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.

2
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.

3
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.

6
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.'

7
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.

8
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…

9
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.'

10
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.…

11
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.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Johnnie Walker in 'My Dad.' Tonight at 9.15 p.m. has been set aside as 'father and son' night, father and son will be admitted at 1 admission price. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15 for one day only, Gladys Walton in '…

13
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Johnnie Walker in 'My Dad.'

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Last day at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Johnnie Walker in 'My Dad.' The Star: Today, Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley.'

15
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

Sun. 10th to Tue. 12th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Laura La Plante in 'Excitement.' Film plot included. Usual prices. August 12 Remarks: From Wed. 13th to Sat. 16th, Johnnie Walker in 'The 4th. Musketeer.'

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-13
Summary:

Johnnie Walker in 'The 4th. Musketeeer.' Film plot included. Commencing Wed. 13th at the World Theatre. August 13 Remarks: Four small ad. on page 4, 7, 11 & 14.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-12
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the film version of H. C. Witwer's 'The 4th Musketeer,' for the first time tomorrow. The film was engineered by Johnnie Walker.

18
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-13 - 1924-08-16
Summary:

Wed. 13th to Sat. 16th Aug. at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The 4th. Musketeer,' H. C. Witwer's marvellous cosmopolitan magazine story starring Johnnie Walker, supported by Eileen Percy and a big cast. Film plot included. Usual prices. August 15-16 Remarks: By special request, 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening 'April Showers' at the 5:15 and 9:15 performances. The film revolves around the story of Irish communities living on the East side of New York. Those who claim association with the Emerald Isle are Tom Forman, the director, Colleen Moore and Kenneth…

20
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-12 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Mailman' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a brilliant cast. Special music at usual prices. November 12 Remarks: Small ads on 'The Mailman' only on page 4, 5, 11 & 14. November 12-13 Remarks: On page 3, another ad.…