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: 1917-04-28
Summary:

The management of the Bijou Theatre is to be congratulated in presenting before its patrons that extremely funny farce 'Are You a Mason?,' which has been filmed by the Famous Players Company, and for the presentations, which take place tonight and tomorrow, there should be very large…

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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: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-14
Summary:

You may know him as the writer of 'Lord John's Journal,' edited by L. N. and A. M. Williamson. He is an amateur detective and believe us, he is some sleuth. The Coronet have secured some pictures with this versatile Briton in the principal role and will present the first tonight…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-22 - 1917-02-22
Summary:

Screening of 'Father John'; Coming film: Pathe's 'Via Wireless'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10
Summary:

'Moral Suicide' is the punchy title of a new special feature soon to be released by the Victoria Theatre. It is written by Ivan Abramson, whose screen successes included 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and 'Sins of the…

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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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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-28 - 1917-04-28
Summary:

Screening of 'Are you a Mason?' and Keystone Comics

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-04 - 1920-08-06
Summary:

Tonight, Shirley Mason in 'Passion' in 5 parts, and one of the Seven Deadly Sins.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-28 - 1922-01-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, John Emerson and Anita Loos present 'Come on In.' Sunday at all shows, Mary Miles Minter in 'Nurse Marjorie.' Monday at all shows, H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Mary Miles Minter in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-11 - 1920-08-13
Summary:

Tonight, Shirley Mason in 'The Seventh Sin,' and the deadliest of 'Seven Deadly Sins.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-11 - 1920-08-13
Summary:

Tonight, Shirley Mason in 'The Seventh Sin,' the deadliest of 'The Seven Deadly Sins.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-28 - 1917-04-28
Summary:

On Sat and Sun, 'Are You a Mason?,' one of the greatest comedies; also Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-26 - 1917-04-26
Summary:

Screening of 'Tenessee's Partner' at 5 p.m. and 'Are You A Mason?' at 9 p.m.; It will also be shown at the Bijou Theatre

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-11 - 1920-08-13
Summary:

Tonight, McClure Pictures presents Shirley Mason in 'The Seventh Sin,' one of the deadliest of 'Seven Deadly Sins.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-04 - 1920-08-06
Summary:

Tonight, Shirley Mason in 'Passion,' a most interesting story in five parts, one of 'The Seven Deadly Sins.'

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-07 - 1916-09-09
Summary:

On Sept 9, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic]; The Great War, Pathe's Gazette; comics: John Bunny, Keystones.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-27 - 1917-04-27
Summary:

1 night only, 'Tennessees Partner' [sic], splendid drama in 5 parts; Paramount pictorials; on Sat and Sun, 'Are You a Mason?' (farcical comedy).

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-27 - 1917-04-27
Summary:

Screening of 'Tennessee's Pardner' and Paramount Pictorials; Coming film: 'Are you a Mason?'

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-16
Summary:

The management of the Palisade, Kowloon, has arranged a most attractive programme for tonight, when a full military band will again be in attendance. A special feature is being made of the Kowloon cartoons, which are the work of a local cartoonist. There will also be a number of local slides…