A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-04-25 - 1908-04-29
Summary:

(Opposite Central Market) Tonight. New films! 'The Sinking of the Mary Jane.' Schedule details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-27 - 1911-10-31
Summary:

Special attractions at 9:15 p.m. from Saturday, 28th October. Comedy, The 'Liberte' Catastrofes: 'Neighbours' by Max Linder, 'Back to the Prairie,' 'The Traitor,' 'Trying to Grow,' 'Jane's Sleeping Sickness,' 'Champion Club…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-27 - 1916-05-31
Summary:

The seventh and eighth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine [sic]' from Sunday, 28th to Tuesday, 30th May. Pictures including 'Jane Shore.' Pathe's British gazette included. Comics including 'Safety First' by Starlight and 'The Fatal Taxi' [sic] (by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Creighton Hale and Gladys Hulette in 'Annexing Bill.' Here is a fine example of what a light romantic comedy should be. A spirited romance and an elemental plot closely knit and splendidly arranged so that the tense interest is sustained right up to the last minute.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-26
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'On the Brink' featuring the charming and great actress Belle Robinne. 'Bees in His Bonnet.' Do not ask us to give you the plot of this Harold Lloyed [sic] comedy. Just see the films. Matinee Thursday, 27th March at 5.15 p.m., 'The White Scar,' a…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-10 - 1920-08-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Jane Cowl in 'The Spreading Dawn.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 10 and 11.

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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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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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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-07
Summary:

One of the most talented casts whichever portrayed a James Oliver Curwood story on the screen is to be found in 'Isobel or The Trail's End,' which opens a run in Coronet Theatre. The film starred House Peters and Jane Novak. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-07 - 1921-05-10
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, House Peters and Jane Novak in 'Isobel.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-09
Summary:

The production notes, synopsis and review of James Oliver Curwood's famous novel adaption 'Isobel or The Trail's End,' an Edwin Carewe production which features House Peters and Jane Novak. The film was shown in Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-29 - 1921-06-30
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, final episodes of 'The Lost City' and the Australian's first match in England at the Coronet. Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jane Cowl in 'The Spreading Dawn' in 6 parts, Snub Pollard Comedy and Mexican Scenic film at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-08 - 1922-02-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.' Also China Gazette, Topical Budget and ‘Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Rex Beach's 'The Silver Horde.' Also Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-09 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.' Also China Gazette, Topical Budget and ‘Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Tom Moore in 'Toby's Bow.' Also six piece orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.' Also China Gazette, Topical Budget and ‘Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beauty Market.' Monthly tickets at $6.00 each.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episodes of 'The White Horseman' featuring Art Acord. Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-28 - 1922-10-28
Summary:

Today only, give your family a picnic by taking them to see Wanda Hawley in 'A Kiss in Time.' Sunday matinee only (29th) 9 p.m. sharp, Eva Novak in 'Wolves of North' [sic]. Beginning from Sunday to Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Universal special attraction, Monroe…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-16