A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: A Fine Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-26
Summary:

The Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co. displayed a fine film to some 400 children at Macao the other afternoon. This film will be projected again in St. Joseph's College this week.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-19
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has engaged the services of Mr. Joseph Blascheck, the well-known humourist, and that he will shortly arrive in Hong Kong. He will be accompanied by an Australian Vocalist, Miss Alyce Austin.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-07
Summary:

Mr. Joseph Blascheck and Miss Alyce Austin made their first appearance at the Victoria Theatre last evening. The first part being a series of really interesting films, and the second part was somewhat late in being opened did not make a good beginning. In addition to this, the first two or three…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-09
Summary:

Mr. Joseph Blascheck and Miss Alyce Austin performed at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night. The pictures screened were very interesting particularly another of the 'Who's Guilty' series.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-04 - 1919-02-05
Summary:

Annals of the War No. 58. 'A Multi Millionaire' after the play of Mr. Joseph Remand Renaud, 'Lucien in Packing Case.' Manila String Band will be in attendance. Schedule included. Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-17 - 1919-04-19
Summary:

For two nights only, William Farnum in the great William Fox super production 'When a Man Sees Red' by Larry Evans. From his Saturday Evening Post story 'The Painted Lady.' Preceded by the most laughable sunshine comedy 'Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells.' April 19…

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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…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-22
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre will screen the five parts drama 'The Double Standard' in Hongkong the matinee and 9.15 pm performances day. The film is featuring Roy Stewart and Joseph Gould [sic]. After the interval, new scenes from the Screen magazine and Universal comedies will be shown. The 12th…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-08 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

The Lure of Egypt' from the famous novel 'There Was a King in Egypt.' Film plot and photo included. June 10 Remarks: All-star cast including Robert McKim, Maude Wayne, Claire Adams, Carl Gantvoort, Harry Lorraine and Joseph Dowling.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-09
Summary:

Today, World Theatre is showing the Federal-Pathe photodrama 'The Lure of Egypt.' The photodrama is based on Norma Lorimer's novel 'There was a King in Egypt.' Directed by Howard Hickman, the cast includes Robert McKim, Claire Adams, Joseph J. Dowing [sic], Maude Wayne,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-09 - 1922-08-16
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Devil to Pay.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. 4 ads. per day in difference pages. August 16 Remarks: The cast includes Joseph Dowling ('The Miracle Man'), Robert McKim, Roy Stewart and Fritzi…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Devil to Pay' featuring Joseph Dowling who made himself famous in 'The Miracle Man.' Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-02 - 1922-10-02
Summary:

A Benj. [sic] B. Hampton production, Zane Grey's greatest novel, 'The U. P. Trail' featuring Roy Stewart, Joseph Dowling, Kathryn Williams, Robt. McKim and Marguerite De La Motte. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-23 - 1922-12-26
Summary:

23rd to 26th Dec. at 4.45 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Universal-Jewel presents 'The Storm' with House Peter [sic], Virginia Valli and Joseph [sic] Swickard. Price details included.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen 'The Sin of Martha Queed' featuring Joseph Dowling who is famous for his performance in 'The Miracle Man.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-16 - 1923-07-19
Summary:

Partners of the Tide,' Irvin V. Willat's great story of the sea showing tonight till Thursday. July 16 Remarks: From the great novel by Joseph C. Lincoln. Distributed by Hodkinson. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
Summary:

Tolable [sic] David' is the screen version of Joseph Hergesheimer's novel and is closely watched by the critics. Hergesheimer wrote 'Tolable David' while he was living in the mountains of Virginia. The story portrays the real-life conditions of the mountain people and is…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Tolable David' featuring Richard Bartholmess [sic]. The story originally appeared under Joseph Hergesheimer's signature in the Saturday Evening Post and the author lent his personal services to the production of the film.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-18 - 1924-02-20
Summary:

At 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15, 9.15, Arthur S. Kane presents Charles Ray in 'The Girl I Loved,' directed by Joseph De. Grasse.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-23 - 1924-09-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Last showing today, Cecil B. DeMille's 'A Fool's Paradise' with Dorothy Dalton, Mildred Harris, Conrad Nagel and Theodore Kosloff. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Joseph C. Lincoln's 'Partners of the Tide.'