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: 1920-01-15
Summary:

There is a very varied and interesting programme provided for the patrons of the Hongkong Theatre this week. A Triangle comedy-drama, 'Borrowed Plumage,' featuring Bessie Barriscale, is the principal item. The story is well constructed by J. C. Hawks and admirably handled by Raymond B…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-09-30
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre screened 'The Sea Hawk.' The picture closely follows Rafael Sabatini's book. The film exhibited some extremely realistic scenes of the slave market and galley ship.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-25
Summary:

Dorothy Dalton in 'Flare-Up Sal,' by J. G. Hawks, Billy West in 'Going Straight,' and Paramount Gazette at usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-17
Summary:

A best man with a revolver is one of the exciting features of the drama 'Time, Locks and Diamonds,' [sic] at the Hongkong Theatre. It is a five-reel picture by John Lynch and J. G. Hawks, in which William Desmond appears. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-12
Summary:

The World Theatre is showing a picture 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl,' in which the famous star Gladys Walton takes the leading role. In addition, J. G. Hawks has fashioned his tale after the manner of Mark Twain's 'Prince and the Pauper.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-21 - 1917-04-21
Summary:

Coming screening of Pathe's 'The New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' in 14 episodes, featuring Burr McIntosh, Lolita Robertson and Max Tigman, from the stories of George Randolph Chester; Photos included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-23 - 1917-04-23
Summary:

Tomorrow: Screening of Pathe's 'The New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' in 14 episodes, featuring Burr McIntosh, Lilita Robertson and Max Tigman, from the stories of George Randolph Chester; Photos included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-24 - 1917-04-24
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' in 14 episodes, featuring Burr McIntosh, Lilita Robertson and Max Tigman, from the stories of George Randolph Chester; Photos included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-12
Summary:

A Chinese was charged with hawking tickets for a Chinese theatre without no license. A fine was imposed by his Worship.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-07
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Mr. J. J. Blake wrote a reply to 'Vox.' – 'There are however limits to film reproduction here which he is probably not aware of. The picture he alludes to and many others equally as informative regarding the war cannot be obtained here for love nor…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, theatre-goers will have an opportunity to see the latest Universal-Jewel production entitled 'Under Crimson Skies' featuring the Colossus of the screen, Elmo Lincoln, the celebrated star of 'Tarzan of the Apes' and 'The Romance of Tarzan.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-07
Summary:

Today's change of programme in Hongkong Theatre is 'The Iron Strain' in six parts, featuring Dustin Framum [sic] with Enid Mackey and Louise Glaum. On Saturday next a Triangle comedy drama 'Borrowed Plumage' in five parts will be screened, featuring Bessie Barriscale.…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-10-12 - 1925-10-12
Summary:

Today only, Hoot Gibson in 'The Saddle Hawk.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-12 - 1925-10-12
Summary:

Today only, Hoot Gibson in 'The Saddle Hawk.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-03 - 1925-01-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., The Pantaloonatics, the exceedingly clever revue company from H. M. S. Durban 10 capable and well-trained performers in a melodious and mirthful entertainment along the lines made popular by the co-optimists. Prices: $2.00 and $1.00, by kind permission of Captain…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-28 - 1925-09-28
Summary:

The Sea Hawk,' a First National picture directed by Frank Lloyd with Milton Sills.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-11
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-12 - 1925-10-12
Summary:

Today only, Hoot Gibson in a rip another western comedy drama, 'The Saddle Hawk.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-09
Summary:

The schedule of complimentary performance at the Victoria Theatre on Friday is provided. The entertainment is given by Messrs Ramos and Ramos to their popular manager, Mr. J. Blake. Comic pictures 'Bobby Pulls the Trigger' and 'Love, Luck & Gasoline' will be shown.

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-29 - 1925-09-29
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Sea Hawk.' Usual prices.