A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-29 - 1918-03-29
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 30th March, the Universal's greatest serial, 'The Red Ace' featuring Marie Walcamp. Also Charlie Chaplin and Nestor comedies. Wednesday 3rd, April, Broadway Universal features present Jane Cowl and 'The Garden of Lies.' Illustration included.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-03 - 1918-04-05
Summary:

3rd, 4th and 5th April, screening 'The Garden of Lies,' a gripping dramatic novelty, complete story in six parts, featuring the fascinating Broadway star Miss Jane Cowl. Also comics. Saturday, 6th April. See 3rd and 4th episodes, 'The Red Ace.'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-03
Summary:

Universal's 'The Red Ace' was screened and a new drama 'Jane Cowl' together with Charlie Chaplin's comic films will be shown.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. No. 2511.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-22 - 1919-10-24
Summary:

22nd, 23rd and 24th October, showing drama in 5 parts, 'Jane Shore' and various comics. Saturday 25th, see episodes 9 and 10 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel 2511.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-22 - 1919-10-24
Summary:

October 22, 23 and 24, showing a drama in 5 parts, 'Jane Shore,' and various Comics. Saturday 25th, see episodes 9 and 10 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-24
Summary:

The serial film 'Houdini' has been attracting large attendances at the Hongkong Theatre. This week's programme is very attractive including 'Jane Shore.'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-29 - 1920-10-01
Summary:

Tonight! Bessie Barriscale in 'Plain Jane.'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. No. 2511.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-29 - 1920-10-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'Plain Jane.'

9
Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-29
Summary:

Tonight the new programme at the Hongkong Theatre will include a beautiful Triangle production in five parts, 'The Plain Jane' featuring Betty Barriscale [sic].

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Headline: The Hongkong Theatre: Tel 2511.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-29 - 1920-10-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'Plain Jane.'

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1920-09-30
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-30
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre started with a new programme last night. The famous star Bessie Barriscale takes the leading role in the Triangle production of five parts 'Plain Jane,' a magnificent picture and very amusing. An attractive drama is anticipated for Saturday next, together with some…

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-23
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing a splendid play entitled 'The Devil Stone' featuring Geraldine Farrar with a strong supporting cast. At tomorrow's matinee a Triangle film 'Plain Jane' is to be screened and at 7.15 there will be further episodes of the serial 'The…

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: 'The Game's Up'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-17
Summary:

Ruth Clifford, the Bluebird star, comes to the Hongkong Theatre in 'The Game's Up,' a new comedy-drama in five reels. The star is supported by a notable cast, headed by Al Ray, a cousin of the better-known Charlie. The photoplay was directed by Elsie Jane Wilson from the script of…