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: 1916-10-23
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre saw some full houses on Saturday and Sunday, testifying to the popularity of the new American film 'The Million Dollar Mystery.' In addition to the 3rd and 4th episodes of this, a very bright little two-part Gaumont comic was shown, 'The Trouserless Policeman…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-16 - 1920-02-17
Summary:

Tonight, Margery Wilson and a brilliant cast in a sparkling comedy-drama in five parts, 'Mountain Dew,' a bright romance, showing landscape views of great beauty which add interest to the picture.

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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.'

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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.'

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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.

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

The new programme announced by the Hongkong Theatre is full of fun and excitement. There are no fewer than three splendid comedies by the celebrated Triangle-Keystone Company – 'A Modern Enoch Arden,' 'Bright Lights' and 'She Needed a Doctor.' During the four nights…

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

Two big attractions will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre from today up to Tuesday. They are 'A modern Enoch Arden' in which Joe Jackson is the prime mover in an exciting and interesting comedy, and 'Bright Lights,' featuring Mabel Normand. In addition to the two films…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-28
Summary:

Wilfred Lucas in a brilliant picture play founded on the fine old poem 'Jim Bludso.' Adapted from the poems by the Hon. John Hay Secretary of the State during the McKinley administration.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Wilfred Lucas in a brilliant picture play founded on the fine old poem, 'Jim Bludso,' adapted from the poems by the late Hon. John Hay, secretary of State during the McKinley administration. A Story of a steamboat engineer who braves death so that others may…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Wilfred Lucas in 'Jim Bludso,' adapted from the poems by John Hay.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-17
Summary:

A best man with a revolver is one of the exciting features of the drama 'Time, Locks and Diamonds,' [sic] at the Hongkong Theatre. It is a five-reel picture by John Lynch and J. G. Hawks, in which William Desmond appears. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-10
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, Thos. Ince presents the favourite star Dorothy Dalton in 'The Price Mark,' a story by John Ritchie. The Bray's Studio paramount pictures will continue their series of very interesting events in addition to some comic comedies which will be given at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-11
Summary:

A charming love story enacted in a gay art colony will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre, when Dorothy Dalton will be seen in a comedy-drama written by John B. Ritchie

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

An extraordinary production by the Graphic Film Co., a splendid drama written and directed by Ivan Abramson is now screening at the Hongkong Theatre in seven parts entitled 'The Moral Suicide.' John Mason, famous on the American stage for many years, is starred in this sensational play…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

A drama entitled 'The Moral Suicide' written and directed by Ivan Abramson, is now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. John Mason is starred in this play as Richard Covington. John Mason is rated with French actor, Guitry, by no less an authority than Augustus Thomas, the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

The Moral Suicide' a 7-part Graphic Film Co. drama written and directed by Ivan Abramson is now screening at the Hongkong Theatre. The film starred John Mason.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-12
Summary:

Bullet Proof,' starring Harry Carey, will be shown from today at the Hongkong Theatre. 'Bullet Proof' is the work of John Frederick, and it was produced for Universal by Lynn Reynolds, the director responsible for 'The Brute Breaker,' 'Overland Red,' and other…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-21
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Freeze Out' starring Harry Carey was screened last night. It is directed by Jack Ford, and is supported by Helen Ferguson, J. Farrell McDonald, Joe Harris, Charles Le Moyne and Mrs. Lydia Yeamans Titus. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-21
Summary:

The Freeze Out,' a Universal photo-drama on life in the old west, will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre today. The film starred Harry Carey, Helen Ferguson. Ferguson was previously starring in 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore.' Other casts included J. Farrell McDonald, Joe Harris and…