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: 1917-02-26 - 1917-02-27
Summary:

See the new programme, including 'For Love of a Maid,' Pathe color feature photoplay, featuring Jackie Saunders in 4 parts; 'Florence Rose Fashions' (2nd series), something entirely new; performance by Abbott and Martell.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-28 - 1917-03-03
Summary:

On Mar 2, 'Two Little Vagabonds,' 1st episode in 4 parts; 'Another's Fault' and 'The Great War'; interesting: 'Florence Rose Fashions' and 'Betty Prepares for Cool Weather'; comic: 'A Film Johnnie' by Chaplin.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-07
Summary:

To the Editor of the Hongkong Telegraph from H. W. Ray – Sir, I shall be glad if you will extend to me the courtesy of a few lines of space to reply to the paragraph headed 'Amusing incident at a local Cinema,' in your last evening's issue. The writer of it seems to have extracted…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-27 - 1922-10-28
Summary:

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

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-28
Summary:

Tomorrow, Star Theatre is going to screen a comedy, entitled 'Johnny Get Your Gun' featuring Fred Stone.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-30 - 1922-10-31
Summary:

Today 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Fred Stone in 'Johnny-Get-Your-Gun.' Tomorrow, no performance owing to the Star Theatre being hired by the Japanese Community for the celebration of the Birthday of H. I. J. M. Wednesday to Thursday, Ethel Clayton in 'Pettigrew's Girl.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-10 - 1923-10-12
Summary:

Captain Fly-by-Night' starring Johnnie Walker, and Buster Keaton in 'The Pale Face.' October 12 Remarks: Ad. on 'Captain Fly-by-Night' only.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-10
Summary:

Johnston McCulley, who wrote the story of 'Captain Fly-by-Night.' Johnnie Walker's starring feature now at the Coronet, scored an even bigger success with it than with 'the Mark of Zorro,' the story he wrote for Douglas Fairbanks. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-10
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Captain Fly-by-Night,' until Saturday. The story was written by Johnston M'Culley [sic] who also wrote the story of 'The Mark of Zorro' which featured Douglas Fairbanks. Mr. M'Culley has made the action scenes of 'Captain Fly…

10
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-10 - 1923-10-12
Summary:

Captain Fly-by-Night' starring Johnnie Walker. Also Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface.'

11
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-30 - 1923-10-30
Summary:

Tue. & Wed. at 5.30 & 9.15, Johnnie Walker in 'Captain Fly by Night.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

Johnnie Walker, the new star, makes a great hero in this film.

13
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-30 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Johnnie Walker in 'Captain Fly-by-Night.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-02 - 1924-01-05
Summary:

January 1st to Saturday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'In the Name of the Law,' by a cast including Ralph Lewis, Ellar [sic] Hall, Johnie [sic] Walker and Claire M'Dowell [sic]. Admission, 9.15 p.m., $1.2 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., 80 and 50 cents. Usual price. Booking at the Theatre.…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

In the Name of the Law,' an Emory Johnson production shown for the first time at the World Theatre yesterday. It was produced, directed and starred by Emory Johnson, also with Ralph Lewis, Claire McDowell, Ella Hall and Johnnie Walker. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-02 - 1924-01-05
Summary:

January 1st to Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'In the Name of the Law,' featuring Ralph Lewis, Ella Hall, Johnnie Walker and Claire McDowell. Admission: 9.15, $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15, 80 cents and 50 cents. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-23
18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-05 - 1924-03-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Ralph Lewis & Johnny [sic] Walker in 'The Third Alarm,' 'Felix Minds the Kids' [sic], and International News 99.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-05 - 1924-03-08
Summary:

Today at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ralph Lewis and Johnny [sic] Walker in 'The Third Alarm.' Also 'Felix Minds the Kid' and International News 99.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12