday, 23rd February, see 11th and 12th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-15
Summary:

Tomorrow the two last episodes of the 'Moon Child,' starring Marie Walcamp will be screened. On Wednesday, a 5-parts drama 'The Butterfly' will be shown together with some comedies. And a new splendid serial film Houdini in the 'Master Mystery' will be screened from…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-17
Summary:

A Gentleman from Mississippi' is the title of the William A. Brady production which has been drawing large houses at the Hongkong Theatre for the last two nights. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-06 - 1919-11-06
Summary:

One night only, Thursday 6th November at 9.15 p.m., Maude Gilbert and William H. Tooker in 'The Fool's Revenge.' Matinee and 7.15 p.m., the last four parts of 'The Ne'er-Do-Well.' Booking at the theatre.

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Publication Date: 1919-11-06 - 1919-11-06
Summary:

For one night only, Thursday, 6th November, 9.15 p.m., Maude Gilbert and William H. Tooker in 'The Fool's Revenge.' Matinee and 7.15 p.m., the last 4 parts of 'The Ne'er Do Well.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-11 - 1919-11-11
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m., Chrystine Mayo in 'A Fool's Paradise.' This picture will show tonight for the last time. Coming Marguerite Snow in 'The Faded Flower.' Booking at the theatre.

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Publication Date: 1919-11-11 - 1919-11-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 and 7.15 p.m., 13th and 14th episodes of 'Houdini,' also Comedies. Coming, Marguerite Snow in 'The Faded Flower.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-12 - 1919-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the attractive and favourite star, Marguerite Snow in 'The Faded Flower.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-12
Summary:

A good show takes place at Hongkong Theatre this week, with a beautiful drama entitled 'The Faded Flower' in six parts from Inn [sic] Film Co. Inc., featuring Marguerite Snow. Another wonderful film will screen on Saturday, entitled 'A Woman's resurrection' in seven…

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Publication Date: 1919-11-12 - 1919-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the attractive and favourite star, Marguerite Snow in 'The Faded Flower.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-13
Summary:

The management has undertaken to engage the best cinema production from the Iron Film Co., Inc. which have proved of late in its recent shows to be really high-class pictures. The film is 'The Faded Flower' featuring Marguerite Snow. In addition, there will also be a screening of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-02
Summary:

The Lasky Company will present Blanche Sweet in a tense story of an American girl's adventures among Mexicans 'The Evil Eye,' directed by Geo. H. Melford. The film will be screen in Hongkong Theatre from tomorrow to next Friday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-03
Summary:

From today till Friday, a Paramount picture by Jesse L. Laspy [sic], entitled 'The Evil Eye,' in five parts, will be screened in the Hongkong Theatre. The cast included Miss Sweet, Tom Forman, Walter Long, Ruth King, Webster Campbell, J. Parks Jones and William Dale. The production was…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-18
Summary:

A most attractive film is being presented at the Hongkong Theatre entitled 'Lest we Forget.' Film synopsis included. Another fine production from Gilbert A. Hamilton [sic] entitled 'Are Passions inherited?' will be screened at Friday's matinee. It features Dorothy Farley…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-11
Summary:

Between Men' is the title of the principal picture now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The drama was written by C. G. Sullivan and Thos. H. Ince. Film synopsis included. Further episodes of the 'Mystery Ship' will be screened during the Weekend, together with a number of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-25
Summary:

One of the best films ever produced by William Fox, now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre, and entitled 'Blue Blood and Red,' is a thrilling picture of love and adventure. The story is written and the production directed by R. A. Walsh, and his brother, George Walsh with Doris…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-03 - 1920-04-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, A. H. Woods presents Fannie Ward in the Pathe special feature, 'Common Clay' in seven reels.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-22
Summary:

Yesterday, a very special film was screened during the matinee and at night, at the Hongkong Theatre, entitled 'The Little Liar.' The management announces that another splendid drama, in which H. B. Warner will take the leading role, entitled 'The market of Van Desire,' will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-24 - 1920-04-27
Summary:

Tonight, H. B. Warner in 'The Market of Vain Desire.' Usual prices.