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: 1925-05-04 - 1925-05-04
Summary:

The Temple of Venus,' with Mary Philbin, a Henry Otto production, a William Fox presentation. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-05 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

Starting today at the Coronet, William Fox presents 'The Temple of Venus,' with Mary Philbin, a Henry Otto production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

William Fox presents 'The Temple of Venus' with Mary Philbin, a Henry Otto production. In 1915, William Fox made 'A Daughter of the Gods,' come and compare the screen beauties of today with those of ten years ago. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-09 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

The Coronet: May Allison in 'Fair and Warmer,' directed by Henry Otto and Maxwell Karger. Illustration included. Kowloon Theatre: Mabel Normand in 'Back to the Woods.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-05 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, with a title like 'The Temple of Venus,' it is not necessary to say much about the picture. If you liked 'A Daughter of the Gods,' you will also enjoy this one. Kowloon Residents are notified that it will not be shown at the Star. May 7-9…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-05
Summary:

The Temple of Venus,' the William Fox special production, which is booked for six nights at the Coronet Theatre, commencing today, is a veritable beauty show. Aside from such alluring specimens of feminine loveliness as Phyllis Haver and Alice Day and the 24 additional charmers, there is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-23
Summary:

To capture the elusive spirit of O. Henry's genius in a photoplay. That is the aim that has animated the producers of 'The Double Dyed Deceiver' showing at the Kowloon Theatre this evening. Jack Pickford is in the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-25
Summary:

A Double-Dyed Deceiver,' the film version of O Henry's masterpiece, is now showing at the Kowloon Theatre for the last time this evening. In this film, Jack Pickford plays the leading role. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-09 - 1921-08-11
Summary:

At 9.15 p.m., 'The Vengeance of the Wild' [sic] starring Charles Wheelock & Loraine [sic] Otto, Pathe's Gazette and Romeo & Julet [sic] comedy. At 5.15 p.m., 'To Honor & Obey.' At 2.15 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 13th & 14th episodes of 'The Moon Riders.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-08 - 1921-08-11
Summary:

Tuesday 9th to Thursday 11th August, 9.15 p.m., 'The Vengeance of the Wild' [sic] starring Charles Wheelock and Loraine [sic] Otto. Pathe's Gazette and Romeo and Juliet comedy. 5.15 p.m., 'To Honor and Obey.' 2.15 and 7.15 p.m., 13 and 14 episodes of 'Moon Riders…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-11
Summary:

Henry and May performed at the Victoria last night. The war pictures are still going strong and more are expected by the management in the immediate future.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-09 - 1921-08-11
Summary:

Tuesday, 9th to Thursday, 11th August at 9.15 p.m., the wonderful dramatic production, 'The Vengeance of the Wilds' starring Charles Wheelock and Lorraine Otto. Also Pathe Gazette and Romeo and Juliet Comedy. 5.15 p.m., 'To Honor and Obey.' 2.15 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Moon…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-06-09
Summary:

Re. Wong Fung Shek. Mr. F.X. Almada said he appeared for Mr. Otto Kong Sing. The debts amounted to $9,810.91 and the assets were $9,140, consisting of a set of cinematograph apparatus, furniture in the Salon-Cinematograph and a debt of about $700 due from the Hongkong Government. The application…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-06
16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-17 - 1916-05-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'In the Midst of the Jungle' (3 parts) and 'Henry VII & Anne Boylen' (3 parts)

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-18 - 1916-05-19
Summary:

Films screenings including 'In the Midst of the Jungle' (3 parts) and 'Henry VII & Anne Boylen' (3 parts)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-18
Summary:

In the Midst of the Jungle' was the attraction at the Bijou Theatre. Another good film 'Henry VIII & Anne Boylen' completed the programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-01-04 - 1902-01-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The great film, 'An Episode in the Life of Henry VIII.' Reappearance of Harris and Vernon. Extraordinary success of Miss Lynda Davies. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-09
Summary:

A romantic love play entitled 'Vengeance of the Wilds,' featuring Charles Wheelock and Lorraine Otto, will be screened at the World Theatre. From Friday next, 'The Flame of Yukon' featuring Miss Dalton will be screened. William Fox photoplay 'To Honour and Obey'…