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: 1921-04-18 - 1921-04-21
Summary:

Today till Thursday, 'Pirate Gold,' episode 3 and 4, Pathe Review, Harry Pollard Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-26
Summary:

There are many here who remember Harry Pollard of Pollard's Lilliputians. He now holds a position with the Universal film company, as a producer of plays.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-18
Summary:

At the Coronet yesterday, the first screening of a fine production featuring Geraldine Farrar was given. The story as suggested by its title of 'The Hell Cat' was of a usually free character, dealing with the primitive passions of certain cattlemen whose rivalry with their neighbours,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-08
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'The Habit' featuring Mildred Harris. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-21
Summary:

The big picture is a First National attraction, entitled 'The Habit,' featuring the popular Mildred Harris. 'The Habit' is the spending habit. How a young girl is cured of her spendthrift ways by means of a dream makes a rattling good film story and one which picture-goers…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-11 - 1925-03-11
Summary:

Tonight, at the Star, Harry Lauder.

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-09 - 1925-12-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Reginald Denny in 'California Straight Ahead,' Harry Pollard production, presented by Carl Laemmle. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-13
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre provides a popular series of 'The New Leather Pushers.' It is entitled 'The Chickasha Bone Crusher.' Directed by Harry Pollard and starred by Reginald Denny and Hayden Stevenson. Another number is 'Midnight,' starring Constance…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-20
Summary:

Film synopsis included. 'The Habit' of spending, is a story well told, containing many good thrills. It commences at the Coronet today. Mildred Harris took the leading role.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-23 - 1924-10-24
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Carl Laemmle presents 'Sporting Youth' with Reginald Denny and Harry Pollard. Starting Sunday matinee, 'Enemies of Women,' the photoplay masterpiece. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-05
Summary:

No expense seems to have been spared in the production of the uproarious comedy 'Captain Kidd's Kids,' which is being screened at the Coronet, and which features the inimitable Harold Lloyd in the role of a prospective bridegroom, with Bebe Daniels and Harry Pollard. Film plot…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-12 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

William Fox presents the motion picture version of A. S. M. Hutchinson's novel, 'If Winter Comes,' a Harry Millarde production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09
Summary:

Here is a picture that should break all records in attendance. It fairly bristles with good features, the chief one being the star, Geraldine Farrar. 'Shadows' is at the Coronet. In addition to it, there is an interesting Pathe News, showing scenes from London, California and Paris,…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Reginald Denny achieved reputation for fast action from the 'Leather Pushers' series. 'The Abysmal Brute,' the film version of Jack London's novel, again witnessed his burst of speed. In 'The Kentucky Derby' thus adding to his reputation for the symbol of fast…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-11 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

Seven Years Bad Luck.' December 11-12 Remarks: Illustration included. December 13-14 Remarks: From tonight till Saturday night, 5000 feet of laughts with Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Round one of 'The Leather Pusher' featuring Reginald Denny and directed by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-03
Summary:

A film version of the play 'Romance,' in which Doris Keane takes the principal role, is to be screened at the Coronet Theatre all next week. Besides, 'Silas Marner,' a picturization of George Eliot's story of Raveloe heads the bill. Also, a Snub Pollard comedy is…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-18 - 1921-04-18
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, positively four nights only, episodes 3 and 4 of 'Pirate Gold.' Also showing Harry Pollard in 'Park Your Car,' British Gazette and Pathe Screen Magazine. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-16 - 1920-03-16
Summary:

Yesterday we told you about 'The Code of the Yukon,' today we let you know that 'Start Something,' Harry Pollard's first Rolin comedy, is alone worth the full price of admission at the Coronet.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-18 - 1921-04-22
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, today till Thursday, for four days only, 'Pirate Gold' episodes 3 and 4. Also Pathe Review, Harry Pollard Comedy and British Gazette.

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Headline: R. A. Xmas Tree
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-25
Summary:

W. A. Passby, C. R. A., officers and ladies were at the R. A. Theatre. There was a cinema show produced by the Pathe Cinema Company.