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: 1911-08-04 - 1911-08-12
Summary:

Big Cinematograph Show at the Peak Hotel on Monday showing 'The Coronation of King George V. in London' along with others of Pathe Freres Films.

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Headline: Pathe Freres
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-04 - 1911-08-07
Summary:

Big cinematograph show at Peak Hotel at 9:15 p.m. on Monday, 7th August. Weather permitting. The coronation of King George V. in London. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-07 - 1917-07-10
Summary:

On July 7, a powerful drama 'The Blue King' in 5 parts; also comics; band night on Sun.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-09
Summary:

At this theatre some very good pictures have been shown of late, and the chief one in Saturday's programme 'The Blue King' bore a very favourable comparison with any of them. It was a splendid achievement in photography and the dramatic incidents depicted were followed with deep…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-14
Summary:

Splendid pictures 'The Grip of Evil' and 'The Double Cross' with Miss Molly King and Mr. J. Bary, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. Hongkong Theatre will show 'The Secret of the Submarine.' New dramas and other exceptional pictures will also be screened during…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-18
Summary:

The Tramp' featuring Henry Krauss will be screened tonight at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's British and American Gazettes are really good this week and comic pictures are worth seeing. A well-known cinema serial 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White is expected shortly from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-12 - 1919-04-15
Summary:

12th, 13th, 14th and 15th April, showing 'Rolling Stones' in 5 parts, Paramount photoplay of Edgar Selwyn's great stage success, featuring Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot. Also Gazette and comics. Monday 14th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Redeeming Love.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-12 - 1919-04-14
Summary:

April 12, 13, 14 and 15, showing 'Rolling Stones,' 5 parts. Also Gazette and Comics. Paramount photoplay of Edgar Selwyn's great stage success, featuring Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot. Monday 14th, matinee 5.15 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Redeeming Love.' Wednesday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-15 - 1919-04-22
Summary:

April 16, 17 and 18, Paramount photoplay 5 parts, Anita King in 'The Golden Fetter.' Also Gazette and Comics. Saturday 19th, see Marguerite Clark in 'The Goose Girl' (Paramount 5 parts). Special matinee on Easter, Monday 5 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-16 - 1919-04-18
Summary:

16th, 17th and 18th April, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Anita King in 'The Golden Fetter.' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday 19th, see Marguerite Clark in 'The Goose Girl' (Paramount 5 parts). Special matinee on Easter Monday at 5 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-10 - 1919-09-12
Summary:

10th, 11th and 12th September, showing drama in 5 parts, 'The Dancer and the King' and comics. Saturday 13th, see the final episodes of 'The Moon Child.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-10 - 1919-09-11
Summary:

September 10, 11 and 12, showing a drama in 5 parts, 'The Dance and the King,' and Comics. Saturday 13, see the final episodes of 'The Moon Child.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-03
Summary:

From today till Friday, a Paramount picture by Jesse L. Laspy [sic], entitled 'The Evil Eye,' in five parts, will be screened in the Hongkong Theatre. The cast included Miss Sweet, Tom Forman, Walter Long, Ruth King, Webster Campbell, J. Parks Jones and William Dale. The production was…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-17
Summary:

The Knox Brothers are Russian artists. They have been a great success everywhere and are very clever performers. They are now in the colony for the first time and will play tonight in the Hongkong Theatre during the 9.15 p.m. performance. Book your seats at once.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-17
Summary:

The Knox Brothers are Russian Artists, who occasionally stopped in Hongkong. They have had the biggest successes everywhere with their clever performances. Now, they are in the colony and will play tonight at the Hongkong Theatre during the 9.15 p.m. performance. Booking your seats at once.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-26 - 1921-03-29
Summary:

Henry B. Walthall in 'The Long Arm of Dannister' [sic] (7 parts), and 'Be My Wife.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 7 & 8 in 4 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-26 - 1921-03-29
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Henry B. Walthall in 'The Long Arm of Mannister' in 7 parts. Also 'Be My Wife.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-28 - 1921-03-29
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Henry B. Walthall in 'The Long Arm of Mannister' in 7 parts. Also 'Be My Wife.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-15 - 1921-06-17
Summary:

Daniel Frohman presents 'The Dancing Girl' by Henry Arthur Jones, featuring Florence Reed.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-15
Summary:

Today's new programme at the Hongkong Kinema Theatre has a Paramount 5-part emotional drama entitled 'Dancing Girl,' by Henry Arthur Jones, the famous writer of film stories. Miss Florence Reed is featured in the title role. Supporting drama will be a 2-part Triangle comedy '…