A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-06 - 1912-11-07
Summary:

(Flower Street) Pictures only at 7:15 p.m. Performances of Pathe Freres (France), Britannia & Urban (England) and American Kinetoscope (U.S.A.). Pictures with interludes at 9:15 p.m. Complete change of programme. All new pictures on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-19
Summary:

St. Joseph Boy Scouts (Baden Powell), under the charge of Mr. Blake of the Victoria Theatre, are arranging a Concert to be given in their headquarters on Saturday, November 14, when the whole proceeds will be given to the Prince of Wales Fund.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-04-10
Summary:

Mr. C. R. Bosworth and Mr. Joseph deFrenes, photographers of the Lyman H. Howe Films Company, had many new and novel experiences in making the new picture 'The Manufacture of a Motor Car' recently filmed at the Willys-Overland Factory, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-03 - 1919-02-04
Summary:

February 3, 4 and 5, 9.15 p.m. performance, Annals of the War No. 58. 'A Multi-Millionaire' after the play of Mr. Joseph Remand Renaud, 'Lucien in Parking Case.' The Manila String Band will be in attendance on Tuesday February 4 at 9.15 p.m. Matinees every Wednesday and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-04 - 1919-11-05
Summary:

On special request, one night only, Wednesday, 5th November, 9.15 p.m. sharp, 'The Fall of a Nation,' the great spectacle, complete in 8 parts. Booking at the Theatre. Begins from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Friday 7th to Monday 10th, 9.15 p.m., also Friday and Monday matinees, Chrystine [sic]…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-12
Summary:

The family Gibson will make their last appearance in 'Fun On a Battleship' in Hongkong Theatre. Norma Talmadge, will delight her numerous admirers in a 6-part drama, 'The Right of Purchase,' an interesting play written by Joseph Schenk. The latest improvement at the theatre…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-22 - 1921-04-26
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, Joseph M. Schenck presents Constance Talmadge in 'A Virtuous Vamp,' a John Emerson-Anita Loos production, a First National attraction. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, episodes 3 and 4 of 'Pirate Gold.' Also British Gazette and 'Park Your Car.' Plot…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-06 - 1922-06-09
Summary:

Today, a high-powered drama, 'The Lure of Egypt' from the famous novel, with Robert McKim, Claire Adams and Joseph Dowling. June 9 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-09
Summary:

The Federal Pathe feature 'The Lure of Egypt' is the attraction of World Theatre today. It was adapted from Norma Lorimer's novel 'There was a King in Egypt.' The film is starred by Robert McKim, Claire Adams, Joseph J. Dowling, Carl Gantvoort and Maude Wayne.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-12
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Lure of Egypt' with Claire Adams, Robert McKim and Joseph J. Dowling. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. June 10 Remarks: Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Wallace D.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-16 - 1922-08-16
Summary:

Featuring Joseph Dowling ('The Miracle Man'), Robert McKim, Roy Stewart and Fritzi Brunette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-17
Summary:

The Devil to Pay' which is being shown at the Coronet today for the first time is a remarkable picture which works up to an amazing climax. The cast of 'The Devil to Pay' is an extraordinary capable one. Perhaps the most notable member of it is Joseph Dowling who made himself…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

Tonight, the great Thos. H. Ince production, 'Homespun Folks,' and Larry Semon in 'The Bell Hop.' On Sunday, Pathe presents Joseph J. Dowling in 'The Sin of Martha Queed.' On Monday, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.'

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-05
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre in Nathan Road has been closed down and Hongkong Amusements Ltd., who own it, has acquired control of the Star Theatre. The reason given for the closing down of the Kowloon Theatre is that the European population across the harbour is not big enough yet to support two kinemas.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
17
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-16 - 1923-07-19
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, an Irvin V. Willat production, 'Partners of the Tide' from the great novel by Joseph C. Lincoln.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-22
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-20