A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-25 - 1917-05-26
Summary:

Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (1st & 2nd Story), story by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow featuring Anna Nilsonn and Tom Moore; British, French and American Gazettes and 'The Cash Girl's Lovers'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-15 - 1917-06-15
Summary:

Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (7th & 8th Story) by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow, British and American Gazettes, Comic Pictures and Cartoon; Special matinees at Saturday and Sunday

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-16 - 1917-06-16
Summary:

Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (7th & 8th Story) by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow, British and American Gazettes, Comic Pictures and Cartoon; Special matinees at today and tomorrow

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-15 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Frank Keenan's screen triumph 'More Trouble.' Film plot included. Hailed by the New York critics as the best picture play of the year! May 15-17 remarks: 'Her Painted Hero' and British Gazette No. 524-525 (President Wilson in London). Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-15 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'More Trouble,' 'Her Painted Hero' and British Gazette Nos. 524-525 (President Wilson in London). Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-15 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'More Trouble.' Also 'Her Painted Hero' and British Gazette No. 524-525. (President Wilson in London.) Booking at Robinson's. May 15 Remarks: Frank Keenan's screen triumph, More Trouble. Starting today at The Coronet.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-16
Summary:

With the customary idea of supplying films that are a pleasure to see and free from penny-dread-fullness, the Coronet Theatre management yesterday presented an excellent picture programme, the star film being 'More Trouble.' The piece is excellently acted by Frank Keenan. Film synopsis…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'Lord John's Journal,' Christy [sic] and Luke comedies. British Gazette. Last performances of episodes one and two of 'The Circus King.' Booking at the Theatre. February 16 remarks: 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Lord John's Journal.' Also Christie and Luke comedies, and British Gazette. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., last performances of episodes one and two of 'The Circus King.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Lord John's Journal,' also Christy [sic] and Luke comedies. Also British Gazette. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., last performances of episodes 1 and 2 of 'The Circus King.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. February 16 Remarks: Tonight…

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

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Lord John's Journal.' Also Christie and Luke comedies, and British Gazette. Today at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts. Also Rolin comedy. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-22 - 1921-04-26
Summary:

Joseph M. Schenck presents Constance Talmadge in 'A Virtuous Vamp,' a John-emerson-Anita Loos Production. It's a First National attraction. April 22 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 only, episodes 3 and 4 of 'Pirate Gold,' British Gazette and 'Park Your Car.' April 23…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-22 - 1921-04-26
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, Joseph M. Schenck presents Constance Talmadge in 'A Virtuous Vamp,' a John Emerson-Anita Loos production, a First National attraction. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, episodes 3 and 4 of 'Pirate Gold.' Also British Gazette and 'Park Your Car.' Plot…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-08
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Barefoot Boy' featuring John Bowers, Marjorie Daw, Sylvia Breamer, and a marvellous all star cast. Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the 'Fight and Win' series. Picture or illustration…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-08 - 1925-04-08
Summary:

Last chance to see 'The Barefoot Boy,' based on Whittier's immortal poem, with an all-star cast including Marjorie Daw, John Bowers, etc. Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Tomorrow and Friday only, 'Three Weeks…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-08 - 1925-04-08
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Barefoot Boy,' based on Whittier's Whittier's immortal poem, with an all-star cast including Marjorie Daw, John Bowers, etc. Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the 'Fight and Win' series.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-09 - 1925-04-14
Summary:

Starting Saturday, 11th, Elinor Glyn's 'Three Weeks,' a Goldwyn picture with Conrad Nagel and Aileen Pringle, directed by Alan Crosland, scenario by Elinor Glyn, continuity by Carey Wilson and June Mathis. With special musical setting. Illustration included. April 11 Remarks: Ad.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-10
Summary:

Probably no motion picture cast ever before was selected with so much care as that of 'Three Weeks,' the Goldwyn studio's film version of Elinor Glyn's famous love story, showing at the World Theatre tomorrow. Aileen Pringle, a little-known screen actress then, was chosen for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening Goldwyn studios' film version of Elinor Glyn's famous love story 'Three Weeks.' The film is directed by Alan Crosland who was assisted by Mrs. Glyn herself in selecting the players. Aileen Pringle and Conrad Nagel were chosen for the…