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: 1912-03-18 - 1912-03-18
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. will present the farcical comedy 'A Night Off,.' If you don't laugh at this, you see the doctor. 'In Society,' the farcical comedy, which crowded the Shanghai Theatre, the Dutchman and the Jew at their best; solos by Mdme, Lloyd; booking at…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-19 - 1912-03-20
Summary:

Tonight the Hughes Musical Comedy Co. will present the farcical comedy 'In Society,' which crowded the Shanghai Theatre; the Dutchman and the Jew at their best, don't miss this show; solos by Mdme. Lloyd; booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-20
Summary:

The productions staged at the Victoria Theatre under the auspices of Hughes American Musical Comedy Company have convulsed large audience with laughter. 'Society' was presented last night. The performance was offered by Messrs Paul Stanhope and Bert Le Blane, Madame Pearl Lloyd and Mr…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-22
Summary:

Last night, 'Two Men from Japan' was staged at Victoria Theatre. Madame Pearl Lloyd took part in the play and was responsible for songs. The Texas Tommy Dance was well received.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-24 - 1917-05-26
Summary:

On May 25, 1st and 2nd series of 'Who's Guilty,' Puppets of Fate and A Tight Rein; Pathe's British & American Gazettes; comics: 'The Cash Girl's Lovers' and 'Lonesome Luke'; Cartoons in the Country; on May 29, the great inspiring romance 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-07 - 1917-06-09
Summary:

On June 8, 5th and 6th series of 'Who's Guilty,' 'Sold Out' and 'Sowing the Wind'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Luke Joins the Navy,' cartoon comics; on Jun 21, grand benefit matinee.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-28 - 1917-06-30
Summary:

On June 29, Pathe colour feature: 'Hands from the Shadow' in 3 parts; 11th series of 'Who's Guilty' (The Lost Paradise); Pathe's American Gazette; The Great War; 'Lonesome Luke' (comedy); Keystone comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-09 - 1917-08-11
Summary:

On Aug 10, an astounding weekend programme, 1st and 2nd episodes of Pathe's greatest serial, 'The Shielding Shadow,' 'Treasure Trove' and 'Into the Depths'; Pathe's American Gazette; comics: 'Luke & the Mermaids,' 'The Leading Lady…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-12 - 1917-11-14
Summary:

On Nov 13, Jackie Saunders in the 'Grip of Evil,' fate & the underworld; instructive: 'A Study of Birds'; interesting: Annals of the War; comics: 'Luke Late Lunchers' and 'Feeding the Kitty.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-29 - 1917-11-30
Summary:

On Nov 30, no performance at 9.15; on Dec 1, a great and powerful photoplay 'Princess Nadina' in 3 parts; 'Pathe's British Gazette,' 'Uncommon Insects,' 'Florence Rose Fashions,' and 'Luke on Tin Can Alley' in 2 parts, a bundle of laughs.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-08 - 1918-02-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm, Pathe's Gold Rooster play 'When Baby Forgot' in 5 parts, featuring the little favourite Baby Marie Osborne; a screaming comedy 'Luke Messenger' [sic] in 2 parts; Pathe's American Gazette; look out for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-10 - 1918-05-13
Summary:

17th and 18th episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'The Death Weight' and 'The Subterfuge'; Stop! Luke! Listen!; Pathe's British Gazette No. 44; Annals of the War No. 22.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-16 - 1918-05-17
Summary:

From May 17 to 20, the final episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'The Crystal Maze' and 'The End of the Trail'; British Gazette No. 444, American Gazette No. 53; Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-18 - 1918-05-18
Summary:

Tonight, the final episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'The Crystal Maze' and 'The End of the Trail'; British Gazette No. 444, American Gazette No. 53; Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-24 - 1918-05-24
Summary:

Tonight, the perfect programme, British Gazette No. 445, with all the news from home; 'The On-the-Square Girl,' the finest 5 part film ever shown in the far East; 'Luke & the Wild Woman,' a side splitting comedy in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-24 - 1918-05-05
Summary:

From May 24-27, 'The On-the-Square Girl,' a story of New York's fast set and of one girl who was on the square; 'Luke & the Wild Woman,' half-an-hour's fun in the Harem of the Shah; British Gazette No. 445.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-25
Summary:

It is doubtful if a finer all-round programme has ever been provided for cinema-goers in Hong Kong than that which was supplied by the management of the Victoria Theatre last night, and which will be repeated tonight and tomorrow. It contained news pictures, drama and sheer forces. The special…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-06 - 1918-06-06
Summary:

Tonight, all comedy night, Bell's vaudeville; Max Linder, Wiffles, Lonesome Luke.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-07 - 1918-06-08
Summary:

From June 7-10, the opening episodes of 'The Seven Pearls,' episode 1 'The Sultan's Necklace' in 3 parts and episode 2 'The Bowstring' in 2 parts; Harold Lloyd in all aboard; British Gazette No. 447.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-04 - 1918-07-04
Summary:

Tonight! 'The Seven Pearls' episode 7 'The False Pearl,' episode 8 'The Man Trap.' Lonesome Luke in 'We Never Sleep!' 'The Ginks,' an all-star company.