A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-27 - 1915-10-29
Summary:

Tonight, the thrilling detective drama by the Milano Film Co., 'Miss Helen Kidnapped' in 4 parts; Gaumont War Graphic; from Nov 1, orchestra will be in attendance.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-29
Summary:

Miss Helen Kidnapped' was screened at the Bijou last night. The Gaumont war pictures included in the programme were also most interesting.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-05 - 1919-05-07
Summary:

3 nights only, a Splendid Pathe Gold Rooster Play. Helene Chadwick and Antonio Moreno in 'The Angel Factory.' Also a Toto comedy entitled 'Do Husbands Deceive?' Billy and Doris Harley: the Anglo-American entertainers. 'A Daughter of the Jungles' featuring Wellington…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-01 - 1919-11-04
Summary:

Helene Chadwick and Franklyn Farnum in 'Go Get'em Garringer,' a five part Western drama. Pathe's British Gazette. Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels-Pollard in 'Off the Trolley.' Matinee: Baby Marie Osborne in 'When Baby Forgot.' 'Max Sees Life' in 2…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-30 - 1920-01-31
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, Helen [sic] Chadwick in 'Caleb Piper's Girl,' an unusually interesting drama in five parts. Harold Lloyd in his biggest success 'The Rajah.' Pathe's British Gazette Nos. 600 and 601. 'London from Above,' unique pictures taken from…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-02 - 1920-02-03
Summary:

Tonight! Helen [sic] Chadwick in 'Caleb Piper's Girl,' a five part comedy drama. Harold Lloyd in his biggest success 'The Rajah.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-01 - 1921-07-02
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents Helene Chadwick in 'Godless Men' (7 parts). The Kowloon: At 9.15 only, Blanche Smith [sic] in 'Simple Souls.'

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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.

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

At the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Sign of the Spade' featuring Helene Rosson, is being screened. A very humorous comedy follows. At the 7.15 p.m. performance, further episodes are being shown of 'The Lion Man.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-20
Summary:

Following the success of the cinema show arranged by Mrs. Severn and Mrs. Pollock for the children of Helen May Institute members and their friends, Kowloon Theatre announces that it will give a special matinee for children every Monday afternoon. To promote opera music Sullivan's light-…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Edgar Lewis-Pathe feature entitled 'The Sage Hen,' for four days commencing Friday, the 14th. The film is starring Gladys Brockwell in the principal role. The cast also includes Lillian Rich, Wallace MacDonald, Jame [sic] Mason, Helen Case, Arthur…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-20 - 1922-10-21
Summary:

At 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell in 'Pitfalls of a Big City.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'Tiger Band,' epis. 1, 2 & 3. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. October 20 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Pitfalls of a Big…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

This evening, Star Theatre is going to screen 'A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture. With Helene Chadwick playing the leading role, Helen Jerome Eddy and Anna Q. Nilsson have equally important parts. The cast also includes Wade Boteler, Sylvia Ashton,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-16 - 1923-07-17
Summary:

Mon. 16th & Tue. 17th July at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Lois Wilson in 'Broad Daylight.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Helen Hoemls [sic] in 'The Fatal Fortune,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-18 - 1923-07-21
Summary:

Wed. 18th to Sat. 21st July at 5 & 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Thomas Carrican [sic] in 'Checkers.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. July 19-20 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-23 - 1923-07-24
Summary:

Mon. 23rd & Tue. 24th July at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Home Spun Vamp' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-25 - 1923-07-26
Summary:

Wed. 25th to Sat. 28th July at 5 & 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole presents 'Good Women.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune,' Wed. & Thur. epis. 5 & 6; Fri. & Sat., epis. 7 & 8. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Flirt'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

The Flirt' is coming! August 27, 29-30 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'The Flirt.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. August 30 Remarks: Booth Tarkinton's masterpiece, starring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, Edward Hearn, Lydia…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

World Theatre is will be screening a Hobart Henley directed film, entitled 'The Flirt,' featuring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy and George Nichols who is famous for his performance in 'Human Hearts.' The film gives a detailed view of the American lifestyle with a little…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen a Universal-Jewel production entitled 'The Flirt.' The film exhibits the American lifestyle as written by Booth Tarkington in his book. The cast includes Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nichols, Lloyd Whitlock, Edward Hearn, Bert Roach and…