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: 1917-06-02 - 1917-06-02
Summary:

1st and 2nd episodes 'Liberty' in 2 parts each, a sensational drama in 20 brilliant episodes, featuring Eddie Polo (Roleaux, the greatest fighter in films) and Marie Walcamp as 'Liberty'; Pathe's War News & Wiffles' Love Romance in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-05
Summary:

There was a full house at the Hongkong Theatre last night, having Paramount feature entitled 'The Kiss' which is well received. Other items on the programme included the Gazette and two comic 'Eddie's Night Out' and 'Love's Strategy.'

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-18 - 1919-02-20
Summary:

February 19, 20 and 21, showing the final episodes of 'The Voice of the Wire.' Thursday 20th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Rose of the Rancho' in 5 parts. Saturday 22nd, see Helen Holmes in 'The Lass of the Lumberlands.'

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-19 - 1919-02-21
Summary:

19th, 20th and 21st February, showing the final episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire.' Thursday 20th, matinee 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Rose of the Rancho' in 5 parts. Saturday, 22nd, see Helen Holmes in 'The Lass of the Lumberlands.'

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-21 - 1919-02-21
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 22nd February, showing a beautiful serial photoplay (story by E. Alexander Powell), 'The Lass of the Lumberlands,' 1st and 2nd episodes, featuring Helen Holmes, the darling of the screen. Book your seats early.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-21 - 1919-02-25
Summary:

February 22, 23, 24 and 25, showing 1st and 2nd episodes, Helen Holmes in 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' also Gazette and Keystone Comics. Wednesday 26th, see 'Lydia Gilmore,' 5 parts. Friday 28th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' 5 parts.…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th February, showing Helen Holmes in 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' including Gazette and Keystone comics. Wednesday 26th, see 'Lydia Gilmore' in 5 parts. Friday 28th, matinee 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor' in 5 parts.

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-03-02
Summary:

March 1, 2, 3 and 4, showing 3rd and 4th episodes, 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' featuring Helen Holmes, also Gazette and Comics. Tuesday 4th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 1st and 2nd episodes, Billie Burke in 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-28 - 1919-02-28
Summary:

1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th March, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' featuring Helen Holmes, including Gazette and comics. Tuesday 4th, matinee 5.15 p.m., 1st and 2nd episodes, Billie Burke in 'Gloria's Romance.'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-01 - 1919-03-04
Summary:

Tonight, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' featuring Helen Holmes, including Gazette and comics. Tuesday 4th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 1st and 2nd episodes: Billie Burke in 'Gloria's Romance.'

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-11
Summary:

Owing to excellent accommodation and good pictures the Hongkong Theatre is well patronized. Tomorrow, the Italian drama 'The Marcellini Millions,' featuring George Beban, supported by Helen Jerome Eddy, Eugene Pallette and Adele Farrington, will be screened. Film plot included.

12
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…

13
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…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

The featuring attraction at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday is a picturization of Eleanor H. Porter's novel, 'Dawn.' It is a Blackton production starring Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon, Fanny Rice, Gus Alexander, Eddie Dunn, Margaret Barry and others.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-29
Summary:

Frank Mayo's 'The Blazing Trail,' written by Mann Page and Izola Forrester and adapted to the screen by Lucien Hubbard, will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre. Robert Thornby directed its filming at Universal City. Lilian Rich plays opposite the star while Mary Philbin, Ray Ripley…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

Mildred Harris, who starred in popular pictures such as 'The Price of a Good Time' and 'A Doctor and the Woman,' will be seen at the Hongkong Theatre today in her latest Universal-Jewel production 'Borrowed Clothes.' She is supported by Lewis J. Cody, Edward J. Peel…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-21
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Freeze Out' starring Harry Carey was screened last night. It is directed by Jack Ford, and is supported by Helen Ferguson, J. Farrell McDonald, Joe Harris, Charles Le Moyne and Mrs. Lydia Yeamans Titus. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-21
Summary:

The Freeze Out,' a Universal photo-drama on life in the old west, will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre today. The film starred Harry Carey, Helen Ferguson. Ferguson was previously starring in 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore.' Other casts included J. Farrell McDonald, Joe Harris and…

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-16 - 1921-11-18
Summary:

Helene Rosson in 'The Sign of the Spade,' and Vivian Rich in 'Touch of the Key' [sic] at usual price.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-16 - 1921-11-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Helene Rosson in 'The Sign of the Spade,' a thrilling and romantic master picture.