A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-04
Summary:

A beautiful and attractive drama, 'The Girl in the Web,' will be screened from tomorrow till Tuesday at the Hongkong Theatre. 'Miss Maitland, Private Secretary' by Geraldine Bonner, is the story from which 'The Girl in the Web' was taken. It introduces Miss Sweet in…

82
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-04
Summary:

The Weekend programme at the Coronet is about the following: the British Gazette, Goldwyn's Lampoons (No.1), a Bray cartoon, 'Help Wanted-Male' featuring Blanche Sweet, and the Snub Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby.' Besides, 'The Empire of Diamonds' is going to be…

83
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.

84
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-12
Summary:

Through the Wrong Door' from the novel by Jesse Lynch Williams, is Madge Kennedy's newest Goldwyn picture to be seen at Coronet Theatre, until Saturday. The story revolves about a girl who, in due time meets the hero of her heart and the inevitable happens. Film synopsis included.

85
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-24
Summary:

The principal attraction at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow will be Miss Daisy Harcourt, a clever comedienne, whose excellent entertainment has earned her great successes. Hongkong theatre-goers are assured of an enjoyable entertainment. Included in this week's a Jesse L. Lasky 'Paramont…

86
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-08
Summary:

A new motion picture concern under the name of the Oriental Film Company has opened offices at 18 Peking Road. We understand it is their intention to remodel motion picture enterprises throughout the Far East. The company is to be managed by Mr. David L. Shoolman of Boston, Mass., U. S. A.

87
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-11
Summary:

A new motion picture concern under the name of the Oriental Film Company has opened offices at 18, Peking Road, Shanghai. It is believed that it is the intention to promote motion picture enterprises throughout the Far East. The company is to be managed by Mr. David L. Shoolman of Boston, Mass…

88
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-04
Summary:

Felix O'Day turned to hate and revenge due to his trust and confidence violated by his dearest friend. The is the theme of the dramatic offering today at the Kowloon Theatre, where H. B. Warner, in the Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe production, 'Felix O'Day,' is being shown.

89
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-09
Summary:

This week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre gives a Paramount picture presented by Jesse L. Lasky, featuring George Beban in the leading role, 'One More American.' This fine play will start this afternoon and run till Tuesday night. Some very interesting pictured events and a…

90
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-09
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre Jesse L. Lasky presents George Beban in a beautiful Paramount picture 'One more American' in five parts, written and directed by William D. [sic] De Mille. A very interesting comedy in two parts, together with American news picture will also be shown.

91
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-23
Summary:

See Jack Deampsey [sic] give Willard the Knock-out Blow at 9.15 p.m. tonight. July 23 Remarks: At 7.15, Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th and Monday 25th, the Men of the American Fleet will be entertained by the Government.

92
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-28
Summary:

A film picturing Rupert's story and directed by Victor L. Schertzinger is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre. It is the naturalness of Chas. Ray that makes him so convincing and pleasing.Chas. Ray was successful in his late picture 'The Son of his Father,' and this new picture…

93
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre, 'the little house which shows the big picture,' which has been undergoing an extensive renovation, reopens on Saturday for four days with 'A Woman of Pleasure,' a seven-part melodrama filmed by Jesse D. Hampton for Pathe. The story was written by James…

94
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre has been undergoing extensive renovation, and it will reopen on Saturday, with 'A Woman of Pleasure,' filmed by Jesse D. Hampton for Pathe. The story was written by James Willard. Meanwhile, Miss Sweet takes a role in the film, and is given support by Wheeler Oakman…

95
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre is delighted to bring Blanche Sweet before the public again in her newest Pathe picture 'A Woman of Pleasure.' Miss Sweet came back to screen recently from 'The Unpardonable Sin.' Then Jesse D. Hampton induced her to sign a contract calling for her service…

96
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-13
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Blanche Sweet in 'A Woman of Pleasure,' an English melodrama which has made theatrical history, by Jesse D. Hampton in 7 parts. Illustration included.

97
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-01
Summary:

The power of suggestion plays an important part in 'One Hour Before Dawn,' Mansfield Scott's mystery drama which introduces H. B. Warner to the Pathe program, is at the Coronet Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

98
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-02
Summary:

A recent issue of The American Architect contained an extremely interesting article on 'Architecture and the Motion Picture,' by Carl A. Ziegler, who states the education value of the screen in the familiarizing the public with the little-known art form of architecture. It is in the…

99
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

In 'A Broadway Cowboy' the Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature at the Kowloon Theatre today, William Desmond portrays a young tenderfoot actor who suddenly finds himself the central figure in a lot of hair-raising, uncomfortable and highly amusing adventures in Montana and all for the love…

100
Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

In 'A Broadway Cowboy' the Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature at the Kowloon Theatre today, William Desmond starred as the lead role while the story is written by Byron Morgan.