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: 1902-05-05 - 1902-05-07
Summary:

Performances by Miss Rosa Barnes, Mr Harry Gray, Miss Malvena Moore, Mr John R. Reynolds, Miss Agnes Freed, Don Frances and Frank Frances, Madame Weber, Mr Tom Queen, Miss Marie Barton and Mr Joe Somers. The Biograph showing all the latest stirring scenes from South Africa during the War. Harry…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-05-05 - 1902-05-08
Summary:

The Company have arrived by the S.S. 'Rosetta Maru' and will positively open on Thursday, 8th May, at the Theatre Royal. Performances by Miss Rosa Barners, Harry Gray, Malvena Moore, John R. Reynolds, Agnes Freed, Don Frances and Frank Frances, Madame Weber, Tom Queen, Marie Barton and…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-22 - 1913-02-25
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. World's news in pictures, Pathe Gazette, is included. Programme including a fine scenic, 'The River Clyde'; 'School of Gymnasts' [sic]; 'A True Fish Story'; 'Rinking Mad.' The drama, Nais Miscoulin. Performances by Miss Cecile…

4
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-24 - 1913-02-25
Summary:

9.15 programme: World's News in Pictures by Pathe Gazette, 'Wiffles Tries Cinema Acting,' 'The River Clyde' (a fine scenic), 'School of Gymnasts' [sic], 'A True Fish Story,' and 'Rinking Mad'; 'Nais Miscovlin' (drama); performances…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-28 - 1913-11-01
Summary:

Boxing event: Seaman Powell v. Corpl Scott and Mr. J. Forbes v. Seaman Thompson; Film screening of fight for the light weigh championship 'Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers' (3,000 ft); Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-03 - 1913-11-03
Summary:

Boxing event: Seaman Powell v. Corpl Scott and Mr. J. Forbes v. Seaman Thompson; Film screening of 'Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers' (3,000 ft); Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-18 - 1914-07-21
Summary:

Film screenings including 'Wiffles Goes to the Dentist' and 'Joe Jeanette v. Georges Carpentier'; Screening of Pathe's German and International Gazette; Coming perforamnce by Albert Morrow

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-18 - 1914-07-21
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great fighting pictures 'Joe Jeanette vs Georges Carpentier,' 'Wiffles Goes to the Dentist,' and 'Pathe's German & International Gazette'; performance by Morrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-20 - 1914-10-21
Summary:

Screening of 'The Story of Father William' (2 parts); Looking for Joe Reed, the Musical Tramp with the Graet Duncan Coy

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-14 - 1917-05-14
Summary:

On May 15, Pathe's great photoplay, a beautiful comedy drama 'Lena Rivers' in 5 parts, strong acting and wonderful scenery; Pathe's Gazettes; comic, scenic, instructive films; on May 18, 'Who's Guilty,' 1st and 2nd series.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-15 - 1917-05-15
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's great photoplay 'Lena Rivers', Pathe's Gazettes; Coming film: 'Who's Guilty'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-22 - 1920-05-25
Summary:

Joe Jackson in an interesting comedy in four parts 'A Modern Enoch Arden.' Mabel Normand in 'Bright Lights.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-22 - 1920-05-25
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Joe Jackson in an interesting comedy in four parts, 'A Modern Enoch Arden' and Mabel Normand in 'Bright Lights.'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-22 - 1920-05-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Triangle-Keystone presents two big attractions, Joe Jackson in an interesting comedy in 4 parts, 'A Modern Enoch Arden' and Mabel Normand in 'Bright Lights.' Seats should be booked in advance.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-22 - 1920-05-25
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Triangle-Keystone present two big attractions, Joe Jackson in 'A Modern Enoch Arden' and Mabel Normand in 'Bright Lights.' Seats should be booked in advance.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-06 - 1920-12-07
Summary:

A tidal wave of thrills sweeps through the fifteen episodes of 'The Man Might' [sic], the first three of which will be seen at the Woping Theatre, 87, Des Voeux Road, Central, opposite the Central Market, on December 7th, 1920 at 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. William Duncan in this Vitagraph…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-10 - 1921-06-11
Summary:

A First National attraction, Marshall Neilan and James Oliver Curwood in 'The River's End,' at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. Remarks: Film poster included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-10 - 1921-06-11
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, a First National attraction, Marshall Neilan presents 'The River's End' by James Oliver Curwood. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-10 - 1921-06-10
Summary:

Tonight we are showing 'The River's End,' a First National masterpiece from James Oliver Curwood's story and directed by Marshall Neilan. This film is going to take Hongkong by storm! The only two pictures we have ever shown that could be compared with it were 'Back to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-10 - 1921-06-11
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, a First National attraction, Marshall Neilan presents 'The River's End' by James Oliver Curwood in 6 parts. Also Beatrice La Plante in 'A Regular Pal.'