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: 1924-11-04
Summary:

The Hongkong Commissioner and Mrs. Halllifax were At Home at the Chinese Section of the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley on the afternoon of Oct. 7 when there was a representative gathering of Hongkongites and others. Films of Hongkong and Kowloon sights and scenes were given in the kinema…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

Under the auspices of the joint Chambers of Commerce Committee for the Hongkong Section of the British Empire Exhibition, an exhibition of cinematograph films, including pictures of Hongkong for display at the British Empire Exhibition, is to be shown at the World Theatre on Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-25
Summary:

Most attractive acts were provided at the Hongkong Theatre on Sunday and last night by Gibson, Doreen and Trixie. Tonight is their last performance at the Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-21
Summary:

It is learned that World Theatre in Des Voeux Road will be taken over by the Hongkong Amusements Inc. and the transfer to the theatre will be made shortly.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Hongkong residents will shortly have the opportunity of seeing a film depicting the scenery and everyday scenes in the Colony. The pictures, taken specially for British Empire Exhibition in London, are being shown at the Helena May Institute on dates announced in our advertisement columns. His…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-02
Summary:

The Truth' is now being shown at the Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-24
Summary:

The Fruit of Passion' is now screening at the Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-29
Summary:

There will be a special matinee at the Hongkong Theatre on New Year's Day at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-10
Summary:

Tonight will be the last screening of London Film's 'The House of Temperley' in Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-28
Summary:

The management of Hongkong Theatre informed us that there will be no 9.15 p.m. performance on 'Heather Day.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-07
Summary:

The main feature of the programme at the Hongkong Theatre will be 'The Valentine Girl.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-24
Summary:

The main feature of the Hongkong Theatre programme for today in Hongkong Theatre is a five-reel drama entitled 'The Market of Vain Desires.' The leading roles are taken by H. B. Warner and Clara Williams. The Story is by the well-known author Thomas Ince and the film is produced by the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-10
Summary:

Tonight, tomorrow and on Friday the last three episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky' are to be screened at the Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-23
Summary:

Attention is drawn to the fact that special Empire Day matinee takes place at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow at 5 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-06
Summary:

The new programme at the Hongkong Theatre opens with a dramatic Paramount feature in five parts, 'The Guilty Man.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-01
Summary:

The Red Ace' issued by the Hongkong Film Exchange Company, featuring Marie Walcamp, will be shown for this first time. The film showed signs of popularity and is expected to gain more interests. Film review from Louella O. Parsons of the Chicago Herald included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-23
Summary:

The Nature Girl,' featuring Violet Mercereau, is produced by O. A. C. Lrond [sic] and presented by the Universal Film Co. It is now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Besides, a few interesting scenes from the Screen Magazine No. 100, and a comedy in two acts, 'The Jazz Monkey,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09
Summary:

A Paramount production, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' comics and 'Boy Scouts be Prepared' will be shown at Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-10
Summary:

Down to earth,' a five-reel comedy featuring Douglas Fairbanks as the lead, is now being shown at the Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-04
Summary:

From Saturday to Tuesday a beautiful drama starred Blanche Sweet 'The Girl in The Web' will be screened in Hongkong Theatre.