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: 1911-11-21
Summary:

At the Theatre Royal on Saturday, the management of the Palace Theatre, Mount Austin, is producing one of their well-known variety entertainments. Performances by Mr. and Mrs. Worcester, Mrs. Walker and Mr. Donne.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

Louis Rohmeyer, who was walking around the world for a wager, was stolen $10. The criminal was brought into court by Sergeant Pitt and was sentenced one month's hard labour and 4 hours ' stocks. The 'pedestrian' stated in evidence that he engaged the defendant to convey him…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-22 - 1916-03-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Sleep Walkers' (3 parts) and 'Plaything of an Hour' (3 parts); Coming film: 'Adventures of Farandoul'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-23 - 1916-03-23
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Sleep Walkers' (3 parts) and 'Plaything of an Hour' (3 parts); Coming film: 'Adventures of Farandoul'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-24 - 1916-03-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Sleep Walkers' (3 parts) and 'Plaything of an Hour' (3 parts); Coming film: 'Adventures of Farandoul'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-25 - 1916-04-27
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Hypocrites' (5 parts), 'The Sleep Walker', 'The Old Curiosity Shop' and 'His Second Childhood'; Coming film: 'On the Belgian Battlefields'; 25% of gross takings at the coming performance will be handed over to War…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-01 - 1917-03-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Two Little Vagabonds' (1st episode), 'The Great War', Interesting: 'Florence Rose Fashions' (Betty Prepards For Cool Weather) and 'A Film Johnnie' by Chaplin

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-02 - 1917-03-05
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Two Little Vagabonds' (1st episode), 'The Great War', Interesting: 'Florence Rose Fashions' (Betty Prepards For Cool Weather) and 'A Film Johnnie' by Chaplin

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-23 - 1918-05-23
Summary:

The three big productions of the year: 'The Barrier' in 7 parts, 8,000 feet, produced by the Rex Beach Motion Pictures Co.; 'The Mormon Maid' in 6 parts, 6,000 feet, featuring Mae Murray; 'The Lust of the Ages' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, featuring Lillian Walker. Watch…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-23
Summary:

By arrangement with the Hongkong Film Exchange Company, Hongkong Theatre have secured the sole rights for China of exceptional films. The first is from the story of Rex Beach, 'The Barrier' issued by the Rex Beach Motion Picture Company. Another is 'The Mormon Maid' featuring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-31 - 1918-05-31
Summary:

The next exclusive feature, a 32-centimeter dramatic shot that has started the film world, Lillian Walker in 'The Lust of the Ages,' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, produced by Ogden Pictures Corporation. Book your seats early for Saturday, 1st June. Dress circle, $1.00; first-class, 50 cents…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-01 - 1918-06-01
Summary:

Saturday, 1st to Tuesday, 4th June at 9.15 p.m. performance, screening the beautiful film in 7 parts, 'The Lust of the Ages.' 7 p.m. performance and also at Saturday matinees 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., showing 'The Barrier' in 7 parts. Remarks: Another ad. on page 10. 'The Lust…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-01
Summary:

The second of the series 'The Lust of the Ages' from the book by Aaton Hoffman will be shown tonight, starring Lillian Walker. Repeat performances of 'The Barrier' will be given this afternoon matinees.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-15 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

15th, 16th and 17th January, showing 'Colorado' in 5 parts, a great dramatic masterpiece, produced from the story by August [sic] Thomas, including Gazette and comics. Friday, 17th matinee 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating, 'Fanchon, the Cricket,' Paramount feature in 5…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-18 - 1919-01-20
Summary:

Saturday 18th to Tuesday 21st January, showing 'Kindling,' Paramount feature in 5 parts, featuring Charlotte Walker, including Gazette and comics. Monday 20th matinee at 5.15 p.m., Pathe drama, 'The Golden Sword-Knot' in 5 parts. Wednesday 21st January, see 'The Voice on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-18
Summary:

The Paramount feature 'Fanchon the Cricket' featuring Mary Pickford in five parts will be repeated at this afternoon's matinee. Another Paramount picture 'Kindling' featuring Charlotte Walker in five parts will be shown on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-02
Summary:

From tomorrow, Charlie Chaplin comedies in 2 parts will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Cure,' 'The Fireman' and 'The Floor Walker.' 'The Hungry Heart' will be shown with new comics at matinee and 7.15 performances.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-28 - 1920-07-30
Summary:

Tonight, Charlotte Walker in 'Sloth,' one of 'The Seven Deadly Sins.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-25 - 1921-08-25
Summary:

Our experience of Hongkong audiences convinces us that 'Don't Ever Marry' is the sort of photoplay that Hongkong most enjoys. It is farce, pure and simple, and uproarious farce at that. It is the kind of stuff of which 'Charley's Aunt,' 'Jane,' 'What…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-27 - 1922-10-28
Summary:

Today to Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Pioneer Film Co. presents Grace Davison and Conway Tearle in 'Atonement,' from Leo Tolstoy's novel. Change of programme: Sunday, 6 and 9.15 p.m.; Monday, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m. 'Johnny Get Your Gun,' a Paramount special.