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: 1921-05-23
Summary:

A series of boxing contests were staged at the New Victoria Theatre, Kau-U-Fong, on Saturday night. Party involved: Lau Ting Cheong, Chan Shu Chee, E King Tat, Chan Kom Hee, Marriott, Wilkinson, Lan Hung Cheung, Chung Shu Lung, Gough, Kent, Pau, N. Feroz, M. Sheriff, Ho Cheong Ling, Leng Hung…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-29
Summary:

It is believed that everyone has heard of A. E. W. Mason's novel and stage play entitled 'The Witness for the Defence.' It was included in the repertoire of a touring company which came to Hongkong about a year ago, and was performed at the theatre Royal. At the moment, the screen…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-29
Summary:

Everyone has heard of A. E. W. Mason's novel and stage play on Anglo-Indian life, entitled 'The Witness for the Defence' [sic]. It was performed at the Theatre Royal about a year ago. The screen version of the famous play has been brought into the Colony and will from tonight till…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-10 - 1922-10-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Sheldon in 'Men.' Debut of Baron Lambert Bi-Bo. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. October 11 Remarks: On page 2, another ad. on the film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-10 - 1922-10-10
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Sheldon in 'Men,' a powerful drama. Tomorrow, debut of the king of the music, Baron Lambert Bibo. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents. Free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday: 2 to 2.15 p…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-03 - 1923-05-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young in 'The Forbidden Woman,' 7 reels. Usual prices. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-03 - 1923-05-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young in 'The Forbidden Woman' in 7 reels. Usual prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-17 - 1923-05-17
Summary:

A great Drury Lane drama made into a striking filmplay, 'The Sporting Duchess' was written and produced by Augustus Harris, Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton. It has been made into a tip-top seven-reel cine melodrama by Vitagraph.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-24 - 1923-05-24
Summary:

Today at 9.15, Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad.' Note that there is no performance at 5.30 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-24 - 1923-05-24
Summary:

Old Dad,' played by Mildred Harris, supported by Myrtle Stedman and Irving Cummings, First National attraction.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-24 - 1923-05-24
Summary:

Today at 9.15, Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad.' Note that there is no performance at 5.30 p.m.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-24 - 1923-05-24
Summary:

Today at 9.15, Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad.' Note that there is no performance at 5.30 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-25 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Conflict.' The Star: Tonight at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-25 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Priscilla Dean in 'Conflict.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-25 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Priscilla Dean in 'Conflict.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-26 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet: last performances of Priscilla Dean in 'Conflict.' Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, the great Drury Lane drama, 'The Sporting Duchess' and Larry Semon in 'Home Sweet Home.' At the Star: Today at 2.30, 5.30 and 9.15, Mildred Harris in 'Old…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31 - 1923-05-31
Summary:

See Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Also showing Larry Semon in 'The Star Boarder' and 'Shanghai Races,' May 1923, by courtesy of the B. A. T. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31
Summary:

Business ties held prisoners in Hongkong, many people who would like to have gone up to Shanghai for the Spring races. These people will be able to discover from the unique film of the event which finds inclusion in the Star Theatre's new programme today. Taken for the British-American…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-31
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'Puppets of Fate' screening Viola Dana, who plays the role of Italian beauty. Film synopsis included. Another film of very great interest in the new bill is one which the British-American Tobacco Company had taken of the recent Spring race meeting in Shanghai…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad,' Shanghai Races May 1923 (By courtesy of B. A. T.) and Screen Magazine. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'Anna Christie.' Booking at Moutrie's. At 5.30 matinee, Mary Pickford in '…