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: 1918-09-14
Summary:

The programme provided by the management of the Victoria Theatre on Thursday and last night, and which is gaining to be presented tonight, is one that should prove a draw to a considerable number of people. Ever since the last stirring serial film shown at the Victoria ended, Hong Kong has been…

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-09
Summary:

December 7, 8, 9 and 10, showing 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 3 and 4. Also 'Luke's Late Lunchers,' a screaming Lonesome Luke comedy and comics.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-08 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

Tonight, episodes 11 and 12 of 'The Lightning Raider' and a hilarious Lloyd comic. October 8 Remarks: Today's matinee, boxing match between Carpentier and Smith, and 'Madame and Her Godson.' October 9 Remarks: Today's matinee, dauntless Pearl White in 'The…

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Publication Date: 1919-11-06 - 1919-11-10
Summary:

From tonight till Monday, we present the great pictures that will go down into history, Victory Celebrations at London Brussels-Paris. Also, the first episode of 'The Tiger's Trail' with Ruth Roland in title role. Usual prices. November 7 Remarks: On page 10. Commencing 9.15 sharp…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-03 - 1919-12-11
Summary:

Episodes 9 and 10 of 'The Tiger's Trail.' A Luke comedy, 'The Marathon.' December 4 remarks: Matinee: 'Princess Romanoff.' December 9 remarks: Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail.' 11th Episode 'In the Breakers' and 12th episode 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-04 - 1919-12-08
Summary:

Commencing Friday next, Valeska Suratt in the 5 reels W. Fox drama, 'The New York Peacock.' December 5 & 8 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'The New York Peacock' tonight. Also a Harold Lloyd Comic and Gazette. December 6 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'The…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-09 - 1919-12-11
Summary:

Tonight, Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail,' episodes 11 and 12. Also comics and Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. December 10 Remarks: Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Baby Marie Osborne in 'Tears and Smiles' and Harold Lloyd in 'Si, Senor.' December 11…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-09 - 1919-12-11
Summary:

Tonight, Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' 11th episode 'In the Breakers' and 12th episode 'The Two Amazons.' Also Comics and Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. December 10 Remarks: Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Baby Marie Osborne in 'Tears and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-19 - 1919-12-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Also Luke's Comic and Pathe's News. Booking at Anderson's. December 19 & 20 Remarks: Today's matinee, 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 13 and 14. December 20 Remarks: On page 5,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-26
Summary:

The coolest and attractive house for entertainment in town. For 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th July, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. nightly, Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 8 and 9. Also Pathe News and Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee Saturday, 24th at 3 p.m., 'The Black Secret…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-27 - 1920-07-31
Summary:

The coolest picture house in summer. 27th,28th and 29th July, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. nightly, Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 10 and Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 5 and 6. Also Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee Saturday, Wednesday at 3 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-29 - 1922-07-29
Summary:

Four nights only, Monday to Tuesday next, a great program, including 'The 1922 Derby' with slow motion pictures of the finish. Also Blanche Sweet in a tip-top 5-reel comedy, 'Her Unwilling Husband' and Harold Lloyd in his three-part special $100,000 comedy, 'Now or Never…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-08-01
Summary:

Sportsmen come and see Captain Cuttle win the Derby! Ladies, you'll enjoy Blanche Sweet (Beg pardon, Mrs. Marshall Neilan) in 'Her Unwilling Husband.' Everybody, come and laugh at Harold Lloyd in his craziest comedy, 'Now or Never.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Captain Cuttle's Derby,' 'Her Unwilling Husband,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' Kowloon Theatre: Chaplin in 'Pay Day,' and 'That Girl Montana.' Dance tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

Sportsmen will be pleased with 'Captain Cuttle's Derby,' beautifully filmed by Pathe with retarded motion pictures of the exciting finish! The ladies will enjoy Blanche Sweet in 'Her Unwilling Husband.' Everybody will go crazy over Harold Lloyd in his three-reel comedy…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Captain Cuttles Derby,' 'Her Unwilling Husband' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' Kowloon Theatre: Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day' and 'The Girl Montana.' Dance tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

Her Unwilling Husband,' starring Blanche Sweet, is one of the highlights in today's Coronet programme. Another one is Harold Lloyd's 'Now or Never.' Another feature which makes the Coronet's new programme one not to be missed is the remarkable film taken of the race…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

The winning of Captain Cuttle in 1922 Derby just arrived and is being screened as on the items in Coronet Theatre today. The rest of the programme included 'Her Unwilling Husband' starring Blanche Sweet and there is also Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

Today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the famous 1922 Derby which was won by Captain Cuttle. The Theatre will also present two comedies, 'Her Unwilling Husband,' starring Blanche Sweet and 'Now or Never,' starring Harold Lloyd.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

Come and see Captain Cuttle win the Derby, you'll enjoy Blanche Sweet in 'Her Unwilling Husband.' Come and laugh at Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.'