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…

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-22
Summary:

Beautiful Irene Castle in 'The Girl From Bohemia' at the Coronet. Photo included. May 19-22 remarks: 'Caught at His Own Game' and British Gazette Nos. 526-527. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-22
Summary:

May 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Girl from Bohemia,' 'Caught at His Own Game' and British Gazette Nos. 526-527. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-19
Summary:

Beautiful Irene Castle in 'The Girl from Bohemia.' Picture included.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-21
Summary:

May 19, 20, 21 and 22 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Girl from Bohemia.' Also 'Caught at His Own Game' and British Gazette No. 526-527. Booking at Robinson's. May 22-23 Remarks: Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-20
Summary:

A delightful film 'The Girl from Bohemia' is now being shown at the Coronet. It is finely-acted photo-play with Mrs. Irene Castle in the role as Alice Paige. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-20
Summary:

Why this film has not been more widely advertised is a mystery, for it is perhaps one of the best ever screened at this theatre. Mrs Vernon Castle is in the leading role. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Creighton Hale and Gladys Hulette in 'Annexing Bill,' a five part Pathe success. Matinee tomorrow, Irene Castle in 'The Girl from Bohemia.' February 16 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'Never Touched Me.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-14
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5 and 9.15 p.m., Creighton Hale and Gladys Hulette in 'Annexing Bill,' a five-part Pathe success. Matinee, tomorrow at 6 p.m., Irene Castle in 'The Girl from Bohemia.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5 and 9.15 p.m., Greighton [sic] Hale and Gladys Hulette in 'Annexing Bill,' a 5 parts Pathe success. Matinee, tomorrow at 6 p.m., Irene Castle in 'The Girl from Bohemia.' February 16 Remarks: Ad. on 'Annexing Bill,' also showing Harold Lloyd in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-17 - 1920-02-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the Bell's Vaudeville. Also Irene Castle in 'The Girl from Bohemia,' in five intense parts. Matinee today at 5.15 p.m., Geraldine O'Brien and Thurlow Bergen in 'A Woman's Flight.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-17 - 1920-02-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Bell's Vaudeville,' also Irene Castle in 'The Girl from Bohemia' in 5 parts. February 17 Remarks: Matinee today at 5.15 p.m., Geraldine O'Brien and Thurlow Bergen in 'A Woman's Fight.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-18 - 1920-02-21
Summary:

The Bell's Vaudeville. Also Irene Castle in 'The Girl from Bohemia.'