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: 1918-03-22
Summary:

Exclusive dramas and serial films are being screened at the Hongkong Theatre, including 'The Law of the Range' and 'A Daughter of the Jungle.' 'Gloria's Romance,' 'The Red Act' and 'Just Jim' featuring Harry D. Carey will be screened soon.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-27 - 1918-03-28
Summary:

27th, 28th and 29th March, screening 'Just Jim,' a thrilling and powerful drama played by Harry Carey, the distinguished Broadway actor. Complete story in 5 parts. Also L-Ko Comedy in 2 parts, 'Mr. Flirt in Wrong.' Saturday, 30th March, see our next Universal new serial,…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-30
Summary:

Mr. D. S. Levy, Manager of the Hongkong Theatre, and Mrs. Levy, are leaving by the Empress of Russia today for Shanghai.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-17 - 1920-04-20
Summary:

Tonight, Douglas Fairbanks and Jewel Carmen in 'American Aristocracy' by D. W. Griffith. April 17 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-17 - 1920-04-20
Summary:

Tonight, Douglas Fairbanks and Jewel Carmen in 'American Aristocracy' by W. D. [sic] Griffith.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-27 - 1920-11-27
Summary:

William S. Hart in his great masterpiece, 'The Cold Deck' in 5 thrilling reels supported by Mildred Harris and Alma Rubens. Next change of programme, Mary Pickford in 'The Founding.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-27 - 1920-11-30
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 27th to Tuesday, 30th November at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Cold Deck' in 5 reels, supported by Mildred Harris, Alma Rubens and Sylvia Bremer [sic].

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-04
Summary:

A beautiful and attractive drama, 'The Girl in the Web,' will be screened from tomorrow till Tuesday at the Hongkong Theatre. 'Miss Maitland, Private Secretary' by Geraldine Bonner, is the story from which 'The Girl in the Web' was taken. It introduces Miss Sweet in…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-08
Summary:

Dawn,' one of the Eleanor H. Porter's most widely read novels, is the attraction at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The producer of the film is J. Stuart Blackton, and in it, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon are starred. Stanley Olmstead adapted the story to the screen. Harry Davenport…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon appear at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday in their second Blackton production for distribution by Pathe. It is 'Dawn,' a photo-dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Eleanor H. Porter, author of 'Pollyanna,' 'The Road to…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-21 - 1921-05-24
Summary:

Harry Carey in 'Outcast of Poker Flat' in 6 parts. Coming Wednesday 24th, Daisy Harcourt.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-21 - 1921-05-24
Summary:

Tonight, Harry Carey in 'Outcast of Potter Flat' [sic] in 6 parts. Coming Wednesday 25th, Daisy Harcourt.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-21
Summary:

Harry Darey [sic] is appearing in the magnificent drama 'The Outcast of Poker Flat' in six parts, screening today at the Hongkong Theatre. The 'Carlos' company will present an entire change of programme this week, a very interesting comedy intervening at intervals. From…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-21 - 1921-05-24
Summary:

Tonight, Harry Carey in 'Outcast [sic] of Poker Flat' in 6 parts. Coming Wednesday, 25th, Daisy Harcourt.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-09
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre Jesse L. Lasky presents George Beban in a beautiful Paramount picture 'One more American' in five parts, written and directed by William D. [sic] De Mille. A very interesting comedy in two parts, together with American news picture will also be shown.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-11
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, 'One more American,' in which George Beban takes the leading part, screened up to Tuesday night. It is written and directed by William D. De Mille [sic]. 'Hearts and Flowers' will also be shown.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

Memories of Jack London and Robert Louis Stevenson at their best will be revived at the Hongkong Theatre today when local theatre-goers will be given their first view of 'Under Crimson Skies,' by the Universal-Jewel production. The film starring Elmo Lincoln as the lead, supported by…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-12 - 1921-10-14
Summary:

Universal presents Harry Carey in 'Bullet Proof,' 'The Monkey Did It' [sic] and latest Screen Magazine.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-12 - 1921-10-14
Summary:

Tonight, Harry Carey in 'Bullet Proof.' Also comedy and screen magazine.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-12
Summary:

Bullet Proof,' starring Harry Carey, will be shown from today at the Hongkong Theatre. 'Bullet Proof' is the work of John Frederick, and it was produced for Universal by Lynn Reynolds, the director responsible for 'The Brute Breaker,' 'Overland Red,' and other…