A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-25
Summary:

There was a big house at the Victoria on Saturday night when the closing scenes of the popular 'Black Box' film were screened. A special feature of the programme was a new Wiffles picture, representing that hero in as amusing a light as ever. The new Pathe Gazette and war pictures were…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12
Summary:

The first two episodes of 'Seven Pearls' and a Pathe Gold Rooster film 'Simon the Jester,' taken from the novel by W. J. Locke, featuring Edwin Arden, Irene Warfield and Alma Tell will be screened. New comics and British and American Gazettes will be screened next week.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-11 - 1919-03-14
Summary:

March 12, 13 and 14, showing Paramount Feature in 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Coney Island Princess.' Also Gazette and Comics. Monday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, 5th and 6th episode of Billie Burke in 'Gloria…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-12 - 1919-03-14
Summary:

12th, 13th and 14th March, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Coney Island Princess,' including Gazette and comics. Monday 17th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, 5th and 6th episodes, Billie Burke in…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-04 - 1919-04-08
Summary:

April 5, 6, 7 and 8, showing the final episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Also Gazette and Comics. Wednesday 9th, Paramount photoplay 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Girl Like That.' Monday 14th, matinee 5.15 p.m., see 'Redeeming Love' (Paramount 5 parts).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-05 - 1919-04-08
Summary:

5th, 6th, 7th and 8th April, showing the final episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Also Gazette and comics. Wednesday 9th, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Girl Like That.' Monday 14th April, matinee at 5.15 p.m., see 'Redeeming Love' (…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-09 - 1919-04-11
Summary:

9th, 10th and 11th April, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Girl Like That.' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday 12th, also Paramount in 5 parts, 'Rolling Stones.' Monday, 14th April, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'Redeeming Love' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-09 - 1919-04-11
Summary:

April 9, 10 and 11, Paramount photoplay 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Girl Like That.' Also Gazette and Comics. Saturday 13th, Paramount 5 parts, 'Rolling Stones.' Monday 14th, matinee 5.15 p.m., 'Redeeming Love' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-30
Summary:

Desperate Trails,' is showing at the World Theatre. It is a good picture in every respect, with Harry Carey and Irene Rich in the principal roles. Film synopsis included. The Screen Magazine is shown, also a good comedy. At the matinees at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., two further episodes of '…

10
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Jack Hoxie in 'Where Is This West?' a Universal picture. Illustration included. September 29 Remarks: Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Hand of Vengeance' ep. 7 and 8 and 'Vod-a-vil' and 'A London Bobby.' Usual prices. September 30 Remarks:…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Hoxie in 'Where Is This West?' Film plot included. Today till Thursday at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Hand of Vengeance' [sic], ep. 7 & 8 and 'Vod-a-vil' & 'A London Bobby.' Usual prices.…

12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-29
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, the King of the saddle, Jack Hoxie (with Mary Philbin) in 'Where Is This West?' Commencing Wednesday 1st October, 'Lucretia Lombard,' featuring Irene Rich and Monte Blue (Warner Brothers classic of the screen). Don't forget the date.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-30 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

The King of the saddle, Jack Hoxie in 'Where Is This West?' Final show today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Irene Rich and Monte Blue in 'Lucretia Lombard,' a drama of flaming passion, adapted from the famous novel by Kathleen Norris (a Harry Rapf production). Today…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-30 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Warner Bros. classics of the screen, 'Lucretia Lombard,' a drama of flaming passion, adapted from the famous novel by Kathleen Norris, featuring Irene Rich and Monte Blue (a Harry Rapf production). Commencing tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Advanced prices. Also Jack Hoxie in '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-30 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, Warner Bros. presents 'Lucretia Lombard' adapted from the novel by Kathleen Norris, featuring Irene Rich and Monte Blue, a Harry Rapf production. Final show today, Jack Hoxie in 'Where Is This West?'