A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-15
Summary:

Seats were fully occupied at Victoria and Hongkong Theatre. In the twentieth century the role of a hero is played by a female rather than male and Pearl White fulfils every requirement in the 'Fatal Ring.' Film synopsis included. Many interesting films will be shown in the programme…

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-22
Summary:

Tonight, showing a fine Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, from Harold McGrath's most famous romantic novel, 'The Goose Girl.' Wednesday, 23rd April, see Marguerite Clark in 'Gretna Green.'

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Headline: The Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-25 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

For four nights only, commencing Saturday 27th, March 1920, at 9.15 p.m. only, the moral uplift society of America presents the powerful photoplay, 'It May Be Your Daughter,' a pleasing story, beautiful photography and splendid acting by an admirable cast, Edith Thornton, Hugh Thompson…

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Headline: The Xmas Season: Enjoyable Holiday Attractions
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-28
Summary:

The beautiful weather prevailing contributed to a most enjoyable series of Xmas celebrations. The places of amusement were crowded at all performances. The Coronet had four shows each day, and specially good pictures were thrown upon the screen. The 'star' pictures included '…

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. No. 2511.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-12
Summary:

Tonight till Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer in the charming novel by Mr. Porter, 'Dawn.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. No. 2511.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-17 - 1921-09-20
Summary:

Tonight, 'Moral Suicide' in 7 parts. Also Harold Lloyd in 'We Never Sleep.'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-30 - 1921-12-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Web of Desire' and Harold Lloyd comedy.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-01
Summary:

Ethel Clayton appeared last night at the Hongkong Theatre in the drama 'The Web of Desire.' Besides, the comedy 'From London to Laramic' [sic], in which Harold Lloyd has the main part, will be screened. Lastly, the final episodes of the serial film 'The Lion Man'…

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-14 - 1921-12-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Ethel Clayton in 'Man's Woman' and Harold Lloyd in 'The Marathon.'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-15
Summary:

Harold Lloyd appears at the Hongkong Theatre in 'The Marathon' which is a comedy. The drama 'Man's Woman,' featuring Ethel Clayton, is indeed a masterpiece of cinema art. The Toto comedy, 'Nipped in the Rud,' completes the programme for the weekend.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-21 - 1921-12-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'The Eagle's Mate' in 6 parts. Also Lonesome Luke Comedies.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Gladys Walton in Short Skirts
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-21
Summary:

Short Skirts,' Gladys Walton's most recent Universal photodrama, is to be told on the screen of the Hongkong Theatre today. It is noted that Harry B. Harris and Harold Millar, who was the little star's leading man in the 'Desperate Youth,' are associated with Miss Walton…