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: 1918-12-24 - 1918-12-30
Summary:

A Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, 'Lunchon the Cricket,' on 25th, 26th and 27th December. Mary Pickford is featured. Various comics included. Christmas matinee at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, 25th December. A drama in 6 parts, 'My Love Does Not Die,' in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Friday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-25 - 1918-12-25
Summary:

25th, 26th and 27th December, see Mary Pickford in 'Lunchon the Cricket' [sic], a Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, including various comics. Wednesday, 25th Xmas matinee at 4 p.m., Friday, 27th matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'My Love Does Not Die,' a drama in 6 parts.

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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: 1919-01-15 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

15th, 16th and 17th January, showing 'Colorado' in 5 parts, a great dramatic masterpiece, produced from the story by August [sic] Thomas, including Gazette and comics. Friday, 17th matinee 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating, 'Fanchon, the Cricket,' Paramount feature in 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-15 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

January 15, 16, and 17, showing 'Colorado' (in 5 parts,) a great dramatic masterpiece produced from the story by Augustus Thomas, also Gazette and Comics. Friday January 17, matinee at 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating: 'Fanchon, the Cricket,' a Paramount feature in 5…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-18
Summary:

The Paramount feature 'Fanchon the Cricket' featuring Mary Pickford in five parts will be repeated at this afternoon's matinee. Another Paramount picture 'Kindling' featuring Charlotte Walker in five parts will be shown on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-18 - 1919-03-21
Summary:

March 19, 20 and 21, Paramount photoplay 5 parts, Mary Pickford in 'The Girl of Yesterday.' Also Gazette and Comics. Wednesday 22nd, 9th and 10th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' Tuesday 25th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 7th and 8th episodes, Billie Burke in 'Gloria…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-19 - 1919-03-21
Summary:

19th, 20th and 21st March, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Mary Pickford in 'The Girl of Yesterday.' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday 22nd, 8th and 10th episodes, 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Tuesday 25th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 7th and 8th episodes, Billie Burke in '…

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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: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-14
Summary:

Tonight! Mary Pickford as 'Mistress Nell.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-14
Summary:

Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Mistress Nell.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-14
Summary:

Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Mistress Nell.'

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-13
Summary:

Mistress Nell,' a beautiful play in which Mary Pickford plays the leading role, will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre tonight and tomorrow night. Vitagraph comedies are also shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-24
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre has been successful in securing that powerful drama 'The Foundling,' featuring Mary Pickford, which will be screened for the first time on Saturday next. Film synopsis included.