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: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-27
Summary:

An excellent programme was given on Saturday evening at the Victoria Theatre. The British Gazette and the five reel film 'The On-the-Square Girl,' and the comedy 'Luke and the Wild Woman' proved very interesting and funny. More amusing pictures including 'The Torture of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-29
Summary:

Last evening a psychological play 'The Torture of Silence' was screened. In addition, a Pathe colour film 'The Children of Tulipland' and two other films 'Homemade Pies' and 'Kick In' featuring Molly King will be screened on Friday evening.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-31 - 1918-06-01
Summary:

From May 31 to June 3, 'Kick in,' the greatest crook play ever written, with William Courtenay and Mollie King in the leading roles; 'By the Sad Sea Waves,' one thousand feet of laughs, girls and prize winning bathing suites; British Gazette No. 446.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-31 - 1918-05-31
Summary:

May 31st and June 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 'Kick In,' the greatest crook play ever written with William Courtenay and Mollie King in the leading roles. Also 'By the Sad Sea Waves,' one thousand feet of laughs, girls and prize-winning bathing suits, and British Gazette No. 446.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-01 - 1918-06-03
Summary:

Tonight, 'Kick In,' the greatest crook play ever written with William Courtenay and Mollie King in the leading roles. Also 'By the Sad Sea Waves,' one thousand feet of laughs, girls and prize-winning bathing suits, and British Gazette No. 446. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-01
Summary:

Kick In' was played before for two years in New York as a play and was assured to appear on the screen and we get the opportunity to compare and appreciate both versions. The film featuring Molly [sic] King is going to be screened at the Victoria. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-03
Summary:

The new Pathe serial 'The Seven Pearls' to be screened at the Victoria Theatre is a thrilling one. Artistes contributed to the success of the picture, apart from the interesting story of the serials. The story was written by Chas. W. Goddard, who wrote 'The Perils of Pauline…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-13
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark' in 12 massive reels. With special music at reasonable prices. Coming, 'Three Wise Fools' directed by King Vidor (a Goldwyn production). Today till Sunday at 2.30 and 9.15, Hongkong China Sun's first super-production…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-21 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Starting Wednesday next, Goldwyn presents King Vidor's production, 'Three Wise Fools.' Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-23 - 1925-02-24
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty photoplay 'What do Men Want?' (in seven reels). Starting Wednesday, Goldwyn presents King Vidor's production 'Three Wise Fools.' Today till Thursday, Hongkong China Sun's First super production '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23 - 1925-02-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty drama, 'What Do Men Want?' in seven reels. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Goldwyn presents King Vidor's production, 'Three Wise Fools.' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening King Vidor's first Goldwyn production 'Three Wise Fools.' The film was adapted from Austin Strong's comedy-drama by King Vidor, who also directed it. The film features Eleanor Boardman who is famous for her role in Rupert Hughes' '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn production, which is coming to the World Theatre on Wednesday next, is one of those remarkable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn pictures. The film was adapted from Austin Strong's…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-23 - 1925-02-24
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty photoplay, 'What Do Men Want?' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Goldwyn presents King Vidor's production, 'Three Wise Fools.' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m.,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-24 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, Goldwyn presents the King Vidor production 'Three Wise Fools,' adapted from the play by Austin Strong, staged by Winchell Smith and presented by John Golden. February 25-27 remarks: Today till Thursday, Hongkong China Sun's First super production 'Love is…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-24 - 1925-02-24
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty photoplay, 'What Do Men Want?' in 7 reels. Starting tomorrow, Goldwyn presents King Vidor's production, 'Three Wise Fools.' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Hongkong first and best…