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: 1918-05-22 - 1918-05-24
Summary:

22nd, 23rd and 24th May, 1918, screening 'Jack o' Hearts,' a thrilling and powerful drama complete in 6 parts. Also various comics. Saturday, 25th May, see the great and wonderful film, 'The Barrier' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-24
Summary:

An exclusive drama-picture 'Jack of Diamonds' is now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre and pictures will be screened at matinees, including 'A Soul Enslaved,' Rex Beach's 'The Barrier.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

Saturday 4th to Tuesday 7th, January, showing 'Father and the Boys' from George Ade's famous story, in 5 parts, also various comics. Monday 6th, matinee at 5.15 p.m. by special request repeating, 'The Star of Bethlehem.' Tuesday 7th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-04 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

Saturday, 4th to Tuesday, 7th January, showing 'Father and the Boys,' from George Ade's famous story in 5 parts, including various comics. Monday 6th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating 'The Star of Bethlehem.' Tuesday 7th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-07 - 1919-01-07
Summary:

Tonight, showing 'Father and the Boys,' from George Ade's famous story in 5 parts, including various comics. Today (Tuesday) 7th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Jack,' drama in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-21 - 1919-05-23
Summary:

21st, 22nd and 23rd May, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts from Charles Dickens' famous novel, 'Great Expectations,' featuring Louise Huff and Jack Pickford. Also various comics. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-21 - 1919-05-23
Summary:

May 21, 22 and 23, showing Paramount feature 5 parts, from Charles Dickens famous novel, 'Great Expectations,' featuring Louise Huff and Jack Pickford. Also various Comics. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-22
Summary:

Louise Huff and Jack Pickford, the two principal roles in Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations,' have proved the predicted success in Yesterday's show in Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-15
Summary:

From tomorrow, at the Hongkong Theatre, a well-selected picture has been announced to be screened, 'The Varmint,' in which Jack Pickford takes the leading part. It is a film worth seeing. It consists of five parts and will run until Friday night, when the Louisian trio and Quartette…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-15
Summary:

By Right of Purchase' starred by Norma Talmadge is running at the Hongkong Theatre. Film synopsis included. Tomorrow a new programme, a five part play 'Varmint' starring Jack Pickford, and the popular 'Fatty' will be shown. While the famous Louisana Trio and Quartette…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-16 - 1921-02-18
Summary:

Jack Pickford in 'The Varmint,' a Paramount picture in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-16 - 1921-02-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'The Varmint,' a Paramount picture in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-16
Summary:

A new programme is billed at Hongkong Theatre, in which Jack Pickford takes the leading role in 'The Varmint.' At the same time, a Paramount picture featuring the popular 'Fatty' in 'Oh! Doctor' will be screened. The Louisiana Trio and Quartette will appear again.…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-16 - 1921-02-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Paramount presents Jack Pickford in 'The Varmint.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-16 - 1921-04-19
Summary:

Jack Pickford in 'Huck and Tom' or 'The Further Adventures of Tom Sawyer,' a Paramount picture. At 7.15 p.m., Madge Kennedy in 'Strictly Confidential.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-16 - 1921-04-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Huck and Tom,' the picture that will appeal to all boys and girls between the age of 4 and 40.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-16
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, Jessy [sic] L. Lasky presents Jack Pickford in 'Huck and Tom' or the 'Further Adventures of Tom Sawyer' by Mark Twain, in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m. the drama 'Strictly Confidential' will be shown.

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-16 - 1921-04-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Pickford in 'Huck and Tom.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-20 - 1921-04-22
Summary:

Artcraft presents Jack Pickford and Louise Huff in 'Jack and Jill,' Smiling Bill in 'Billy's Fortune' and Paramount Pictograph No. 1152.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-20 - 1921-04-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Jack and Jill,' an Artcraft special.