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: 1921-07-09
Summary:

The marvels of the gigantic plant and the bustle in a large American factory were well illustrated at the auditorium of the Chinese Young Men's Christian Association, when two reels of cinema films, depicting the various processes of manufacturing Carter's inks, were exhibited before…

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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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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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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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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-24
Summary:

The world-known magician, Carter is to appear at Queen's Theatre today. The Era (London) writes in Carter's appreciation.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-24
Summary:

Carter, the world-renowned Magician, appear at the Queen's Theatre today.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-25
Summary:

Carter, the magician, assisted by Evelyn Maxwell, perform in Queen's Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-25
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre staged the famous magician Carter which attracted a huge audience. Among many jaw-dropping tricks Carter displayed was 'Lion's Bride.' This trick widely entertained the audience. Details of the trick are given.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-25 - 1923-06-26
Summary:

See Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-18
Summary:

Beginning from the 24th April, Queen's Theatre will be staging the famous magician, Carter who is currently performing in Manila. Carter has performed worldwide, including Hongkong. Booking is now open at the theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-25 - 1923-06-28
Summary:

Twin Beds' with Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-15 - 1920-05-18
Summary:

Tonight, George Beban in 'Hearts of Men.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Carter Case' 3rd and 4th episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-20
Summary:

The Girl in the Taxi,' in which Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven take the principal parts, is presented at the Coronet Theatre today.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-25
Summary:

Last night, Carter the Great unpacked his whole bag of tricks at the Queen's Theatre to a good audience, who went away convinced by the evidence of their own eyes that there is such a word as impossible. There are so many big illusions in Carter's programme such as 'The Lion'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-23 - 1912-05-28
Summary:

Two performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme. Showing the grand film of 4000 ft. long 'Zigomer and Nick Carter', performances by Sam Gale and Myra James

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-05 - 1920-06-09
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Rough and Ready' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Carter Case' episode nine and ten.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-30
Summary:

Carter, the Magician and Miss Evelyn Maxwell provide their final performance in Queen's Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-26 - 1920-06-29
Summary:

Tonight, Edward Warren presents Sheldon Lewis in 'The Warfare of the Flesh,' 7 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Carter Case' episodes 13 and 14.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-29 - 1912-05-30
Summary:

The only comfortable palatial theatre in town; 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme. Showing the grand film of 4000 ft. long 'Zigomer and Nick Carter', performances by Sam Gale and Myra James